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Study of Li-S batteries by S K-edge RIXS spectroscopy
Matjaž Kavčič, Matjaž Žitnik, Klemen Bučar, Marko Petrič, Iztok Arčon, Robert Dominko, Alen Vižintin, 2016, published scientific conference contribution abstract

Abstract: Li-S batteries are considered as one of the most promising candidates for future batteries in applications where high energy density is required [1]. Despite that the general principle of operation is known for a long time [2], the lack of detailed understanding of relevant operation mechanisms has so far prevented their extensive use. A Li-S battery is composed of a lithium metal anode and a sulfur based cathode, separated by a porous separator wetted with electrolyte. During the battery cycle the reduction and oxidation of S to Li2S and back proceeds through a complicated equilibrium mixture of compounds that are typically dissolved in the electrolyte in the form of long and short chain polysulfides. In order to improve our understanding of polysulfide formation and its interactions within electrode, which are essential to achieve the long term cycling stability, development and application of new analytical tools is required. In this work sulfur K-edge resonant X-ray emission (RXES) measurements were performed on the Li-S battery in operando mode. The experiment was performed at the ID26 beamline at ESRF using the Johansson type tender x-ray emission spectrometer [3]. Full K-L RIXS maps were recorded on a set of chemically prepared Li2Sx sample standards characterized by different Li:S stoichiometric ratio, followed by the operando measurements on Li-S battery. Using the spectra recorded on Li2Sx standards two excitation energies were chosen and RXES spectra from the back of the battery cathode were sequentially acquired during one discharge cycle (C20). The relative amounts of each sulfur compound in the cathode during the discharge cycle were determined from the linear combination fit using measured reference standard spectra. Because of resonant excitation conditions the sensitivity for the polysulfide detection was significantly enhanced. Our work sets up S K-edge RIXS spectroscopy as an important analytical tool to study the mechanism of Li-polysulfide formation in the cathode and their interaction with the host matrix and electrolyte.
Keywords: RIXS, RXES, Li-S battery, operando, Sulphur K-edge XANES, Lithium polysulphides, Li2S
Published in RUNG: 28.06.2016; Views: 5584; Downloads: 0
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XAS and micro-XRF analysis of mono and bi-metallic exopolysaccharide (FePd-EPS) bio-generated by K. oxytoca
Iztok Arčon, Stefano Paganelli, Oreste Piccolo, Michele Gallo, Katarina Vogel-Mikuš, Franco Baldi, 2016, published scientific conference contribution abstract

Abstract: Bacteria Klebsiella oxytoca (DSM 29614) secret a specific exopolysaccharide (EPS) in the presence of Fe(III)-citrate, as sole carbon and energy source, and produces after 7 days an iron gel precipitate (Fe-EPS) [1]. In the presence of palladium or other metal species, the culture of K. oxytoca can produce other mono or bimetal species (Pd-EPS, FePd-EPS) [2]. These bio-materials may be used as green biogenerated catalysts or for other biotechnological purposes. In this work we present the analysis of the morphology and the chemical state of the metals in mono and bi-metallic (Fe-EPS, Pd-EPS, FePd-EPS) complexes, by a combination of micro X-ray fluorescence, X-ray absorption spectroscopy methods (XANES and EXAFS), and transmission electron microscopy. The results show that iron in monometallic Fe-EPS and bimetalic FePd-EPS is in the mineralized form of iron oxides/hydroxides, predominantly in the form of Fe3+, with a small amount of Fe2+ in the structure, as a mixture of different nano-crystalline iron oxides and hydroxides. Palladium on the other hand is found as Pd(0) in the form of metallic nanoparticles with fcc structure in both, bi-metallic (FePd-EPS) and mono-metallic (Pd-EPS) species. In bi-metallic species Pd and Fe nanoparticles agglomerate in larger clusters, but they remain spatially separated. Access to the SR facilities at ESRF (beamline ID21, project LS-2225), DESY (beamline C) Hamburg (project I-20110511 EC) and ELETTRA (beamline XAFS, project 20115112) is acknowledged.
Keywords: Klebsiella oxytoca, Fe, Pd, XANES, EXAFS, exopolysaccharide, FePd-EPS
Published in RUNG: 28.06.2016; Views: 5484; Downloads: 0
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Atomic effects in EXAFS structural analysis of redox I[sup]-/I[sup]-[sub]3 solid state electrolites
Iztok Arčon, Jana Padežnik Gomilšek, Alojz Kodre, 2006, original scientific article

Abstract: Atomic effects in EXAFS structural analysis of redox Isup-/Isup-sub3 solid state electrolites
Published in RUNG: 17.05.2016; Views: 4087; Downloads: 20
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Specific EXAFS tools in analysis of MoSI nanowires
Anton Meden, Alojz Kodre, Iztok Arčon, Jana Padežnik Gomilšek, Dragan Mihailović, 2006, original scientific article

Abstract: Specific EXAFS tools in analysis of MoSI nanowires
Keywords: EXAFS, MoSI, nanocevke, struktura
Published in RUNG: 17.05.2016; Views: 4913; Downloads: 20
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Removal of manganese in batch and fluidized bed systems using beads of zeolite a as adsorbent
Mina Jovanovic, Iztok Arčon, Janez Kovač, Nataša Novak Tušar, Bojana Obradovic, Nevenka Rajić, 2016, original scientific article

Abstract: In this study the uptake capacity of Mn(II) ions by zeolite A beads was investigated for different initial Mn concentration (100e400 mg Mn dm^-3) in batch mode at 25e55 C. The obtained adsorption capacity varying from 30 to 50 mg Mn g^-1 demonstrated a high affinity of zeolite A towards Mn(II) present in solutions. Kinetic studies indicated the intra-particle diffusion as the rate limiting step up to 45 C with apparent diffusivities in the range (1.2e2.0) x 10^-13 m2 s^-1 and the activation energy of 21.9 kJ mol^-1, which implies strong interactions between the zeolite A and Mn ions. At 55 C ion-exchange became the rate limiting step. The adsorption isotherms were studied at 25 C showing that the Mn adsorption is the best described by the Langmuir model suggesting a homogenous zeolite surface. XPS analysis of the Mnloaded beads showed that there is no surface accumulation of Mn but an almost uniform Mn distribution inside zeolite A, whereas XANES and EXAFS suggested that the adsorption of Mn(II) was followed by the Mn(II) oxidation and oxide formation. Regeneration of the spent zeolite was examined in 8 adsorption/desorption cycles by a chelating Na2EDTA in a fluidized column. It has been found that zeolite A beads could be reused for at least 4 cycles with satisfactory Mn(II) adsorption efficiencies of about 70%.
Keywords: Zeolite A Manganese Adsorption kinetics EXAFS/XANES XPS
Published in RUNG: 01.04.2016; Views: 5183; Downloads: 0
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Operando (micro) XAFS analysis
Iztok Arčon, Robert Dominko, Katarina Vogel-Mikuš, 2016, published scientific conference contribution abstract (invited lecture)

Abstract: In the talk the principles of XAS methods were presented with practical examples which illustrate the possibilities and advanced approaches for their use in structural analysis of different types of materials. The emphasis will be on to the use of XAS spectroscopy in operando mode and in combination with X-ray microscopy.
Keywords: X-ray absorption spectroscopy, X-ray microscopy, EXAFS, XANES, opearndo mode
Published in RUNG: 25.03.2016; Views: 6078; Downloads: 165
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Development and characterization of improved materials for antifouling applications
Tihana Čižmar, Iztok Arčon, Urška Lavrenčič Štangar, 2015, published scientific conference contribution abstract

Keywords: sol-gel method, photocatalysis, hybrid materials, Cu K-edge XANES, photocatalytic activity
Published in RUNG: 15.02.2016; Views: 5061; Downloads: 0
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High-resolution X-ray absorption spectrometry of atomic vapors
Iztok Arčon, Jana Padežnik Gomilšek, Alojz Kodre, Andrej Mihelič, 2004, original scientific article

Abstract: A measurement of an x-ray absorption spectrum of a monatomic sample yields pure atomic absorption essential for the EXAFS (Extended X-ray Absorption FineStructure) analysis in cases of a weak structural signal. A construction of an absorption cell to contain vapor sample takes into account specific properties of the investigated element. Metal-vapor absorption cells for the elements K, zn, Rb, Cd, Cs, and Hg are presented and comments are made on the use of materials and the operating mechanisms of the cells.
Keywords: X-žarki, absorpcija, EXAFS, absorpcijske celice
Published in RUNG: 10.07.2015; Views: 4914; Downloads: 27
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