About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Neutron Scattering for Engineering Materials
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| Presentation Title |
Neutron Imaging at the MIT Reactor: Capabilities and Applications in Batteries and Metal Hydrides |
| Author(s) |
Sean Fayfar, Boris Khaykovich |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Sean Fayfar |
| Abstract Scope |
Over the past few years, we have commissioned a neutron imaging and tomography beamline at the MIT Reactor (MITR) to support materials research, particularly for applications in nuclear energy. Neutron imaging is analogous to X-ray imaging but provides unique sensitivity to light elements such as hydrogen and lithium, enabling insights not feasible with other techniques. The beamline operates with a thermal spectrum and supports both imaging and tomography capabilities, with a flexible setup for in-situ experiments. To demonstrate the utility of the facility, we present two application areas: (1) characterization of lithium-ion battery cells during charge/discharge cycles to observe electrolytic degradation, and (2) investigation of hydrogen retention in irradiated metallic hydrides for use as advanced moderators in compact nuclear reactors. In this talk, I will introduce the technical capabilities of the beamline and discuss recent results from both electrochemical and irradiation-driven studies. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Characterization, Nuclear Materials, Energy Conversion and Storage |