Nanoscale controlled Li-insertion reaction induced by scanning electron-beam irradiation in a Li4Ti5O12 electrode material for lithium-ion batteries

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (18) ◽  
pp. 11581-11587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mitsunori Kitta ◽  
Masanori Kohyama
Keyword(s):  
Electron Beam ◽  
Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Electron Beam Irradiation ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Insertion Reaction ◽  
Beam Irradiation ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Scanning Transmission ◽  
New Type ◽  
Scanning Electron

Electron beam of scanning transmission electron microscopy can induce nanoscale-controlled Li-insertion in Li4Ti5O12 electrode, which is significant as a new type of electron beam-assisted chemical reactions for local structural and property modifications.

Electron Beam Irradiated Effects of SiO2 in Stem

1994 ◽  
Vol 373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tan-Chen Lee ◽  
John Silcox
Keyword(s):  
Electron Beam ◽  
Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Electron Beam Irradiation ◽  
Dark Field ◽  
Formation Mechanisms ◽  
Plasmon Energy ◽  
Oxygen Loss ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Scanning Transmission ◽  
Annular Dark Field

AbstractElectron beam irradiation effects in SiO2 have been studied by STEM (Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy). Oxygen loss and the corresponding transformation from SiO2 to Si in SiO2 are confirmed and consistent with previous reports 1,2. A “flower-like” Si rich area, which might not be observed in STEM BF (Bright Field) or ADF (Annular Dark Field) images, was found in Si plasmon energy filtered images. Quantification of the observations and the formation mechanisms leading to the Si-rich area are discussed.

Methods to Monitor and Improve the Performance of Specimen Holders for Transmission Electron Cryomicroscopy

1996 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 454-455
Author(s):  
B. L. Armbruster ◽  
B. Kraus ◽  
M. Pan
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Electron Beam ◽  
Electron Beam Irradiation ◽  
Beam Irradiation ◽  
Quality Of Data ◽  
Electron Cryomicroscopy ◽  
Thermal Equilibration ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Electron Microscopes

One goal in electron microscopy of biological specimens is to improve the quality of data to equal the resolution capabilities of modem transmission electron microscopes. Radiation damage and beam- induced movement caused by charging of the sample, low image contrast at high resolution, and sensitivity to external vibration and drift in side entry specimen holders limit the effective resolution one can achieve. Several methods have been developed to address these limitations: cryomethods are widely employed to preserve and stabilize specimens against some of the adverse effects of the vacuum and electron beam irradiation, spot-scan imaging reduces charging and associated beam-induced movement, and energy-filtered imaging removes the “fog” caused by inelastic scattering of electrons which is particularly pronounced in thick specimens.Although most cryoholders can easily achieve a 3.4Å resolution specification, information perpendicular to the goniometer axis may be degraded due to vibration. Absolute drift after mechanical and thermal equilibration as well as drift after movement of a holder may cause loss of resolution in any direction.

Coalescence between Au nanoparticles as induced by nanocurvature effect and electron beam athermal activation effect

Nanoscale ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (17) ◽  
pp. 7978-7983 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liang Cheng ◽  
Xianfang Zhu ◽  
Jiangbin Su
Keyword(s):  
Electron Beam ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscope ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Electron Beam Irradiation ◽  
Au Nanoparticles ◽  
Beam Irradiation ◽  
Activation Effect ◽  
Transmission Electron

The coalescence of two single-crystalline Au nanoparticles on surface of amorphous SiOxnanowire, as induced by electron beam irradiation, wasin situstudied at room temperature in a transmission electron microscope.

scholarly journals Identification of interstratified mica and pyrophyllite monolayers within chlorite using advanced scanning/transmission electron microscopy

2019 ◽  
Vol 104 (10) ◽  
pp. 1436-1443
Author(s):  
Guanyu Wang ◽  
Hejing Wang ◽  
Jianguo Wen
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Electron Beam ◽  
Clay Minerals ◽  
Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Dark Field ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Scanning Transmission Electron ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Scanning Transmission

Abstract Interstratified clay minerals reflect the weathering degree and record climatic conditions and the pedogenic processes in the soil. It is hard to distinguish a few layers of interstratified clay minerals from the chlorite matrix, due to their similar two-dimensional tetrahedral-octahedral-tetrahedral (TOT) structure and electron-beam sensitive nature during transmission electron microscopy (TEM) imaging. Here, we used multiple advanced TEM techniques including low-dose high-resolution TEM (HRTEM), high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM) imaging combined with energy-dispersive spectroscopic (EDS) mapping to study interstratified layers in a chlo-rite sample from Changping, Beijing, China. We demonstrated an interstratified mica or pyrophyllite monolayer could be well distinguished from the chlorite matrix by projected atomic structures, lattice spacings, and chemical compositions with advanced TEM techniques. Further investigation showed two different transformation mechanisms from mica or pyrophyllite to chlorite: either a 4 Å increase or decrease in the lattice spacing. This characterization approach can be extended to the studies of other electron-beam sensitive minerals.

Analytical TEM Observation of Gold Nano-Particles on Cerium Oxide

2005 ◽  
Vol 900 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomoki Akita ◽  
Koji Tanaka ◽  
Masanori Kohyama ◽  
Masatake Haruta
Keyword(s):  
Electron Beam ◽  
Cerium Oxide ◽  
Electron Beam Irradiation ◽  
Shape Change ◽  
Atomic Layer ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Beam Irradiation ◽  
Strong Electron ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Strong Electron Beam

ABSTRACTThe structure of Au nano-particles supported on CeO2 was investigated by using an analytical transmission electron microscope (TEM). The shape change of Au particles was observed during TEM observation, such as shrinking down to a mono-atomic layer on the CeO2 substrate. The electron beam irradiation experiment revealed that the shape change of Au particles is concerning with the oxidation state or the density of oxygen vacancies of CeO2 substrate where the rapid desorption and adsorption of oxygen occurs. It was also found that the reduction by strong electron beam irradiation and subsequent oxidation generate the decoration of Au particles by cerium oxide.

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