TY - CONF A1 - Mieller, Björn A1 - Fellinger, Tim-Patrick T1 - Berlin Battery Lab - Vom Material zur Zelle - Batterieinnovation aus Berlin N2 - Das Berlin Battery Lab (BBL) vereint exzellente Materialforschung, modernste Analytik und gezielten Technologietransfer. Als gemeinsames Labor von BAM, HZB und der Humboldt Universität zu Berlin entwickeln wir zukunftsfähige Natrium-Ionen- und Metall-Schwefel-Batterien – von der Materialidee bis zur funktionsfähigen Zelle. T2 - Batteriaforum Deutschland CY - Berlin, Germany DA - 20.01.2026 KW - Batterie KW - Kooperation KW - Natrium-Ionen KW - BBL PY - 2026 AN - OPUS4-65410 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Eddah, Mustapha A1 - Markötter, Henning A1 - Mieller, Björn A1 - Widjaja, Martinus Putra A1 - Beckmann, Jörg A1 - Bruno, Giovanni T1 - Multi-Energy High Dynamic Range (HDR) Synchrotron X-ray Computed Tomography applied to LTCC samples N2 - Synchrotron X-ray computed tomography (SXCT) is regularly used in materials science to correlate structural properties with macroscopic properties and to optimize manufacturing processes. The X-ray beam energy must be adapted to the sample properties, such as size and density. If both strongly and weakly absorbing materials are present, the contrast to the weakly absorbing materials is lost, resulting in image artifacts and a poor signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). One example is a low-temperature co-fired ceramics (LTCC), in which metal connections are embedded in a ceramic matrix and form 3-dimensional conducting structures. This article describes a method of combining SXCT scans acquired at different beam energies, significantly reducing metal artifacts, and improving image quality. We show how to solve the difficult task of merging the scans at low and high beam energy. Our proposed merging approach achieves up to 35% improvement in SNR within ceramic regions adjacent to metallic conductors. In this way, previously inaccessible regions within the ceramic structure close to the metallic conductors are made accessible. The paper further discusses methodological requirements, limitations, and potential extensions of the presented multienergy SXCT merging technique. T2 - iCT 2026 CY - Linz, Austria DA - 10.02.2026 KW - Synchrotron x-ray CT KW - Multi-energy CT KW - Low-Temperature cofired ceramics PY - 2026 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-655848 SP - 1 EP - 7 CY - e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing AN - OPUS4-65584 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Eddah, Mustapha A1 - Markötter, Henning A1 - Mieller, Björn A1 - Widjaja, Martinus Putra A1 - Beckmann, Jörg A1 - Bruno, Giovanni T1 - Multi-energy high dynamic range synchrotron X-ray computed tomography N2 - Synchrotron X-ray computed tomography (SXCT) is regularly used in materials science to correlate structural properties with macroscopic properties and to optimize manufacturing processes. The X-ray beam energy must be adapted to the sample properties, such as size and density. If both strongly and weakly absorbing materials are present, the contrast to the weakly absorbing materials is lost, resulting in image artifacts and a poor signal-tonoise ratio (SNR). One particular example is a low-temperature co-fired ceramics (LTCC), in which metal connections are embedded in a ceramic matrix and form 3-dimensional conducting structures. This article describes a method of combining SXCT scans acquired at different beam energies, significantly reducing metal artifacts, and improving image quality. We show how to solve the difficult task of merging the scans at low and high beam energy. Our proposed merging approach achieves up to 35 % improvement in SNR within ceramic regions adjacent to metallic conductors. In this way, previously inaccessible regions within the ceramic structure close to the metallic conductors are made accessible. The paper further discusses methodological requirements, limitations, and potential extensions of the presented multi-energy SXCT merging technique. KW - Synchrotron computed tomography KW - Reconstruction algorithm KW - High dynamic range KW - Data merging KW - Low-temperature cofired ceramics PY - 2025 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-652339 DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmater.2025.100079 SN - 2949-673X VL - 9 SP - 1 EP - 10 PB - Elsevier CY - Amsterdam AN - OPUS4-65233 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Bekemeier, Simon A1 - Caldeira Rêgo, C. R. A1 - Mai, H. L. A1 - Sikia, Ujjal A1 - Waseda, O. A1 - Apel, M. A1 - Arendt, F. A1 - Aschemann, A. A1 - Bayerlein, Bernd A1 - Courant, R. A1 - Dziwis, G. A1 - Fuchs, F. A1 - Giese, U. A1 - Junghanns, K. A1 - Kamal, M. A1 - Koschmieder, L. A1 - Leineweber, S. A1 - Luger, M. A1 - Lukas, M. A1 - Maas, J. A1 - Mertens, J. A1 - Mieller, Björn A1 - Overmeyer, L. A1 - Pirch, N. A1 - Reimann, J. A1 - Schröck, S. A1 - Schulze, P. A1 - Schuster, J. A1 - Seidel, A. A1 - Shchyglo, O. A1 - Sierka, M. A1 - Silze, F. A1 - Stier, S. A1 - Tegeler, M. A1 - Unger, Jörg F. A1 - Weber, M. A1 - Hickel, Tilmann A1 - Schaarschmidt, J. T1 - Advancing Digital Transformation in Material Science: The Role of Workflows Within the MaterialDigital Initiative N2 - The MaterialDigital initiative represents a major driver toward the digitalization of material science. Next to providing a prototypical infrastructure required for building a shared data space and working on semantic interoperability of data, a core focus area of the Platform MaterialDigital (PMD) is the utilization of workflows to encapsulate data processing and simulation steps in accordance with findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable principles. In collaboration with the funded projects of the initiative, the workflow working group strives to establish shared standards, enhancing the interoperability and reusability of scientific data processing steps. Central to this effort is the Workflow Store, a pivotal tool for disseminating workflows with the community, facilitating the exchange and replication of scientific methodologies. This article discusses the inherent challenges of adapting workflow concepts, providing the perspective on developing and using workflows in the respective domain of the various funded projects. Additionally, it introduces the Workflow Store’s role within the initiative and outlines a future roadmap for the PMD workflow group, aiming to further refine and expand the role of scientific workflows as a means to advance digital transformation and foster collaborative research within material science. KW - Digitalisation KW - FAIR principles KW - MaterialDigital KW - Scientific workflows KW - Semantic interoperability PY - 2025 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-624088 DO - https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.202402149 SN - 1527-2648 IS - 2402149 SP - 1 EP - 25 PB - Wiley-VCH GmbH AN - OPUS4-62408 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Mieller, Björn T1 - Characterization of Beta-Alumina Solid Electrolyte by Coin Cell Testing N2 - All solid-state batteries (ASSBs) are the subject of widespread research, one reason being their predicted increased safety [1]. Variants of beta-alumina solid electrolyte (BASE), a promising solid electrolyte for sodium ion batteries, exhibit ion conductivities up to 5 mS/cm at room temperature, which motivates targeted research and testing [2]. Dedicated measurement cells for conductivity measurements and cycling of ASSBs are available, providing even pressure and temperature control. However, these are often costly and thus unsuitable for long-term studies with many cells. In contrast, coin cells are a practical and scalable approach for such ASSB studies, despite poor pressure control and other influencing factors that may affect the reproducibility of results [3]. This study investigates the extent to which reliable measurement data can be obtained from symmetrical Na/BASE/Na coin cells. Therefore, several testing procedures and different cell architectures are considered. The experiments are supported by an electrical equivalent circuit model. The modeling approach and both measured and numerically simulated data are presented. The coin cell results are compared to data acquired using a designated ASSB setup (CompreCell and CompreFrame by RHD). T2 - XIXth Conference of the EuropeanCeramic Society / SBS6 InternationalSodium Battery Symposium CY - Dresden, Germany DA - 01.09.2025 KW - Beta aluminate solid electrolyte KW - Coin cell PY - 2025 AN - OPUS4-64055 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Belli, Renan A1 - Hartmann, Sabine A1 - Lubauer, Julia A1 - Pereira, Raíssa Monteiro A1 - Hurle, Katrin A1 - Yin, Ling A1 - Mieller, Björn A1 - Lohbauer, Ulrich T1 - Improving the chipping resistance of pre-sintered zirconia white-bodies N2 - Objectives: The high occurrence of fractures, cracking and chipping of zirconia pre-sintered blanks and blocks during machining decreases their yield and can transfer lifetime-limiting racks to the final sintered restoration. This study has the objective of characterizing the mechanical and fracture properties of two zirconia compositions while varying temperature and time of pre-sintering, in order to assess the space for possible improvement. Methods: We selected two typical granular powders with 3 mol% (3YSZ, Zpex®, Tosoh) or 5 mol% (5YSZ, Zpex Smile®, Tosoh) yttria-stabilized zirconia and two pre-sintered commercial analogs (IPS e.max® ZirCAD MO, Ivoclar and Katana™ STML, Kuraray). The debinding and pre-sintering stages of the experimental powders were characterized using thermal analyses (differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetry), and the crystal phase composition was quantified using X-ray diffraction (XRD). Physical and mechanical properties such as density, hardness, flexural modulus, biaxial flexural strength and fracture toughness were measured for two pre-sintering temperatures (1000 ◦C, 1100 ◦C) and increasing holding times at those temperatures (2 h, 4 h, 6 h). The chipping resistance for those conditions was quantified using the edge chipping test using a Vickers diamond indenter. Results: Thermal analyses revealed that both powders show comparable debinding behavior and contained approx. 3.8 mass % organic binder, which burns-out completely between 300 and 400 ◦C. The crystallographic phase changes occurring during the 2–6 h at 1000 ◦C and 1100 ◦C was not detectable in the DSC signal, but quantifiable by XRD. Namely, a major content of monoclinic phase in both powders transforms completely into the two tetragonal phases, starting below 1000 ◦C and concluding above 1100 ◦C. All physical and mechanical properties increased with holding time for both temperatures, though more steeply for pre-sintering at 1100◦C. Edge chipping resistance response was well aligned with other fracture properties, with a more marked improvement for 3YSZ pre-sintered at 1100 ◦C. For all properties, the 3YSZ zirconia showed statistically-higher values for the same temperature-time conditions, in agreement with the values obtained for the commercial materials as well. Significance: The results demonstrate the weakness of pre-sintered zirconia products concerning fracture properties, but also the potential for improvement as related to type of zirconia and pre-sintering conditions. This study outlines the use of a set of mechanical tests that can characterize chipping resistance and guide future research engaging in optimizing the machining resistance of pre-sintered zirconia products. KW - Zirconia KW - Fracture KW - White body KW - Dental materials KW - Pre-sintering PY - 2025 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-653457 DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dental.2025.12.012 SN - 0109-5641 SP - 1 EP - 12 PB - Elsevier Inc. AN - OPUS4-65345 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Mieller, Björn T1 - Synthesis and testing of beta aluminate sodium electrolyte (BASE) for sodium ion battery development N2 - Sodium beta aluminate, or beta aluminate solid electrolyte (BASE), is an established material for tubular electrolytes in NaNiCl2 and NaS batteries, and a promising candidate for planar electrolytes in safe all solid-state batteries. The synthesis of BASE with high ionic conductivity is still challenging due to process dependent formation of different phases in the sintered material. However, to drive forward the development of active materials for all solid-state sodium ion batteries, the fabrication of solid electrolyte specimens with reproducible performance is required. With respect to the various testing scenarios in the field, for example cell assembly for cycling, electrolyte parts are needed in various shapes, sizes, and thicknesses in the lab. Different ceramic shaping technologies can be applied to produce such geometries, including pressing combined with green or hard machining, or tape casting combined with punching. Typically, different shaping technologies require adapted pre-treatment of the powder which might affect the resulting properties and thus need to be investigated. In this contribution, starting from the raw materials mixture, aspects of milling, drying, aqueous slurry preparation for tape casting, and firing are discussed with respect to particle size distribution, stability, energy consumption and resulting material properties. Finally, the fabrication and cyclic testing of Na/electrolyte/Na coin cells is presented. T2 - XIXth Conference of the European Ceramic Society / SBS6 International Sodium Battery Symposium CY - Dresden, Germany DA - 01.09.2025 KW - Ceramics KW - Beta aluminate solid electrolyte KW - Sodium ion battery PY - 2025 AN - OPUS4-64054 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Stargardt, Patrick A1 - Bresch, Sophie A1 - Falkenberg, Rainer A1 - Mieller, Björn T1 - Effect of Reaction Layers on Internal Stresses in Co‐Fired Multilayers of Calcium Manganate and Calcium Cobaltite N2 - A widespread recovery of waste heat requires a cost‐effective production of thermoelectric generators. Thermoelectric oxides are predestined for use at high temperatures. For manufacturing reasons, a multilayer generator design will be easily scalable and cost‐effective. To evaluate the potential of ceramic multilayer technology for that purpose, a multilayer of the promising thermoelectric oxides calcium cobaltite (Ca3Co4O9), calcium manganate (CMO, CaMnO3), and glass–ceramic insulation layers is fabricated. Cracks and reaction layers at the interfaces are observed in the microstructure. The compositions of these reaction layers are identified by energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy and X‐ray diffraction. Mechanical and thermal properties of all layers are compiled from literature or determined by purposeful sample preparation and testing. Based on this data set, the internal stresses in the multilayer after co‐firing are calculated numerically. It is shown that tensile stresses in the range of 50 MPa occur in the CMO layers. The reaction layers have only a minor influence on the level of these residual stresses. Herein, it is proven that the material system is basically suitable for multilayer generator production, but that the co‐firing process and the layer structure must be adapted to improve densification and reduce the tensile stresses in the CMO. KW - Ceramic multilayers KW - Co-firings KW - Internal stresses PY - 2024 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-601626 DO - https://doi.org/10.1002/pssa.202300956 SP - 1 EP - 9 PB - Wiley VHC-Verlag AN - OPUS4-60162 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Pereira, Raíssa Monteiro A1 - Lohbauer, Ulrich A1 - Schulbert, Christian A1 - Göken, Mathias A1 - Wurmshuber, Michael A1 - Campos, Tiago Bastos Moreira A1 - Thim, Gilmar Patrocínio A1 - Mieller, Björn A1 - Belli, Renan T1 - Instantiations of Multiscale Kinship in Pressing‐Defect Distributions in Yttria‐Stabilized Zirconias by Powder Partitioning N2 - Modern dry pressing of ceramic powders using spray‐dried granulates cannot avoid the occurrence of defects related to persisting inter‐ and intra‐granulate interstitial voids. These constitute the parent defect size population limiting the application of polycrystalline ceramics in high‐stress conditions. The mitigation of such defects could widen the range of application in technical and biomedical engineering, reduce the safety range for design, and extend the lifetime of components. Herein, the Weibull size‐effect on strength in size‐partitioned Yttria‐stabilized zirconias (YSZ) feedstocks is used to explore the viability of changing the density distribution of granulate sizes as an effective strategy to obtain a denser particle packing that could reduce the size distribution of strength‐limiting pressing defects. In a direct assessment of critical defect size using multiscale strength testing with a dataset of ≈1300 values, the success of such an approach in increasing the strength reliability for small volume components is demonstrated, along with its ultimate failure in altering the defect size distribution in sintered YSZ ceramics across several length scales. Finally, it is shown that granule morphology (spherical or dimpled) fails to affect the defect density and size distribution in YSZ ceramics. KW - Zirconia KW - Strength KW - Toughness KW - Weibull distribution KW - Defect population PY - 2024 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-602697 DO - https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.202400139 SN - 1438-1656 SP - 1 EP - 17 PB - Wiley VHC-Verlag AN - OPUS4-60269 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Mieller, Björn A1 - Hassine, Sahar Ben A1 - Töpfer, Jörg A1 - Priese, Christoph A1 - Bochmann, Arne A1 - Capraro, Beate A1 - Stark, Sebastian A1 - Partsch, Uwe A1 - Fresemann, Carina T1 - Ontology‐based Data Acquisition, Refinement, and Utilization in the Development of a Multilayer Ferrite Inductor N2 - A key aspect in the development of multilayer inductors is the magnetic permeability of the ferrite layers. Here, the effects of different processing steps on the permeability of a NiCuZn ferrite is investigated. Dry pressed, tape cast, and co‐fired multilayer samples are analyzed. An automated data pipeline is applied to structure the acquired experimental data according to a domain ontology based on PMDco (Platform MaterialDigital core ontology). Example queries to the ontology show how the determined process‐property correlations are accessible to non‐experts and thus how suitable data for component design can be identified. It is demonstrated how the inductance of co‐fired multilayer inductors is reliably predicted by simulations if the appropriate input data corresponding to the manufacturing process is used.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. KW - Ontology KW - Ceramic multilayer KW - Data pipeline PY - 2024 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-605483 DO - https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.202401042 SN - 1527-2648 SP - 1 EP - 11 PB - Wiley-VCH CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-60548 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER -