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2D and 3D Imaging of Li-Ion Battery Materials Using Synchrotron Radiation Sources

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Rechargeable Batteries

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Characterization of microstructural properties in electrodes for Li-Ion batteries can be regarded a key factor to understand functionality and aging process in the cells. X-ray microscopy has proven extremely powerful to capture a number of morphological parameters such as porosity, tortuosity or particle size distribution but also chemical information regarding phase distribution, state of charge or elemental migration over a large range of length scales. With their high penetration power utilizing various contrast methods X-rays offer deep insight into the battery materials and microstructural characteristics.

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Boesenberg, U., Fittschen, U.E.A. (2015). 2D and 3D Imaging of Li-Ion Battery Materials Using Synchrotron Radiation Sources. In: Zhang, Z., Zhang, S. (eds) Rechargeable Batteries. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15458-9_14

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