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@INPROCEEDINGS{Colliard:1038800,
author = {Colliard, Andre and Malek, Kourosh and Eikerling, Michael
and Eslamibidgoli, Mohammad Javad},
title = {{UTILE}: {A} {D}eep {L}earning-{D}riven {I}maging {J}ourney
{A}cross {D}imensions},
reportid = {FZJ-2025-01640},
year = {2024},
abstract = {Bridging the gap between the novel advancements in deep
learning and computer vision and the pressing challenges in
energy materials research is as crucial as the individual
pursuits in both domains. Particularly relevant are those
innovative techniques in energy materials characterization,
where rapid progress is essential to address the current
global energy challenges. In the "UTILE: Autonomous Image
Analysis of Energy Materials" project, we focused on
automating the analysis of images related to energy
materials using deep learning approaches to accelerate and
enhance the work of experimentalists in these specialized
fields. This work presents three distinct use-cases, each
with a tool developed to process images, segment regions of
interest, extract features from segmentation maps, and
visualize the outcomes.The exploration begins with
autonomous 2D Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) image
analysis for the size and shape assessment of Platinum
nanoparticles on Carbon supports, aimed at investigating
polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFC). [1,2] Next,
we introduce a temporal dimension, developing a tool for
detecting oxygen bubbles in optical videos from polymer
electrolyte water electrolysers (PEMWE). This tool
facilitates time-resolved analysis of bubble dynamics in the
water electrolyser's flow field. [3] The final stage of our
journey incorporates space as the third dimension, enabling
3D analysis of hydrogen bubbles within vanadium redox flow
batteries using synchrotron X-ray tomographs. This software
provides swift and reliable analysis of bubble size, shape,
and distribution, coupled with 3D visualization and advanced
characterization features. [4][1] André Colliard-Granero et
al., “Deep learning for the automation of particle
analysis in catalyst layers for polymer electrolyte fuel
cells,” Nanoscale, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 10–18.[2] André
Colliard-Granero et al., “UTILE-Gen: Automated Image
Analysis in Nanoscience Using Synthetic Dataset Generator
and Deep Learning,” ACS Nanoscience Au, vol. 3, no. 5, pp.
398–407[3] André Colliard-Granero et al., “Deep
Learning-Enhanced Characterization of Bubble Dynamics in
Proton Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyzers,” Physical
Chemistry Chemical Physics, 2024, Accepted Manuscript. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CP05869G [4] André
Colliard-Granero et al., “Deep Learning for Autonomous 3D
Bubble Analysis of Vanadium Flow Batteries from Synchrotron
X-ray Imaging,” under preparation.},
month = {May},
date = {2024-05-14},
organization = {Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2024,
Heidelberg (Germany), 14 May 2024 - 15
May 2024},
subtyp = {After Call},
cin = {IET-3},
cid = {I:(DE-Juel1)IET-3-20190226},
pnm = {1231 - Electrochemistry for Hydrogen (POF4-123)},
pid = {G:(DE-HGF)POF4-1231},
typ = {PUB:(DE-HGF)6},
url = {https://juser.fz-juelich.de/record/1038800},
}