Advanced design of a x-ray absorption spectroscopy setup for measuring transition metals speciation in molten carbonates, hydroxides and hydrogenosulfates

Autor: Z. Safarzadeh, J. C. Gomes, J. Sirieix-Plénet, N. Ruiz, L. Hamitouche, L. Michot, L. Carré, L. Barthe, V. Briois, A.-L. Rollet
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: The Review of scientific instruments. 93(7)
ISSN: 1089-7623
Popis: Battery recycling is currently becoming a crucial issue. One possible treatment path involves the use of molten salts. A mechanistic understanding of the underlying processes requires being able to analyze in situ speciation in molten salts at various temperatures. This can be advantageously achieved using x-ray absorption spectroscopy, the use of Quick-EXAFS facilities being particularly appropriate. Consequently, this paper presents the design and development of a new setup allowing carrying out Quick-EXAFS experiments in oxidizing molten salts at high temperatures. We describe the different components of a cell and the performance of the heating device. We illustrate the capabilities of the setup by analyzing the temperature evolution of Co speciation upon dissolution of LiCoO2, a typical battery electrode material, in molten carbonates, hydroxides, and hydrogenosulphates.
Databáze: OpenAIRE