In the Laboratory for Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Department of Solid-State Physics (F-5), we are looking for an interested young researcher for research in the field of magnetic resonance imaging of materials. More precisely, planned research includes high spatial resolution magnetic resonance imaging that will be used to characterize and to study the functioning of model batteries.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive method with important applications, especially in medicine. In addition, the method also has wider applicability in research into the structural and dynamic properties of various materials and biological samples. In the Laboratory for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, we use the MRI method in the research of biological samples (dissolution of blood clots, wood, studies of new contrast agents with potential use in medicine…) as well as in the studies of various materials (wood, tablets with controlled release, porous substances, dental materials…). Work in the laboratory often involves developing new methods of MR imaging, data processing and image analysis, as well as mathematical modeling of a wide variety of processes that can be monitored by MRI.
In the last period, the laboratory also undertook research in the field of developing new MR imaging methods for studying battery performance. Thus, we developed a method with which we can monitor the growth of dendrites in the battery with MRI, and also the electric current during battery operation using a special CD-MRI method. Both methods are new, and their further optimization will be one of the tasks of the young researcher candidate. In addition, the research work will also include the assembly of model batteries, which will be geometrically adapted for MR imaging, measurements and modeling of dendrite growth and electric current under different conditions. Emphasis will also be on the use of developed MR imaging methods to test various advanced battery materials.
Additional information about the work and results of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Laboratory is available on the laboratory’s homepage: http://titan.ijs.si/MRI.