Microscopy, Mechanics and Reliability of Novel, Nano-scale Electrode Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage System

Major Functions / Key Features

1. Mbraun glovebox — MB-Unilab Pro SP (1500/ 780 Glove Box System)
2. SEM manipulator — Kleindiek Nanotechnik/ MM-PS1LTXYZ-000 Scanning Electron Microscope Manipulator System
3. Fume cupboard – MOTT Model 7321000 Sigma System Fume Cupboard
4. Optical microscopes – Leica DM4000 M LED Upright Microscope & Leica M205C Stereomicroscope
5. PC Desktop – Lenovo ThinkCentre
6. Digital Multimeter – Keithley 2002/ MEM2 8.5 Digit Digital Multimeter
7. Temperature Chamber – Voetsch Temperature Test Cabinet VT 4004 SIMPAC-controller
8. Portable Electrochemical Workstation – IVIUM CompactState Potentiostat/ Galvanostat Measurement System
9. Multichannel Potentiostat – Bio-Logic VMP-300 Electrochemical Workstation 16 Channels
10. Force Sensors – FemtoTools FT-S100 FT-S Microforce Sensing Probe (for use with SEM Manipulator Platform Pictured above)
11. Analytical Balance – Shinko Vibra HT224R
12. Battery Assembly System – All from MTI Corporation: Compact Vacuum Mixer, Large Automatic Film Coater, Compact Electric Rolling Press, 53L Vacuum Oven, Precision Disc Cutter, Hydraulic Crimping Machine