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Li-ion diffusion studies of Li-containing garnets prepared by microwave-assis...
The implementation of safe high voltage Li-ion batteries, capable of powering demanding technologies such as electric vehicles, is precluded by the current use of organic... -
Crystal structure of the new oxyapatite-based ALa9(GeO4)6O2 (A = Li-Rb) phosp...
Advanced luminescent materials exhibiting downconversion are important components of next-generation photovoltaic devices aimed at minimizing the spectral mismatch losses in... -
In Situ Measurement of the Spin Seebeck Effect
The spin Seebeck effect is a newly discovered phenomenon that if harnessed, could result in a significant improvement of the efficiency of thermoelectric energy generators. Spin... -
In-situ diffraction and TGA of the hydration reaction of proton conducting pe...
Here the use of the IGAN system for in-situ TGA and neutron diffraction is proposed in order to study the de-hydration of four proton conducting materials. The selected... -
Proton Conducting Pathways in Metal-Organic Frameworks
Recently metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been developed with high intrinsic proton conductivity and with potential for use in low temperature fuel cells. Their... -
Combined in-situ structural and hydrogen desorption/absorption studies of hyd...
The Li?N?H hydrogen storage system is one of the most promising candidates for hydrogen storage in vehicular applications and the addition of halide ions significantly increases... -
Multi-scale modelling of HCP alloys using peak profile analysis
Hexagonal close packed (HCP) alloys have a wide range of industrial uses, including within thenuclear industry and for aerospace applications.The properties of HCP alloys are... -
In-situ diffraction studies of ammonia decomposition over iron, ruthenium and...
We request 3 days beam time on POLARIS for the in-situ study of the crystalline phase composition of iron, manganese and ruthenium catalysts for ammonia decomposition. These... -
QENS Study of Proton Diffusion in Metal-Organic Framework Materials
The development of new functional metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as complex proton conductor is receiving increasing attention worldwide. We aim to develop new solid proton... -
Na-Ion Dynamics in the Solid Solution Battery Compound Ca[1-x]Na[x]Cr2O4
Here we propose a u+SR investigation on the solid solution Cax-1NaxCr2O4, a Q1D zigzag chain compound where Na+ ions are allocated in the hexagonal one-dimensional channels... -
Oxide Ion Disorder in Rhombohedral Bismuth Neodymium Oxide Electrolytes
Materials that exhibit high oxide ion conductivity are of interest with a view to their application in solid oxide fuel cells, gas sensors and gas separation membranes. A study... -
Ba3Mo1-xNb1+xO8.5-x/2 novel oxide ion conductor: Local structure and structur...
Oxide ion conductors are researched as potential electrolytes in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). Yttria-stabilized zirconia is currently the most commonly used electrolyte in... -
Methane hydrate formation in the presence of graphene oxide
In this proposal we wish to study in situ formation of methane hydrates in the presence of graphene oxide. The aim of this research is to enable us to understand how different... -
in situ neutron diffraction investigation of LiFe0.6Mn0.4PO4
In this proposal, we aim to use in situ neutron diffraction to characterise cation order-disorder in LiFe0.6Mn0.4PO4. We have successfully prepared the complete solid solution... -
Neutron cross sections and mechanical properties of boron nitrate doped polym...
Hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) is a layered material possessing extraordinary physical properties such as ultrahigh chemical stability, high electronic bandgap (about 6.5 eV),... -
Suppression of thermal conductivity in nanostructured ZnO
Thermoelectricity offers solutions for the low-carbon economy through the development of energy-efficient technology. Modest improvement in thermoelectric performance would... -
In-situ neutron diffraction study of Nd0.75Mg0.25Ni3.45Al0.15 during charge/d...
Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) batteries are widespread in everyday life from small scale electronic devices to hybrid cars.The negative electrode is usually an AB5-type alloy... -
Neutron diffraction to monitor the state of a non-stoichiometric solid employ...
An unmixed reaction is a dynamic process in which e.g. a metal oxide (which acts as an oxygen-carrier material) is used to e.g. provide oxygen for a reaction during which the... -
Ba7MoNb4O20: Local structure analysis of a novel hexagonal electrolyte
Solid-state electrolyte materials are crucial for applications involving electrochemical conversion and storage, as these devices become increasingly important in the transition... -
In-situ neutron powder diffraction studies of non-stoichiometry in Na battery...
We request 3 days on POLARIS to study the detailed crystal structure of a sodium battery cathode material that is currently under consideration for use in commercial sodium...