Want to know how our analysis methods can support your energy, fuel, and automotive engineering research? Whether you’re a student, a researcher, or a professor, we’ve put together links to examples of our solutions in batteries, fluid dynamics, fossil fuels, fuel cells, and lubricants.
The materials and analytical equipment involved overlap with applications in Chemistry and Applied Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, and Geological Sciences, Minerals and Mining – so feel free to check those pages for more information! Method abbreviations are explained at the bottom of this page.
Batteries research
Battery technology is a ‘hot topic’ – and involves research in many areas. This research can cover everything from charge storage and transfer and the synthesis of new battery materials, to modeling and testing battery designs and processing and upscaling battery production. Below, we’ve put together a selection of typical examples of our battery research solutions for battery material measurement. Take a look to discover more!
Batteries Research | Method | Sample | Application Note Title (Link) |
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Battery cathode manufacture and research - Elemental composition | XRD | Lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (Li-NMC) | What XRD configuration shall one use to analyze battery cathode materials? |
Battery cathode manufacture - Elemental composition | EDXRF | Lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (Li-NMC) | |
Battery cathode manufacture - Elemental composition | WDXRF | Lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (Li-NMC) | |
Battery research - Elemental composition | XRD | Graphite | Quality control: Graphitization degree and orientation index in graphite anode materials |
Battery research - Overview | LD, XRF, XRD | PEM fuel cells (PEMFCs) | |
Battery manufacture - particle size analysis | LD | LiFePO4, graphite | Battery manufacturing: Reliable, adaptable particle sizing using the Mastersizer 3000+ |
Battery manufacture - particle size analysis | LD | LiFePO4, graphite | Battery manufacturing: Reliable, adaptable particle sizing using the Mastersizer 3000+ |
Battery manufacture - particle size and shape | MDRS | Carbon electrode materials, binder | The impact of electrode particle size and shape on battery slurry viscosity |
Battery manufacture - particle size | LD | Carbon (milling) | |
Battery manufacture - particle size and shape | MDRS | Graphite particles | The Influence of Particle Shape on the Characteristics of Coating Films for Battery Electrodes |
Battery manufacture - particle size and shape | MDRS | Graphite | Exploring the effect of carbon microstructure on lithium-ion battery performance |
Battery manufacture - cathode material analysis | XRF | LiFePO4 (LFP)
| Elemental composition analysis of LiFePO₄ cathode materials using XRF |
Battery materials - particle size analysis | LD | Lithium cobalt oxide and lithium-ion phosphate, Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide (EMD), | Characterization of Battery Materials using Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analysis |
Battery technology - overview | Various | The role of analytical technologies in optimizing lithium-ion battery materials | Analytical toolkit for the optimization of battery electrode materials - whitepaper |
Battery technology - battery integrity | XRD-CT | Zn-MnO2 alkaline batteries | |
Battery technology – in-operando crystal phase analysis | XRD | Batteries in pouch cells. LiNMC coated on Al (cathode), graphite coated on Cu | High-quality in operando X-ray diffraction analysis of pouch bag lithium-ion batteries |
Fluid dynamics
Several areas of engineering involve studying fluids and sprays – for instance, gas and liquid injection are important features of engine design. Our droplet size analysis instruments can be used to test features such as nozzle design. Find out more below!
Fluid Dynamics | Method | Sample | Application Note Title (Link) |
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Fuel Injectors - droplet size | LD | Fuel sprays from different injectors | Characterization of fuel injectors using high speed laser diffraction droplet size measurements |
Fossil fuels
As we navigate the transition away from fossil fuels, researchers are continuously exploring ways to use and re-use them more effectively. This can cover areas including:
- Power engineering
- Automotive engineering
- Chemical and petrochemical engineering
- Chemistry
- Recycling
- Environment
- Mining
- Minerals engineering
We’ve put together a few application examples of our fossil fuel research solutions – take a look to learn more!
Fossil Fuels | Method | Sample | Application Note Title (Link) |
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Biodiesel blends - concentration | UV/Vis/NIR/ SWIR | Biodiesel-diesel blends: Methyl esters of five different oils — soybean oil, canola oil, palm oil, waste cooling oil, and coconut oil, highway and off-road diesels | |
Biofuel - elemental composition | XRF | Waste | Analysis of a wide range of alternative fuel materials using a single calibration method |
Biofuels, mixtures - trace elements | XRF | Sulfur in fuels, biofuels, and mixtures | |
Catalytic cracking - residual elements | XRF | Cl in fresh, regenerated, and spent alumina- supported catalysts | |
Catalytic cracking - sample preparation | SPE | Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Catalysts - residue in petroleum: Ni, Va, Si, Al, Na, Ca, | |
Coal - phase identification and quantification | XRD-C | Quartz(SiO2), kaolinite(Al2Si2O5(OH)4), calcite(CaCO3), dolomite(CaMg(CO3)2, Siderite(FeCO3), anatase(TiO2) | |
Coal - sample preparation for ICP | SPE | Coal, Coal Ash, Coal Fly Ash | Characterization of Coal, Coal Ash and Coal Fly Ash using Borate Fusion for ICP Analysis |
Coal - elemental analysis | XRF | Na2O, MgO, Al2O3, SiO2, P2O5, S, K2O, CaO, TiO2, MnO, Fe2O3, SrO, and BaO in unashed coal samples | Analysis of inorganic major and minor compounds in un-ashed coal samples prepared as pressed powder |
Diesel - trace elements | XRF | Silicon (Si), Sulphur (S), and Chlorine (Cl) in diesel | |
Gasoline - lead content | XRF | Lead in Gasoline | Zetium - Analysis of low concentrations of lead in gasoline according to ASTM D5059-07 test method C |
Gasoline - nanobubbles | NTA | Hydrogen nanobubbles in gasoline | Nanobubble Applications and Characterization by Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis |
Gasoline - trace elements | XRF | Phosphorous in fuels | |
Gasoline and diesel – Low-level sulfur content | XRF | Sulfur, petroleum | Analysis of low-level sulfur in petroleum products in accordance with ISO 20884:11 and ASTM D2622-10 |
Gasoline and diesel - sulfur content | XRF | Sulfur in car fuels |
Fuel cells
Fuel cell technology is a growing area. Lots of the current research around fuel cell materials lies within Inorganic Chemistry, so check out that page for more application examples. Otherwise, enjoy exploring the information on our fuel cell research solutions below!
Fuel Cells | Method | Sample | Application Note Title (Link) |
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Electrocatalysts Used in Fuel Cells | XRD, XRF, LD | Vulcan XC-72 carbon black | Characterization of Electrocatalysts Used in PEM Electrolyzers and Fuel Cells |
Hydrogen storage materials - performance | XRD-C | Lanthanum pentanickel (LaNi5), Ammonia borane (NH3BH3) | High-pressure and high-temperature studies of hydrogen storage materials |
Catalytic Ink for electrodes – crystallographic structure, particle size and agglomeration | XRD-C, LD, DLS, ELS | Pt nano particles supported in Carbon particles and agglomerates | Analysis of Catalytic Ink for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC’s) |
Lubricants
The study of lubricants is important for automotive engineering, chemical and petrochemical engineering, chemistry, recycling, and the environment. For instance, studying used lubricants can be a diagnostic for wear in machine parts. Below, we’ve collected a few examples of how our analytical solutions can support lubricant research. Check them out to discover more!
Lubricants Research | Method | Sample | Application Note Title (Link) |
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Lubricants - wear metals content | XRF | Mg, Al, Si, P, S, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Sn, Ba, and Pb in unused and used lubricating oils | |
Lubricants- additives and wear metals content | XRF | Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, S, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Sn, Ba, and Pb in unused and used lubricating oils | Analysis of additives and wear metals in used lubricating oils using Oil-Trace |
Lubricants - additives content | XRF | Mg, P, S, Cl, Ca, Cu, Zn, and Ba in unused lubricating oil | Analysis of additives in unused lubricating oils according to ASTM D4927-10 and ASTM D6443-04 (2010) |
Automotive oils - identification | XRF | Lubricating oils | |
Automotive oils - recycling | XRF | S, Cl in waste oil | Analysis of S and CI in waste oil using an Ag-anode X-ray tube |
Oils - base fluids | GPC | Polyalfaolefins (PAO), (PAO6, PAO40, PAO100) in THF | Comparing multi-detector GPC and APC for polyalphaolefin analysis |
Explicación de las abreviaturas
Nuestros productos y tecnologías se describen en las Páginas de productos. A continuación, encontrará una referencia rápida de las propiedades medidas por nuestros instrumentos, junto con el nombre de la medición y su abreviatura. Haga clic en cada método para obtener más información.
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Abreviatura |
Nombre del método |
Instrumentos |
Propiedad medida |
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DLS |
Zetasizer |
Tamaño molecular, radio hidrodinámico RH, tamaño de la partícula, distribución del tamaño, estabilidad, concentración, aglomeración |
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ELS |
Zetasizer |
Potencial zeta, carga de partículas, estabilidad de suspensión, movilidad de proteínas |
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ITC |
MicroCal ITC |
Afinidad de unión, termodinámica de reacciones moleculares en solución |
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DSC |
Microcal DSC |
Desnaturalización (desplegado) de moléculas grandes, estabilidad de macromoléculas |
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GCI |
Creoptix WAVEsystem |
Cinética de unión en tiempo real y afinidad de unión, sin etiquetas con fluídicos |
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IMG |
Morphologi 4
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Obtención de imágenes de partículas, medición automatizada de formas y tamaños
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MDRS |
Morphologi 4-ID |
Obtención de imágenes de partículas, medición automatizada de formas y tamaños, identificación química y detección de contaminantes |
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LD |
Mastersizer Spraytec Insitec Parsum |
Tamaño de las partículas, distribución del tamaño |
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NTA |
NanoSight |
Tamaño de las partículas, distribución del tamaño y concentración |
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SEC o GPC |
OMNISEC |
Tamaño molecular, peso molecular, estado oligomérico, tamaño y estructura molecular de polímeros o proteínas |
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SPE |
Le Neo LeDoser Eagon 2 El OxAdvanced M4 rFusion |
Preparación de muestras como perlas fusionadas para FRX, preparaciones de solución de peróxido para ICP, pesaje de fundente para la fabricación de perlas |
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UV/Vis/NIR/ SWIR |
Espectrometría infrarroja de onda corta ultravioleta/visible/con infrarrojo cercano |
LabSpec FieldSpec TerraSpec QualitySpec |
Identificación y análisis de materiales, humedad, minerales, contenido de carbono. Verificación del terreno para técnicas espectroscópicas transportadas por el aire y por satélite. |
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PFTNA |
CNA |
Análisis elemental en línea |
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XRD-C |
Aeris Empyrean |
Refinamiento de la estructura cristalina molecular, identificación y cuantificación de la fase cristalina, relación cristalino a amorfo, análisis del tamaño de la cristalización |
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XRD-M |
Empyrean X’Pert3 MRD(XL) |
Tensión residual, textura |
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XRD-CT |
Imágenes de absorción de rayos X por tomografía computarizada |
Empyrean |
Imágenes en 3D de sólidos, porosidad y densidad |
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SAXS |
Empyrean |
Nanopartículas, tamaño, forma y estructura |
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GISAXS |
Dispersión de rayos X con ángulo pequeño e incidencia por roce |
Empyrean |
Superficies y películas finas nanoestructuradas |
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HR-XRD |
Empyrean X’Pert3 MRD(XL) |
Películas finas y epitaxiales, composición, deformación, grosor, calidad |
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XRR |
Empyrean X’Pert3 MRD(XL) |
Superficies y películas finas, espesor de la película, rugosidad de la superficie y de la interfaz |
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XRF |
Epsilon Zetium Axios FAST 2830 ZT |
Composición elemental, concentración elemental, elementos traza, detección de contaminantes |