Beneath The Surface: X-ray Analyses of Battery Materials and Structures 4. Non-Destructive Inspection of Batteries Using X-ray Computed Tomography
Did you know X-ray computed tomography (CT) can reveal structural deformities and defects and inspect for proper alignment of electrodes, separators, and electrolytes non-destructively?
X-ray CT is a powerful technique that allows non-destructive imaging of batteries. In this webinar, we will discuss important factors to consider when using X-ray CT methods to inspect batteries. We will also examine data analysis techniques to extract meaningful insight into battery structure and function.
Resources
Download: Non-destructive Inspection of Batteries Using X-ray Computed Tomography Slides
- Qian, G., Monaco, F., Meng, D., Lee, S.-J., Zan, G., Li, J., Karpov, D., Gul, S., Vine, D., Stripe, B., Zhang, J., Lee, J.-S., Ma, Z.-F., Yun, W., Pianetta, P., Yu, X., Li, L., Cloeten, P., Liu, Y., 2021. “The role of structural defects in commercial lithium-ion batteries.” Cell Reports Physical Science 2, 100554. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrp.2021.100554
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- How lithium-ion batteries work https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/articles/how-lithium-ion-batteries-work
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- Hexagon - VG Studio software https://www.volumegraphics.com/en/products/vgstudio.html
- Comet - Dragonfly software https://dragonfly.comet.tech/en/product-overview/dragonfly-3d-world
- To learn more about the watershed transformation: https://rigaku.com/products/imaging-ndt/x-ray-ct/learning/blog/how-to-refine-ct-image-segmentation
- Otoyama, M., Suyama, M., Hotehama, C., Kowada, H., Takeda, Y., Ito, K., Sakuda, A., Tatsumisago, M., Hayashi, A., 2021. “Visualization and Control of Chemically Induced Crack Formation in All-Solid-State Lithium-Metal Batteries with Sulfide Electrolyte.” ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 13, 5000–5007. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.0c18314
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