ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal

In situ neutron diffraction study of the iron electrode for secondary batteries

Abstract: Iron as a negative electrode for the alkaline battery is interesting because it could theoretically deliver up to 962 mAh/g, it is inexpensive and it is one of the most abundant elements on earth.The idea to use iron as an electrode has been considered, however, a feasible system has yet not been proposed since issues related to long term efficiency still exist. In order to understand reaction prodcuts of iron oxidation/reduction in alkaline media during battery cycle, we would like to use the electrochemical cell previously used to characterise Ni-based electrode materials.The use of in situ neutron diffraction measurements will allow us to track deuterium atoms within the electrode structure(s) as a function of charge-discharge cycles and, therefore, extract relevant information to understand the electrochemical performance of the electrode.

Principal Investigator: Professor Dag Noreus
Experimenter: Dr Jordi Jacas Biendicho
Experimenter: Dr Steve Hull
Local Contact: Dr Ronald Smith
Experimenter: Mr Mylad Chamoun

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB1520253

ISIS Experiment Number: RB1520253

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

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