Environmental & Analytical Electron Microscopy (EAEM)
Fig.: Environmental & Analytical electron microscopy combines advanced imaging techniques with spectroscopy in changing gas envi-ronments. Simplified schematic of an environmental scanning transmission electron microscopy setup including spectroscopy (EDX/EELS). In combination with in situ techniques, the multifunctionality of advanced materials can be studied comprehensively.
Fig.: Environmental & Analytical electron microscopy combines advanced imaging techniques with spectroscopy in changing gas envi-ronments. Simplified schematic of an environmental scanning transmission electron microscopy setup including spectroscopy (EDX/EELS). In combination with in situ techniques, the multifunctionality of advanced materials can be studied comprehensively.
The Environmental & Analytical Electron Microscopy (EAEM) group will combine atomic scale scanning / transmission electron imaging techniques, ultrahigh energy resolution spectroscopy and various gas environments to characterize the nanostructure evolution and local properties of materials in application related conditions. We investigate, for example, the impact of hydrogen on the microstructure and properties of materials. But also questions such as 'Can we store energy-related gases efficiently?' or 'How can we optimize materials for applications in green technologies (e.g. for water splitting)?' are being addressed. This also includes the analysis of how properties change as the size decreases from the bulk scale down to low-dimensional structures.
