Workshop 2
Unique Tools for Energy Research: Chemical Analysis of
Nanostructures using Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS) and
Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS)
EELS and EDS are
powerful and somewhat complementary techniques for the investigation of chemical
composition and electronic properties of a wide class of materials and
interfaces. In this workshop, which is divided in talks and hands-on (lab)
sessions, experts in EELS and EDS will present important results obtained with
these techniques in the study of energy-related materials, such as solar cells
and batteries. Also, technical talks will be focused on the effective use of EDS
in the analysis of nanostructures. Finally, a very important part of the
workshop will consist of hands-on sessions in five state-of-the-art TEMs and
SEMs. In these lab sessions, both beginners and experienced participants will
have the opportunity to learn and share practical aspects of these valuable
techniques.