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2019
Structure and Dynamics Studies using Neutron Scattering
Structure and Dynamics Studies using Neutron Scattering
After a brief introduction to the Heinz-Meier Leibnitz Zentrum with its reactor FRM-2 and to neutron scattering experiments in general, three scientific examples are discussed where neutron scattering played an important role. In lithium ion batteries mostly the structure of the electrodes is monito...
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Personal Name(s): | Frielinghaus, Henrich (Corresponding author) |
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Contributing Institute: |
Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum; MLZ Neutronenstreuung; JCNS-1 JCNS-FRM-II; JCNS-FRM-II |
Imprint: |
2019
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Conference: | institute seminar, Mito (Japan), 2019-11-15 - 2019-11-15 |
Document Type: |
Talk (non-conference) |
Research Program: |
Soft Matter, Health and Life Sciences FRM II / MLZ Jülich Centre for Neutron Research (JCNS) |
Subject (ZB): | |
Publikationsportal JuSER |
After a brief introduction to the Heinz-Meier Leibnitz Zentrum with its reactor FRM-2 and to neutron scattering experiments in general, three scientific examples are discussed where neutron scattering played an important role. In lithium ion batteries mostly the structure of the electrodes is monitored as a function of time in operando during a discharging/charging cycle. Already from a single cycle, predictions about the aging of the cell can be made. In microemulsions amphiphilic polymers are highly important additives that can enhance the surfactant efficiency dramatically. An example of such a polymer how it acts on the structure and dynamics of a microemulsion is discussed in more detail. Last, the metabolism of the phosphoglycerate kinase is analyzed by comparing the structure and dynamics of the protein with and without substrate. The static structure alone cannot explain the function of the protein completely and the view on dynamics reveals the whole story of the metabolism. So the presence of thermal motions is essential in biological systems. |