Momentum Transfer

Temperature swing solvent extraction is an interesting method to achieve water desalination without membranes or evaporation. It uses solvents with temperature dependent water solubility, driven by moderate temperature swings. In particular, some amine solvents such as diisopropylamine show a lower critical solution temperature (LCST) behavior that allows for such a process to be realized. Check out this paper by Ian Billinge et al., https://lnkd.in/enb-dZBn, showcasing a combination of difference pair distribution function analysis, small-angle scattering, and molecular dynamics simulations to provide direct evidence for the molecular cluster formation between DIPA and water that has been hypothesized to underlie the LCST phenomenon.

Temperature swing solvent extraction is an interesting method to achieve water desalination without membranes or evaporation. It uses solvents with temperature dependent water solubility, driven by moderate temperature swings. In particular, some amine solvents such as diisopropylamine show a lower critical solution temperature (LCST) behavior that allows for such a process to be realized. Check out this paper by Ian Billinge et al., https://lnkd.in/enb-dZBn, showcasing a combination of difference pair distribution function analysis, small-angle scattering, and molecular dynamics simulations to provide direct evidence for the molecular cluster formation between DIPA and water that has been hypothesized to underlie the LCST phenomenon.

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Anion exchange membranes (AEMs) are promising technologies for use in electrolyzers, fuel cells, redox flow batteries and more. Despite cost advantages compared to proton exchange membranes, AEMs experience poor chemical stability and reduced ionic conductivity when operated at high pH. This study investigates the development of AEMs from recycled PET bottles to make composites embedded with functionalized TiO2 nanoparticles to enhance their performance. Donnakatte et al. "Impact of functionalized titanium oxide on anion exchange membranes derived from chemically modified PET bottles" https://lnkd.in/eDteWvaY We are proud to have contributed XRD and PDF measurements to the really excellent modelling and characterization work done by the team to deeply understand the nanoparticle structures and effects of functionalization within the AEMs. Congratulations to the groups of Narges Ataollahi and Paolo Scardi.

If you need synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction or total scattering data, the next beamtime dates available for measurements are - 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱 and - 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱𝘁𝗵. Message us if you need support. It is as simple as signing up, requesting your measurements on our app, and sending your samples. https://lnkd.in/ektkHmAy

Interesting discussions in Hamburg today for the KFS / Hi-Acts | Helmholtz Innovation Platform for Accelerator-Based Technologies & Solutions workshop on industrial access to synchrotrons: - is access time and availability really a barrier for industrial usage? (I think not) - are the access prices and funding mechanisms adequate (especially for SMEs)? (discussions to be continued…) - should there be more standards and norms? (in my view: yes, but only if requested from companies) - is data analysis and data credibility a challenge (Yes, but the area has progressed significantly during the last years) - can mediaters in the ecosystem help things to run smother (YES!) In the photo, I am accompanied by some of the “co-mediators” to Teknologisk Institut that are also part of the mediator network: MIXN : Bernd Hinrichsen from Momentum Transfer , Bernhard H. from XPLORAYTION GmbH and Ahmet Bahadır Yıldız from Scatterin AB .

Crystallography to improve understanding of active ingredients for agrochemical applications: Despite the use of ethylenebis(dithiocarbamates) (EBDTCs) as agricultural fungicides for over 80 years, detailed characterization of their structures has remained limited. In particular, a form containing zinc called Metiram has been poorly documented in The Pesticide Manual and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and even incorrectly represented in documentation from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. This wonderful collaboration with BASF, Max-Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Stuttgart, Germany, ETH Zürich, FINDEN LTD has provided comprehensive insights into the crystal structure and phase composition of Metiram. https://lnkd.in/ezZ8JjZ6. Such findings can play a critical role in informing regulatory decisions and advancing the understanding of industrial chemicals for a wide range of applications. Also, I am very happy that the combined analysis of X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) and pair distribution function (PDF) data measured with the setup of Momentum Transfer and ESRF - The European Synchrotron could be put to very good use.

Welcome to learn more about X-ray scattering techniques and also participate in a real time measurement at the DanMAX beamline at MAX IV Laboratory, on October 21-22 in Lund. For more information and registration see below. Alfa Laval, Jernkontoret, MAX IV Laboratory, Lund University, The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, Chalmers University of Technology, Momentum Transfer, Vinnova

Thanks to the lasting collaborations that JUAMI – Joint Undertaking for an African Materials Institute has fostered for many of its alumni, we were able to receive support from Momentum Transfer to conduct XRPD and total scattering tests using synchrotron facilities. We sent our samples from Ethiopia to Germany and were successful in collecting the results from the team in France. These results will contribute to a couple of manuscripts that will be published soon. Our team is very grateful to Momentum Transfer for this opportunity, and especially to Maxwell Terban for his continuous follow-up, support, and understanding. We are also thankful to Yedilfana Setarge Mekonnen of Addis Ababa University for his contribution in easing the process of obtaining the permit. If anyone is eligible for this opportunity and would like to send samples from Ethiopia, I’d be happy to help guide you through the process and paperwork needed. #impactofJUAMI

If you need synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction or total scattering data quickly, we have two shifts available soon on - 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵 and - 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝘀𝘁. Don't hesitate to contact us for support. It is as simple as signing up, requesting your measurements on our app, and sending your samples. https://lnkd.in/gd2HHJYY