About the PDF Database

Our cloud platform is designed for pair distribution function (PDF) data. It empowers studies of local atomic structure in materials across cutting‑edge fields, including rechargeable batteries, solar fuels, heterogeneous catalysis, and other advanced materials.

The site is built to help researchers store, search, and analyze PDF datasets to gain structural insights. We will continuously roll out new capabilities and tools, so please check regularly.

The PDF Database is free to use for academic research. However, by using the PDF Database you are agreeing to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you use the PDF Database as a resource in your research, please cite the papers referencing PDF Database and its Applications summarized here.

The Yang Group, Tongji University.