Overview
Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS or EDX) is an analytical technique used to determine the elemental composition of a material. When a sample is bombarded with a focused electron beam, typically within a scanning or transmission electron microscope, its atoms emit characteristic X-rays whose energies are unique to each element. By measuring the energies and intensities of these emitted X-rays, EDS identifies which elements are present and estimates their relative concentrations, often producing spatially resolved elemental maps of a sample's surface. The technique is widely applied in materials science, metallurgy, geology, electronics, and quality control, where it complements imaging by revealing chemical makeup at the microscale. In the context of Energy Conservation and materials research, EDS supports the characterization of thin films, coatings, composites, and degraded materials, informing the design and durability of materials used in energy-related and industrial applications. Research relevant to this area within the journal's scope includes work on thin-film deposition and characterization techniques, where elemental analysis methods such as EDS are central, and assessment of material degradation under chemical exposure, both of which rely on understanding composition and structure. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to materials characterization, analytical techniques, and energy-related materials.
Research published in this journal
2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
Degradation assessment of Vinyl Ester Matrix Fiber Reinforced Plastics Exposed to Cyclic Hydrochloric Acid Concentrations using Gravimetric Analysis for Chemical Storage Tank use
How this research is being cited
The 2 articles above have been cited 23 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2025 · Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China
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2025 · Surfaces and Interfaces
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2025 · Emergent Materials
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2025 · Metals
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2025 · Emergent Materials
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2025 · Metals
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2025 · Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China
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S.H.D.P. Wijekoon et al. · 2025 · Surfaces and Interfaces
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