Abstract:Iron is a promising,
earth-abundant material for future energy
applications. In this study, we use a neutron diffractometer to investigate
the properties of an iron electrode in an alkaline environment. As
neutrons penetrate deeply into materials, neutron scattering gives
us a unique insight into what is happening inside the electrode. We
made our measurements while
the electrode was charging or discharging. Our key questions are:
Which phases occur for the first and second discharge plateaus? And
why are iron… Show more
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