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X-ray Characterization of Battery Materials  

Join Covalent & Rigaku for a hands-on X-ray diffraction workshop


Join Covalent and Rigaku for a full-day hands-on workshop on X-ray characterization techniques for battery materials research. The program covers XRD fundamentals and complementary techniques including XCT, XES, and MicroXRF - with hands-on time on Rigaku's latest instruments, a live remote demo of the CT LAB HX system, and a guided tour of Covalent's labs.

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When
Thursday, July 30th 8:30AM PST
Where
Covalent - 925 Thompson Pl, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085
Duration
All day

Event Description

 Join Covalent and Rigaku on July 30th in Sunnyvale for a full-day workshop on X-ray characterization of battery materials. Hear expert presentations covering XRD fundamentals through advanced techniques including XCT, XES, and MicroXRF, with a focus on battery electrode and electrolyte applications. Get hands-on time with Rigaku's latest XRD instruments, watch a live remote demo of the CT LAB HX XCT system, and wrap up the day with guided tours of Covalent's labs. 

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Event Speakers

Ryan Fillhouer

Ryan Fillhouer

Sr. Metrology Engineer

Covalent

Takayuki Konya, PhD

Takayuki Konya, PhD

Sr Director, Global Product Marketing Department

Rigaku Corporation

Yuji Shiramata

Yuji Shiramata

Global Product Marketing Department

Rigaku Corporation

Zijun Wang

Zijun Wang

Sr Business Development Scientist

Rigaku Corporation

Event Schedule

Time
Speaker
Subject
Description
Time
8:30 am -- 9:00 am
Speaker
-
Subject
Coffee and networking
Description
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Time
9:00 am -- 9:15 am
Speaker
Valerie Brogden
Subject
Introduction to Covalent
Description
This presentation provides an introduction to Covalent, along with an overview of our analytical services & the instrumentation and expertise that support them.
Time
9:15 am -- 9:30 am
Speaker
Takayuki Konya, PhD
Subject
Rigaku Company Overview and Product Portfolio
Description
This presentation will provide an introduction to Rigaku Corporation, along with an overview of Rigaku’s solutions, including the underlying technologies that support them.
Time
9:30 am -- 10:30 am
Speaker
Ryan Fillhouer
Subject
XRD Basics
Description
A practical introduction to X-ray diffraction (XRD) — how it works, what it measures, and why it's a go-to technique for materials characterization. Attendees will leave with a solid foundation in XRD principles and a clear understanding of how to apply them to battery materials analysis.
Time
10:30 am -- 11:30 am
Speaker
Yuji Shiramata
Subject
Introduction to XRD applications for the characterization & development of battery materials
Description
This talk highlights X-ray diffraction (XRD) for battery materials using Rigaku platforms, including in-situ and operando studies of coin and pouch cells, environmental reactions, and high-pressure solid-state analysis.
Time
11:30 am -- 12:30 pm
Speaker
Zijun Wang
Subject
Lab-based high resolution XCT, XES, and μXRF
Description
Introduction to lab-based X-ray computed tomography (XCT), X-ray emission spectroscopy (XES), and microfocus X-ray fluorescence (μXRF) for advanced materials characterization using Rigaku systems. Emphasis on non-destructive 3D imaging, chemical state analysis, and high-resolution elemental mapping.
Time
12:30 pm -- 1:30 pm
Speaker
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Subject
Lunch
Description
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Time
1:30 pm -- 2:00 pm
Speaker
Angela Criswell, PhD
Subject
Rigaku CT Lab HX XCT
Description
A live, remote demonstration of Rigaku’s CT LAB HX XCT system, showcasing it’s flexible and compact design for a wide range of sample types.
Time
2:00 pm -- 2:30 pm
Speaker
Ryan Fillhouer
Subject
Webcam Demo
Description
This live demo showcases Rigaku's battery stage accessories, walking through how each stage works and its role in XRD characterization of battery materials.
Time
2:30 pm -- 5:00 pm
Speaker
Covalent Team
Subject
Lab Tours
Description
Guided lab tours in ~7 groups of 10 attendees.

Brought to you by Rigaku

Rigaku is a global provider of advanced analytical technologies, best known for its X ray–based solutions, while offering a broader portfolio that supports comprehensive materials characterization. Founded in 1951, the company develops instruments spanning X ray diffraction (XRD), X ray fluorescence (XRF), X ray imaging, and complementary techniques such as Raman spectroscopy, thermal analysis, and electron diffraction to address complex research and industrial challenges. In battery research, Rigaku enables insight across the full lifecycle—from material discovery to manufacturing and recycling. Its technologies provide an atomic level understanding of how cathode and anode materials behave during cycling, enable non destructive failure analysis of complete cells, and support rapid screening of raw and recycled materials. These capabilities help researchers quickly identify degradation pathways, optimize performance, and ensure safety at scale.
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