During chemical reactions, atoms in the reacting substances break their bonds and re-arrange, forming different chemical ...

A research team has developed a transmission electron microscopy method to determine the quality of graphene through its single-atom thickness.

Graphene could transform everything from electric cars to smartphones, but only if we can guarantee its quality. The ...

Electron microscopy has evolved into a suite of sophisticated techniques essential for investigating the structure and properties of materials at the nanoscale and beyond. By utilising focused ...

This study establishes a reliable methodology for verifying graphene's single-atom thickness, paving the way for its ...

4D STEM is currently used in many TEM projects and is for sure on every electron microscopist’s “must-watch” list. Recent advancements in TEM technology, particularly the hybrid-pixel direct electron ...

Researchers develop reliable method using transmission electron microscopy to verify graphene's single-atom thickness, ...

Could you start by explaining your background in crystallography and how you began using the Rigaku Synergy-ED system? Fraser: I began my journey into crystallography at the University of Edinburgh in ...

What is Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD)? Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), also known as backscatter Kikuchi diffraction (BKD), is a powerful characterization technique used to analyze ...

TEM works by accelerating electrons, typically with energies between 80 and 300 kV, and directing them through a specimen thin enough for electron transmission. Because of their very short wavelength ...