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In situ TEM cooling meets high-precision heating: Exploring BaTiO₃ phase transitions with Lightning Arctic
In a recent paper published involving Prof. Leopoldo Molina-Luna from TU Darmstadt, the DENSsolutions Lightning Arctic system was utilized to study the phase transitions and domain evolution of single-crystal BaTiO₃. By utilizing the system’s cryogenic cooling and heating capabilities, the team achieved unparalleled stability and resolution, enabling direct observations of phase behavior and domain wall dynamics from -175 °C all the way to 200 °C.
micro gadolinia-doped ceria (CGO) under an array of stimuli, such as reactive gases, elevated temperatures and applied electrical potentials. Importantly, this research marks a significant advancement in materials science, pioneering the integration of EIS with in situ ETEM.
Introducing Infinity: DENSsolutions’ pioneering 8-contact environmental in situ solution
DENSsolutions introduces its latest product: Infinity – an innovative in situ solution that can combines heating and biasing capabilities in both gas and liquid environments. In this article, we interview our Senior Mechanical Engineer Christian Deen-van Rossum, who takes us through the key features of this innovation, highlighting its benefits, diverse applications, and offering an inside look into the development journey of this advanced solution.
In situ LPEM: Illuminating the electrochemical nanoscale dynamics of active materials
In a recent study published in the renowned journal of ACS Nano, a team of researchers employed the DENSsolutions Stream system to investigate the dynamics of electrochemically driven active materials. This research, involving our dear user at UC Irvine, Prof. Dr. Joe Patterson, is a major step forward in using electrochemical liquid EM to understand the dissipative self-assembly processes that generate active materials – a research space that remains largely unexplored.
DENSsolutions joins the In-Situ Microscopy Alliance
We are delighted to announce our recent membership in the In-situ Microscopy Alliance (IMA) – a collective of specialists in electron microscopy and complementary analytical methods collaborating towards a sustainable future. Discover more about IMA, including its partners and mission, in the following article.
DENSsolutions partners with Bioz for AI-powered scientific search
We’re excited to announce the integration of a state-of-the-art publications search tool, powered by cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology, across multiple pages on our website. Developed in collaboration with Bioz, this innovative tool seamlessly scans through vast repositories of scientific papers, providing you with access to a wealth of information through sophisticated filtering capabilities.
Meet our new Senior Operations Manager – Carl Hansen
We recently welcomed Carl Hansen to the DENSsolutions family, whose addition underscores our unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence. Stepping into the role of Senior Operations Manager, Carl brings a wealth of experience and expertise to oversee and optimize various operational facets at DENSsolutions. In this article, we invite you to learn more about Carl’s background, education, experience and pivotal role at DENSsolutions.
Breaking boundaries: Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy meets environmental TEM
In a recent paper published in Small Methods – involving our dear user at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Dr. Søren Bredmose Simonsen – the DENSsolutions Lightning system was utilized to study micro gadolinia-doped ceria (CGO) under an array of stimuli, such as reactive gases, elevated temperatures and applied electrical potentials. Importantly, this research marks a significant advancement in materials science, pioneering the integration of EIS with in situ ETEM.
Radboudumc expands its bio-research capabilities with newly installed DENSsolutions Stream system
We are excited to announce that DENSsolutions has installed a Stream system at the renowned Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc) in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. In this article, we interview Luco Rutten, PhD Candidate at Radboudumc, to learn more about its Electron Microscopy Center, the team’s research direction and the pivotal role our Stream system will play in advancing their bio-research initiatives.
Meet our new colleagues Dr. Andrés Alvarez and Zhichao Liu
We are thrilled to introduce two of our newest colleagues who, just like the rest of our team, exemplify our commitment to innovation and excellence: Dr. Andrés Alvarez, our System Architect, and Zhichao Liu, our Field Service Engineer. In this article, we invite you to get to know Andrés and Zhichao better, delving into their background, education and experience as well as their role at DENSsolutions.
Introducing Lightning Arctic: Our latest In Situ TEM Cooling, Biasing & Heating solution
DENSsolutions introduces its latest product: Lightning Arctic – an innovative in situ solution that can perform cooling, biasing and heating all in one system. In this article, we interview our Senior Product Manager Dr. Gin Pivak to learn all about Lightning Arctic, including its unique capabilities and wide application space.
DENSsolutions successfully installs both a Stream and Climate system at Cardiff University
We are excited to announce that DENSsolutions has installed both a Stream and Climate system at the renowned Cardiff University in Wales, the United Kingdom! In this article, we interview Dr. Thomas Slater, Senior Lecturer at Cardiff University, to learn more about the Cardiff Catalysis Institute Electron Microscope Facility, and how our Stream and Climate systems will advance their research.
DENSsolutions forms new and exclusive partnership with Funa Scientific in China
In the pursuit to strengthen and grow our business operations in China, DENSsolutions has partnered with Funa Scientific Co. – an established player in the electron microscopy industry. With this partnership, we plan to improve the speed and quality of our service and application support for our valued users in China. In this article, we introduce Funa Scientific so you can learn more about their services and values, as well as what to expect in the near future.
DENSsolutions’ Lightning system helps uncover the interaction mechanism in reactive metal-ceramic system, Al-SiC
In a recent paper published in the Journal of Materials Science, involving our valued users at TU Darmstadt, Dr. Esmaeil Adabifiroozjaei and Dr. Leopoldo Molina-Luna, the DENSsolutions Lightning system was utilized to reveal the evolution mechanism of the Al–AOL–SiC system under heating and biasing conditions. Performing this study under an ultrahigh resolution of 4 Å allowed the researchers to confirm, for the first time in literature, that the reaction mechanism between reactive Al and crystalline SiC is different than between Al and amorphous SiO₂.
DENSsolutions successfully installs another Climate system in Japan, at JFCC
We are proud to announce that DENSsolutions has installed another Climate system in Japan, at the Japan Fine Ceramics Center, located in Nagoya, a highly populated Japanese port city. In this article, we interview Dr. Satoshi Anada, Senior Researcher at the Nanostructures Research Lab in JFCC, to learn more about their microscopy facility, its research direction, as well as how our Climate system is advancing their research.
Meet Dr. Evgeniya Pechnikova, our new Senior Applications Development Scientist
In the pursuit to grow our applications development and other future product lines, we recently welcomed Dr. Evgeniya Pechnikova to the team – our new Senior Applications Development Scientist. In this article, we have asked Evgeniya to introduce herself so you can learn more about her extensive experience and her new role at DENSsolutions.
Meet our new Vice President of Sales and Business Development, Hans Radhoe
We are excited to announce the expansion of our team with our new colleague: Hans Radhoe – DENSsolutions Vice President of Sales and Business Development. In this article, we have asked Hans to introduce himself so you can learn more about his education, experience and role at DENSsolutions.
Liquid flow control: Unlock untapped research capabilities within in situ LPEM
In a recent publication, researchers including Dr. Ningyan Cheng from Anhui University utilized the Stream system to visualize the metallic electrodeposition of copper crystals in a highly controlled chemical environment. This was made possible due to the unique on-chip flow channel of Stream, which enables numerous advantages such as the ability to flush away beam-induced species, explore flow-dependent liquid dynamics and easily change electrolyte composition.
DENSsolutions has installed yet another Climate system in the U.S. at Alfred University
We are proud to announce that DENSsolutions has installed another Climate system in the United States, at Alfred University, which is located in the west of New York State. In this article, we interview Dr. Kun Wang, Assistant Professor at the Inamori School of Engineering in Alfred University, to learn more about their microscopy facility, its research direction, as well as how our Climate system is advancing their research.
A comprehensive guide for data synchronization in operando gas and heating TEM
In a collaborative effort between the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) and DENSsolutions, a team of experts developed a data synchronization method to account for time delays in operando gas and heating TEM. Specifically, they systematically explored the relationship between delayed time and critical reaction conditions. Based on the results, they developed open source scripts that can be used to achieve reliable and automated data synchronization via time delay characterization and calibration.
Scientists explore complex metal-support interactions under redox conditions using our Climate system
In recent research performed at ScopeM, ETH Zurich, where our advanced Climate G+ system is installed, scientists investigate the dynamic interplay between platinum nanoparticles and titania support under reaction conditions. With the Climate Nano-Reactor able to handle pressures of up to 2 bar, the researchers could reveal the working state of the catalyst by directly observing the synergistic interactions between the platinum nanoparticles and titania support.
Hydrogen vs. syngas: The battle of the reducing gases
In recent research performed at the David Cockayne Centre for Electron Microscopy and ePSIC using our Climate system, scientists were able to obtain a deep understanding of the effect of hydrogen versus syngas on the reducibility of cobalt oxide nanoparticles supported on hollow carbon spheres. By uncovering highly effective methods to obtain sintering-resistant metallic Co nanoparticles at lower temperatures on carbon supports, this work provides valuable insights that can inform important industrial processes.
Introducing the Stream Liquid Supply System: An integrated solution offering unmatched flexibility
DENSsolutions introduces its latest solution: the Stream Liquid Supply System (LSS), an integrated solution designed to offer you ease-of-use, flexibility and reproducibility in your in situ liquid experiments. In this article, we interview our Mechanical Engineer Alejandro Rozene to learn all about the LSS, from what inspired its development, its unique capabilities and the many applications that will benefit from its creation.
Meet our new colleagues Dr. Vasilis Papadimitriou and Erkin Demir
We are excited to announce the expansion of our team with two new wonderful colleagues: our MEMS Development Manager, Dr. Vasilis Papadimitriou, as well as our Lab Manager and Quality Control Engineer, Erkin Demir. In this article, we ask Vasilis and Erkin to introduce themselves so you can learn more about their education, experience and role at DENSsolutions.
Scientists develop a novel approach to generate extreme thermal gradients using our Wildfire Nano-Chip
In their recently published paper, Dr. Sriram Vijayan from The Ohio State University and fellow collaborators show that extreme thermal gradients across a TEM specimen can be generated via a simple modification to our Wildfire Nano-Chip. Importantly, this work is a major step forward in paving the way for scientists to be able to perform site-selective studies on materials under transient thermal conditions.
Unraveling the dynamic behavior of zinc electrodes in aqueous electrolytes using our Stream system
In recent research performed at the DICP-DENS Microscopy Centre by Dr. Yuefeng Liu, Yongfeng Huang and many more collaborators, they were able to obtain a deep understanding of the stripping/plating behaviors of zinc in various aqueous electrolytes using the DENSsolutions Stream system. This work not only sheds light on the mechanism of zinc anodes during zinc dissolution/deposition processes in aqueous electrolytes, but also provides effective strategies to achieve long-term stable rechargeable zinc-ion batteries.
DENSsolutions has installed yet another Stream system in Germany at Forschungszentrum Jülich
We are proud to announce that DENSsolutions has installed yet another Stream system in Germany at the esteemed Forschungszentrum Jülich, one of the largest interdisciplinary research centres in Europe. In this article, we interview Dr. Andreas Hutzler, the new head of the TEM lab in HI ERN at Forschungszentrum Jülich, to learn more about their advanced microscopy facility, its research direction, as well as how our Stream system is advancing their research
Announcing DENSsolutions’ new CEO: Dr. Hugo Pérez-Garza
We are excited to announce the appointment of DENSsolutions’ new CEO: Dr. Hugo Pérez-Garza, a longstanding pillar within this company. Dr. Hugo Pérez-Garza is a highly experienced and well-regarded leader with a strong feel for both science and business. During the last 3 years, Hugo has passionately and successfully led the technological roadmap and strategic positioning of DENSsolutions as Chief Technology Officer. With his unique skillset, extensive experience and diverse knowledge, Hugo certainly has the blueprint to propel the success of DENSsolutions to unprecedented heights.