High-Energy X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy in Materials Chemistry

Recent advances in X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy ((AS) are discussed with a focus on the use of high-energy X-rays and measurements at the K-edges of heavy elements (atomic number >50). The review addresses advantages and drawbacks of measuring at the K-edges, highlights selected examples of XAS in the highenergy range, and outlines appealing future perspectives on instrumentation, data analysis and applications.