Thermo-gravimetric infra-red imaging system for functional materials study

该方案旨在建立一个多功能系统，用于研究功能材料的表面，界面和热性能。该仪器具有热重，红外成像与气相色谱质谱联用。预期的好处是增强了对碱性离子电池中使用的电极上的固体电解质界面和电解质分解的研究能力，这可能在制造和应用过程中带来风险。该系统不仅将促进高质量的研究和影响年轻研究人员的培训，而且还提供了一个平台，以提高澳大利亚的材料研究能力。

This proposal seeks to establish a multi-functional system for investigating surface, interface, and thermal properties of functional materials. The instrumentation features thermo-gravimetric, infra-red imaging hyphenated with gas-chromatography-mass spectrometry. The expected benefits are an enhanced research capability in solid-electrolyte-interphase and electrolyte decomposition on electrodes being used in alkaline-ion batteries, which could potentially pose risks during manufacturing and application. The system will not only facilitate high-quality research and impact the training of young researchers, but also provide a platform from which to enhance Australian materials research capabilities.