A neutron-based mapping technique has been used to track the movement of lithium ions ...

Neutrons can pass through dense metal while remaining sensitive to hydrogen, lithium and other light elements. That makes ...

Batteries are part of everyday life, powering everything from phones and laptops to electric cars. Most rechargeable ...

Researchers at Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have developed the world's first achromatic lens for neutron imaging. The lens ...

Neutron diffraction and small-angle neutron scattering techniques can assess residual stress in and the microstructure of hydrocarbon pipelines. Forecasting tools based on predictive failure models ...

Researchers use diffraction data from pulsed high-intensity neutrons to understand the reactions that deteriorate lithium batteries during operation. The findings are published in Scientific Reports, ...

Diffractometers have been around for a long time and are used to analyze various types of materials and provide information regarding their structure. While there are a few different types, we’re ...

Electron diffraction is a powerful analytical technique used to study the atomic structure of materials. It involves the interaction of a beam of electrons with a crystalline sample, resulting in a ...

Solid-state batteries are widely seen as the next big step in battery technology. They could be safer, store more energy and ...