Data on the theoretical X-Ray attenuation and transmissions for lithium-ion battery cathodes

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Physics
• Electrochemistry

Background:

• Accurate X-ray attenuation data is crucial for non-destructive characterization techniques like X-ray computed tomography (CT).
• Existing X-ray attenuation data sources (e.g., Henke et al., Hubbell et al.) require extension for practical application to advanced materials such as lithium-ion battery cathodes.
• Methodologies exist to extend attenuation data, but require validation and application to specific material systems.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report essential X-ray attenuation data for planning attenuation-based X-ray characterization of lithium-ion battery cathodes.
• To compare established X-ray attenuation data sources and extend their applicability to prominent cathode materials.
• To provide a foundation for further research and applications in materials characterization.

Main Methods:

• Comparison of X-ray attenuation data from Henke et al. and Hubbell et al.
• Application of established methodologies (Reiter et al.) to extend attenuation data.
• Focus on prominent lithium-ion battery cathode materials.

Main Results:

• Generation of specific X-ray attenuation data for lithium-ion battery cathode materials.
• Validation of extended attenuation data for practical characterization.
• Demonstration of the utility of the data for X-ray computed tomography (CT) planning.

Conclusions:

• The reported data is vital for the accurate planning of X-ray CT for lithium-ion battery cathodes.
• The methodology and data can be applied to other materials beyond Li-ion batteries.
• This work facilitates advanced non-destructive analysis in materials science and battery research.