TY - CONF
A1 - Hajhariri, Aliasghar
A1 - Eberwein, Robert
T1 - Cryogenic storage system behaviour under fire : A study of the insulation impact
N2 - The transition from fossil fuels to low-emission alternatives is essential to mitigate carbon emissions in energy-intensive sectors. Liquid hydrogen (LH2) is a promising energy carrier due to its high gravimetric energy density, but its storage requires advanced insulation to minimize heat ingress and prevent excessive boil-off losses. Multilayer insulation (MLI), perlite, and microspheres are commonly used under vacuum conditions, yet their performance under fire exposure remains a critical concern. This study investigates the thermal degradation of insulation materials and its impact on heat transfer in an event with extreme thermal load conditions using the Cryogenic High-Temperature Thermal Vacuum Chamber (CHTTVC). The heat flow dynamics are analyzed, and an equivalent heat transfer coefficient is proposed to quantify the impact of insulation deterioration as the outer wall temperature increases. Additionally, a novel liquid-vapor interface monitoring method is introduced to improve real-time detection of phase changes within the tank. The results highlight that insulation failure substantially increases the heat flow, which, if not mitigated, can lead to boiling liquid expanding vapor explosions (BLEVE), jet fires, or catastrophic tank failure. The findings provide valuable insights into optimizing LH2 storage safety and improving emergency response strategies for cryogenic tanks exposed to extreme thermal conditions.
T2 - 11th International Conference on Hydrogen Safety ICHS 2025
CY - Seoul, South Korea
DA - 22.09.2025
KW - Multi-Layer Insulation
KW - Cryogenic
KW - Liquid Hydrogen
KW - Heat transfer
PY - 2025
AN - OPUS4-64200
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Eberwein, Robert
T1 - Repeatable Testing of a Cryogenic Storage Tank with Variable Insulation Material in Fire Like Conditions
N2 - For decarbonizing the energy industry and transport, cryogenic energy carriers have great potential. The storage takes place in tanks with thermal super-insulations, which are in application for decades, but there is only limited knowledge about its behaviour in a fire scenario. This represents a major incident that may generate extraordinary loads on the tank and its insulation system, and that eventually lead to a sudden tank failure. This paper presents a test rig called the Cryogenic High Temperature Thermal Vacuum Chamber (CHTTVC), which can be used to test typical thermal superinsulation’s under cryogenic and fire-like conditions in parallel. The test method makes it possible to measure the heat flow through the thermal superinsulation over time and to investigate the degradation behaviour of the insulation within a test. In the paper results from the first tests are presented.
T2 - 18th Cryogenics 2025, IIR Conference
CY - Prague, Czech Republic
DA - 07.04.2025
KW - LH2
KW - LNG
KW - Fire
KW - Insulation
PY - 2025
AN - OPUS4-62979
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Prewitz, M.
A1 - Gaber, M.
A1 - Müller, Ralf
A1 - Marotzke, C.
A1 - Holtappels, Kai
T1 - Polymer coated glass capillaries and structures for high-pressure hydrogen storage: Permeability and hydrogen tightness
N2 - The hydrogen tightness of high-pressure hydrogen storage is a Basic criterion for long-term storage. The H2 permeation coefficients of epoxy resin and a glass lacquer were determined to enable the geometric optimization of a glass capillary storage. It was found that the curing conditions have no significant influence on the H2 permeation coefficient of resin.
The H2 permeation coefficient of epoxy resin is only about three orders of Magnitude greater than that of borosilicate glass. This suggests that the initial pressure of 700 bar takes about 2.5 years to be halved in capillary array storage. Therefore, a high-pressure hydrogen storage tank based on glass capillaries is ideally suited for long-term storage in mobile applications.
KW - Permeability
KW - Glass capillaries
KW - Coating
KW - Hydrogen storage
KW - Long-term calculation
KW - Epoxy resin
PY - 2018
DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.12.092
SN - 0360-3199
VL - 43
IS - 11
SP - 5637
EP - 5644
PB - Elsevier
AN - OPUS4-44327
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Holtappels, Kai
T1 - Trust in Hydrogen Technologies - Safety Issues in the Hydrogen Value Chain
N2 - In June 2020, updated in July 2023, the German government presented the National Hydrogen Strategy (NHS), its first strategy for achieving the goals of its hydrogen policy. The NHS sets out a coherent framework for action for the future production, transportation and use of hydrogen and its derivatives, including the corresponding research, innovations and investments. Various measures have been defined to achieve goals such as the decarbonization of various sectors and the market introduction of hydrogen technologies. This will ultimately lead to the introduction of many “new” technologies in many areas of our daily lives, which will only be successful if decision-makers and the public are convinced that these technologies are safe. Therefore, the safety of hydrogen technologies is an important pillar in gaining and maintaining confidence in these new technologies. Safety must keep pace with, or better still anticipate, trends in technological development in order to avoid overly conservative and expensive s
T2 - 10th World Energy Congress (WEC 2024)
CY - Singapore
DA - 12.11.2024
KW - Hydrogen Safety
KW - Trustworthiness
KW - Safety research
KW - Accidents
PY - 2024
AN - OPUS4-62174
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Theiler, Geraldine
A1 - Halder, Karabi
A1 - Balasooriya, Winoj
T1 - Effect of high-pressure hydrogen environment on the physical and mechanical properties of elastomers
N2 - This paper deals with the exposure of HBNR rubbers to high pressure hydrogen (100 MPa) at 120 °C for 7 and 21 days under static conditions followed by characterization of their physical and mechanical properties.
T2 - EHEC European Hydrogen Energy Conference 2022
CY - Madrid, Spain
DA - 18.05.2022
KW - Rubbers
KW - Hydrogen
KW - Characterization
PY - 2022
SP - 1
EP - 2
AN - OPUS4-62085
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Harwege, Finn
T1 - Testing of vacuum insulation panels for liquefied hydrogen storage tanks
N2 - For the future use of liquefied hydrogen (LH2) as a green energy carrier, new concepts for storage tanks and in particular their insulation are necessary. The methodology applied in current LH2 tanks has some disadvantages while manufacturing and operation of large tanks that may be required in the future. While liquefied natural gas tanks exist in the necessary capacities, they are incompatible with LH2 due to its significantly lower storage temperature. In this paper, the possibility of using vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) as an alternative to the conventional double walled, powder filled vacuum insulation is presented. The two systems are introduced and compared on a conceptual level with a focus on the loss of vacuum failure mode. Furthermore, a test rig that enables the testing and quantification of thermal properties of VIP based insulations in ordinary and loss of vacuum conditions is presented. The test rig is a boil-off calorimeter using liquefied nitrogen and features a square cold surface with a side length of 2 m. An overview over the planned testing and its goals is given.
T2 - 18th International Symposium on Loss Prevention and Safety Promotion in the Process Industries
CY - Bologna, Italy
DA - 08.06.2025
KW - Liquefied Hydrogen
KW - LH2
KW - Cryogenics
KW - Vacuum
KW - Vacuum Insulation Panel
PY - 2025
AN - OPUS4-63426
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Böttcher, Nils
T1 - Nominal and Off-Nominal Battery / High Energy Storage Testing Off-Nominal cell and battery testing at BAM
N2 - The abuse testing of electrochemical energy storage systems poses a major safety challenge. Thanks to its core competence in ensuring safety in technology and chemistry, BAM has the capabilities to carry out safety tests from small to large scale. Tests up to approx. 200Wh (lithium-ion batteries) can be carried out in the cell test center and abuse tests up to 20kWh are possible in the open field test on the TTS.
T2 - Europe Energy Storage Safety Summit
CY - Petten, Netherlands
DA - 08.10.2024
KW - Battery Safety
KW - Abuse testing
KW - Lithium-ion batteries
KW - Safety critical tests
PY - 2024
AN - OPUS4-62321
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Harwege, Finn
T1 - Testing of vacuum insulation panels for liquid hydrogen storage tanks
N2 - Vacuum insulation panel (VIP) based insulation could present an alternative to the common double walled vacuum insulation for large liquefied Hydrogen (LH2) storage tanks. In this paper a brief introduction on VIPs and the envisioned design of VIP-based LH2-tank insulation is given. The design of a flat plate boil-off calorimeter for the testing of the insulation concept is shown, with regard to thermal design, mechanical design and instrumentation. Finally, an overview over the particular challenges for modelling VIP-based insulation and the proposed testing to be performed on the test rig is presented.
T2 - 18th Cryogenics IIR International Conference
CY - Prague, Czech Republic
DA - 07.04.2025
KW - Liquefied Hydrogen
KW - Insulation
KW - Calorimeter
KW - LH2
KW - VIP
KW - Vacuum Insulation Panel
PY - 2025
AN - OPUS4-62988
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Eberwein, Robert
T1 - New concepts in liquid hydrogen storage
N2 - On the way to the energy transition, cryogenic fluids such as Liquefied Hydrogen (LH2) or Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) are very important. They enable the large-scale economic transport and storage of energy as well as they represent alternative fuels for energy-intensive mobile applications such as aircrafts, ships and HGVs. For the last one, the number of vehicles and fuel stations has increased rapidly in the last 10 years all over Europe. Does this also entail new risks, for instance from a BLEVE in case of fires? To answer this question, BAM has conducted several research projects over the last decades and intensified the research recently with several experimental, numerical, and empirical outcomes on how a tank with insulation behaves in a fire. The presentation shows an overview of this research. The findings are relevant for global standardization procedures and to improve the overall safety in chemistry and technics.
T2 - Hydrogen Refueling Station Opening
CY - Baruth/Mark, Germany
DA - 03.07.2025
KW - LH2
KW - Insulation
KW - Fire
KW - LNG
KW - Safety
PY - 2025
AN - OPUS4-63628
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Nattuveettil, Keerthana
T1 - Hydrogen safety- Dealing with Closed Spaces
N2 - This work focuses on the detection and monitoring of hydrogen concentration in closed spaces, to improve safety by developing a sensor network-based leak detection system. This will help in prevention of accumulation of hazardous mixtures. Furthermore, the study details the implementation of a hydrogen sensor network within a container, analysing sensor placement, data collection, and safety improvements.
T2 - SMSI 2025
CY - Nuremberg, Germany
DA - 06.05.2025
KW - Sensor Network
KW - Hydrogen safety
KW - QI-Digital
PY - 2025
AN - OPUS4-63199
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Tiebe, Carlo
T1 - Hydrogen sensing - Sensors for safety and process control in Hydrogentechnologies
N2 - The success of this energy transition and the efficient utilization of green hydrogen as a pristine energy carrier hinge upon the cultivation of hydrogen readiness, swift market expansion, and the establishment of crucial value chains within national and European contexts. Paramount to these objectives are reliable quality and safety standards, essential for ensuring supply safety, environmental compatibility, and instilling confidence in these technologies.
In the realm of safety management systems, gas sensors emerge as vital components for detecting hydrogen. This presentation delves into the imperative role of hydrogen systems, emphasizing their capability to monitor and control operations, issue warnings, signal hazardous conditions, and sound alarms. It explores the intricate landscape of functional safety considerations and addresses the challenges associated with measurement uncertainty in sensor testing.
A diverse array of sensors catering to hydrogen, pressure, temperature, and flow are available, each contributing significantly to the safety and efficiency of hydrogen technologies. Applications are envisaged to adhere meticulously to quality infrastructural regulations, codes, and standards, ensuring seamless integration and operation within the broader hydrogen ecosystem.
This discussion underscores the ubiquitous presence of sensor systems across various fields within hydrogen technologies, illustrating their multifaceted contributions to safety, reliability, and overall success in realizing the transformative potential of green hydrogen.
T2 - Joint European Summer School 2023 on Fuel Cell, Electrolyser, and Battery Technologies
CY - Vravrona, Greece
DA - 17.09.2023
KW - H2Safety@BAM
KW - SensRef
KW - Hydrogen
KW - KICstartH2
KW - Gas detection
KW - Sensor testing
KW - Hydrogen gas sensor
PY - 2023
AN - OPUS4-59228
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Eberwein, Robert
A1 - Heßmann, Jennifer
A1 - Werner, Jan
A1 - Scarponi, Giordano Emrys
A1 - Cozzani, Valerio
A1 - Otremba, Frank
T1 - Investigation of Realistic Fire Scenarios Involving Cryogenic Storage Tanks
N2 - The number of vehicles using or transporting cryogenic fuels such as Liquefied Hydrogen (LH2) or Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) increases fast in the land transportation sector. Does this also entail new risks for instance from a BLEVE? A key to answer this question is to research representative fires by its characterization and its effect on the insulation. At BAM’s technical test side in Germany, a test series was started to answer this question among others. This paper presents results on a pool fire under a colorimeter, that simulates a tank. The investigation points out, that the full fire characterization approach allows to represent the fire. The findings are relevant for the investigation of a representative design fire that is applicable for the approval and improvement of tanks as well as to research accident scenarios and their consequences.
T2 - Loss Prevention 2025
CY - Bologna, Italien
DA - 09.06.2025
KW - LH2
KW - LNG
KW - Fire
KW - Tank
KW - Safety
PY - 2025
DO - https://doi.org/10.3303/CET25116031
SN - 2283-9216
IS - 116
SP - 181
EP - 186
PB - AIDIC
AN - OPUS4-63738
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Tiebe, Carlo
T1 - Error Prevention, Damage Prevention, and Safety Management in Hydrogen Technologies
N2 - In order to integrate the error prevention and damage prevention strategy into hydrogen technologies, it is important to proactively look out for potential weaknesses in the systems and processes. This includes the implementation of preventive measures as elements of safety management in order to identify and eliminate potential sources of error. In addition, training should be specifically focussed on avoiding errors and the safe use of hydrogen technologies. The principial approach of a gas sensor testing laboratory shows how to ensure reliable results, it is advisable to conduct sensor testing under controlled conditions, focusing on identifying specific properties
and quantifying performance criteria. A well thought-out strategy for error prevention makes a significant contribution to preventing accidents and increasing overall safety when using hydrogen.
T2 - 5th Germany-Korea Hydrogen Conference
CY - Halle (Saale), Germany
DA - 22.10.2024
KW - Hydrogen
KW - Safety
KW - Safety Management
KW - Error Prevention
KW - Reference Procedure
PY - 2024
AN - OPUS4-62563
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Tiebe, Carlo
T1 - Introduction of H2Safety@BAM
N2 - This contribution for the Open Forum of the 8th HSN Symposium introduces the SensRef activities of the Competence Centre H2Safety@BAM.
T2 - 8. HSN-Symposium - HybridSensorNet e. V.
CY - Online meeting
DA - 11.11.2021
KW - H2Safety@BAM
KW - SensRef
KW - Hydrogen
PY - 2021
AN - OPUS4-54137
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Theiler, Geraldine
T1 - Effect of hydrogen pressure on the fretting behavior of elastomers
N2 - In this study, the fretting behavior of several elastomer materials against 316L were evaluated in air and hydrogen environment up to 10 MPa. Furthermore, aging experiments were conducted for 7 days under static conditions in 100 MPa hydrogen and the physical and mechanical properties of the rubber materials were examined before and after hydrogen exposure. Fretting tests revealed that the wear of these compounds is significantly affected by the hydrogen environment compared to air, especially with NBR grades. After aging experiment, the friction response of HNBR grades is characterized by increased adhesion due to elastic deformation, leading to partial slip.
T2 - 4th Int. Conf. on Polymer Tribology, PolyTrib 2022
CY - Stockholm, Sweden
DA - 05.12.2022
KW - Hydrogen
KW - Fretting
KW - Elastomers
PY - 2022
AN - OPUS4-62006
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Tiebe, Carlo
T1 - Hydrogen Sensing - Sensors for Safety and Process Control in Hydrogen Technologies
N2 - The success of this energy transition and the efficient utilization of green hydrogen as a pristine energy carrier hinge upon the cultivation of hydrogen readiness, swift market expansion, and the establishment of crucial value chains within national and European contexts. Paramount to these objectives are reliable quality and safety standards, essential for ensuring supply safety, environmental compatibility, and instilling confidence in these technologies.
In the realm of safety management systems, gas sensors emerge as vital components for detecting hydrogen. This presentation delves into the imperative role of hydrogen systems, emphasizing their capability to monitor and control operations, issue warnings, signal hazardous conditions, and sound alarms. It explores the intricate landscape of functional safety considerations and addresses the challenges associated with measurement uncertainty in sensor testing.
A diverse array of sensors catering to hydrogen, pressure, temperature, and flow are available, each contributing significantly to the safety and efficiency of hydrogen technologies. Applications are envisaged to adhere meticulously to quality infrastructural regulations, codes, and standards, ensuring seamless integration and operation within the broader hydrogen ecosystem.
This discussion underscores the ubiquitous presence of sensor systems across various fields within hydrogen technologies, illustrating their multifaceted contributions to safety, reliability, and overall success in realizing the transformative potential of green hydrogen.
T2 - Joint European Summer School JESS 2024
CY - Vravrona, Greece
DA - 16.09.2024
KW - H2Safety@BAM
KW - Hydrogen
KW - Sensor
KW - Sensor technology
KW - Safety
KW - Process control
PY - 2024
AN - OPUS4-61677
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Theiler, Geraldine
T1 - Toward sustainable and hydrogen compatible sealing materials
N2 - As sealing components, polymeric materials are used in a wide range of applications e.g. as O-rings and piston rings in high-pressure and/or cryogenic hydrogen. For these extreme demanding application, PTFE or PPS based materials are often used as high-performance polymer matrix. This project aims to provide a safe and sustainable sealing solutions for hydrogen applications. New materials with improved sustainability were investigated and compared with conventional grades. Tests were performed in hydrogen over a wide range of temperature and pressure (0.1 MPa to 40 MPa, and 100°C down to -150°C) at Kyushu University and BAM using a pin-on-disk apparatus in a continuous sliding motion. Polymer samples ran against 316L disk at 0.5 m/s and 3 MPa contact pressure. Based on the tribological results and surface analyses, promising candidates are suggested along with friction mechanisms in both high-pressure and low temperature hydrogen.
T2 - STLE Meeting
CY - Atlanta, Georgia, USA
DA - 18.05.2025
KW - Hydrogen
KW - Friction
KW - Wear
KW - Piston ring
KW - Reciprocating seals
PY - 2025
AN - OPUS4-63809
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Bock, Robert
T1 - Introduction Living Lab Hydrogen Refueling Station
N2 - Die Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) forscht und prüft für Sicherheit in Technik und Chemie an drei Standorten in Berlin, sowie auf dem Testgelände Technische Sicherheit in Horstwalde in Brandenburg. Hier haben wir weitreichende Möglichkeiten, Großversuche im Realmaßstab durchzuführen. Besonderes Augenmerk richten wir heute auf das Reallabor Wasserstofftankstelle. Diese voll digitalisierte technische Anlage, die die Wertschöpfungskette von Wasserstoff abbildet, wurde gerade eröffnet und steht nun Partnern aus Industrie und Forschung sowie kleinen mittelständischen Unternehmen oder Start-Ups zum gemeinsamen Forschen und Erproben neuer Technologie zur Verfügung. Ihre Besonderheiten umfassen z.B. eine umfassende Prozessüberwachung nach Industrie 4.0, die dafür nötige IT/OT Infrastruktur, Digitale Zwillinge auf verschiedenen Ebenen, großflächige Aufstellung und baulicher Schutz, Gas-Probenahmestellen auf dem Weg durch die Anlage und H2-Sensornetzwerke zur frühzeitigen Erfassung und Ortung von Leckagen.
T2 - Sonderkolloquium H2safety@BAM
CY - Berlin, Germany
DA - 04.11.2025
KW - Wasserstoff
KW - Reallabor
KW - Digitalisierung
PY - 2025
AN - OPUS4-64699
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Tiebe, Carlo
A1 - Melzer, Michael
T1 - Sensors for safety and process control in hydrogen technologies - Part II - Seminar about the expression of uncertainty in measurement
N2 - The determination of the measurement uncertainty of quantitative and qualitative results is an important quality management tool, for example to describe measuring equipment, procedures, measurement results and the quality of products. The lecture presents the process description for the determination of the measurement uncertainty according to GUM, the determination of uncertainties in qualitative measurement results and the application of the measurement uncertainty for conformity assessment.
T2 - Joint European Summer School 2021 on Fuel Cell, Electrolyser, and Battery Technologies
CY - Online meeting
DA - 12.09.2021
KW - Quality management tool
KW - Measurement uncertainty
KW - Quantiative results
KW - Qualitative results
KW - Conformity assessment
PY - 2021
AN - OPUS4-54132
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Tiebe, Carlo
T1 - Sensors for safety and process control in hydrogen technologies
N2 - Sensor systems are widely used in hydrogen technologies. The lecture presents requirements and properties of sensor systems and shows application examples of these technologies for safety and process control for hydrogen technologies. The focus is on gas sensors as well as sensors for pressure, temperature and gas flow. These systems are applied, among other things, for monitoring and control of operating conditions, indication of hazardous conditions and triggering of alarms.
T2 - Joint European Summer School 2021 on Fuel Cell, Electrolyser, and Battery Technologies
CY - Online meeting
DA - 12.09.2021
KW - Sensor
KW - Safety
KW - Process control
KW - Hydrogen technologies
PY - 2021
AN - OPUS4-54131
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Theiler, Geraldine
T1 - Comparative evaluation of the sliding performance of polymers materials in gaseous and liquid hydrogen
N2 - The focus of this study is to evaluate the influence of hydrogen on the friction and wear behavior of a wide range of commercially available polymer materials. Thereby, Filled and unfilled polymers from different suppliers were evaluated at room temperature in air and hydrogen gas (H2) as well as in liquid hydrogen at - 253°C (LH2).
T2 - 2023 Hydrogenius & I2CNER Tribology Symposium
CY - Fukuoka, Japan
DA - 03.02.2023
KW - Hydrogen
KW - Tribology
KW - Cryogenic
KW - LH2
KW - Polymers
PY - 2023
AN - OPUS4-61961
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Harwege, Finn
A1 - Schmidt, Heiko
A1 - Eberwein, Robert
T1 - Testing of vacuum insulation panels for liquid hydrogen storage tanks
N2 - Vacuum insulation panel (VIP) based insulation could present an alternative to the common double walled vacuum insulation for large liquefied Hydrogen (LH2) storage tanks. In this paper a brief introduction on VIPs and the envisioned design of VIP-based LH2-tank insulation is given. The design of a flat plate boil-off calorimeter for the testing of the insulation concept is shown, with regard to thermal design, mechanical design and instrumentation. Finally, an overview over the particular challenges for modelling VIP-based insulation and the proposed testing to be performed on the test rig is presented.
T2 - 18th Cryogenics IIR International Conference
CY - Prague, Czech Republic
DA - 07.04.2025
KW - Liquefied Hydrogen
KW - Insulation
KW - Calorimeter
KW - Vacuum Insulation Panel
KW - LH2
PY - 2025
SN - 0151-1637
DO - https://doi.org/10.18462/iir.cryo.2025.0010
SN - 978-2-36215-053-1
VL - 2025
SP - 168
EP - 174
PB - ICCEX
CY - Prag
AN - OPUS4-62959
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Lay, Vera
T1 - Multi-sensor conception for safe sealing structures in underground repositories
N2 - The project "SealWasteSafe" of the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (Berlin) deals with sealing structures applied for underground disposal of nuclear waste from two perspectives: material improvement for application in sealing constructions and feasibility study regarding multi-sensor approaches to ensure quality assurance and long-term monitoring.
One specimen of 150 l made of alkali-activated material, which was found innovative and suitable for sealing constructions based on preliminary laboratory studies, and another one made of conventional salt concrete, are manufactured with an integrated multi-sensory setup for quality assurance and long-term-monitoring. The specimens were left in their cast form and additionally thermally insulated to simulate the situation in the repository. The multi-sensory concept comprises RFID technology embedded in the specimens suppling material temperature and moisture measurements, integrated distributed fibre optic sensing allowing strain measurement and acoustic emission testing for monitoring crack formation. Overall, the suitability and the functionality of the sensors embedded into and attached to strongly alkaline (pH > 13 for the AAM) and salt corrosive (NaCl) environment was proven for the first 672 h.
First RFID measurement succeeded after 626 h for the alkali-activated material and after 192 h for the conventional salt concrete. Strain measurement based on fibre optic sensing turned out the alkali-activated material (> 1 mm/m) undergoing approximately twice the compression strain as the salt concrete (< 0.5 mm/m). In contrast, the acoustic emission first and single hits representing crack formation in numbers, was found for alkali-activated material half of that detected at the salt concrete.
T2 - SMIRT 26
CY - Berlin, Germany
DA - 10.07.2022
KW - SealWasteSafe
KW - Monitoring
KW - Acoustic emission
KW - Fibre optic sensing
KW - RFID technology
KW - Alkali-activated material
PY - 2022
AN - OPUS4-55372
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Holtappels, Kai
T1 - The critical role of safety in hydrogen and energy projects across the continent
N2 - Safety plays a critical role in the success and sustainability of hydrogen and energy projects across Africa, where the push for clean and renewable energy is rapidly gaining momentum. Given hydrogen’s flammability and the complex infrastructure required for its production, storage, and transport, strict safety protocols are essential to protect workers, communities, and the environment. In regions with developing regulatory frameworks, establishing robust safety standards and fostering a culture of safety is vital to attract investment, ensure public trust, and prevent accidents that could derail progress. Prioritizing safety not only safeguards lives but also supports the long-term viability and credibility of Africa’s emerging hydrogen economy.
T2 - Global African Hydrogen Summit - Technical Seminar Programme
CY - Windhoek, Namibia
DA - 09.09.2025
KW - Safety
KW - Namibia
KW - Hydrogen infrastructure
KW - Acceptance
KW - Expert recommendations
PY - 2025
AN - OPUS4-64435
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Gomes, Bruna F.
A1 - Prokop, Martin
A1 - Bystron, Tomas
A1 - Loukrakpam, Rameshwori
A1 - Melke, Julia
A1 - Lobo, Carlos M. S.
A1 - Fink, Michael
A1 - Zhu, Mengshu
A1 - Voloshina, Elena
A1 - Kutter, Maximilian
A1 - Hoffmann, Hendrik
A1 - Yusenko, Kirill V.
A1 - de Oliveira Guilherme Buzanich, Ana
A1 - Röder, Bettina
A1 - Bouzek, Karel
A1 - Paulus, Beate
A1 - Roth, Christina
T1 - Following Adsorbed Intermediates on a Platinum Gas Diffusion Electrode in H3PO3-Containing Electrolytes Using In Situ X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy
N2 - One of the challenges of high-temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells is the poisoning of the Pt catalystwith H3PO4. H3PO4 is imbibed into the routinely used polybenzimidazole-based membranes, which facilitate Proton conductivity in the temperature range of 120−200 °C. However, when leached out of the membrane by water produced during operation, H3PO4 adsorbs on the Pt catalyst surface, blocking the active sites and hindering the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR).
The reduction of H3PO4 to H3PO3, which occurs at the anode due to a combination of a low potential and the presence of gaseous H2, has been investigated as an additional important contributing factor to the observed poisoning effect. H3PO3 has an affinity toward adsorption on Pt surfaces even greater than that of H2PO4 −. In this work, we investigated the poisoning effect of both H3PO3 and H3PO4 using a half-cell setup with a gas diffusion electrode under ambient conditions. By means of in situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy, it was possible to follow the signature of different species adsorbed on the Pt nanoparticle catalyst (H, O, H2PO4 −, and H3PO3) at different potentials under ORR conditions in various electrolytes (HClO4, H3PO4, and H3PO3). It was found that H3PO3 adsorbs in a pyramidal configuration P(OH)3 through a Pt−P bond. The competition between H3PO4 and H3PO3 adsorption was studied, which should allow for a better understanding of the catalyst poisoning mechanism and thus assist in the development of strategies to mitigate this phenomenon in the future by minimizing H3PO3 generation by, for example, improved catalyst design or adapted operation conditions or changes in the electrolyte composition.
KW - H3PO4 life cycle
KW - XAS
KW - In situ coupling
KW - High-temperature fuel cells
KW - H3PO3,
KW - Δμ XANES
PY - 2022
DO - https://doi.org/10.1021/acscatal.2c02630
SN - 2155-5435
VL - 12
IS - 18
SP - 11472
EP - 11484
PB - American Chemical Society (ACS)
AN - OPUS4-64733
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Peters, Stefan
A1 - Bartling, Stephan
A1 - Parlinska-Wojtan, Magdalena
A1 - Wotzka, Alexander
A1 - de Oliveira Guilherme Buzanich, Ana
A1 - Wohlrab, Sebastian
A1 - Abdel-Mageed, Ali M.
T1 - Stabilization of intermediate Mo oxidation states by Nb doping enhancing methane aromatization on Mo/HZSM-5 catalysts
N2 - The dehydroaromatization of methane is a promising process to produce aromatics and ultra-pure hydrogen. Increased yields and stability of Mo/HZSM-5 against irreversible deactivation were achieved via a redox interaction by doping with otherwise inert Nb.
KW - General Materials Science
KW - Sustainability and the Environment
KW - General Chemistry
KW - Renewable Energy
PY - 2024
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-597670
DO - https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TA07532J
SN - 2050-7488
SP - 1
EP - 16
PB - Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
AN - OPUS4-59767
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - C. Pardo Pérez, L.
A1 - Arndt, A.
A1 - Stojkovikj, S.
A1 - Y. Ahmet, I.
A1 - T. Arens,, J.
A1 - Dattila, F.
A1 - Wendt, R.
A1 - de Oliveira Guilherme Buzanich, Ana
A1 - Radtke, Martin
A1 - Davies, V.
A1 - Höflich, K.
A1 - Köhnen, E.
A1 - Tockhorn, P.
A1 - Golnak, R.
A1 - Xiao, J.
A1 - Schuck, G.
A1 - Wollgarten, M.
A1 - López, N.
A1 - T. Mayer, M.
T1 - Determining Structure-Activity Relationships in Oxide Derived CuSn Catalysts During CO2 Electroreduction Using X-Ray Spectroscopy
N2 - The development of earth-abundant catalysts for selective electrochemical CO2 conversion is a central challenge. Cu-Sn bimetallic catalysts can yield selective CO2 reduction toward either CO or formate. This study presents oxide-derived Cu-Sn catalysts tunable for either product and seeks to understand the synergetic effects between Cu and Sn causing these selectivity trends. The materials undergo significant transformations under CO2 reduction conditions, and their dynamic bulk and surface structures are revealed by correlating observations from multiple methods—X-ray absorption spectroscopy for in situ study, and quasi in situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy for surface sensitivity. For both types of catalysts, Cu transforms to metallic Cu0 under reaction conditions. However, the Sn speciation and content differ significantly between the catalyst types: the CO-selective catalysts exhibit a surface Sn content of 13 at. % predominantly present as oxidized Sn, while the formate-selective catalysts display an Sn content of ≈70 at. % consisting of both metallic Sn0 and Sn oxide species. Density functional theory simulations suggest that Snδ+ sites weaken CO adsorption, thereby enhancing CO selectivity, while Sn0 sites hinder H adsorption and promote formate production. This study reveals the complex dependence of catalyst structure, composition, and speciation with electrochemical bias in bimetallic Cu catalysts.
KW - Electrochemical CO2 conversion
KW - Cu catalysts
KW - X-ray absorption spectroscopy
PY - 2022
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-547116
DO - https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.202103328
SN - 1614-6832
VL - 12
IS - 5
SP - 2103328
PB - Wiley-VCH GmbH
AN - OPUS4-54711
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Sturm, Patrick
A1 - Moye, J.
A1 - Gluth, Gregor
A1 - Vogler, Nico
A1 - Taffe, A.
A1 - Kühne, Hans-Carsten
ED - Rossignol, S.
ED - Gluth, Gregor
T1 - Properties of alkali-activated mortars with salt aggregate for sealing structures in evaporite rock
N2 - Concrete structures for sealing of tunnels in the host rock are an essential part of systems for nuclear waste storage. However, concretes based on blended cements or magnesium oxychloride cements, which are commonly considered for this application, can deteriorate severely due to a significant heat of hydration and associated deformation and cracking. Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) offer a potential solution to this problem because of their low heat release during hardening. To explore their suitability for the construction of sealing structures in evaporite rock, various AAMs with salt aggregate were studied regarding fresh properties, heat release, mechanical properties and microstructure. The heat of reaction of the AAMs was up to 55% lower than that of a blended cement designed for sealing structures, indicating significant benefits for the intended application. Other relevant properties such as mechanical strength and permeability depended strongly on the mix-design of the AAMs and curing conditions.
KW - Alkali-activated materials
KW - Geopolymers
KW - Nuclear waste storage
KW - Sealing structures
KW - Evaporite rock
PY - 2021
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-519422
DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceram.2020.100041
SN - 2666-5395
VL - 5
IS - Special issue: Alkali-activated materials and geopolymers in ceramics and beyond
SP - 1
EP - 8
PB - Elsevier
CY - Amsterdam
AN - OPUS4-51942
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Kästle, Emanuel
A1 - Duffner, Eric
A1 - Ghaznavi, Ali
T1 - DAVID Project meeting 23.09.2025
N2 - Yearly report on the DAVID project, presented in front of the consortial partners. The report shows the progress achieved by the DAVID project team at BAM in terms of testing newly developed carbon-fiber reinforced pressure vessels of type IV.
T2 - DAVID project meeting
CY - Berlin, Germany
DA - 23.09.2025
KW - Acoustic Emission
KW - Pressure Vessels
KW - DAVID project
KW - Damage monitoring
KW - Fiber reinforced polymers
PY - 2025
AN - OPUS4-65289
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Baer, Wolfram
T1 - On the assessment of dynamic fracture toughness of ferritic ductile cast iron using the master curve concept
N2 - An established and validated method to determine and assess dynamic fracture toughness values of ferritic ductile cast iron (DCI) in the ductile-to-brittle transition regime is currently not available. Although the ASME-Code, Sect. III, Div. 3, WC-2330 explicitly requires safety assessment considerations for dynamic loading, sufficiently substantial information on the procedure is not given. Therefore, the applicability of the probabilistic Master Curve (MC) concept according to ASTM E1921 to DCI is being investigated in the joint German research project MCGUSS conducted by BAM Berlin and MPA Stuttgart. Using a tailored manufacturing specification, a DCI material of grade GJS-400 has been casted to provide a test material which is very homogeneous but typical for heavy-sections. The experimental test program covers test specimens of various geometries and sizes (Tensile, Charpy-V, Pellini, SE(B)10, SE(B)25, SE(B)140, DC(T)9, C(T)25 and C(T)50). In total about 500 specimens will be tested to investigate and validate the Master Curve concept and its background for DCI (e.g. size effects, weakest-link, Weibull distribution, microstructure-property correlation). While the whole project has not yet concluded, several work packages have already been completed. This presentation is focused on dynamic large-scale fracture mechanics test series using SE(B)140 specimens and instrumented Charpy impact testing using ISO-V specimens.
T2 - European Conference on Fracture 2024
CY - Zagreb, Croatia
DA - 26.08.2024
KW - Dynamic fracture toughness
KW - Ductile cast iron
KW - Master curve concept
PY - 2024
AN - OPUS4-61452
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Baer, Wolfram
T1 - Recent Results on the Investigation of the Master Curve Concept for Ferritic Ductile Cast Iron
N2 - Within the current framework for safety assessment of ferritic ductile cast iron (DCI) containers for transport as well as interim and final storage of radioactive materials, the IAEA guidelines SSG 26 apply fracture mechanics principles. Crack initiation in either, stable or unstable modes is generally forbidden. Additionally, for DCI, the ASME-Code, Sect. III, Div. 3, WC-2330, explicitly requires a safety proof regarding dynamic loading conditions. Nevertheless, corresponding information given in the ASME Code does not seem to be sufficient to appropriately perform a dynamic fracture mechanics safety assessment for DCI. To address and improve this status of the dynamic brittle fracture safety assessment framework for DCI, the application of the fracture mechanics master curve (MC) concept to DCI is being investigated in an ongoing joint research project (acronym MCGUSS) between BAM Berlin and MPA Stuttgart. For ferritic DCI, the MCGUSS project addresses the currently lacking systematic review of applicability and potential modifications to the assumptions and the procedure according to ASTM E1921. The aim is to establish a methodology to determine and assess dynamic fracture toughness values of DCI in the ductile-to-brittle transition regime using small samples extracted from a component. The research approach and the planned investigations were outlined in more detail earlier. This paper is focused on the discussion of recent experimental results to establish the dynamic fracture mechanics toughness data base and its MC analyses. MCGUSS fracture mechanics test setups and the dynamic fracture toughness data base achieved at the time of abstract submission is discussed (covering 128 specimens). Current application limits of ASTM E1921 MC to DCI are discussed, and planned investigations to further investigate and modify the MC procedure for DCI are outlined.
T2 - ASTM 23rd International ASTM/ESIS Symposium on Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics
CY - Atlanta, GA, USA
DA - 12.11.2025
KW - Dynamic fracture toughness
KW - Ductile cast iron
KW - Safety assessment
KW - Master curve
KW - Statistics
PY - 2025
AN - OPUS4-64746
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Holzwarth, Marcel
A1 - Baer, Wolfram
T1 - Investigation of the Master Curve Concept for Ferritic Ductile Cast Iron
N2 - The current framework for safety assessment of ferritic ductile cast iron (DCI) containers for transport and storage of radioactive materials applies fracture mechanics principles. As established by the IAEA safety standard SSG 26, prevention of crack initiation is the governing criterion and no reliance in design should be placed on any predicted ductile tearing resistance. Similarly, the ASME-Code, Sect. III, Div. 3 explicitly deals with DCI and requires a safety proof for dynamic loading conditions. However, information given in the guidelines does not seem to be sufficient to appropriately perform such dynamic fracture mechanics safety assessments. The ongoing German research project MCGUSS is tailored to tackle this status. In MCGUSS, the application potential of the probabilistic fracture mechanics master curve (MC) concept according to ASTM E1921 is being systematically investigated and potential modifications specific for dynamic brittle fracture of DCI will be identified. While MCGUSS covers testing of a high number of SE(B)- and C(T)-type specimens, this poster focuses on preliminary C(T) results. The obtained data was statistically analyzed, and current results of MC analyses are discussed. Special emphasis of MCGUSS is on using optical and scanning electron microscopy to link microstructural damage and failure processes to the fracture toughness data gained. A fracture mechanism called "specimen size-dependent arrest of local brittle fractures before global brittle failure by weakest link" is proposed to describe the established dynamic toughness data. Concerning the MC concept, it was shown that the ASTM E1921 procedure cannot simply be adopted to dynamic DCI toughness data on a one-to-one basis. Material specific modifications are being investigated and the DCI dynamic fracture toughness data base is to be expanded.
T2 - MPA Conference 2025
CY - Stuttgart, Germany
DA - 06.10.2025
KW - Dynamic fracture toughness
KW - Ductile cast iron
KW - Safety assessment
KW - Master curve
KW - Statistics
PY - 2025
AN - OPUS4-64367
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Baer, Wolfram
T1 - Experimental determination and analysis of dynamic fracture toughness data of ductile cast iron
N2 - Ductile Cast Iron materials (DCI) have become important structural materials. Neverthe-less, to draw maximum benefit from DCIs property potential, tailored testing methods must be provided. The established dynamic Jd-R and CTOD 5d-R curve procedures are based on material specifically developed, independent experimental techniques but pro-vide almost matching results. This can be seen as additional validation of the Jd procedure which was mandatory.
T2 - 14th International Conference on Fracture (ICF 14)
CY - Rhodes, Greece
DA - 18.07.2017
KW - Ductile cast iron
KW - Fracture mechanics
KW - Dynamic loading
KW - Crack resistance curve
KW - CTOD
KW - J-integral
PY - 2017
AN - OPUS4-42727
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Holzwarth, Marcel
A1 - Baer, Wolfram
A1 - Mayer, Uwe
A1 - Weihe, Stephan
T1 - Investigation of the Master Curve Concept for Ferritic Ductile Cast Iron
N2 - Within fracture mechanics safety assessment for steels in nuclear technology, the probabilistic master curve (MC) concept according to ASTM E1921 is currently used for quasi-static loading conditions as a supplement to the established deterministic ASME reference curve concept. However, for ductile cast iron (DCI), a systematic review of potential modifications to the assumptions and the procedure according to ASTM E1921 and an associated validation are still lacking. For this reason, the application of the fracture mechanics MC concept to ferritic ductile cast iron is being investigated in a recently started joint research project between MPA Stuttgart and BAM Berlin. According to the IAEA guidelines SSG 26, the safety assessment of DCI containers for transport as well as storage of radioactive materials is based on the fracture mechanics criterion of general crack initiation exclusion. Within this context, the focus of the current research project is on the further development of brittle fracture safety assessment methods. Therefore, a methodology shall be established to determine and assess dynamic fracture toughness values of DCI in the ductile-to-brittle transition regime, using samples extracted from a component. For the experimental program, a DCI material will be produced as it is generally used for transport and storage containers. A basic mechanical-technological material characterization consisting of tensile, Charpy and Pellini tests is planned and a comprehensive fracture mechanics test program was compiled covering dynamic testing of DC(T)9, C(T)25, C(T)50, SE(B)10, SE(B)25, and SE(B)140 specimens. Numerical analyses of different specimen geometries and test setups are planned to investigate the influences of stress triaxiality and loading rate. Throughout the experimental program, the microstructure-property relationship will be investigated based on quantitative metallographic and fractographic analyses. Finally, different MC assessment strategies will be considered and modifications will be made if necessary.
T2 - 21st International Symposium ASTM/ESIS Symposium on Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics
CY - Washington, DC, USA
DA - 08.11.2023
KW - Ductile Cast Iron
KW - Dynamic Fracture Toughness
KW - Cleavage Fracture
KW - Master Curve Concept
PY - 2023
SP - 1
EP - 5
PB - ASTM International
CY - West Conshohocken, PA
AN - OPUS4-59064
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Holzwarth, Marcel
A1 - Mayer, Uwe
A1 - Baer, Wolfram
T1 - Investigating the Applicability of the Master Curve Concept for Ductile Cast Iron – Early Results for 2 Different Test Temperatures
N2 - Based on the state-of-the-art research and regulations, the application of the fracture mechanics master curve (MC) concept to ferritic ductile cast iron (DCI) is being investigated in a joint research project between MPA Stuttgart and BAM Berlin. This paper outlines the research approach, the planned investigations and first results of the experimental program.
T2 - 8th SEDS Workshop: Safety of Extended Dry Storage
CY - Garching, Germany
DA - 15.05.2024
KW - Dynamic fracture
KW - Brittle fracture
KW - Ductile cast iron
KW - Master Curve
PY - 2024
SP - 1
EP - 4
AN - OPUS4-60013
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Ha, Q. L. M.
A1 - Armbruster, U.
A1 - Atia, Hanan
A1 - Lund, H.
A1 - Agostini, G.
A1 - Radnik, Jörg
A1 - Vuong, H. T.
A1 - Martin, A.
T1 - Development of active and stable low nickel content catalysts for dry reforming of methane
N2 - Methane dry reforming (DRM) was investigated over highly active Ni catalysts with low metal content (2.5wt%) supported on Mg-Al mixed oxide. The aim was to minimize carbon Deposition and metal sites agglomeration on the working catalyst which are known to cause catalyst deactivation.
The solids were characterized using N2 adsorption, X-ray diffraction, temperature-programmed reduction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. The results showed that MgO-Al2O3 solid solution phases are obtained when calcining Mg-Al hydrotalcite precursor in the temperature range of 550–800 °C. Such phases contribute to the high activity of catalysts with low Ni content even at low temperature (500 °C). Modifying the catalyst preparation with citric acid significantly slows the coking rate and reduces the size of large octahedrally coordinated NiO-like domains, which may easily agglomerate on the surface during DRM. The most effective Ni catalyst shows a stable DRM course over 60 h at high weight hourly space velocity with very low coke deposition. This is a promising result for considering such catalyst systems for further development of an industrial DRM technology.
KW - Dry reforming of methane
KW - Carbon dioxide
KW - Ni
PY - 2017
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-402904
DO - https://doi.org/10.3390/catal7050157
SN - 2073-4344
VL - 7
IS - 5
SP - 157, 1
EP - 157, 17
PB - MDPI
AN - OPUS4-40290
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Broichert, C.
A1 - Klingenhof, M.
A1 - Frisch, M.
A1 - Dresp, S.
A1 - Kubo, N.M.
A1 - Artz, J.
A1 - Radnik, Jörg
A1 - Palkovits, S.
A1 - Beine, A.K.
A1 - Strasser, P.
A1 - Palkovits, R.
T1 - Particle size-controlled synthesis of highperformance MnCo-based materials for alkaline OER at fluctuating potentials
N2 - For the large-scale generation of hydrogen via water electrolysis the design of long term stable and active catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) remains a key challenge. Most catalysts suffer from severe structural corrosion that becomes even more pronounced at fluctuating potentials. Herein, MnCo based cubic particles were prepared via a hydrothermal approach, in which the edge length of the micron-sized particles can be controlled by changing the pH value of the precursor solution. The cubes are composed of varying amounts of MnCo2O4, CoCO3 and a mixed (Mn/Co)CO3 phase. Structure–activity relationships were deduced revealing a volcano-type behavior for the intrinsic OER activity and fraction of spinel oxide phase.
A low overpotential of 0.37 V at 10 mA cm−2 and a stability of more than 25 h was achieved in 1.0 M KOH using a rotating disc electrode (RDE) setup. The best performing catalyst material was successfully tested under dynamic process conditions for 9.5 h and shows a superior catalytic activity as anode for the Overall water splitting in an electrolyser setup in 1.0 M KOH at 333 K compared to a reference NiCo-spinel catalyst.
KW - Water electrolysis
KW - Oxygen evolution reaction
KW - Structure activity relationships
PY - 2021
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-536050
DO - https://doi.org/10.1039/d1cy00905b
SN - 2044-4753
VL - 11
IS - 12
SP - 7278
EP - 7286
PB - Royal Society of Chemistry
AN - OPUS4-53605
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Sander, Luise
T1 - Linking material and electrode properties to the cell performance of commercially available sodium-ion cells
N2 - As the first commercial sodium-ion-batteries (SIBs) are available for purchase, it is possible to investigate material composition. Gaining an insight into the material composition of these SIBs is of interest not only for the classification of possible safety risks and hazards, but also in regard to recycling. Herein we report the preliminary investigations of the chemical and structural composition of first commercial SIB-cells.[1,2] Two different SIB-cell types were compared in terms of electrode size, thickness, loading etc. Furthermore, the composition of the active materials and electrolyte was investigated and compared. Finally, the gained results were linked to the different data sheet performance of the two cell types.
T2 - Batterieforum Deutschland 2026
CY - Berlin, Germany
DA - 20.01.2026
KW - Electrochemical Energy Storage
KW - Battery
KW - Sodium-ion-battery
KW - EES
KW - Energy Storage
PY - 2026
AN - OPUS4-65588
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Lange, Diana
A1 - Hahn, Oliver
T1 - Colours on Maps - Purpose and Materiality
N2 - Colours are an inseparable attribute of most maps. While colouring seems at first glance simply superficial ‘prettifying’ of maps, most maps were given colours for other reasons: colour is an important key to understanding the function and use of maps. The use of colours, the choice of where to assign them and the meaning given to them has accordingly never been static but has changed over time. In this context, the three aspects: colour system, colour scheme, and colour code are of particular importance.
Material scientific analysis makes it possible to find out more about the material composition of colourants (pigments and dyes) on maps. The study of colourants provides insights into the production conditions and use of maps. Furthermore, it offers clues about colour changes and forms the basis for appropriate restoration concepts.
T2 - Maps. Digital. Analogue
CY - Oxford, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
DA - 26.02.2026
KW - Maps
KW - Colours
KW - Archaeometry
KW - Aging
PY - 2026
AN - OPUS4-65599
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Rautenberg, Max
A1 - Gernhard, M.
A1 - Radnik, Jörg
A1 - Witt, Julia
A1 - Roth, C.
A1 - Emmerling, Franziska
T1 - Mechanochemical synthesis of fluorine-containing Co-doped zeolitic imidazolate frameworks for producing electrocatalysts
N2 - Catalysts derived from pyrolysis of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising candidates to replace expensive and scarce platinum-based electrocatalysts commonly used in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells. MOFs contain ordered connections between metal centers and organic ligands. They can be pyrolyzed into metal- and nitrogen-doped carbons, which show electrocatalytic activity toward the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Furthermore, metal-free heteroatom-doped carbons, such as N-F-Cs, are known for being active as well. Thus, a carbon material with Co-N-F doping could possibly be even more promising as ORR electrocatalyst. Herein, we report the mechanochemical synthesis of two polymorphs of a zeolitic imidazole framework, Co-doped zinc 2-trifluoromethyl-1H-imidazolate (Zn0.9Co0.1(CF3-Im)2). Time-resolved in situ X-ray diffraction studies of the mechanochemical formation revealed a direct conversion of starting materials to the products. Both polymorphs of Zn0.9Co0.1(CF3-Im)2 were pyrolyzed, yielding Co-N-F containing carbons, which are active toward electrochemical ORR.
KW - Mechanochemistry
KW - Metal-organic-frameworks
KW - Nobel-metal free electrocatalysis
PY - 2022
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-546833
DO - https://doi.org/10.3389/fchem.2022.840758
SN - 2296-2646
VL - 10
IS - 840758
SP - 1
EP - 13
PB - Frontiers Media
CY - Lausanne
AN - OPUS4-54683
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Frechilla, A.
A1 - Martínez, E.
A1 - del Moral, J.
A1 - López-Santos, C.
A1 - Frechilla, J.
A1 - Nuñez-Gálvez, F.
A1 - López-Flores, V.
A1 - de la Fuente, G.F.
A1 - Hülagü, Deniz
A1 - Bonse, Jörn
A1 - González-Elipe, A.R.
A1 - Borrás, A.
A1 - Angurel, L.A.
T1 - Influence of near-edge Laser-Induced Periodic Surface Structures (LIPSS) on the electrical properties of fs-laser-machined ITO microcircuits
N2 - Scalable, cost-effective methods for processing transparent electrodes at the microscale are pivotal to advancing in electrochemistry, optoelectronics, microfluidics, and energy harvesting. In these fields, the precise fabrication of micrometric circuits and patterns plays a critical role in determining device performance, material compatibility, and integration with added-value substrates. In this context, Laser Subtractive Manufacturing stands out as a suitable microfabrication technique for its adaptability to diverse materials and complex configurations, as well as its straightforward scalability, affordability, and eco-friendly nature. However, a challenge in micromachining metals and metal oxides is the inherent formation of Laser-Induced Periodic Surface Structures (LIPSS), which can significantly impair electrical conductivity, particularly when circuit dimensions fall within the micrometer range. Herein, we investigate the micromachining of electrical microcircuits using ultrashort pulse laser systems applied to transparent indium tin oxide (ITO) thin films. We analyze the formation of LIPSS at the edges of the micromachined regions associated with the Gaussian distribution of the energy within the laser spot, and the impact of these structures on the electrical properties of the circuits. Thus, we systematically evaluate the influence of LIPSS orientation and periodicity by fabricating various circuit patterns using femtosecond lasers at green (515 nm) and ultraviolet (UV) (343 nm) wavelengths. A correlation between electrical resistivity measurements and microstructure analysis, as determined by field emission scanning electron and transmission electron microscopy, reveals distinct effects of the formed nanostructures depending on the laser source and its polarization. For the green wavelength, the edge side regions where LIPSS are oriented perpendicular to the ITO track exhibit a resistance higher by a factor just above two compared to those where LIPSS are parallel. Additionally, UV laser processing results in a pronounced reduction of ITO thickness at the boundary between the LIPSS region and the substrate. The mechanisms for the formation of LIPSS with both wavelengths are also discussed. Furthermore, we have determined that in narrow conductive tracks with a width ranging from 6 to 8 µm, the impact of LIPSS is particularly significant because the LIPSS structured region occupies a dominant fraction of the total width.
KW - ITO
KW - Laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSS)
KW - Laser subtractive manufacturing
KW - fs-laser processing
KW - Electrical properties
PY - 2026
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-655921
DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2026.166415
SN - 0169-4332
VL - 731
SP - 1
EP - 13
PB - Elsevier B.V.
AN - OPUS4-65592
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Askar, Enis
T1 - Safety in Energy Gases "Explosion Protection"
N2 - The legal framework and standards for explosion protection are presented briefly and than the three basic principles of explosion protection are shown one by one: Avoiding Explosive Mixtures, Avoiding Ignition Sources and Mitigation of Consequences. For each of these the relevant safety characteristics and methods of implementation are shown. Finally references for Safety characteristic data and literature sources are shown and the safety characteristics of different fuel gases are summarized and compared.
T2 - European Metrology Network for Energy Gases Training Session
CY - Online meeting
DA - 25.02.2026
KW - Safety characteristics
KW - Energy carrier
KW - Ignition
KW - Safety
PY - 2026
AN - OPUS4-65582
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - THES
A1 - Oberleitner, Lidia
T1 - Immunochemical determination of caffeine and carbamazepine in complex matrices using fluorescence polarization
N2 - Pharmacologically active compounds are omnipresent in contemporary daily life, in our food and in our environment. The fast and easy quantification of those substances is becoming a subject of global importance. The fluorescence polarization immunoassay (FPIA) is a homogeneous mix-and-read format and a suitable tool for this purpose that offers a high sample throughput. Yet, the applicability to complex matrices can be limited by possible interaction of matrix compounds with antibodies or tracer.
Caffeine is one of the most frequently consumed pharmacologically active compounds and is present in a large variety of consumer products, including beverages and cosmetics. Adverse health effects of high caffeine concentrations especially for pregnant women are under discussion. Therefore, and due to legal regulations, caffeine should be monitored. Automated FPIA measurements enabled the precise and accurate quantification of caffeine in beverages and cosmetics within 2 min. Samples could be highly diluted before analysis due to high assay sensitivity in the low μg/L range. Therefore, no matrix effects were observed.
The antiepileptic drug carbamazepine (CBZ) is discussed as a marker for the elimination efficiency of wastewater treatment plants and the dispersion of their respective effluents in surface water. The development of a FPIA for CBZ included the synthesis and evaluation of different tracers. Using the optimum tracer CBZ-triglycine-5-(aminoacetamido) fluorescein, CBZ concentrations in surface waters could be measured on different platforms: one sample within 4 min in tubes or 24 samples within 20 min on microtiter plates (MTPs). For this study, a commercially available antibody was used, which led to overestimations with recovery rates up to 140% due to high cross-reactivities towards CBZ metabolites and other pharmaceuticals.
For more accurate CBZ determination, a new monoclonal antibody was produced. In this attempt, methods for improving the monitoring during the production process were successfully applied, including feces screening and cell culture supernatant screening with FPIA. The new monoclonal antibody is highly specific for CBZ and showed mostly negligible cross-reactivities towards environmentally relevant compounds. Measurements at non-equilibrium state improved the sensitivity and selectivity of the developed FPIA due to slow binding kinetics of the new antibody. Additionally, this measure enables for CBZ determination over a measurement range of almost three orders of magnitude. The comprehensively characterized antibody was successfully applied for the development of sensitive homogeneous and heterogeneous immunoassays.
The new antibody made the development of an on-site measurement system for the determination of CBZ in wastewater possible. After comprehensive optimization, this automated FPIA platform allows the precise quantification of CBZ in wastewater samples only pre-treated by filtration within 16 min. Recovery rates of 61 to 104% were observed. Measurements in the low μg/L range are possible without the application of tedious sample preparation techniques.
Different FPIA platforms including MTPs, cuvettes and tubes were successfully applied. For the choice of the right format, the application field should be considered, e.g. desired sample throughput, usage for optimization or characterization of antibodies or if a set-up for routine measurements is sought for. For high sample throughput and optimization, FPIA performance on MTPs is advantageous. The best results for the application to real samples were obtained using kinetic FP measurements in cuvettes.
T3 - BAM Dissertationsreihe - 154
KW - Antibody
KW - Coffee
KW - ELISA
KW - Fluorophore tracer
KW - Wastewater
PY - 2016
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-392506
SN - 978-3-9818270-2-6
SN - 1613-4249
VL - 154
SP - 1
EP - 124
PB - Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM)
CY - Berlin
AN - OPUS4-39250
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Rautenberg, Max
A1 - Bhattacharya, Biswajit
A1 - Witt, Julia
A1 - Jain, Mohit
A1 - Emmerling, Franziska
T1 - In situ time-resolved monitoring of mixed-ligand metal–organic framework mechanosynthesis
N2 - The mechanism of mixed-ligand metal–organic framework (MOF) formation, and the possible role of intermediate single-ligand metal complexes during mechanosynthesis, have not been explored yet. For the first time, we report here in situ real-time monitoring of the mechanochemical formation mechanism of mixed-ligand MOFs. Our results show that binary phases can act as intermediates or competing products in one-pot and stepwise synthesis.
KW - Mechanochemistry
KW - Metal-organic-frameworks
KW - In situ X-ray diffraction
KW - Mixed-ligand MOFs
PY - 2022
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-558167
DO - https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CE00803C
SP - 1
EP - 4
PB - Royal Society of Chemistry
AN - OPUS4-55816
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - INPR
A1 - Morcillo, Dalia
A1 - Oelze, Marcus
A1 - Seena Prem, Pranav
A1 - de Oliveira Guilherme Buzanich, Ana
A1 - Emmerling, Franziska
A1 - Recknagel, Sebastian
A1 - Panne, Ulrich
A1 - Abad Andrade, Carlos Enrique
T1 - Lithium isotope fractionation as an early indicator of degradation mechanisms in lithium-ion batteries
N2 - Aging in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) degrades performance and hinders sustainability, demanding advanced diagnostics for early failure prediction. We investigate lithium isotope fractionation (LIF) as an innovative probe of degradation in lithium cobalt oxide (LCO) coin cells aged over 0−700 cycles. High-precision multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (MC-ICP-MS) quantified δ7Li variations across cell stages: non-cycled (0 cycles), newly formed (5 cycles), semi-aged (250 cycles), and fully aged (700 cycles). During early cycling (≤ 45 cycles), chemical processes drive 7Li enrichment at the anode (δ7Li vs LSVEC = +12 ‰) through solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) formation, while the cathode depletes in 7Li (δ7Li vs LSVEC = −0.7 ‰). Beyond 45 cycles, electric field-induced migration predominates, promoting 6Li intercalation into the anode and increasing the δ7Li of the cathode by 8.1 ‰. Mass balance verifies isotope conservation, attributing shifts to redistribution and trapping. Complementary electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and X-ray absorption spectroscopy and diffraction confirm SEI expansion, cobalt oxidation, lattice shrinkage, and changes in electrode structure, corroborating LIF trends. Notably, a δ7Li inflection at approximately 270 cycles anticipates end-of-life by 70 cycles, surpassing traditional methods in sensitivity. LIF emerges as a predictive indicator of aging mechanisms, informing optimized designs for durable LIBs.
KW - Lithium isotope fractionation
KW - Lithium-ion batteries
KW - Degradation mechanisms
KW - LiCoO2 cathodes
KW - LCO
KW - Isotopic tracing
KW - Lithium isotopes
PY - 2025
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-650945
DO - https://doi.org/10.26434/chemrxiv-2025-16lvq
SP - 1
EP - 19
AN - OPUS4-65094
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Chakraborty, Gouri
A1 - Das, Prasenjit
A1 - Bhattacharya, Biswajit
A1 - Prinz, Carsten
A1 - Emmerling, Franziska
A1 - Thomas, Arne
T1 - Room-temperature superprotonic conductivity in COOH-functionalized multicomponent covalent organic frameworks
N2 - In solid materials, the development of hydrogen bonding (H-bonding) networks within pores is crucial for efficient proton conductance. In this study, a chemically stable carboxylic acid-functionalized, quinoline-linked 2D microporous covalent organic framework (COF) (Qy-COOH) was synthesized using the Doebner multicomponent reaction (MCR) and compared to a similar framework lacking the –COOH functionality (Qy-H), prepared via an MC Domino reaction. The proton conductivity of the –COOH-functionalized MCR-COF was significantly enhanced, reaching 10−2 S cm−1, attributed to strong H-bonding interactions between water molecules and the dangling –COOH groups within the COF pores. In contrast, the analogous Qy-H framework exhibited a much lower proton conductivity of 10−5 S cm−1, while an imine-based COF showed only 10−6 S cm−1. This work represents the first demonstration of a general strategy to achieve efficient proton conduction in a class of layered 2D –COOH-functionalized COFs, offering superprotonic conductivity without requiring additives at room temperature. The MCR-COF design approach provides a promising pathway for developing highly stable and high-performance proton-conducting materials.
KW - Multicomponebt
KW - COF
KW - Proton Conductivity
KW - Superprotonic
PY - 2026
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-653526
DO - https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SC06953J
SN - 2041-6520
SP - 1
EP - 9
PB - Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
AN - OPUS4-65352
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Bhattacharya, Biswajit
A1 - Akhmetova, Irina
A1 - Rautenberg, Max
A1 - Emmerling, Franziska
T1 - Mechanochemical synthesis of phosphonate-based proton conducting metal organic frameworks and hydrogen-bonded metal phosphonates
N2 - Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are one of the most promising alternative green energy technologies that deliver high energy density without CO2 emissions. The proton conductivity of proton exchange membranes (PEM) contributes to the overall efficiency of a PEMFC. Materials being used as PEMs must exhibit high proton conductivity at the working conditions of the targeted PEMFC. To date, Nafion and Nafion-like polymers with acidic functionality are widely used as membrane materials due to their high proton conductivity in the range of 10-1 to 10-2 Scm-1 at higher relative humidity. However, these materials suffer from high costs, hazardous production process, and poor performance at high temperatures, limiting their versatility.
In this context, crystalline porous materials are recognized as promising proton conductors for the proton exchange membrane (PEM) in fuel cell technology, owing to their tunable framework structure. However, it is still challenging bulk synthesis for real-world applications of these materials. Herein, we present mechanochemical gram-scale synthesis of series of mixed ligand metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and metal hydrogen‐bonded organic frameworks (MHOFs) using phenylene diphosphonic acid and 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid with different bipyridyl type of ligands, respectively. In all cases, the existence of extensive hydrogen bonds with amphiprotic uncoordinated phosphonate hydroxyl and oxygen atoms, the frameworks exhibited high proton conductivity. The study demonstrates the potential of green mechanosynthesis for preparations of framework-based proton conducting materials in bulk scale for green energy generation.
T2 - 4th International Conference on Phosphonate Chemistry, Science and Technology, ICOPHOS-4
CY - Crete, Greece
DA - 02.10.2023
KW - Proton exchange membrane fuel cells
KW - Metal organic frameworks
KW - Proton conducting materials
PY - 2023
AN - OPUS4-58837
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - de Oliveira Guilherme Buzanich, Ana
A1 - Radtke, Martin
A1 - Yusenko, Kirill
A1 - Stawski, Tomasz
A1 - Kulow, Anicó
A1 - Cakir, Cafer Tufan
A1 - Röder, Bettina
A1 - Naese, Christoph
A1 - Britzke, Ralf
A1 - Sintschuk, Michael
A1 - Emmerling, Franziska
T1 - BAMline - A real-life sample materials research beamline
N2 - With increasing demand and environmental concerns, researchers are exploring new materials that can perform as well or better than traditional materials while reducing environmental impact. The BAMline, a real-life sample materials research beamline, provides unique insights into materials’ electronic and chemical structure at different time and length scales. The beamline specializes in x-ray absorption spectroscopy, x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, and tomography experiments. This enables real-time optimization of material properties and performance for various applications, such as energy transfer, energy storage, catalysis, and corrosion resistance. This paper gives an overview of the analytical methods and sample environments of the BAMline, which cover non-destructive testing experiments in materials science, chemistry, biology, medicine, and cultural heritage. We also present our own synthesis methods, processes, and equipment developed specifically for the BAMline, and we give examples of synthesized materials and their potential applications. Finally, this article discusses the future perspectives of the BAMline and its potential for further advances in sustainable materials research.
KW - Extended X-ray absorption fine structure
KW - Energy storage
KW - Environmental impacts
KW - Nondestructive testing techniques
KW - X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy
KW - Corrosion
KW - Near edge X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy
KW - X-ray absorption spectroscopy
PY - 2023
DO - https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0157194
VL - 158
IS - 24
SP - 1
EP - 22
PB - AIP Publishing
AN - OPUS4-57824
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Dietzmann, Simon
T1 - Between Homogenous and Heterogenous Catalysis: Single-Atom-Catalysts
N2 - Catalysis is a very important process in chemistry as it lowers the energy barrier for chemical reactions. This saves energy and/or some reactions are only possible with a catalyst under the desired conditions (temperature and pressure). Catalysts can be roughly categorized depending on the phase they interact with the substrates in homogenous and heterogenous catalysis.
T2 - 5. Deutsche Tagung für Forschung mit Synchrotronstrahlung, Neutronen und Ionenstrahlen an Großgeräten (SNI2022)
CY - Berlin, Germany
DA - 05.09.2022
KW - Single-atom-catalyst
KW - Electrochemistry
KW - Porous carbons
PY - 2022
AN - OPUS4-61989
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Hörmann, Anja Franziska
T1 - Next Level Grazing Incidence, Part I: Standardization of Calibration and Alignment for Grazing Incidence Small-Angle (X-ray) Scattering
N2 - We present initial results of our survey on grazing incidence methods which focuses on hardware, software, sample alignment and instrument calibration. We illustrate both sample alignment and sample-to-detector distance calibration with data recorded at the MOUSE and conclude with promising results from our Bayesian beam optimization procedure based on Gaussian Process regression.
T2 - XIX edition of the International Small-Angle Scattering Conference (SAS2024)
CY - Taipei, Taiwan
DA - 04.11.2024
KW - Standardisation
KW - Grazing incidence
KW - Sample alignment
KW - Instrument calibration
PY - 2024
AN - OPUS4-62775
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Völzke, Holger
A1 - Nieslony, Gregor
A1 - Noack, Volker
A1 - Hagenow, Peter
A1 - Kovacs, Oliver
T1 - Current developments in container design testing for the Konrad repository
N2 - The Konrad repository for not heat generating radioactive wastes was licensed first in 2002. But due to legal actions this license has not been finally confirmed before 2007. Subsequently, the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) began scheduling backfitting of the former iron ore mine into a repository. The licensed repository volume is 303,000 m3 based on estimations of expected waste volumes to be disposed off although the mine itself would offer a much larger volume. Once the repository is ready for Operation, waste packages can be disposed, but this is not expected before the end of this decade. Nevertheless, there is already today a great interest in qualified and certified waste conditioning and packaging for disposal requiring Containers, tested, evaluated and certified by BAM and BfS.
Key points of the Konrad license concern comprehensive requirements for waste products and Containers. Details are described in BfS reports, which constitute the basic documents for the license. Following the final license confirmation a revision of these documents has been requested in order to include considerations of water poisoning substances. This work is currently done by BfS in Cooperation with the NLWKN of Lower Saxony and the Institute for Safety Technology (ISTec). Concerning the specification for Containers themselves no or only minor changes are expected.
T2 - KONTEC 2011 - 10. Internationales Symposium "Konditionierung radioaktiver Betriebs- und Stilllegungsabfälle"
CY - Dresden, Germany
DA - 06.04.2011
KW - Cask
KW - Safety
KW - Repository
KW - Design testing
KW - Radioactive waste
PY - 2011
SP - 683
EP - 695
AN - OPUS4-23672
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Völzke, Holger
A1 - Nieslony, Gregor
A1 - Noack, Volker
A1 - Hagenow, Peter
A1 - Kovacs, Oliver
T1 - Current developments in container design testing for the Konrad repository
N2 - At present BAM works on numerous applications for Container design testing for the Konrad repository. Some licensing procedures were successfully finished in the past and BfS certified several Container types like Steel sheet, concrete until cast iron containers which are now available for waste packaging for final disposal. However, large quantities of radioactive wastes had been placed into interim storage using containers which are not already approved for the Konrad repository. Safety assessment of these so-called “old” containers is a big challenge for all parties because documentation sheets about container design testing and fabrication often contain gaps or have not yet been completed. Appropriate solution strategies are currently under development and discussion. Furthermore, BAM has successfully initiated and established an Information forum, called “ERFA QM Konrad Containers”, which facilitates discussions on various issues of common interest with respect to Konrad container licensing procedures as well as the interpretation of disposal requirements under consideration of operational needs. Thus, it provides additional, valuable supports for container licensing procedures.
T2 - KONTEC 2011 - 10. Internationales Symposium "Konditionierung radioaktiver Betriebs- und Stilllegungsabfälle"
CY - Dresden, Germany
DA - 06.04.2011
KW - Radioactive waste
KW - Container
KW - Testing
KW - Konrad repository
PY - 2012
SN - 1431-5254
VL - 57
IS - 5
SP - 343
EP - 346
PB - Inforum
CY - Berlin
AN - OPUS4-25988
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - RPRT
A1 - Völzke, Holger
A1 - Wolff, Dietmar
A1 - Barnabas, I.
A1 - Ordogh, M.
A1 - Shirai, K.
A1 - Saegusa, T.
A1 - Cho, C.-H.
A1 - Kook, D.
A1 - Lopez, J. F.
A1 - Conde, J. M.
A1 - Alejano, C.
A1 - Lloret, M.
A1 - Quecedo, M.
A1 - Shea, J.
A1 - Ross, P. J.
A1 - White, N.
A1 - Rossiter, G.
A1 - Hodgson, Z.
A1 - Sorenson, K.
A1 - McConnell, P.
A1 - Hanson, B.
ED - Sorenson, K.
ED - Shirai, K.
ED - Völzke, Holger
T1 - Extended storage collaboration program - International subcommittee report - International perspectives on technical data gaps associated with extended storage and transportation of used nuclear fuel
N2 - The US Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) chartered a volunteer committee in November 2009 to share information and data related to extended storage and subsequent transportation of used nuclear fuel. This committee is named the Extended Storage Collaboration Program (ESCP) and was initially comprised of representatives from industry (fuel and cask vendors, utilities, the Nuclear Energy Institute, and EPRI), as well as government (e.g., US Department of Energy) and the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The primary motivation for establishing this committee was the recognition that used fuel will need to be stored past the regulatory licensing timeframe. In the US, this is mainly a result of the cessation of licensing activities for the planned Yucca Mountain repository.
Recognizing that there is a global interest in extended storage and transportation, the International Subcommittee was established in December 2010 to extend the reach of ESCP internationally in order to fully address extended storage and transportation issues, as they apply to different systems, national policies, and regulations around the world. This Subcommittee serves to deepen the overall understanding of degradation mechanisms associated with storage and transportation systems, expand the access to data and programs related to extended storage and transportation, and strengthen the overall technical basis for programmatic decisions.
The International Subcommittee established three basic objectives:
1. Conduct a technical data gap survey
2. Assess opportunities to leverage specific research to benefit the larger international group
3. Integrate our work with relevant International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) committee work
This report constitutes completion of Objective #1. The International Subcommittee worked to identify and prioritize technical gaps that need to be addressed to support licensing activities within their own countries. Because there are varying types of storage and transportation system designs, national policies and regulations, there are identified commonalities as well as differences that stress the importance of this work on an international scale.
Section 5 of this report identifies and prioritizes all of the identified data gaps for each participating organization. However, important data gaps were identified that had a consensus of opinion of being a high priority. These technical gaps, as a function of storage system component are:
1. Fuel – hydride effects on fuel cladding and retrievability of fuel after storage
2. Canister – general canister corrosion and stress corrosion cracking of canister closure welds, particularly in marine environments
3. Closure – degradation of bolts and seals (metallic and organic)
4. Overpack – concrete degradation
Dry storage systems were originally designed for limited periods. With extended dry storage, it is generally believed that used fuel can be stored safely and securely past the regulatory time period. However, the technical arguments need to be made to justify extended licensing periods. Addressing the data gaps will provide the necessary arguments to justify license extensions.
In the development of this report, the International Subcommittee met five times over a period of 18 months to work through the issues of identifying and prioritizing the data gaps, and discussing of technical issues as they pertain to the safety of used fuel storage and transportation. The meeting locations and dates were:
1. Vienna June 2010
2. London October 2010
3. Charlotte December 2010
4. Berlin June 2011
5. Charlotte December 2011
This report is not meant to be a technical document. Rather, it is an overview of country regulatory policy, a review of in-country operational status and used fuel inventory, followed by a role-up of identification and prioritization of technical data gaps. Technical documents that were used in the data gap assessments are referenced.
It is important to note that this document represents only the opinions of the contributors. This document in no way represents any official country position. The organizations providing support to the writing of this report are:
Germany:
- Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung
Hungary:
- Radioaktiv Julladekokat Kezelo Kozhasznu
- Som System Kft.
Japan:
- Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry
South Korea:
- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute
- Korea Radioactive Waste Management Corporation
Spain:
- Consejo de Seguridad Nuclear
- ENRESA Empresa Nacional de Residuos Radiactivos
- ENUSA Industrias Avanzadas
United Kingdom:
- EDF Energy
- National Nuclear Laboratory Ltd.
United States:
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
- Sandia National Laboratories
KW - Used/spent fuel dry storage
KW - Used/spent fuel transportation
KW - Extended used/spent nuclear fuel storage
KW - High burnup spent fuel storage and transportation
KW - Spent fuel storage and transportation
KW - Extended Storage Collaboration Program (ESCP)
KW - ESCP International Subcommittee
PY - 2012
UR - https://www.epri.com/research/products/1026481
N1 - This final report was prepared as part of the volunteer Extended Storage Collaboration Program (ESCP).
VL - 1026481
SP - 1
EP - 132
PB - Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
CY - Palo Alto, CA, USA
AN - OPUS4-27405
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Sauer, Hannah
A1 - Okpeke, Bright E.
A1 - Dzielendziak, Agnieszka S.
A1 - Eberwein, Robert
A1 - Baetcke, Lars
A1 - Ehlers, Sören
T1 - Comparative life cycle assessment of vacuum insulation panel core materials for liquid hydrogen storage tanks – glass bubbles compared to conventional core materials
N2 - The environmental performance of insulation materials for liquid hydrogen storage tank application is important to the development of sustainable supply chains. As new materials keep evolving, there is a need to assess their environmental impact. Therefore, this study investigates the environmental sustainability and circularity of cryogenic insulation concepts, namely vacuum insulation panels (VIPs), exclusively focussing on their core materials. Employing a cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment model, the VIP core materials are investigated with a special focus on glass bubbles. Based on the results, the global warming potential of the considered core materials, namely, glass bubbles, silica aerogel, fumed silica, expanded perlite, glass fibre, and polyurethane foam is 9.21∗10^−2, 7.00, 2.50∗10^−1, 3.63∗10^−2, 6.68∗10^−2, and 1.88 kg CO2 eq. per functional unit, respectively. In general, silica aerogel and polyurethane foam are the least environmentally friendly materials, while the most sustainable is expanded perlite, followed by glass fibre, glass bubbles, and fumed silica.
KW - LH2
KW - Insulation
KW - Cryogenic storage tank
KW - Life Cycle Assessment
PY - 2026
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-655445
DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.153937
SN - 0360-3199
VL - 219
SP - 1
EP - 11
PB - Elsevier Ltd.
AN - OPUS4-65544
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Roy, Arkendu
A1 - Kumar, Sourabh
A1 - de Oliveira Guilherme Buzanich, Ana
A1 - Prinz, Carsten
A1 - Götz, Emilia
A1 - Retzmann, Anika
A1 - Hickel, Tilmann
A1 - Bhattacharya, Biswajit
A1 - Emmerling, Franziska
T1 - Synergistic Catalytic Sites in High‐Entropy Metal Hydroxide Organic Framework for Oxygen Evolution Reaction
N2 - AbstractThe integration of multiple elements in a high‐entropy state is crucial in the design of high‐performance, durable electrocatalysts. High‐entropy metal hydroxide organic frameworks (HE‐MHOFs) are synthesized under mild solvothermal conditions. This novel crystalline metal–organic framework (MOF) features a random, homogeneous distribution of cations within high‐entropy hydroxide layers. HE‐MHOF exhibits excellent electrocatalytic performance for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), reaching a current density of 100 mA cm−2 at ≈1.64 VRHE, and demonstrates remarkable durability, maintaining a current density of 10 mA cm−2 for over 100 h. Notably, HE‐MHOF outperforms precious metal‐based electrocatalysts despite containing only ≈60% OER active metals. Ab initio calculations and operando X‐ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) demonstrate that the high‐entropy catalyst contains active sites that facilitate a multifaceted OER mechanism. This study highlights the benefits of high‐entropy MOFs in developing noble metal‐free electrocatalysts, reducing reliance on precious metals, lowering metal loading (especially for Ni, Co, and Mn), and ultimately reducing costs for sustainable water electrolysis technologies.
KW - Electrocatalysis
KW - Green Hydrogen
PY - 2024
DO - https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202408114
SP - 1
EP - 14
PB - Wiley
AN - OPUS4-61739
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Dietzmann, Simon
T1 - Between Homogenous and Heterogenous Catalysis: Single-Atom-Catalysts
N2 - Catalysis is a very important process in chemistry as it lowers the energy barrier for chemical reactions. This saves energy and/or some reactions are only possible with a catalyst under the desired conditions (temperature and pressure). Catalysts can be roughly categorized depending on the phase they interact with the substrates in heterougenous and heterogenous catalyst
T2 - RÅC international summer school
CY - Varberg, Sweden
DA - 14.08.2022
KW - Single-atom-catalyst
KW - Electrochemistry
KW - Porous carbons
PY - 2022
AN - OPUS4-61983
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Dietzmann, Simon
T1 - XAS for structural characterization of atomically dispersed materials
N2 - metal and nitrogen enriched carbons (M-N-C) are promising electrocatalysts for small molecule activation. It is proposed that the nitrogen is forming a stabilizing N4-site for the catalytically active metal. This can be proven by XAS measurements to confirm the coordination sphere around the metal.
T2 - Bessy User Meeting
CY - Online meeting
DA - 08.12.2024
KW - Single-atom-catalyst
KW - Structural characterization
KW - Porous carbons
PY - 2022
AN - OPUS4-61994
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Chaudhuri, Somsubhro
A1 - Krankenhagen, Rainer
A1 - Lapšanská, Ivana
A1 - Stamm, Michael
T1 - Modeling Temperature Responses of a Wind Turbine Blade Section Under Climate Chamber Conditions – Part 1: Challenges for FEM Simulations
N2 - The rapid expansion of wind energy infrastructure over the past 20–30 years has led up to a situation where advanced non‐destructive testing (NDT) technologies are the need‐of‐the‐hour, not only for new wind turbine blades (WTBs) that are being installed, but also for older infrastructure which is reaching their designed lifetime. NDT technologies that improve both the quality as well as reduce the time required for the inspection are sought after, and one such example is passive infrared thermography (IRT). For passive IRT to provide significant information/insight into the integrity of the WTB, there needs to exist certain thermal contrast to both visualize and distinguish between features in WTB. These features could be surface features, subsurface structure or defects. The temperature variations due to air temperature fluctuations and the sun assist (passively) to obtain the necessary thermal contrast. To better understand the thermal response of composite structures such as WTBs, a validation study was conducted using a WTB section subjected to controlled temperature transients within a climate chamber, without external irradiation. Infrared measurements were recorded using a thermographic camera, and the same specimen was modeled using finite element methods (FEM) in COMSOL Multiphysics. While a direct validation of the simulation is limited due to transient and unmeasured variables in the experimental data, qualitative comparison provides valuable insight into the applicability of FEM for predicting thermal behavior in passive IRT scenarios. This article represents the first part of a two‐part study, focusing on the FEM modeling approach and associated challenges. The second part will address the experimental investigation in more detail, with an emphasis on thermal contrast behavior under varied transient conditions.
KW - Finite element modeling
KW - Non- destructive testing
KW - Passive infrared thermography
KW - Thermal contrast
KW - Wind turbine blades
PY - 2026
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-655330
DO - https://doi.org/10.1002/we.70102
SN - 1095-4244
VL - 29
IS - 3
SP - 1
EP - 14
PB - Wiley
AN - OPUS4-65533
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Czeskleba, Denis
A1 - Rhode, Michael
A1 - Wandtke, Karsten
A1 - Irfan, Muhammad Dary
A1 - Kannengiesser, Thomas
T1 - Hydrogen diffusion in thick-walled S690 saw joints: part 1—experimental determination of microstructure-dependent diffusion coefficients
N2 - High-strength low-alloyed steel S690 is widely used in heavy-duty applications, such as structural components, mobile cranes, and industrial plant construction, owing to their high strength and weldability. However, thick-plate submerged arc welding (SAW) can introduce elevated hydrogen levels and residual stresses that promote time-delayed hydrogen-assisted
cold cracking (HACC). Accurate, microstructure-specific diffusion data are scarce, limiting predictive HACC assessments. This study presents an experimental determination of hydrogen diffusion coefficients (DH) in two S690 variants: thermomechanically rolled (S690MC) and quenched and tempered (S690Q). Multi-layer SAW welds were produced from 30 mm thick plate material at three heat input levels, and diffusion membranes were extracted from weld metal (WM), heat-affected zone (HAZ), and base material (BM). Hydrogen permeation tests, conducted in accordance with DIN En ISO 17081, yielded flux curves normalized in time from which DH was derived using the inflection-point method. At room temperature, DH values ranged from 6 × 10−5 mm2/s to 9 × 10−5 mm2/s across all regions and heat inputs, with no significant difference between S690MC and S690Q. Weld metal exhibited marginally lower DH, attributed to enhanced hydrogen trapping, while base material measurements showed greater variability. These microstructure-resolved diffusion coefficients add quantitative data for modern S690 SAW welds and provide internally consistent input parameters for the numerical simulations presented in part 2. The results support improved parameterization for subsequent assessments of HACC risk through the optimization of welding parameters.
KW - Hydrogen assisted cracking
KW - Submerged arc welding
KW - Diffusion
KW - Electrochemical permeation
KW - Microstructure
PY - 2026
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-655711
DO - https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-026-02400-7
SN - 0043-2288
SP - 1
EP - 15
PB - Springer Science and Business Media LLC
AN - OPUS4-65571
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Czeskleba, Denis
A1 - Rhode, Michael
A1 - Wandtke, Karsten
A1 - Irfan, Muhammad Dary
A1 - Kannengiesser, Thomas
T1 - Hydrogen diffusion in thick-walled S690 SAW joints: part 2 – predictive modeling of heat input and microstructure influence
N2 - High-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steels such as S690 are widely employed in thick-walled welded structures, where hydrogen-assisted cold cracking (HACC) remains a persistent concern. While microstructure-specific hydrogen diffusion coefficients (DH) for weld metal (WM), heat-affected zone (HAZ), and base material (BM) were experimentally established in Part 1 of this study, their quantitative influence on hydrogen accumulation and effusion has not yet been fully clarified. This work presents a transient, spatially resolved numerical model for simulating hydrogen transport in multi-pass submerged arc welds. The model integrates experimentally determined DH values with realistic thermal cycles and temperature-dependent boundary conditions. Developed in Python, the simulation tool is purpose-built for hydrogen diffusion in welded joints. It offers a focused, transparent alternative. It offers a focused, transparent alternative to general-purpose finite element platforms. Parametric analyses demonstrate that, although the diffusion coefficients vary by up to 50%, their impact on overall hydrogen retention is minor. In contrast, plate thickness, bead geometry, cooling time (t₈/₅), and interpass temperature exert a dominant influence on hydrogen distribution. Despite clear microstructural differences between the thermomechanically rolled (S690MC) and quenched and tempered (S690Q) variants, including opposite HAZ hardness responses (softening in S690MC, hardening in S690Q) in the (pen)ultimate weld bead, the simulations confirm that their diffusion behavior and hydrogen solubility are closely aligned. Consequently, differences in DH and solubility exert only a minor influence on hydrogen retention compared to thermal exposure and joint geometry. These findings support the interchangeable use of both steel grades in terms of HACC risk due to hydrogen diffusion kinetics under comparable welding conditions.
KW - Hydrogen assisted cracking
KW - Numerical simulation
KW - Diffusion
KW - Submerged arc welding
PY - 2026
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-655721
DO - https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-026-02395-1
SN - 0043-2288
SP - 1
EP - 16
PB - Springer Science and Business Media LLC
AN - OPUS4-65572
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Bayat, Mehmet Emin
T1 - Traceable dynamic and gravimetric preparation of trace ammonia in hydrogen gas standards for ISO 14687
N2 - Trace ammonia impurities in hydrogen fuel poison proton-exchange-membrane fuel cells (PEMFC), causing irreversible performance degradation. Accurate quantification of ammonia in so-called Grade D hydrogen fuel is crucial for ensuring PEMFCs long-term operational stability and performance. According to ISO 14687 grade D hydrogen fuel sets a stringent threshold value of just 100 nmol/mol for ammonia impurities. Given the potential of an ammonia-based hydrogen supply chain, reliable quantification of ammonia contamination appears even more relevant.
Hydrogen quality assessments for ammonia impurities typically employ techniques such as gas chromatography, cavity-enhanced absorption spectroscopy, or mass spectrometry. These techniques, however, require stable reference gases for calibration and long-term method validation. Typically, gravimetrically produced reference gases are used. However, ammonia poses unique challenges due to its chemical reactivity and stickiness. By applying (ultra )long-path Optical Feedback Cavity Enhanced Absorption Spectroscopy we observed that above a certain amount of ammonia, the gravimetric amount deviates from the analytically determined amount. This discrepancy most likely arises due to strong adsorption of ammonia onto the inner surface of the gas cylinder. Therefore, we investigated the lowest gravimetrically preparable amount of ammonia in hydrogen for which the analytically measured amount of the cylinder remains congruent with the gravimetric amount of substance. We further investigated the applicability of passivated cylinders for trace ammonia gas standards and compared their performance to aluminum alloy cylinders. To confirm reproducibility of our results, we conducted three independent gravimetric preparation campaigns, each employing optimizations, or changes in methodology, at different times. Finally, we investigated whether those gravimetrically prepared trace amounts of ammonia in hydrogen gas standards were long-term-stable.
Beyond gravimetrically prepared gas standards, we evaluated how a cutting-edge dynamic dilution system could reliably extend trace-ammonia calibration down to the ISO limit of 100 nmol/mol. For this purpose, we developed an advanced dynamic dilution system capable of a one-in-a-billion dilution ratio, validated for its SI traceability, reproducibility, and operational limits by applying an internal standard.
In summary, our results demonstrate that precise dynamic dilution, coupled with concentrated gravimetrically prepared ammonia gas mixture, provides a route to full SI-traceable trace-ammonia reference sample gases.
T2 - Gas Analysis Symposium 2026
CY - Paris, France
DA - 27.01.2026
KW - Ammonia
KW - Hydrogen
KW - Gravimetric preparation
KW - OF-CEAS
KW - ISO 14687
PY - 2026
AN - OPUS4-65620
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Rautenberg, Max
A1 - Bhattacharya, Biswajit
A1 - Das, Chayanika
A1 - Emmerling, Franziska
T1 - Mechanochemical Synthesis of Phosphonate-Based Proton Conducting Metal-Organic Frameworks
N2 - Water-stable metal−organic frameworks (MOFs) with proton-conducting behavior have attracted great attention as promising materials for proton-exchange membrane fuel cells. Herein, we report the mechanochemical gram-scale synthesis of three new mixed-ligand phosphonate-based MOFs, {Co(H2PhDPA)(4,4′-bipy)H2O)·2H2O}n (BAM-1), {Fe(H2PhDPA)(4,4′-bipy) (H2O)·2H2O}n (BAM-2), and {Cu(H2PhDPA)(dpe)2(H2O)2·2H2O}n (BAM-3) [where H2PhDPA = phenylene diphosphonate, 4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine, and dpe = 1,2-di(4-pyridyl)ethylene]. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction measurements revealed that BAM-1 and BAM-2 are isostructural and possess a three-dimensional (3D) network structure comprising one-dimensional (1D) channels filled with guest water molecules. Instead, BAM-3 displays a 1D network structure extended into a 3D supramolecular structure through hydrogenbonding and π−π interactions. In all three structures, guest water molecules are interconnected with the uncoordinated acidic hydroxyl groups of the phosphonate moieties and coordinated water molecules by means of extended hydrogen-bonding interactions. BAM-1 and BAM-2 showed a gradual increase in proton conductivity with increasing temperature and reached 4.9 × 10−5 and 4.4 × 10−5 S cm−1 at 90 °C and 98% relative humidity (RH). The highest proton conductivity recorded for BAM-3 was 1.4 × 10−5 S cm−1 at 50 °C and 98% RH. Upon further heating, BAM-3 undergoes dehydration followed by a phase transition to another crystalline form which largely affects its performance. All compounds exhibited a proton hopping (Grotthuss model) mechanism, as suggested by their low activation energy.
KW - Mechanochemistry
KW - Metal-organic-frameworks
KW - Proton conductivity
PY - 2022
DO - https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c01023
VL - 61
SP - 10801
EP - 10809
PB - ACS Publications
AN - OPUS4-55448
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Ghazanfari, M. R.
A1 - Vittadello, L.
A1 - Al-Sabbagh, Dominik
A1 - Santhosh, A.
A1 - Frankcom, C.
A1 - Fuß, F.
A1 - von Randow, C. A.
A1 - Siemensmeyer, K.
A1 - Vrijmoed, J. C.
A1 - Emmerling, Franziska
A1 - Jerabek, P.
A1 - Irmlau, M.
A1 - Thiele, G.
T1 - Remarkable Infrared Nonlinear Optical, Dielectric, and Strong Diamagnetic Characteristics of Semiconducting K3[BiS3]
N2 - The ternary sulfido bismuthate K3[BiS3] is synthesized in quantitative yields. The material exhibits nonlinear optical properties with strong second harmonic generation properties at arbitrary wavelengths in the infrared spectral range and a notable laser-induced damage threshold of 5.22 GW cm−2 for pulsed laser radiation at a wavelength of 1040 nm, a pulse duration of 180 fs, and a repetition rate of 12.5 kHz. K3[BiS3] indicates semiconductivity with a direct optical band gap of 2.51 eV. Dielectric and impedance characterizations demonstrate κ values in the range of 6−13 at 1 kHz and a high electrical resistivity. A strong diamagnetic behavior with a susceptibility of −2.73 × 10−4 m3 kg−1 at room temperature is observed. These results suggest it is a promising nonlinear optical candidate for the infrared
region. The synergic physical characteristics of K3[BiS3] provide insight into the correlation of optical, electrical, and magnetic properties.
KW - Electrical properties
KW - Insulators
KW - Materials
KW - Nonlinear optics
KW - Quantum mechanics
PY - 2022
DO - https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c01689
VL - 13
IS - 30
SP - 6987
EP - 6993
PB - ACS Publications
AN - OPUS4-55456
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Wu, Shu-Han
T1 - MOF-derived Synthetic Carbon Anode Materials for Sodium-Ion Batteries
N2 - Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), particularly the zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF) family, are attractive precursors for advanced energy-storage materials. Upon pyrolysis, ZIFs can be transformed into electrically conductive carbon materials while preserving their original particle morphology, which is crucial for achieving high-performance sodium-ion battery anodes. Despite these advantages, large-scale implementation remains challenging due to the need for synthesis routes that balance performance, cost, and sustainability. The present study addresses these challenges by developing environmentally benign and economically feasible strategies for the scalable production of ZIF-8-derived carbon anodes suitable for industrial applications.
T2 - Batterieforum Deutschland 2026
CY - Berlin, Germany
DA - 20.01.2026
KW - Sodium-ion battery
KW - Negative electrode
KW - Metalorganic frameworks
PY - 2026
AN - OPUS4-65644
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Pauw, Brian Richard
T1 - A place for everything: traceable science using metadata from syntheses and characterisation
N2 - In our laboratory, we rely heavily on automation for synthesis and measurement. Done right, automation can deliver reliable quantities of excruciatingly detailed data, produced in a reproducible and traceable way. This data then needs sorting and organising, and a good structure of metadata is a good start to long-lasting data.
This metadata collection is an essential part of our “holistic experimentation”-approach. In this approach, we try to ensure that all aspects of the experimental chain are performed to a high standard, so that experimental integrity is maintained. In other words: as a failure in one of the components of the chain can make an entire experiment worthless, we must ensure each component is done (and documented) well.
In this talk, we show how we 1) synthesise well-documented sample series, 2) apply a complete end-to-end X-ray scattering characterisation methodology to those samples, and 3) can link the data from the synthesis to the structural details obtained from the scattering experiments in a visual dashboard. Furthermore, we will show examples on how data can be organised in hierarchical structures in HDF5-based datafiles, and how this helps move towards more trustworthy, traceable science.
About the speaker: Brian Pauw is a full-stack X-ray scattering expert with over 15 years of experience in materials science. After earning a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark in 2009, Brian advanced scattering techniques at Japan’s National Institute for Materials Science before joining BAM (Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing) in Germany as a permanent researcher.
At BAM, Brian focuses on small-angle scattering of polymers, metals, catalysts, and more – developing precise methodologies for data collection, correction, and analysis. They also lead efforts in laboratory automation, including robotic systems for reproducible sample preparation, aiming to enhance the efficiency and reliability of experimental workflows.
T2 - Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration: FAIR Friday Lecture Series
CY - Online meeting
DA - 09.05.2025
KW - Methodology
KW - X-ray scattering
KW - Traceability
KW - Data provenance
KW - Metadata
KW - Lab automation
KW - Holistic science
PY - 2025
AN - OPUS4-63078
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Brirmi, M
A1 - Chabbah, T.
A1 - Chatti, S.
A1 - Schiets, F.
A1 - Casabianca, H.
A1 - Marestin, C.
A1 - Mercier, R.
A1 - Weidner, Steffen
A1 - Errachid, A.
A1 - Jaffrezic-Renault, N.
A1 - Ben Romdhane, H.
T1 - Effect of the pendent groups on biobased polymers, obtained from click chemistry suitable, for the adsorption of organic pollutants from water
N2 - In this work, four triazole-based poly(ether-pyridine)s polymers were synthesized and used as an adsorbent for the removal of phenolic compounds from aqueous solutions. For this purpose, new fluoromonomers containing 1,2,3-triazole units were prepared by the Cu(I)-catalyzed 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction and then used for the elaboration of novel poly(ether-pyridine-triazole)s (PEPTs) by direct polyconden-sation with isosorbide and bisphenol A. Chemical structure of fluorinated pyridinicmonomers as well as resulting polymers was confirmed by 1H and 19F NMR spectroscopic methods. The thermal behavior of the obtained PEPTs was characterized using differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis. Results of sorption showed that polymers can be effectively used as a sorbent for the removal of polarorganic pollutants. The isosorbide-based poly(ether-pyridine-triazole) which contains hydrophilic hydroxyl groups as pendants chains (P4) exhibited the highest sorption efficiencies (78%–100% after 1 h). In order to explain the results an adsorption mech-anism mainly based on π–π interactions and hydrogen bonding with the pendent groups is proposed.
KW - Adsorption
KW - Biobased polymers
KW - Cycloaddition
KW - Pentafluoropyridine
KW - Phenolic compounds
PY - 2022
DO - https://doi.org/10.1002/pat.5809
SN - 1042-7147
SP - 1
EP - 21
PB - Wiley online library
AN - OPUS4-55389
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Aliyah, K.
A1 - Berger, A.
A1 - Lazaridis, T.
A1 - Appel, C.
A1 - Prehal, C.
A1 - Menzel, A.
A1 - Guizar-Sicairos, M.
A1 - Smales, Glen J.
A1 - Pauw, Brian Richard
A1 - Gasteiger, H. A.
A1 - Gubler, L.
A1 - Büchi, F. N.
A1 - Eller, J.
T1 - Impact of Microporous Layer Composition on the Water Content in the Membrane Electrode Assembly of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells
N2 - Polymer electrolyte fuel cells are paramount for future emission-free mobility. One of the vital challenges for prospering commercialization of PEFCs is water management in the cells. A microporous layer (MPL) is typically positioned between the gas Diffusion layer (GDL) and the catalyst layer (CL) to boost the cell performance and facilitate water management. In this study, three different MPLs were investigated, namely, carbon black-based MPLs with different PTFE binder contents (20 wt % PTFE as a base case and 40 wt % PTFE), as well as perforated MPLs with micron-sized pores coated on the same GDL- Substrate (Freudenberg H14). The water content in the membrane, catalyst layers (CL), and MPLs was explored using operando scanning small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering (S/WAXS). At Tcell = 80 °C, relative humidity = 100%, pabs = 3 bar, the MPL with larger pores exhibits slightly higher performance than the base case, while a considerably lower cathode CL and MPL saturation levels were observed for the MPL. In contrast, the MPL with higher amounts of PTFE binder shows lower performance than the base case, with considerably higher cathode CL and MPL saturation levels. 3D representations of how the pores could be filled in the cathode CLs were obtained from operando SAXS profiles using representative structure modeling for the different materials and operating conditions.
KW - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell
KW - Catalyst layer saturation
KW - Microporous layer saturation
KW - Membrane hydration
KW - Small and wide-angle scattering
KW - MOUSE
KW - SAXS
KW - X-ray scattering
KW - Energy storage materials
PY - 2026
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-656691
DO - https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.5c22540
SN - 1944-8244
SP - 1
EP - 17
PB - American Chemical Society (ACS)
AN - OPUS4-65669
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Berger, J.
A1 - Zahedi-Azad, S.
A1 - Voss, H.
A1 - Ernst, O.C.
A1 - Hammerschmidt, R.
A1 - Boeck, T.
A1 - Martin, J.
A1 - Bonse, J.
A1 - Krüger, J.
A1 - Schmid, M.
T1 - CuInSe2-based micro-concentrator solar cells fabricated from In islands grown by laser-assisted MO-CVD
N2 - Micro-concentrator solar cells offer a promising route for reducing material usage in photovoltaics. For Cu(In,Ga)Se2, multiple micro-concentrator manufacturing methods have already been evaluated. All of them involve either high preparation complexity or post-processing to recycle unused precursor or absorber materials. In this work, a new method using laser-assisted metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (LA-MOCVD) was applied to directly grow arrays of indium micro-islands. These arrays are examined and further processed to CuInSe2 micro-solar cell arrays. The geometry and morphology of the islands were investigated and compared before and after absorber formation. The investigation shows that the absorber growth is limited to the vertical direction normal to the substrate surface and that the starting morphology is preserved. Furthermore, the absorber island arrays are processed into micro-modules and operational solar cells are achieved as a proof of principle. These not yet optimized arrays reach a conversion efficiency of 0.65% under 1 sun illumination. Under 17 suns of light concentration, the efficiency gain is between 60 and 250%. This work demonstrates the method's viability for the fabrication of micro-solar cell arrays, with clear potential for achieving higher conversion efficiencies through future optimization.
KW - Micro-concentrator solar cells
KW - Laser-assisted chemical vapor deposition
KW - CISe
KW - Bottom-up fabrication
KW - Resource efficiency
PY - 2026
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-656711
DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2026.114284
SN - 0927-0248
VL - 301
SP - 1
EP - 10
PB - Elsevier B.V.
AN - OPUS4-65671
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Ekici, Nilsah
A1 - Sobol, Oded
T1 - SHIMMER Database for Hydrogen Integration in European Gas Grids
N2 - The integration of hydrogen into existing natural gas infrastructure is an important pathway for achieving the European Union’s climate neutrality goals. However, hydrogen blending in gas networks raises technical challenges related to material compatibility, operational safety, and the lack of harmonized assessment methodologies across Europe. These challenges are addressed within the Safe Hydrogen Injection Modelling and Management for European Gas Network Resilience (SHIMMER) project, funded by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership under the Horizon Europe programme.
A key outcome of the project is the development of an openly accessible database designed to support the assessment of hydrogen readiness in European gas networks and to facilitate knowledge sharing. The database compiles infrastructure data provided by project partners, including several European transmission and distribution system operators. It contains detailed information on gas network components such as pipelines, valves, fittings, gaskets, and compressors.
In addition, a new category has been introduced focusing on the hydrogen compatibility of gas grid components and materials. This section provides structured information linking infrastructure components with material types and their hydrogen compatibility, enabling more systematic evaluation of hydrogen injection scenarios. By organizing heterogeneous datasets into a harmonized and user-friendly structure, the SHIMMER database supports research, best-practice development, and the safe integration of hydrogen into existing European gas infrastructure.
T2 - EHEC 2026
CY - Seville, Spain
DA - 11.03.2026
KW - Database
KW - Gas Grid
KW - Hydrogen
KW - Low-carbon
KW - Pipeline Steel
PY - 2026
AN - OPUS4-65683
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - GEN
A1 - Averin, Anton
A1 - Hirsch, Philipp Daniel
A1 - Lecompagnon, Julien
T1 - Thermographic Reference Dataset: Defect Detection in Nuclear Waste Barrel Cutouts Using Long Pulse Thermography
N2 - We introduce a thermographic dataset for subsurface defect detection in radioactive waste storage drums, comprising thermal sequences from 7 barrel specimens with artificially manufactured internal defects. The dataset was acquired using cost-effective halogen-lamp excitation (2kW per lamp) as an alternative to laser-based systems, with dual-camera thermal imaging (CMOS and bolometric) to enable performance comparison across imaging modalities. The specimens include both new and aged barrel types with controlled defects — FBHs, lines, crosses, triangles, and rectangles — simulating internal corrosion at varying scales (4mm to 60mm). Three heating regimes (both lamps, left only, right only) were systematically applied across multiple measurement regions per sample, yielding normalized thermal sequences. To lower the barrier for machine learning practitioners without thermography expertise, the dataset provides pre-computed features derived from principal component analysis, pulse phase thermography, and independent component analysis extracted using experimentally optimized time windows. Ground-truth binary masks mapping defect locations are included to enable supervised learning. This resource is designed to support the development and benchmarking of automated defect detection algorithms for non-destructive testing of curved, thin-walled metallic structures under realistic surface conditions (paint inhomogeneity, dirt, geometric artifacts), while validating low-cost thermographic inspection alternatives for industrial deployment.
KW - Nondestructive Testing
KW - Corrosion detection
KW - Waste storage
KW - Thermography
KW - Safety
PY - 2026
DO - https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18916290
PB - Zenodo
CY - Geneva
AN - OPUS4-65666
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Engelking, Lorenz
A1 - Eissel, A.
A1 - Madia, Mauro
A1 - Schröpfer, Dirk
A1 - Treutler, K.
A1 - Kruse, Julius
A1 - Kannengießer, Thomas
A1 - Wesling, V.
T1 - Influence of ultrasonic-assisted milling on surface integrity of additively manufactured components using MSG processes
N2 - Additive manufacturing (AM) is increasingly used for producing complex metallic components. Subsequent machining is essential to achieve final geometries and surface conditions. The resulting surface integrity, particularly the near-surface residual stress state, plays a crucial role in component performance and fatigue life. This study investigates the potential of ultrasonic-assisted milling (USAM), a hybrid machining process, to improve surface integrity and machinability compared to conventional milling (CM). Three materials were investigated, two difficult-to-cut materials CoCr26Ni9Mo5W and FeNi36 and a low-alloy steel S355J2C. The CoCr26Ni9Mo5W and FeNi36 were additively manufactured via Directed Energy Deposition (DED)-Arc and then machined with varying cutting speeds and feed rates within a Design of Experiments. USAM exhibited enhanced machinability and surface integrity, particularly at low cutting speeds, by reducing cutting forces up to 40% and shifting near-surface residual stresses from tensile to compressive. For S355J2C, USAM reduced cutting forces by approximately 45% and induced near-surface compressive residual stresses up to approximately −700 MPa. Rotating bending tests (DIN50100) show that USAM increases the technical fatigue limit from 307 MPa (CM) to 341 MPa (USAM), i.e., by ∼11%. These findings highlight the advantages of ultrasonic assistance in post-AM machining, offering enhanced fatigue performance and surface quality for various metallic materials.
T2 - 4th International Conference on Advanced Joining Processes 2025
CY - Coimbra, Portugal
DA - 16.10.2025
KW - Ultrasonic-assisted milling
KW - Residual stress
KW - Surface integrity
PY - 2026
DO - https://doi.org/10.1177/14644207261416395
SP - 1
EP - 12
PB - Sage Journals
AN - OPUS4-65682
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Scharf-Wildenhain, R.
A1 - Engelking, Lorenz
A1 - Hälsig, A.
A1 - Schröpfer, Dirk
A1 - Kannengießer, Thomas
A1 - Hensel, J.
T1 - Influence of build‑up height on residual stresses in additive repair and modification using DED‑Arc with high‑strength filler metals
N2 - Directed energy deposition (DED)-Arc is suitable for the hybrid additive manufacturing, modification and repair of large metal components with high deposition rates. Residual stresses and distortion are of central importance when characterizing the manufactured components and the sensitive transition area between additive manufactured (AM) component and semifinished product. Residual stresses caused by the thermal cycles during the manufacturing process can impair the mechanical properties of the manufactured parts and can lead to component failure, especially for high-strength steels. Therefore, understanding and controlling residual stresses, when combining different base and feedstock materials, is critical to improve the quality and efficiency of the hybrid DED-Arc process. This article deals with the influence of the build-up height on the residual stress distribution of additively manufactured components with a selected base and feedstock material from commercial high-strength steels. Using a robot-assisted DED-system and a controlled short arc, AM welding experiments were carried out with close to the application parameters at working temperature (200 °C) and heat input (650 kJ/m). Five hybrid AM specimens (AM wall on upright structural steel plate) were produced using a one bead per layer strategy and selected AM-wall heights between 15 and 300 mm. The influence of the AM build height on the longitudinal residual stress in the whole hybrid AM specimen (in welding direction) was analyzed and discussed. All experiments exhibit comparable stress distributions in the area of the substrate plate up to the heat-affected zone (HAZ) and the transition zone, regardless of the building height. The height significantly influences the residual stress distribution of the deposited AM-component. Tensile residual stresses with a maximum range between 300and 400 MPa were always found in the last approx. 18 component layers (upper 40 mm). This is due to restraint of the shrinking of the top layers by the layers below. The lower layers show homogeneous residual stress distributions characterized by low compressive stresses due to the process-related tempering during the deposition of each layer on top of each other. As a result, the significant difference between the various AM build-up heights of the hybrid AM specimens is the extent (or height) of this tempered zone with low compressive stresses. These correlations contribute to the understanding of residual stress development with increasing structure height or ratio of component heights of substrate semi-finished product and AM component in hybrid additive manufacturing.
T2 - 78th IIW Annual Assembly and International Conference
CY - Genoa, Italy
DA - 22.06.2025
KW - DED-Arc
KW - Residual stress
KW - Heat control
PY - 2026
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-656793
DO - https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-026-02417-y
SN - 1878-6669
SP - 1
EP - 12
PB - Spriner
AN - OPUS4-65679
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Markötter, Henning
A1 - Sintschuk, Michael
A1 - Bruno, Giovanni
T1 - X-ray computed tomography scanning schemes and reconstruction capabilities at the BAMline (BESSY II)
N2 - The BAMline at the BESSY II synchrotron (Berlin, Germany) is a multipurpose beamline that is used for computed tomography, among other techniques. For more than 20 years it has been used in various scientific fields to access and analyze internal structural features such as porosity, cracks or delamination. The general trend of tomographic X-ray imaging is moving towards in situ and operando studies to access the above-mentioned features under the most realistic conditions. This article presents the X-ray computed tomography (XCT) capabilities and the software suite, such as live reconstruction available to imaging users. Direct XCT reconstruction plays an important role in the quality control of the performed experiments and is particularly crucial for in situ and operando experiments. The BAMline now offers a sequence-based step-scan XCT that enables preview reconstruction during the scan to gain early insight into the scanned sample even while the scan is in progress. In addition, the sequence-based scheme includes lateral shifts, thereby mitigating ring artifacts and improving image quality. Finally, since XCT scan parameters, such as sample–detector distance and beam energy, are of utmost importance, we devised calculation software allowing control of monochromators to set the desired beam spectrum.
KW - Synchrotron X-ray imaging
KW - Computed tomography
KW - Preview reconstruction
KW - CT scan scheme
KW - Software workflow
PY - 2026
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-655792
DO - https://doi.org/10.1107/S1600577526001177
SN - 1600-5775
VL - 33
SP - 543
EP - 550
AN - OPUS4-65579
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Petitdemange, Eliot
A1 - Zhu, Jinjie
A1 - Pedersen, Angus
A1 - Parker, Joseph
A1 - Balaghi, Esmael
A1 - Li, Shaohua
A1 - Favero, Silvia
A1 - Ignacio Martínez, José
A1 - Haigh, Sarah
A1 - Titirici, Maria-Magdalena
A1 - Fischer, Anna
A1 - Barrio, Jesús
T1 - High-Yield Synthesis of Fe-NC Electrocatalysts Using Mg2+ Templating and Schiff-Base Porous Organic Polymers
N2 - The decoupled synthesis of Fe-NC single-site electrocatalysts mediated by Lewis acids enables high active site density and utilization. However, current approaches often rely on small organic molecules and suffer from low synthesis yields due to the high Lewis acid-to-precursor ratios required to achieve highly porous carbons. Here, a porous organic polymer (POP) based on 2,4,6-Triaminopyrimidine (TAP) is utilized as a carbon-nitrogen-based scaffold for the synthesis of Fe─NC electrocatalysts. By tuning the amounts of MgCl2 ·6H2O used both as porogen and active site templating agent, synthetic yields exceeding 45% are achieved, a significant improvement compared to the 6% yield from the molecular analogue and the highest reported forMg2+ templated systems. Subsequent low-temperature exchange with Fe leads to atomically dispersed FeNx, minimizing Fe aggregation. The resulting materials exhibit high specific surface areas (>1000 m2 g−1) with micro-, meso-, and macropores, which promote mass transport and active site accessibility. Compared to Fe─NC synthesized via direct pyrolysis of Fe-coordinated POP, the decoupled method enables significantly higher catalytic activity in both alkaline and acidic media, and delivers 1 A cm−2 at 0.687 ± 0.004 VRHE in an alkaline gas diffusion electrode, highlighting its potential for practical oxygen reduction devices.
KW - Porous Organic Polymers
KW - Single Atom
KW - Oxygen reduction
PY - 2025
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-652618
DO - https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202518944
SN - 1616-3028
SP - 1
EP - 15
PB - Wiley-VCH GmbH
AN - OPUS4-65261
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - INPR
A1 - Battistella, Beatrice
A1 - Revill, Adam
A1 - Venzago, Cornel
A1 - Hoffmann, Volker
A1 - Agudo Jácome, Leonardo
A1 - Al-Sabbagh, Dominik
A1 - Recknagel, Sebastian
A1 - Abad Andrade, Carlos Enrique
T1 - Depth-Resolved Lithium Isotope Fractionation as a Diagnostic of Interphase Evolution and Degradation in Lithium Ion Batteries
N2 - Lithium isotopic fractionation is well-established in dynamic geochemical systems; however, its role in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) remains uninvestigated. Herein, we report the first depth-resolved demonstration that isotopic separation occurs during Li-ion cell operation whose magnitude depends on the cycling history. Using depth-resolved glow discharge mass spectrometry, we monitored the 7Li/6Li ratio in LiNi0.333Mn0.333Co0.333O2 (NMC111)||graphite coin cell electrodes at defined life-cycle stages. Different charging rates were examined to get mechanistic insight into kinetic and thermodynamic control in the fractionation process. Although pristine electrodes exhibit a uniform isotopic ratio, cycled electrodes show a distinct 7Li enrichment in the positive electrode and a corresponding accumulation of 6Li at the surface of the negative electrode. The degree of isotopic separation varies with the charging rate. Isotopic signatures correlate with capacity fading, indicating lithium isotope mapping as a sensitive diagnostic tool for tracking electrode degradation and the evolution of the electrode–electrolyte interphases in LIBs.
KW - Li-ion batteries
KW - Lithium isotopes
KW - Post-mortem analysis
KW - GD-MS
KW - Depth profile
KW - Mass spectrometry
PY - 2025
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-651287
DO - https://doi.org/10.26434/chemrxiv-2025-5rvlk
SP - 1
EP - 19
AN - OPUS4-65128
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Witte, Julien
A1 - Treutler, Kai
A1 - Schroepfer, Dirk
A1 - Kannengiesser, Thomas
A1 - Wesling, Volker
T1 - Influence of microstructure on the machinability and surface integrity of additively manufactured iron aluminides
N2 - The increasing global focus on energy and resource efficiency has stimulated a growing interest in additive manufacturing. AM offers economic advantages and enables an efficient use of materials. However, AM components often require subsequent mechanical post-processing, such as machining (e.g., milling), to achieve the final contours or surfaces. This is a particular challenge due to the heterogeneous and anisotropic nature of AM structures, which affect machining and the resulting component properties. High-performance materials such as iron aluminide represent a promising alternative to conventional high-temperature materials with a significant economic advantage. However, the strength and hardness properties, which are advantageous for applications in highly stressed lightweight components, pose a challenge for economical machining in addition to the AM microstructure properties. The difficult-to-cut material causes accelerated tool wear and insufficient surface quality. This study shows that crack-free additive manufacturing of the three-component system of iron-nickel-aluminum is possible, and advantages in terms of machinability compared to FeAl-AM components are achieved. The more homogeneous microstructure leads to a reduction in cutting forces, with positive effects on the machinability and optimized surface integrity. Ultrasonic assisted milling (USAM) offers great potential to address the major challenges posed by difficult-to-cut materials and additively manufactured weld structures. Therefore, this study focuses on assessing the transferability of previous positive results by USAM to the selected iron aluminide alloys. The machinability of the aluminides is analyzed by varying significant influencing variables in finish milling experiments and evaluated in terms of the loads on the tool and the resulting surface integrity.
KW - Iron aluminide
KW - Additive manufacturing
KW - Machinability
KW - Surface integrity
KW - Ultrasonic-assisted milling process
PY - 2026
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-656993
DO - https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-026-02382-6
SN - 0043-2288
SP - 1
EP - 13
PB - Springer Science and Business Media LLC
AN - OPUS4-65699
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Battistella, Beatrice
T1 - Plasma-Based Analytical Approaches for the Investigation of Li-ion Battery Degradation
N2 - The research conducted at the Federal Institute for Material Research and Testing (BAM) focuses on key challenges of the energy transition, spanning hydrogen technologies, electrical energy storage, and renewable energy systems. In the field of energy storage, our primary areas of interest include the safety of electrical energy storage systems, sustainable energy materials, and advanced battery diagnostics.
One of our central objectives is to deepen our understanding of the processes contributing to lithium-ion cell degradation, an essential step toward improving next-generation systems and meeting the rapidly growing demand for lithium-ion battery technology. The complexity of these systems, which comprise organic and inorganic compounds in multiple aggregation states, presents significant analytical challenges.
To address these challenges, we are developing novel analytical methods to further expand our insight into battery degradation mechanisms. Using GD-MS for depth-resolved lithium isotope analysis, we have recently established a correlation between lithium isotope fractionation and the growth of electrode–electrolyte interphases at electrode surfaces. In addition, we are developing GD-OES and LIBS methods for depth-resolved and lateral fluorine analysis, respectively, of lithium-ion battery electrodes to monitor electrolyte and additive degradation. These approaches might also provide valuable analytical tools for assessing the homogeneity of fluorinated active materials.
T2 - Berkeley Lab - Prof. Dr. Zorba group seminar (Energy Technologies Area)
CY - Berkeley, CA, USA
DA - 27.02.2026
KW - Li-ion Batteries
KW - Li Isotopes
KW - Diagnostic on batteries
PY - 2026
AN - OPUS4-65695
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Battistella, Beatrice
T1 - Plasma-Based Analytical Approaches for the Investigation of Li-ion Battery Degradation
N2 - The research conducted at the Federal Institute for Material Research and Testing (BAM) focuses on key challenges of the energy transition, spanning hydrogen technologies, electrical energy storage, and renewable energy systems. In the field of energy storage, our primary areas of interest include the safety of electrical energy storage systems, sustainable energy materials, and advanced battery diagnostics.
One of our central objectives is to deepen our understanding of the processes contributing to lithium-ion cell degradation, an essential step toward improving next-generation systems and meeting the rapidly growing demand for lithium-ion battery technology. The complexity of these systems, which comprise organic and inorganic compounds in multiple aggregation states, presents significant analytical challenges.
To address these challenges, we are developing novel analytical methods to further expand our insight into battery degradation mechanisms. Using GD-MS for depth-resolved lithium isotope analysis, we have recently established a correlation between lithium isotope fractionation and the growth of electrode–electrolyte interphases at electrode surfaces. In addition, we are developing GD-OES and LIBS methods for depth-resolved and lateral fluorine analysis, respectively, of lithium-ion battery electrodes to monitor electrolyte and additive degradation. These approaches might also provide valuable analytical tools for assessing the homogeneity of fluorinated active materials.
T2 - Applied Spectra Inc.
CY - Sacramento, CA, USA
DA - 05.03.2026
KW - Lithium-Ion Battery
PY - 2026
AN - OPUS4-65696
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Battistella, Beatrice
T1 - Plasma-Based Analytical Approaches for the Investigation of Li-ion Battery Degradation
N2 - The research conducted at the Federal Institute for Material Research and Testing (BAM) focuses on key challenges of the energy transition, spanning hydrogen technologies, electrical energy storage, and renewable energy systems. In the field of energy storage, our primary areas of interest include the safety of electrical energy storage systems, sustainable energy materials, and advanced battery diagnostics.
One of our central objectives is to deepen our understanding of the processes contributing to lithium-ion cell degradation, an essential step toward improving next-generation systems and meeting the rapidly growing demand for lithium-ion battery technology. The complexity of these systems, which comprise organic and inorganic compounds in multiple aggregation states, presents significant analytical challenges.
To address these challenges, we are developing novel analytical methods to further expand our insight into battery degradation mechanisms. Using GD-MS for depth-resolved lithium isotope analysis, we have recently established a correlation between lithium isotope fractionation and the growth of electrode–electrolyte interphases at electrode surfaces. In addition, we are developing GD-OES and LIBS methods for depth-resolved and lateral fluorine analysis, respectively, of lithium-ion battery electrodes to monitor electrolyte and additive degradation. These approaches might also provide valuable analytical tools for assessing the homogeneity of fluorinated active materials.
T2 - California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
CY - Pasadena, CA, USA
DA - 06.03.2026
KW - Lithium-Ion Battery
KW - Li Isotopes
KW - Diagnostic on batteries
KW - LA-ICP-MS
KW - GD-MS
PY - 2026
AN - OPUS4-65697
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Battistella, Beatrice
T1 - Lithium Isotope Fractionation inLithium-Ion Batteries:a Benchmark for Performance and Aging?
N2 - Since their introduction, Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have revolutionized the world of portable electronics and sustainable mobility[1]. LIBs currently play a pivotal role across several sectors, thanks to their long cycle life, fast-charging capabilities, unmatched energy densities, and a broad operating temperature range. Given the increasing demand of this technology[2,3], challenges including safety concerns, limited resource availability, and environmental impact need to be addressed. To improve the next-generation systems, understanding the cell degradation pathways is crucial. However, the complexity of these systems, comprising organic and inorganic compounds in various aggregation states, poses challenges to studying the involved degradation processes.
Inspired by geochemical studies, which displayed lithium isotope fractionation in dynamic natural systems, attributed to the high mass difference (ca. 16%) between the heavier (ca. 7Li, 92.5%) and the lighter isotope (ca. 6Li, 7.5%)[4], this work investigates weather a difference in Li isotope distribution within battery components can serve as a diagnostic and/or predictive tool for determining the remaining useful lifetime (RUL) of batteries[5].
Initial observations of Li isotope variation during battery aging were made in commercial cells. This was followed by systematic studies based on lab-scale coin-cells fabricated with different cathode materials[6]. While multicollector ICP-MS (MC-ICP-MS) investigation of each cell component enabled quantification of Li isotope fractionation in new and aged batteries with a 0.2 ‰ precision, glow discharge mass spectrometric (GD-MS) analysis provided spatially resolved information on Li isotopic distribution variation upon cells aging. The results display a meaningful correlation between post-mortem chemical analysis and electrochemical cells’ performance, highlighting the potential of Li isotope distribution in the electrodes as both a benchmark for battery degradation and a valuable indicator for assessing battery RUL.
T2 - 2026 United States Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry
CY - Tucson, AZ, USA
DA - 10.01.2026
KW - Lithium-Ion Battery
KW - Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry
KW - Li isotopes
PY - 2026
AN - OPUS4-65694
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Battistella, Beatrice
A1 - Revill, Adam
A1 - Venzago, Cornel
A1 - Hoffmann, Volker
A1 - Agudo Jácome, Leonardo
A1 - Al-Sabbagh, Dominik
A1 - Recknagel, Sebastian
A1 - Abad, Carlos
T1 - Depth-Resolved Lithium Isotope Fractionation as a Diagnostic of Interphase Evolution and Degradation in Lithium-Ion Batteries
N2 - Lithium isotopic fractionation is well-established in dynamic geochemical systems; however, its role in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) remains uninvestigated. Herein, we report the first depth-resolved demonstration that isotopic separation occurs during Li-ion cell operation whose magnitude depends on the cycling history. Using depth-resolved glow discharge mass spectrometry, we monitored the 7Li/6Li ratio in LiNi0.333Mn0.333Co0.333O2 (NMC111)||graphite coin cell electrodes at defined life-cycle stages. Different charging rates were examined to get mechanistic insight into kinetic and thermodynamic control in the fractionation process. Although pristine electrodes exhibit a uniform isotopic ratio, cycled electrodes show a distinct 7Li enrichment in the positive electrode and a corresponding accumulation of 6Li at the surface of the negative electrode. The degree of isotopic separation varies with the charging rate. Isotopic signatures correlate with capacity fading, indicating lithium isotope mapping as a sensitive diagnostic tool for tracking electrode degradation and the evolution of the electrode–electrolyte interphases in LIBs.
KW - Lithium-Ion Battery
KW - Li Isotopes
KW - Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry GD-MS
PY - 2026
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-657229
DO - https://doi.org/10.1021/acsenergylett.5c0413737
SN - 2380-8195
VL - 11
IS - 3
SP - 2851
EP - 2857
PB - ACS Publications
AN - OPUS4-65722
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Rhode, Michael
T1 - Determination, Assessment and Quantification of Hydrogen in Multi-pass / Multi-layer Weld Joints by Adapted ISO 3690 Samples - DEAQuade -
N2 - High-strength, low-alloy (HSLA) structural steels, such as S690 and higher grades, are used in numerous applications, enabling sustainable, lightweight structural construction. However, the welded joints of these steels can be susceptible to hydrogen-assisted cold cracking (HACC), especially in the hardened weld metal (WM) or heat-affected zone (HAZ). HACC in high-strength welds basically involves a critical combination of local, mutually dependent parameters consisting of: (1) a crack-critical microstructure; (2) sufficiently high mechanical stress; and (3) a diffusible hydrogen concentration (HD). In this context, thick-walled steel weld joints typically involve multi-layer welding with several passes. This leads to an effective, empirically known reduction in the global HD in the weld seam. This reduction is due to the repeated reheating of subsequently welded beads or layers, which reduces the local HD in the individual weld beads or layers. However, this has not yet been adequately quantified or described. Bead-on-plate tests, such as ISO 3690, cannot correctly reproduce the local HD distribution in individual welding passes (and thus, the global HD in the entire seam). Therefore, these tests lead to an extremely conservative evaluation of hydrogen ingress and the potential for "self-reduction" of HD due to increased interpass temperature during multi-layer welding, which has not yet been adequately addressed in the literature. Ideally, the local HD in each pass and the global (average) HD of the multi-layer weld would be known immediately after welding. For this reason, the study proposes an approach to address the local, track-, and layer-dependent, as well as global, hardness (HD) of multi-layer welds via a modified ISO 3690 test. To this end, representative welding parameter combinations for selected practical welding processes (e.g., SAW, GMAW, or SMAW) will be carried out as conventional bead-on-plate samples. These samples will be systematically extended by an increasing number of welding passes. Several sample series with an increasing number of beads or layers will be examined. Additionally, the initial HD is varied by methods such as targeted shielding gas variation (e.g., addition of hydrogen in GMAW) or moistened flux/coating (e.g., SAW/SMAW). Based on experimental data (temperature field measurements during welding and determination of temperature-dependent HD coefficients), a numerical hydrogen diffusion model is created. This model calculates the local HD (in the beads) and the HD across the weld cross-section. Additional variation calculations represent heat transfer conditions that were not recorded experimentally and their influence on HD distribution. Finally, we investigate the potential use of the modified ISO 3690 multi-layer geometry for application cases such as (1) predicting the effectiveness and necessity of hydrogen removal heat treatment procedures for given welding parameter sets and (2) extending the HD classification definition (e.g., allowing HD10 use for HSLA steels with RP0.2 > 690 MPa instead of HD5). Finally, an international round robin should be initiated once the concept has been successfully confirmed and verified.
T2 - IIW Intermediate Meeting, Com. II-A
CY - Bangkok, Thailand
DA - 17.03.2026
KW - Hydrogen assisted cracking
KW - Multi-pass welding
KW - Diffusion
KW - Cold cracking test
PY - 2026
AN - OPUS4-65716
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Engelking, Lorenz
A1 - Madia, Mauro
A1 - Schröpfer, Dirk
A1 - Kruse, Julius
A1 - Saliwan Neumann, Romeo
A1 - Kannengießer, Thomas
T1 - Influence of Ultrasonic-Assisted Milling on Surface Integrity and Fatigue Strength of a Low Alloy Steel
N2 - The milling process significantly influences the surface integrity of metallic components through machining induced near surface residual stresses. Modern hybrid machining processes, such as ultrasonic-assisted milling (USAM), offer the potential to induce beneficial near-surface compressive residual stresses compared to the near-surface tensile residual stresses typically resulting from conventional milling (CM). This study investigates the effects of USAM compared to CM on the near-surface residual stress state and fatigue performance of a S355J2C low-alloy steel. Milling experiments and subsequent rotating bending tests revealed that USAM significantly reduces cutting force by approximately 45% and induces near-surface compressive re sidual stresses as low as −733MPa. This leads to a significant improvement in fatigue strength estimated in approximately 34% compared to polished specimens and 11% compared to the CM. These findings highlight the potential of USAM to enhance the fatigue performance of components made of steel.
KW - Fatigue strength
KW - Residual stress
KW - Surface integrity
KW - Surface roughness
KW - Ultrasonic-assisted milling
PY - 2026
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-657358
DO - https://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.70259
SP - 1
EP - 11
PB - Wiley
AN - OPUS4-65735
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Roy, Arkendu
T1 - Hydroxide Based High Entropy MOF for Oxygen Evolution Reaction
N2 - The energy crisis becomes more prominent in higher altitude countries like Germany, with higher annual energy demand. Thus, the generation of higher energy density fuel like hydrogen from renewable resources become the only way to solve the zero-emission energy system while avoiding the expensive batteries as an energy storage option. Therefore, water electrolysis cells to produce hydrogen and oxygen by storing of solar/wind energy in chemical bonds is a fruitful alternative for renewable and long-term energy generation. Thus, designing inexpensive water-splitting electrocatalyst material becomes a field of research of utmost importance. High entropy metal hydroxide organic frameworks (HE-MHOFs) are composed of high entropy hydroxide layer inside MOFs, resulting in a high degree of structural complexity and diversity than conventional MOFs. The concept of ‘high entropy’ refers to multiple types of metal ions (Metal = TM) in a near equimolar ratio in the same framework, creating a high degree of disorder and many possible structural configurations. Here, the HE-MHOF successfully synthesized by a conventional solvothermal process, crystallizes in the single phase with significant lattice distortion. A special-quasi-random (SQS) structure was simulated with equimolar compositions (~20% TM = Mn, Co, Ni, Cu and Zn) and a comparison was made with the ICP-AES (inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy), XANES (X-ray absorption near edge structure) and XAFS (X-ray absorption fine structure) observations. Further, the elemental mapping (Energy dispersive Spectroscopy) of HE-MHOF shows the presence of all five different metals in the same crystallite to substantiate the ‘high entropy’ state of the MOF. The HE-MHOF offers improved thermal stability than mono-metallic MHOF and exhibit unique properties compared to traditional monometallic (Ni2+) MOF variants. Firstly, to elucidate the effect of the multimetallic system on the catalytic performance, we have performed density functional theory (DFT) calculations to investigate pre-redox cycles involved in the catalytic activation of HE (and Ni)-MOFs. HE-MHOF is further investigated as an electrocatalyst for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) due to its special high entropy hydroxide layered structure and electronic properties. Our DFT results have examined the traditional proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET) steps involving the single transition-metal site. The scrutiny of d-band centers and their behaviour in catalytic upgradation is investigated with density of states (DOS) analysis. It exhibits outstanding performance towards oxygen evolution reaction (OER) comparable to the experimental findings, which is also comparable to state-of-the-art OER catalysts based on precious metals such as iridium oxide and platinum carbon. We have considered different electrolyte solutions to elucidate the fast kinetics oxygen evolution reaction in the presence of various external nucleophilic anions. In hydroxyl-based MOFs, electrolytes' influence can substantially enhance catalytic activities. Here, with the help of DFT simulations, we have investigated the effect of the nucleophilicity of anion on each elementary reaction involved in the PCET mechanism of OER.
T2 - EuroMOF 2023
CY - Granada, Spain
DA - 24.09.2023
KW - Metal-organic Framework
KW - High Entropy Materials
KW - Electrocatalysis
PY - 2023
AN - OPUS4-58971
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Dietzmann, Simon
A1 - Mehmood, Asad
A1 - de Oliveira Guilherme Buzanich, Ana
A1 - Emmerling, Franziska
A1 - Fellinger, Tim-Patrick
A1 - Thomas, A.
T1 - Characterization of Solid-State Complexes by XAS
N2 - Atomically dispersed metal-nitrogen doped carbons (M-N-C) are
promising catalysts for the activation of small molecules such as O2
and CO2. These single atom catalysts (SAC) operate at the interface
between homogenous and heterogenous catalysts. Currently, many
examples of M-N-C are known with good oxygen reduction reaction
activity but lacking a controlled synthesis of the specific active sites of
the precatalyst. Recently, our group facilitated the synthesis of pure
pyrrolic M-N4 sites using Zn ions as imprinters.[1] These amorphous
materials obtained by active site imprinting method are characterized
at the BAMline (Bessy II) by X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS).
In-situ/operando measurements will be crucial in future work for a
better understanding of the dynamic changes of the active site.
T2 - InSynX Workshop 2023
CY - Sao Paulo, Brazil
DA - 06.03.2023
KW - Solid-State Complexes
PY - 2023
AN - OPUS4-58933
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Gugin, Nikita
T1 - Large-Scale Synthesis of ZIF-8 for Hydrogen Storage: Batch and Continuous Modes
N2 - We report the scale-up of a batch solid synthesis of zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) for reactive extrusion. The crystalline product forms in the extruder directly under the mixture of solid 2-methylimidazole and basic zinc carbonate in the presence of a catalytic amount of liquid. Highly crystalline ZIF-8 with a Brunauer−Emmett−Teller (BET) surface area of 1816 m2 g−1 was quantitatively prepared at mild temperature using a catalytic amount of ethanol and a small excess of the linker. Extruded ZIF-8 is an affordable alternative to commercial Basolite Z1200 as a reference material for H2 cryoadsorption.
T2 - Metrology for Advanced Hydrogen Storage Solutions (MefHySto) Closing Conference
CY - Berlin, Germany
DA - 03.07.2023
KW - In situ Raman
KW - Large-scale processing
KW - Mechanochemistry
KW - Twin-screw extrusion (TSE)
PY - 2023
AN - OPUS4-58926
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Opitz, P.
A1 - Besch, L.
A1 - Panthöfer, M.
A1 - Kabelitz, Anke
A1 - Unger, R.
A1 - Emmerling, Franziska
A1 - Mondeshki, M.
A1 - Tremel, W.
T1 - Insights into the In Vitro Formation of Apatite from Mg‐Stabilized Amorphous Calcium Carbonate
N2 - A protein‐free formation of bone‐like apatite from amorphous precursors through ball‐milling is reported. Mg2+ ions are crucial to achieve full amorphization of CaCO3. Mg2+ incorporation generates defects which strongly retard a recrystallization of ball‐milled Mg‐doped amorphous calcium carbonate (BM‐aMCC), which promotes the growth of osteoblastic and endothelial cells in simulated body fluid and has no effect on endothelial cell gene expression. Ex situ snapshots of the processes revealed the reaction mechanisms. For low Mg contents (<30%) a two phase system consisting of Mg‐doped amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) and calcite “impurities” was formed. For high (>40%) Mg2+ contents, BM‐aMCC follows a different crystallization path via magnesian calcite and monohydrocalcite to aragonite. While pure ACC crystallizes rapidly to calcite in aqueous media, Mg‐doped ACC forms in the presence of phosphate ions bone‐like hydroxycarbonate apatite (dahllite), a carbonate apatite with carbonate substitution in both type A (OH−) and type B (PO43−) sites, which grows on calcite “impurities” via heterogeneous nucleation. This process produces an endotoxin‐free material and makes BM‐aMCC an excellent “ion storage buffer” that promotes cell growth by stimulating cell viability and metabolism with promising applications in the treatment of bone defects and bone degenerative diseases.
KW - Total Scattering
KW - XRD
KW - Mechanochemistry
PY - 2020
DO - https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202007830
VL - 31
IS - 3
SP - 7830
PB - Wiley VHC-Verlag
AN - OPUS4-51761
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Moss, Caitlin
T1 - Framework Materials for the Electrocatalytic Reduction of Nitrate to Ammonia
N2 - The electrocatalytic reduction of nitrate to ammonia offers a sustainable alternative to the energy-intensive Haber-Bosch process while simultaneously addressing the pressing issue of nitrate pollution in water sources. Developing efficient catalysts for this reaction is therefore vital for both environmental remediation and green ammonia production. Framework materials such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and coordination polymers present an emerging class of electrocatalytic materials due to their high surface area, tunable porosity, and structural modularity. Their ability to incorporate diverse metal centers and functional groups makes them promising candidates for selective and efficient nitrate reduction. In order to change and improve catalytic properties, different synthesis strategies can be pursued, such as metal alloying or calcination under different conditions. To fully understand and optimize these materials, advanced characterization techniques are essential to correlate structural features with catalytic performance, alongside in-situ methods for real-time mechanistic insights.
T2 - Tag der Chemie 2025
CY - Berlin, Germany
DA - 03.07.2025
KW - Electrocatalysis
KW - Electrochemisty
KW - Framework Materials
KW - Ammonia Synthesis
KW - Nitrate Reduction
PY - 2025
AN - OPUS4-63815
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Schmalz, Alina
T1 - Framework Materials for the Electrocatalytic Reduction of Nitrate to Ammonia
N2 - The electrocatalytic reduction of nitrate to ammonia offers a sustainable alternative to the energy-intensive Haber-Bosch process while simultaneously addressing the pressing issue of nitrate pollution in water sources. Developing efficient catalysts for this reaction is therefore vital for both environmental remediation and green ammonia production. Framework materials such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or metalated covalent organic frameworks (COFs) present an emerging class of electrocatalytic materials due to their high surface area, tunable porosity, and structural modularity. Their ability to incorporate diverse metal centers and functional groups makes them promising candidates for selective and efficient nitrate reduction. In order to change and improve catalytic properties, different synthesis strategies can be pursued, such as metal alloying, doping or calcination. To fully understand and optimize these materials, advanced characterization techniques are essential to correlate structural features with catalytic performance, alongside in-situ methods for real-time mechanistic insights.
T2 - 10th European Crystallography School
CY - Ohrid, North Macedonia
DA - 23.06.2025
KW - Electrocatalysis
KW - Electrochemistry
KW - Framework Materials
KW - Ammonia Synthesis
KW - Nitrate Reduction
PY - 2025
AN - OPUS4-63846
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Scholl, Juliane
A1 - Scharpmann, Philippa
A1 - Bagheri, Abbas
A1 - Lisec, Jan
A1 - Meiers, Emelie
A1 - Jaeger, Carsten
A1 - Leonhardt, Robert
A1 - Haase, Hajo
A1 - Koch, Matthias
T1 - Beyond the lab: Real-world composition of commercial Li-ion battery electrolytes
N2 - This study presents a systematic, characterization of electrolytes from commercial lithium-ion batteries (LIB), encompassing 90 batteries from leading global manufacturers across diverse formats and application sectors. An integrated, complementary mass spectrometric workflow combining LC–MS/MS, GC–MS, and high-resolution MS was employed. To ensure robust structural annotation, molecular identifications were assigned confidence levels following Schymanski et al. (2014).
Across all formats, PF6− was confirmed as the dominant Li+ counterion, frequently coexisting with BF4−, PO2F2−, and bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (FSI−), forming binary and ternary salt systems optimized for both conductivity and safety. Solvent systems revealed the widespread use of propylene carbonate (PC) combined with diverse carbonate mixtures, demonstrating trends in performance optimization specific to cell format. A variety of additives were identified, reflecting a clear shift towards multifunctional, synergistic additive packages and the gradual replacement of fluorinated species with environmentally safer alternatives. Cycling studies demonstrated that electrolyte degradation mechanisms are strongly influenced by electrode composition and additive chemistry, with oxidative degradation pathways dominating.
Together, these findings provide rare empirical insight into the evolving formulation strategies of electrolytes in commercial LIB, still employing classic carbonates and LiPF6, but highlighting a trend toward safer, more robust, and sustainable electrolyte architectures by using synergistic multifunctional systems.
KW - Mass Spectrometry
KW - Lithium-ion batteries
KW - Electrolyte degradation
PY - 2026
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-656254
DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2026.239739
SN - 0378-7753
VL - 673
SP - 1
EP - 13
PB - Elsevier B.V.
AN - OPUS4-65625
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Böttcher, Nils
T1 - Kick-off LiBaTra - WP4: Safety Tests
N2 - Die BAM ist Projektpartner im vom BMWE geförderten Verbundvorhaben LiBaTra („Lithium-Ionen-Batterie Transport und sichere Deaktivierung für das Recycling“). Weitere Projektpartner neben der BAM sind die Universität Braunschweig mit dem iPAT (Institut für Partikeltechnik) sowie die Firmen Siemens Energy SE sowie No Canary. Die BAM bearbeitet das Teilvorhaben „Risikobestimmung tiefenentladener Energiespeicher“ (FKZ: 03EI6145A-D). Die Präsentation gibt die wesentlichen Arbeitsinhalte des Teilvorhabens der BAM wieder.
T2 - Kick-off Meeting des Verbundvorhabens LiBaTra
CY - Online meeting
DA - 17.02.2026
KW - Auswirkungsbetrachtungen
KW - Elektrische Energiespeicher
KW - Lithium-Ionen-Batterie
KW - Stationäre Energiespeicher
KW - Thermisches Durchgehen
PY - 2026
AN - OPUS4-65657
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - GEN
A1 - Ammerman, D. J.
A1 - Bignell, J. L.
A1 - Bjorkman, G. S.
A1 - Breach, M. R.
A1 - Broz, V. A.
A1 - Jordan, J.
A1 - Kuehner, S.
A1 - Molitoris, D. P.
A1 - Reinhardt, W.
A1 - Rigato, A. B.
A1 - Rosvall, E. S.
A1 - Sakalaukus Jr., P. J.
A1 - Shih, P. Y.-K.
A1 - Siromani, D.
A1 - Snow, S. D.
A1 - Tso, C.-F.
A1 - Yaksh, M. C.
A1 - Zencker, Uwe
A1 - Zhang, X.
T1 - Guidance document - Use of explicit finite element analysis for the evaluation of radioactive material transport packages and storge casks in energy-limited impact events
N2 - The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for developing quality finite element models to ensure, with reasonable certainty, that the model produces accurate results for comparison with the strain-based or stress-based acceptance criteria of Section III, Division 3 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, but could be applicable to other Sections of the Code or other codes. Models developed following the guidance provided in this document meet the definition of a "Quality Model," as described in Paragraph EE 1240 of the Nonmandatory Appendix EE (Strain-Based Acceptance Criteria Definitions and Background Information). It cannot be emphasized enough, however, that the guidance supplied here does not constitute requirements. Rather, the intent of the guidance is to give practical direction to analysts (i.e., this is not a set of regulatory requirements). This guidance document is an "evolving" document. It will undergo revision as computing capability and FEA techniques progress, and as example problems are developed.
KW - Computational modeling
KW - Explicit dynamics
PY - 2025
SN - 978-0-7918-7749-4
VL - NTB-6
SP - 1
EP - 153
PB - Americal Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
CY - New York, NY
ET - 2025
AN - OPUS4-65759
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Richter, Matthias
A1 - Baldan, A.
A1 - Beelen, R.
A1 - de Boed, E. J.J.
A1 - Tuma, Dirk
A1 - Kipphardt, Heinrich
A1 - Wilke, Olaf
A1 - van der Veen, A. M.H.
T1 - Primary gas standards for the determination of sulfur-based impurities at trace level in hydrogen
N2 - Hydrogen fuel quality needs to comply with ISO 14687:2025 to avoid harmful impact on applications using proton-exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. For total sulfur as one of the most impactful contaminants, an amount fraction of 4 nmol/mol has been set as threshold (so-called Grade D quality). In this study, novel gaseous primary gas standards (PGS) of seven sulfur compounds were prepared either gravimetrically at 1000 nmol/mol, 100 nmol/mol, and 10 nmol/mol, or dynamically diluted down to 4 nmol/mol in hydrogen and argon matrices with relative expanded uncertainties well below 10 % (k = 2) and proven stability of at least 9–12 months. Two different cylinder passivation treatments were compared, with one treatment identified as unsuitable since reactions took place within the mixture. By performing a cross-check study, equivalence between both sets of PGS could be demonstrated (≤ 5 % relative deviation for most of the sulfur species).
KW - Hydrogen quality
KW - ISO 14687
KW - Sulfur impurities
KW - Primary gas standards
KW - TD-GC/SCD
PY - 2026
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-656759
DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.154461
SN - 0360-3199
VL - 224
SP - 1
EP - 13
PB - Elsevier Ltd.
AN - OPUS4-65675
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Pedersen, Angus
A1 - Zhu, Jinjie
A1 - Barrio, Jesús
A1 - Parker, Joseph
A1 - Hunter, Robert D.
A1 - Haigh, Sarah J.
A1 - Fellinger, Tim-Patrick
A1 - Stephens, Ifan E. L.
A1 - Titirici, Maria-Magdalena
T1 - Contribution of Mg-templated porosity to activity and durability in Fe–N–C O 2 reduction catalysts
N2 - Atomically dispersed Fe in N-doped carbon (Fe–N–C) catalysts are leading platinum-group-metal-free candidates for the O2 reduction reaction in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). Zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-8) derived Fe–N–C present the most promising performance; however, they possess a narrow distribution of small micropores, which limits active site accessibility. Here, to induce hierarchical porosity in Fe–N–C, we report a systematic study on MgCl2·6H2O-templated ZIF-8-derived Fe–N–C catalysts for the O2 reduction reaction. MgCl2·6H2O addition induced complete Zn removal, collapse of the ZIF-8 framework, and formation of large micro- and mesopores, with graphene-like structures. N content was markedly reduced, with conversion from pyridinic to pyrrolic N species. Rotating disc electrode tests showed a progressive increase in O2 reduction activity with MgCl2·6H2O, which is strongly correlated (R2 = 0.98) to the formation of large micropores and small mesopores (1–4 nm). This introduces an indirect structure–activity design principle for Fe–N–Cs. The enhanced Fe–N–C porosity also leads to increased degradation rates under accelerated stress test conditions, which we attributed to the oxidation of disordered carbon domains and active Fe loss. This study highlights a key trade-off between porosity-driven O2 reduction activity and durability in Fe–N–C catalysts.
KW - Porosity
KW - Single atom
KW - Oxygen reduction
PY - 2026
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-657549
DO - https://doi.org/10.1039/d5ma01488c
SN - 2633-5409
SP - 1
EP - 8
PB - Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
AN - OPUS4-65754
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - El Harrab, H.
A1 - Askar, E.
A1 - Franken, T.
A1 - Mauss, F.
T1 - Investigation of the impact of base oils on the auto-ignition behavior of hydrogen–air mixtures
N2 - Using hydrogen as a fuel in internal combustion engines (ICEs) poses several challenges that have yet to be resolved. One issue is the difficulty of controlling combustion, arising from the interaction of lubricant oil during the combustion process. This study examines the effect of lubricant oil on hydrogen's ignition behavior by measuring the minimum auto-ignition temperature (AIT) using a heated constant-volume autoclave at 20 bar. AIT measurements were performed in air and stoichiometric hydrogen–air mixtures to evaluate the effect of the base oil on ignition characteristics. Experimental results demonstrate that auto-ignition of a small volume of 0.2 ml in a total volume of 200 ml of base oil significantly altered the ignitability of H2, reducing the AIT of a stoichiometric H2-air mixture from 460 °C to 270 °C. Further increases in base oil volume up to 1 ml result in a further decrease in AIT in both air (260 – 240 °C) and H2-air mixtures (270 – 250 °C), indicating the need for further investigation into whether this suggests a higher risk of pre-ignition in H2 ICEs. Four common base oils – two mineral oils (Groups II and III) and two synthetic oils (Groups IV (polyalphaolefin) and V (ester)) – were tested to assess their ignition characteristics. The experimental results revealed that all four base oils exhibited similar AITs in air (260 °C) and in hydrogen–air mixtures (270 °C). However, their reactivity differed at a given temperature and pressure; the synthetic oils were less reactive than the mineral oils. Of the synthetic oils tested, the ester base oil exhibited the lowest reactivity, reflected in its longer ignition delay time. Additionally, a numerical investigation was conducted in an adiabatic, constant-volume reactor to examine the impact of base oil surrogates on H2 ignition across the temperature range. The simulated results showed that the base oil surrogates are more reactive than H2 at low temperatures. Of these tested oils, the ester showed the lowest reactivity at a given temperature and pressure, indicating its beneficial potential as a base lubricant for hydrogen engines.
KW - Reactivity
KW - Hydrogen
KW - Pre-ignition
KW - Auto-ignition temperature
KW - Base oil
KW - Ignition delay time
PY - 2026
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-657683
DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.154564
SN - 0360-3199
VL - 226
SP - 1
EP - 10
PB - Elsevier Ltd.
AN - OPUS4-65768
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Ruehle, Bastian
T1 - The Role of Analytics for Closing the Loop in Self-Driving Labs
N2 - The recent emergence of self-driving laboratories (SDL) and material acceleration plat-forms (MAPs) demonstrates the ability of these systems to change the way chemistry and material syntheses will be performed in the future. Especially in conjunction with nano- and advanced materials which are generally recognized for their great potential in solving current material science challenges, such systems can make disrupting con-tributions. Consequently, new tools that enhance the development and optimization cycle of nano- and advanced materials are crucial. In this contribution, we present our Self-Driving Lab (SDL) for Nano and Advanced Materials [1], that integrates robotics for batched autonomous synthesis – from molecular precursors to fully purified nano-materials – with automated characterization and data analysis, for a complete and reli-able nanomaterial synthesis workflow. By automating the processing and characteriza-tion steps for seven different materials from five representative, completely different classes of nano- and advanced materials (metal, metal oxide, silica, metal organic framework, and core–shell particles) that follow different reaction mechanisms, we demonstrate the great versatility, reproducibility, and flexibility of the platform.
The system also incorporates in-line characterization measurement of hydrodynamic diameter, zeta potential, and optical properties (absorbance, fluorescence). In general, the interface with data analysis algorithms from in-line, at-line, and off-line measure-ments is of great importance for closing the design-make-test-analyze cycle and using these platforms efficiently. Here, we will give examples of how automatic image seg-mentation of electron microscopy images with the help of AI [2] can be used for reduc-ing the “data analysis bottleneck” from an off-line measurement. We will also discuss various machine learning (ML) algorithms that are currently implemented in the backend and can be used for ML-guided, closed-loop material optimization in our SDL. Lastly, we will show our recent efforts [3] in making the workflow generation on SDLs more user-friendly by using large language models to generate executable workflows automatically from synthesis procedures given in natural language and user-friendly graphical user interfaces based on node editors that also allow for knowledge graph extraction from the workflows. In this context, we are currently also working on a com-mon description or ontology for representing the process steps and parameters of the workflows, which will greatly facilitate the semantic description and interoperability of workflows between different SDL hardware and software platforms.
These features underscore the SDL’s potential as a transformative tool for advancing and accelerating the development of nano- and advanced materials, offering solutions for a sustainable and environmentally responsible future.
T2 - Analytica Conference 2026
CY - Munich, Germany
DA - 24.03.2026
KW - Self-Driving Labs
KW - Materials Acceleration Platforms
KW - Advanced Materials
KW - Nanomaterials
KW - Automation
KW - Digitalization
KW - Ontologies
PY - 2026
AN - OPUS4-65760
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Askar, Enis
T1 - HICON Experimental Campaign 3 - Ignition of Hydrogen due to Single Impact
N2 - The experimental campaigns within HICON aim to obtain quantitative and qualitative data through experiments for statistics and understanding of ignition probabilities. Based on that hydrogen ignition models are developed transfering the risk-based models from the natural gas applications. Within the presented experimental campaign the focus was on impacts with gravel and with contaminated surfaces. It was found that the ignition probabilty of hydrogen atmospheres by mechanical impacts can be highly increased when gravel is involved and when surfaces are contaminated with oil or with fine sand (sandblasted surfaces), while natural gas atmospheres cannot be ignited under similar conditions.
T2 - FABIG Fire and Blast Information Group 111th UK Technical Meeting
CY - London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
DA - 24.03.2026
KW - Explosion protection
KW - Ignition sources
KW - Mechanical sparks
KW - Natural gas
KW - Safety
KW - Risk assessment
PY - 2026
AN - OPUS4-65783
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - JOUR
A1 - Ibrahim, Ahmed A. S.
A1 - Bochmann, Arne
A1 - Löhnert, Romy
A1 - Mieller, Björn
A1 - Wilde, Lutz
A1 - Capraro, Beate
A1 - Stelter, Michael
A1 - Töpfer, Jörg
T1 - Performance Enhancement of Ca3Co4O9‐based Transverse Multilayer Thermoelectric Generators for Low‐Power Applications
N2 - Transverse thermoelectric generators (TTEG) enable conversion of thermal into electrical energy with perpendicular directions of the applied temperature gradient and the induced thermoelectric voltage. We report on the fabrication of transverse multilayer thermoelectric generators (TMLTEG) based on p‐type Ca3Co4O9 (CCO) ceramic tapes and printed silver which were conventionally sintered (CS) in air at 920°C or using pressure‐assisted sintering (PAS) at 920°C and 1.5 MPa. The thermoelectric performance of TMLTEGs was evaluated using analytical calculations and simulations. The transverse thermoelectric power factor and thermoelectric figure‐of‐merit of an artificial layered structure composed of CCO and silver were calculated and simulated as functions of layers tilt angle φ and metal‐to‐ceramic thickness ratio. TMLTEG devices with various CCO layer thicknesses of 150 µm, 100 µm, or 33 µm were fabricated and cofired at 920°C in air, which exhibit power outputs of 2.3 mW, 3.2 mW, and 4.1 mW at ΔT = 160 K, respectively. TMLTEGs which were cofired using PAS show a higher power density of 16.4 mW/cm3 at ΔT = 225 K. This enhancement in power (≈ 80%) is crucial for thermoelectric modules comprising multiple TMLTEG devices. The device measurements were compared with 3D simulations.
KW - Ceramic multilayer
KW - Thermoelectric generator
KW - Pressure-assisted sintering
PY - 2026
UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-657868
DO - https://doi.org/10.1111/jace.70656
SN - 0002-7820
VL - 109
IS - 3
SP - 1
EP - 13
PB - Wiley Periodicals LLC.
AN - OPUS4-65786
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Gleim, Tobias
A1 - Soderer, Hannes
A1 - Wille, Frank
T1 - Accident-Induced Battery and Hydrogen Fires: Challenges for the Safe Transport of Packages with Dangerous Goods
N2 - The transport of radioactive material is subject to stringent safety requirements defined in the IAEA regulations SSR-6 [1]. These requirements, particularly the thermal and mechanical accident conditions of transport (ACT), are rooted in studies established in the 1960s and have remained largely unchanged, especially regarding thermal boundary conditions. For many decades, the type of propulsion technology used for transporting dangerous goods has remained unchanged. In recent years, however, alternative drive technologies have made their breakthrough and are becoming increasingly established on the market. Since then, the rapid adoption of battery-electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles in heavy-duty freight and dangerous goods transport is altering the conditions under which accidents may occur. This raises a central question: Are current regulatory tests, such as the 800°C and 30-minute thermal test, still sufficiently conservative for ACT involving vehicles with alternative propulsion technologies?
Battery fires pose specific challenges due to the properties of lithium-ion cells and emerging chemistries such as NMC, LFP, and NCA/LTO. Their highly flammable electrolytes, potential for thermal runaway, release of toxic gases, and long-duration or reigniting fires differ markedly from conventional fuel fires. Such behavior questions whether existing thermal test specifications adequately reflect realistic accident conditions involving electric vehicles.
Hydrogen-powered vehicles introduce additional hazards. Accidental releases can form explosive mixtures, and ignitions may produce intense jet fires or explosions with high radiative heat fluxes. Near a package, these events can create thermal loads and transient pressures not fully captured by current regulatory test envelopes. Beyond peak temperatures and exposure time, parameters emphasized in IAEA SSG-26 [2], such as emissivity, absorptivity, heat flux, and fuel energy density, are critical for determining net heat input and require assessment with respect to realistic scenarios.
Addressing these gaps requires a research program focused on vehicle fire scenarios and their implications for the safety assessment of packages for radioactive material. This includes developing conservative accident scenarios for various battery chemistries and performing large-scale experiments with calorimetric reference packages and instrumented setups. Notably, there are currently no experimental investigations of accidents involving transport vehicles with alternative propulsion in which the dangerous goods - the package and its loading - have been the central focus rather than the vehicle itself. A necessary research project must aim to assess the relevance of the IAEA's existing transport testing requirements regarding these new risks and, if necessary, propose changes or supplementary measures. Its methods and datasets should also support assessments for other dangerous goods, ensuring that regulatory measures continue to provide robust protection in an evolving transport landscape.
T2 - International Conference on the Safe and Secure Transport of Nuclear and Radioactive Material
CY - Wien, Austria
DA - 23.03.2026
KW - IAEA Regulations
KW - Fire Test Stand
KW - Accident Scenario
KW - Fire Qualification
PY - 2026
SP - 1
EP - 5
PB - International Atomic Energy Agency
CY - Wien
AN - OPUS4-65806
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -
TY - CONF
A1 - Gleim, Tobias
A1 - Tazefidan, Kutlualp
A1 - Wille, Frank
T1 - Ai-Enhanced Documentation Analysis in Regulatory Safety Assessment of Transport Packages
N2 - The transport of radioactive material requires regulatory approval based on the package type, as defined by the regulations of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). These approvals rely on comprehensive Package Design Safety Reports that evaluate mechanical, thermal, shielding, criticality and transport requirements, supported by specifications, inspections, certificates, drawings, and other technical documentations. Such safety reports contain numerous interconnected documents, and even minor changes, such as component modifications, updated material properties or revised regulations, may affect multiple sections. Although all reports follow the same regulatory framework, each package has unique design features, making every safety assessment distinct. Most documentation exists in digital form but remains largely non–machine-interpretable, limiting automated analysis of dependencies across documents. The extended synopsis argues that overcoming these limitations requires moving from simple digitization toward structured knowledge representation. A multi-stage approach begins with foundational AI technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), which improve information retrieval but cannot capture the full complexity of safety report interrelationships. Building Knowledge Graphs (KGs) offers the necessary next step by transforming heterogeneous, unstructured, and semi-structured documents into a connected, queryable network. KGs enable precise tracing and visualization of dependencies across datasheets, simulations, experimental results, standards, and regulatory requirements. Such structured representations would allow automatic detection of changes, propagation of effects across related documents and validation of conditions using AI-supported tools, reducing manual workload, and improving safety and consistency. Human error remains a significant factor in drafting and reviewing safety reports. A digital quality infrastructure could reduce the number of iterations and further streamline the overall process. Integrating AI into this workflow has the potential not only to optimize assessments but also to improve their robustness by increasing the interpretability of documentation and thereby enhancing overall safety. This preliminary study examines the readiness and requirements for intelligent documentation analysis systems that support regulatory compliance for transport package safety. By analysing current documentation workflows, it demonstrates how LLM-based tools can interpret complex safety reports and identify critical interdependencies, and why KG-based architectures are essential for managing these dependencies reliably.
T2 - International Conference on the Safe and Secure Transport of Nuclear and Radioactive Material
CY - Wien, Austria
DA - 23.03.2026
KW - Knowledge Graph
KW - AI
KW - RAG
KW - LLM
PY - 2026
SP - 1
EP - 5
PB - International Atomic Energy Agency
CY - Wien
AN - OPUS4-65808
LA - eng
AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER -