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Host: Prof. Christina Scheu

Towards more sustainable uses of rare earth elements - from an inorganic and biological perspective

Colloquia Series on Sustainable Metallurgy
Lanthanides (Ln) - the f-elements from Ce to Lu, along with La - are indispensable for modern life. These elements are at the heart of advancements in green energy technologies, energy-efficient lighting, and various industrial and medical applications. [more]

Real-Time Insights into Sustainable Materials: Correlative Electron Microscopy and Synchrotron Techniques

Colloquia Series on Sustainable Metallurgy
Catalytic materials are crucial for energy conversion technologies, and their optimization requires a deep understanding of their nanoscale structure and behavior. Techniques like ex-situ and in-situ TEM, combined with synchrotron-based methods such as XAS and XRD, enable detailed analysis of catalysts, revealing how atomic-scale changes impact their performance. This presentation discusses how these advanced characterization tools provide a comprehensive view of catalytic mechanisms. [more]

In situ structure-property relationship studies of inorganic catalysts for the energy transition

In situ structure-property relationship studies of inorganic catalysts for the energy transition
The energy transition requires the introduction of sustainable energy sources. Hydrogen is one of these options, but its efficient and sustainable production from water splitting as well as its storage is still a challenge. In order to understand the structure-property at different length scales, it is essential to combine complementary in situ/operando techniques with ex situ analysis. [more]

High performance Te-free thermoelectric materials and modules for Low-T applications

High performance Te-free thermoelectric materials and modules for Low-T applications
Where: virtual on Zoom (link follows) [more]

Half-Heusler thermoelectric materials: Towards the decoupling between electrons and phonons

Half-Heusler thermoelectric materials: Towards the decoupling between electrons and phonons
Where: virtual on Zoom (link follows) [more]

Engineering Grain Boundaries in Thermoelectric Materials

Where: virtual on Zoom (link follows) [more]
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