Diffraction scattering computed tomography: A window into the structures of complex nanomaterials

M. E. Birkbak, H. Leemreize, S. Frølich, S. R. Stock, H. Birkedal*

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Abstract

Modern functional nanomaterials and devices are increasingly composed of multiple phases arranged in three dimensions over several length scales. Therefore there is a pressing demand for improved methods for structural characterization of such complex materials. An excellent emerging technique that addresses this problem is diffraction/scattering computed tomography (DSCT). DSCT combines the merits of diffraction and/or small angle scattering with computed tomography to allow imaging the interior of materials based on the diffraction or small angle scattering signals. This allows, e.g., one to distinguish the distributions of polymorphs in complex mixtures. Here we review this technique and give examples of how it can shed light on modern nanoscale materials.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)18402-18410
Number of pages9
JournalNanoscale
Volume7
Issue number44
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 28 2015

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science

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