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Spectroscopic techniques are powerful non-destructive tools to monitor Nafion membranes, catalytic coatings, and other components of a membrane electrode assembly during production of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC). This presentation will discuss X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, and near-infrared spectroscopy techniques that can be used for materials characterization in development and production. Applications measuring nanocatalyst size, nanocatalyst loading, membrane hydration, and more will be provided as examples.
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• Proton-exchange membrane fuel cell
• X-ray diffraction
• X-ray fluorescence
• Near infrared spectroscopy
• At-line characterization
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Scott A Speakman – Principal Scientist at Malvern Panalytical
Scott A Speakman is a principal scientist for Malvern Panalytical, a leading developer of analytical instrumentation. Scott obtained his Ph.D. studying fuel cell materials at Alfred University, then completed a post-doctoral appointment at Oak Ridge National Lab, splitting time between the High Temperature Materials Lab user program and fuel cell materials research for EERE and FE programs. Scott managed the X-Ray Shared Experimental Facility at MIT for 8 years before joining Malvern Panalytical. Scott A Speakman is a Fellow of the International Center for Diffraction Data and recipient of a 2013 Infinite Mile Award for exceptional service to MIT.
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