Track Chair:

Prof. Geoffrey R. Mitchell, CDRSP-IPL, Portugal
Email: Geoffrey.mitchell@ipleiria.pt | Website

Co-Chairs:

• Prof. Joao Matias, CDRSP-IPL
  Email: joao.matias@ipleiria.pt
• Prof. Pedro G. Martinho, CDRSP-IPL
  Email: Pedro.g.martinho@ipleiria.pt

X-ray and Neutron scattering are widely used to understand the different structure and morphology of materials. 30 years ago materials were subject to postprocessing characterization; then, as the brightness of X-ray sources increased, in-situ measurements became possible, in which the temperature and other environmental stimuli were increased at a linear rate. Now the brightness of 3rd and 4th generation synchrotron light sources is sufficiently great that time-resolved X-ray scattering measurements can be used to probe how materials are transformed during processing and use. Progress has been made most notably with polymers and batteries.

Background: Operando measurements is a developing theme at the 70 Synchrotron Sources around the world. Worldwide, the development of batteries is a major activity. Developing green polymer processing and replacing fossil polymers with biobased polymers is a major part of the EU Green Deal; operando measurements will clearly play a major role in these advancements.

Subject: Operando X-ray scattering measurements, polymer processing, battery development, metal additive manufacturing – energy deposition technology.

Research Hotpot:

New green materials and processing, enhanced energy storage, and new manufacturing technologies.

Topics

• Operando X-ray scattering measurements of polymers during processing
• Dynamic feedback during polymer processing
• In-situ and Operando X-ray scattering
• Operando scattering of battery charging and discharging
• Detection of defects during polymer processing