RISING beamline (BL28XU) for rechargeable battery analysis

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Electrochemistry
• Synchrotron Radiation

Background:

• Rechargeable batteries require advanced characterization techniques for performance optimization.
• In situ analysis is crucial for understanding dynamic processes during battery operation.
• Existing facilities may lack the necessary time and spatial resolution for comprehensive battery studies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the newly installed BL28XU beamline at SPring-8.
• To highlight its capabilities for in situ structural and electronic analysis of rechargeable batteries.
• To present the design, performance, and preliminary results from the beamline.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing synchrotron radiation at the BL28XU beamline.
• Employing X-ray diffraction (XRD) for structural analysis.
• Conducting X-ray absorption fine-structure (XAFS) analysis for electronic structure.
• Performing hard X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (HAXPES) for surface electronic states.
• Integrating electrochemical apparatus for simultaneous battery cycling.

Main Results:

• The BL28XU beamline supports a time range of 1 ms to 100 s and a spatial range of 1 µm to 1 mm.
• Demonstrated efficient and effective battery analysis using a combination of X-ray techniques.
• Preliminary results showcase the beamline's potential for detailed battery research.

Conclusions:

• The BL28XU beamline is a powerful new facility for in situ battery research.
• It enables comprehensive structural and electronic analysis with high time and spatial resolution.
• The beamline will advance the understanding and development of next-generation rechargeable batteries.