EXTENDED ABSTRACT: Synchrotron radiation facilities have provided indispensable instruments for both fundamental and applied researches. Developments of high flux sources, fast detectors and focusing optics have enabled high-throughput characterization techniques, which have significantly advanced the field of materials science by providing unprecedented insights into the structure and dynamics of materials in complex and realistic conditions. This talk will explore the application of the synchrotron characterization techniques in accelerating materials discovery and development. Some case studies will be presented to illustrate how high throughput have been employed to unravel structural properties of various materials, including metals, films, energy storage materials etc. It is known that the augmented power of X-rays can damage probed materials. We show that the strong interaction of intense X-rays with matter could be utilized for nanomaterials synthesis, triggering chemical reactions and phase transitions. Furthermore, we will discuss the challenges and future directions in the development of high-throughput characterization techniques and dealing with the vast amounts of data generated. This talk aims to inspire collaborations between synchrotron facilities and materials science community.
Keywords: synchrotron radiation; materials science; high-throughput characterization;