Research Focus
The Section for Imaging and Structural Analysis focuses on the fundamental understanding of micro-/nanostructure and interface properties of multiscale functional materials for energy applications. The section applies and develops the methods for imaging and structural analysis needed to advance energy-related materials research. To tie the functional materials’ structural knowledge to the properties, performance and lifetime in energy device components, the section applies multiscale materials analysis methods within electron microscopy, X-rays, and neutrons. These methods range from state-of-the-art lab-based equipment to international large-scale facilities and include unique competences in creating custom-built sample environments for testing materials and devices under operation-like conditions. The section also develops multi-modal analysis including spectroscopy.
The main research interests of the section are:
- Three complementary probes: electrons, X-rays and neutrons with emphasis on 3D ex situ, in situ and operando advanced imaging and structural analysis methods
- Extracting quantitative multiscale information from crystal structure, chemical composition, and microstructure morphology within the bulk, at interfaces or on surfaces
- Linking functional materials’ structural knowledge to properties and performance in energy device components