| AVS 55th International Symposium & Exhibition | |
| Energy Science and Technology Focus Topic | Wednesday Sessions |
| Session EN+AS+EM+TF-WeM |
| Session: | Electrochemical Storage |
| Presenter: | K. Thornton, University of Michigan |
| Authors: | H.Y. Chen, University of Michigan J.R. Wilson, Northwestern University P.W. Voorhees, Northwestern University S.B. Adler, University of Washington S.A. Barnett, Northwestern University K. Thornton, University of Michigan |
| Correspondent: | Click to Email |
The properties and performance of a wide range of materials depend on their microstructures. This is especially true in multifunctional, multiphase or composite materials in which different phases perform different functions. Therefore, controlling microstructures in these materials is one of the main routes for materials design to achieve optimal performance. Various simulation methods that can be applied to examine processing, property, and degradation during operation, including the phase-field simulations and finite element modeling, will be discussed. Through coupling of simulations of microstructural evolution and transport that use realistic microstructures, microstructural design for optimized performance is investigated. Specific examples will include microstructures found in solid oxide fuel cell electrodes and those resulting from phase separation.