A complete overhaul of the EELS and XAS database: eelsdb.eu

TL;DR

The paper describes a comprehensive overhaul of the eelsdb.eu database, enhancing its design, usability, and accessibility for EELS and XAS spectra sharing and analysis.

Contribution

It introduces a redesigned, user-friendly database with new tools, filters, an API, and features to promote open access and community engagement.

Findings

Enhanced user interface and search capabilities

Streamlined spectrum submission process

API access for external tools

Abstract

The Electron Energy-Loss Spectroscopy (EELS) and X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS) database has been completely rewritten, with an improved design, user interface and a number of new tools. The database is accessible at https://eelsdb.eu/ and can now be used without registration. The submission process has been streamlined to encourage spectrum submissions and the new design gives greater emphasis on contributors original work by highlighting their papers. With numerous new filters and a powerful search function, it is now simple to explore the database of several hundred of EELS and XAS spectra. Interactive plots allow spectra to be overlaid, facilitating online comparison. An application-programming interface has been created, allowing external tools and software to easily access the information held within the database. In addition to the database itself, users can post and manage job adverts and read the latest news and events regarding the EELS and XAS communities. In accordance with the ongoing drive towards open access data increasingly demanded by funding bodies, the database will facilitate open access data sharing of EELS and XAS spectra.