In a few words

Loïc Sorbier is a research engineer in Physics graduated from ESPCI Paris. He obtained his PhD in materials science from université de Montpellier and possess  accreditation to supervise research (HDR) from université Lyon 1. He is working in the Physics and Analysis division of IFPEN since 2001. He is accompanying the formation of PhD students.

Research subjects
Characterization of materials (catalysts, materials for batteries)
Signal and image processing
Projects
  • Development of LIBS imaging for lithium (ANR Micro-Q-Li project, collaboration with Institut Lumière Matière).
  • LIBS imaging of impregnation step of catalyst supports (collaboration with LAGEPP).
  • Morphological models for the interpretation of analysis techniques applied on porous materials (nitrogen adsorption, SAXS).
Publications

Vanadium image“Imaging of alumina supports by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy: A new tool to understand the diffusion of trace metal impurities” F. Trichard , F. Gaulier, J. Barbier, D. Espinat, B. Guichard,C.-P. Lienemann, L. Sorbier, P. Levitz, V. Motto-Ros, Journal of Catalysis 2018, 363, 183–190.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2018.04.013

 

 

Ni impregnation“Adsorption of Nickel Ions on the γ‑Alumina Surface: Competitive Effect of Protons and Its Impact on Concentration Profiles” R. Fayad, F. Couenne, L. Sorbier, E. Jolimaitre, C.-P. Lienemann, A. Galfre, C. Jallut, M. Tayakout-Fayolle, Langmuir 2024, 40, 3343–3353.

DOI : 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2018.05.043

 

Model of spheroids“Small-angle X-ray scattering intensity of multiscale models of spheroids” P. Duchêne, S. Humbert, L. Sorbier, M. Moreaud, Journal of Applied Crystallography 2022, 56, 237–246.

DOI: 10.1107/S1600576722011359

 

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