Chair
Prof. Dr. Prayoon Songsiriritthigul (Synchrotron Light Research Institute)
Co-chair
Dr. Pongtanawat Khemthong (NANOTEC)
Dr. Narong Chanlek (Synchrotron Light Research Institute)
This session explores cutting-edge in situ and operando techniques for investigating the dynamic behavior of nanomaterials under real working conditions. Emphasis is placed on advanced characterization tools that deliver time-resolved, environment-specific insights into structural, electronic, and chemical transformations.
Key Topics
- In situ TEM/SEM
- In situ/Operando X-ray techniques (XRD, XAS)
- In situ /Operando spectroscopy (FTIR, UV-Vis)
- In situ Spectro-electrochemical Analysis
- Nano-scale Synchrotron Radiation Techniques
- Multi-modal instrumentation and system integration
Applications include energy storage, catalysis, and functional nanomaterials. The session also invites contributions on data science approaches, including AI and machine learning for analyzing complex, time-resolved operando datasets.
Session Themes
- Real-Time Nanomaterial Dynamics
- Structural, chemical, and electronic evolution under operating conditions
- Examples: battery cycling, catalytic reactions, thermal treatments
- Advanced Instrument Integration
- Hybrid systems: environmental TEM, synchrotron-based techniques, Raman–electrochemical platforms
- Synergistic insights through multimodal setups
- Application-Driven Case Studies
- Li-ion batteries, fuel cells, CO₂ reduction, 2D materials, quantum devices under stress
- Technique Spotlights
- In situ TEM/SEM, In situ/operando XPS/XRD, in situ AFM/STM, In situ spectro-electrochemistry, Nano-scale synchrotron radiation techniques
- Data Challenges & AI in Operando Science
- Handling high-volume, time-resolved data
- Machine learning for pattern recognition and predictive modeling
This session brings together researchers, instrument developers, and data scientists to share recent advances, practical challenges, and emerging solutions in real-time nanomaterial characterization.
