Neutron in-beam Mössbauer Spectroscopy; Investigating Industrial Materials/Catalysts under Authentic Working Conditions
Themes: Energy, Materials
Early prototype
A TRL is a measure to indicate the matureness of a developing technology. When an innovative idea is discovered it is often not directly suitable for application. Usually such novel idea is subjected to further experimentation, testing and prototyping before it can be implemented. The image below shows how to read TRL’s to categorise the innovative ideas.
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Why?
In chemistry and solid state physics, Mössbauer spectroscopy is commonly used as an analytic tool that provides valuable information on the electronic structure of chemical compounds. The Mössbauer effect was observed on 82 isotopes of 44 elements, but only a few of them are used in practice.
How?
In this project, the number of usable Mössbauer nuclei will be increased by producing them in-beam. Neutron capture prompt-gama nuclei for in-beam excitation like 157Gd, 167Er, 161Dy, 177Hf, 163Dy, 179Hf, 171Yb, 154Gd, 173Yb, 160Dy, 182W, 56Fe, 66Zn and 39K will be produced.
When?
The measurements on the neutron in-beam Mössbauer spectroscopy instrument are expected to start in 2016. The intended research and development of improved catalysts could have a substantial impact on the economics and sustainability of products in many sector of industry in the Netherlands.
Dr. Achim Lulian Dugulan