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Na-Dynamics in Solid Ionic Conductors: 11Al2O3-Na2O and Na2Ti3O7
We propose to measure the quasielastic neutron scattering (QENS) spectra to study the diffusion dynamics in beta- alumina (11Al2O3-Na2O) and Na2Ti3O7. The measurement of QENS... -
Towards intermediate temperature diffusion: oxygen dynamics in Ce(Nb,V)O4+d
CeNbO4+d (0 <= d <= 0.33) displays mixed ionic-electronic conductivity at ~800 °C, where it adopts the tetragonal scheelite structure. Prior research has shown that... -
The structure and thermoelastic properties of jadeite, NaAlSi2O6, above room ...
Jadeite, NaAlSi2O6, is a rare, but geologically important clinopyroxene. In the upper part of the transition zone between the upper and lower mantle most pyroxenes are... -
Total Scattering Study of Hexagonal and Rhombohedral Bi2O3 Based Electrolytes
Bismuth oxide based electrolytes have been widely studied due to their high oxide ion conductivity. The d-phase of Bi2O3 shows the highest known oxide-ion conductivity of any... -
Variable Temperature Study of Structural Transitions Occurring In Clusters of...
Catalysts lower energy costs of a wide range of important processes, from the production of oil and plastics to the preparation of drugs and paints, making these products... -
Structural Changes through the Semiconductor to Metal Transition in Cu2ZnGeSe4
We wish to collect powder neutron diffraction data as a function of temperature to investigate structural changes through a phase transition in the parent thermoelectric phase... -
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Defect structure in W/Ln and Ta/Ln di-substituted bismuth oxide based solid e...
The stability regime of the oxide ion conductor delta-Bi2O3 is limited to a narrow temperature range just below its melting point. Substitution of Bi3+ by a variety of isovalent... -
In-situ conductivity study of double perovskites for use as potential anode m...
It is a challenge to develop materials for use in fuel cell applications. Presently we are preparing new perovskite and double perovskite structured compounds being potential... -
Q-dependence of the single particle motion in a molten alkali halide
An inelastic X-ray investigation on the collective inelastic dynamics of molten NaCl revealed the remarkable result that the acoustic-like dynamics is similar to the dispersion... -
High resolution neutron powder diffraction studies of the cubic spinels Li2Ni...
We propose to study the structures of Li2NiGe3O8 and Li2ZnGe3O8 using variable temperature high resolution powder neutron diffraction, with the intention of locating the Li... -
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... -
Crystallographic Basis for the High Temperature, 2D Invar Effect in Copper Gi...
We wish to study the gillespite-structured phase Ba0.5Sr0.5CuSi4O10 at high temperatures to determine the structural basis of the invar-like (zero thermal expansion) of the a-b... -
In-Situ Studies of Electrochemically Enhanced Performance in Perovskite Elect...
Recent studies in our laboratory have shown that a range of A-site deficient perovskite oxides, with carefully tuned chemical compositions, exhibit excellent properties when... -
Apatite-type Oxides for Energy Applications: Role of Lattice Dynamics
Lanthanum-containing germanate apatites are materials with potential applications as electrolytes in solid oxide fuel cells. The conductivity of these materials is known to... -
Investigation of the residual strain evolution upon in situ annealing of the ...
The present research proposal focuses on solving technological challenges associated with the implementation of components of Nickel superalloys produced by Additive... -
Investigation into the Effect of Heating Rates on Recrystallisation Mechanism...
Electrical steels (ES) used in motors and transformers. The major challenge is to optimise the magnetic property of ES to reduce energy waste during service. The... -
Determination of lithium ion diffusivity in the lithium-ion cell cathode mate...
With the decreasing cost of energy generation by renewable sources, energy storage is becoming increasingly critical to energy security across the globe. Lithium iron phosphate... -
Local Structure in Ni-Cr Solid Solutions
The future of aviation relies on the improvement of the efficiency of the jet-turbine engines, which is in turn reliant on the properties of the materials (specifically the... -
In-situ Formation of Fast Lithium Conducting garnets via low temperature sol-...
Increasing global population, global warming and depletion of fossil fuels have resulted in a growing need for better energy storage. Lithium-ion batteries are promising devices...
