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EPSRC Reference: GR/S01535/01
Title: In Situ Study of the Synthesis and Performance of Functional Ceramics Using the New MPW6.2+Rapid Sychrotron Station
Principal Investigator: Barnes, Professor P
Other Investigators:
Cernik, Professor R Sankar, Professor G
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Dr MP Attfield Professor R Catlow Dr JK Cockcroft
Professor P McMillan
Project Partners:
BNFL Magnesium Elektron Ltd (UK)
Department: Biological Sciences
Organisation: Birkbeck College
Scheme: Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts: 01 July 2003 Ends: 31 March 2005 Value (£): 301,757
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Materials Characterisation
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The main purpose of this proposed grant is to exploit, from October 2002-2005, a new world class synchrotron station (MPW6.2 + RAPID2) so that it will be capable of collecting ultra-rapid medium-high resolution in situ diffraction data from materials while they are being synthesised or during subsequent in-service performance. This enabling process will involve the development of data collection/analysis protocols and the design/build of a versatile environmental cell/gas-handling system capable of operating up to -1,100C. The system will then be applied to examples taken from five sub-projects:* the synthesis of doped zirconia systems and their structural behaviour during reduction cycles; * cation-exchange, dehydration and calcination of clinoptilolites; * decomposition/crystallisation synthesis of ceramics from zeolites; . negative thermal expansion of aluminophosphate-based framework materials; * synthesis and structure evolution of silicon clathrates.Attempts will also be made to perform in situ experiments that involve combinations of technique (diffraction, SAXS, EXAFS, environmental cell monitoring).
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