CHIMIA (May 2024)

Operando Neutron Imaging

  • Marin Nikolic,
  • Alessia Cesarini,
  • Ali J. Saadun,
  • Eric R. Carrein Ruiz,
  • Andreas Borgschulte,
  • Pavel Trtik,
  • Pierre Boillat

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2533/chimia.2024.333
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 78, no. 5

Abstract

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In the past, neutron imaging has been the little brother of advanced neutron spectroscopy techniques due to its apparent simplicity. However, this simplicity allows the studying of complex chemical and electrochemical processes and related devices even under harsh reaction conditions such as high pressure, high temperature, corrosive and/or air sensitive environments. We review a number of highly relevant case studies as archetypal examples of modern energy technology; that is heat storage, power-to-X, batteries, fuel cells, and catalysis. The promising results trigger the further development of neutron imaging towards a chemical imaging method.

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