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Characterization of Electrode Materials for Lithium Ion and Sodium Ion Batteries Using Synchrotron Radiation Techniques
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2013
We describe the use of synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques to probe details of intercalation/deintercalation processes in electrode materials for Li-ion and Na-ion batteries. Both in situ and ex situ experiments are used to understand structural behavior relevant to the operation of...
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Molecular Beam Mass Spectrometry With Tunable Vacuum Ultraviolet (VUV) Synchrotron Radiation
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2012
A molecular beam coupled to tunable vacuum ultraviolet photoionization mass spectrometer at a synchrotron provides a convenient tool to explore the electronic structure of isolated gas phase molecules and clusters. Proton transfer mechanisms in DNA base dimers were elucidated with this technique.
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Using Synchrotron Radiation Microtomography to Investigate Multi-scale Three-dimensional Microelectronic Packages
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2016
For this study synchrotron radiation micro-tomography, a non-destructive three-dimensional imaging technique, is employed to investigate an entire microelectronic package with a cross-sectional area of 16 x 16 mm. Due to the synchrotron's high flux and brightness the sample was imaged in just 3 min with an 8.7 µm spatial resolution.
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Non-invasive 3D-Visualization with Sub-micron Resolution Using Synchrotron-X-ray-tomography
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2008
We used synchrotron X-ray tomography at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) to non-invasively produce 3D tomographic datasets with a pixel-resolution of 0.7µm. Using volume rendering software, this allows the reconstruction of internal structures in their natural state without the artefacts produced by histological sectioning.
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Cell Culture on Silicon Nitride Membranes and Cryopreparation for Synchrotron X-ray Fluorescence Nano-analysis
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2019
Presented here is a protocol for cell culture on silicon nitride membranes and plunge-freezing prior to X-ray fluorescence imaging with a synchrotron cryogenic X-ray nanoprobe. When only room temperature nano-analysis is provided, the frozen samples can be further freeze-dried. These are critical steps to obtain information on the intracellular elemental composition.
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Within a storage ring, bending magnets redirect circulating electrons, while focusing magnets help maintain the beam’s controlled path. The change in direction accelerates the electrons and produces radiation, while the electron beam simultaneously loses energy. These linked functions determine both continued circulation and the availability of a bright beam for downstream engineering measurements.
Synchrotron radiation can be used across infrared, ultraviolet, and X-ray wavelengths because the beamline can select and shape the emitted spectrum. This tunability lets an experiment match the radiation to its measurement goal rather than use one fixed range. In engineering, that flexibility supports separate investigations of material structure, chemical composition, and internal defects.
Each measurement mode emphasizes a different kind of evidence. X-ray diffraction is used to determine material structure, spectroscopy to examine chemical composition, and tomography or imaging to reveal internal defects. Selecting among them depends on the engineering question, so the resulting data can connect a material’s organization and chemistry with its observed performance.
A typical experiment begins with the circulating electron beam in the storage ring and continues through the beamline. Ring magnets maintain the beam and generate the radiation; beamline components then select and shape the desired spectrum before it reaches the measurement setup. The chosen diffraction, spectroscopy, tomography, or imaging approach determines what material information is collected.
One important advantage for engineering research is the ability to investigate materials under operating conditions. Measurements can therefore relate structure, composition, or internal defects to performance rather than examining an isolated material state. This context helps researchers evaluate how materials behave in practical systems and guides development of stronger materials and improved energy technologies.
Results from these measurements support decisions across several engineering areas. Structural and defect information can inform material development, while chemical information can guide work on advanced electronics and energy technologies. The same capabilities also contribute to precision manufacturing by helping researchers examine materials and processes with evidence about internal condition and performance.