Facilities
Rigaku Ultima IV X-Ray Diffractometer
Scaning Electron Microscope
Cross Section Polisher:
The device provides high-quality cross-sectional surfaces of a wide variety of materials using an argon ion beam.
Surface Area and Pore Size Analyzer
Used for the characterization of porous materials and powders. It measures the surface area, pore size distribution, and pore volume of a wide range of materials.
Sample Preparation Systems: Sample Degas System
Sample preparation devices prepare batches of samples for surface area and pore volume analysis.
Maccor Series 4000 System
Electrodes are incorporated in coin cells and cycled on the Maccor.
Neware: Battery Tester and temperature controlled chamber.
Materials Synthesis
Spex Mills
High energy mechanical milling is often used to prepare new materials
Furnaces
Samples can be annealed under a variety of atmospheres
Automatic Sieve Shaker
Autoclave Reactor
Material Recycling Shredder
Electrode Preparation and Cell Making
Planetary Mill
Used to prepare electrode slurries
Planetary Centrifugal MixerÌý
Used to prepare electrode slurries,ÌýProvides simultaneous processing of mixing, dispersing and deaeration of high-viscosity electrode slurries
Jet Mill
The device is used as a material grinding system that injects air, steam, or inert gas, creating high-velocity collisions for effective pulverization.
Glove Boxes
The device is used to prepare air-sensitive samples.
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