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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.
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.
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.
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.
Climate helps uncover phase coexistence and structural dynamics of redox metal catalysts
In their recently published paper, Dr. Marc-Georg Willinger from ETH Zurich and fellow collaborators explore the phase coexistence and structural dynamics of redox metal catalysts. Using our Climate system, the researchers are able to achieve controlled gas-flow and imaging, obtaining atomic-level insights into the correlation between the structural and chemical dynamics and catalytic function.
DENSsolutions’ Climate system takes home the Microscopy Today 2021 Innovation Award
We are proud to announce that DENSsolutions has become a consecutive two-time winner of MSA’s Microscopy Today Innovation Awards. This year, our Climate system is recognized as one of the 10 most game-changing microscopy innovations of 2021. We interviewed our CTO Dr. Hugo Pérez-Garza to learn all about the unique benefits that made it earn such an esteemed award, as well as the development process and Climate’s current and envisioned applications.
Introducing our latest product: the Climate G+ Vaporizer
DENSsolutions introduces its latest product: the Vaporizer — an extension of the Climate G+ product line. This innovative solution takes your in situ experiments to a whole new level, enabling you to independently add water vapor to any gas mixture of up to 3 gases. We interview our R&D Engineer Ronald Spruit to learn all about the Vaporizer, from what inspired its development, its unique capabilities and the many applications that will benefit from its creation.
Scientists develop a powerful distributed electron microscopy technique to study complex reactions in solution
Scientists demonstrate the power of combining multiple electron microscopy methods using our Ocean system, showing for the first time how the desilication mechanism of zeolite crystals proceeds in 3D on the single particle level. This advanced technique will enable scientists to draw robust conclusions on the 3D reaction mechanisms of other important beam-sensitive material systems, such as biomaterials and proteins, whereby some grand challenges in materials science and life sciences could be potentially solved.
Scientists present novel approaches to map and control liquid thickness in LPEM experiments
Using our Ocean system, Dr. Heiner Friedrich and his team at Eindhoven University of Technology present new approaches to overcome the limitations in LPEM experiments by quantitatively mapping and controlling liquid layer thickness. This work is a major step forward in the realization of improved LPEM experiment designs where bulk laboratory-scale solution conditions can be achieved yet at high resolutions.
Introducing our new DENSsolutions brand identity
Recognizing the importance of growth and modernization, especially within this high-tech industry, we have updated our brand identity to reflect just that. Part of this process entailed analyzing our core values as a company and how we can effectively address the needs of this dynamic world of research. This analysis resulted in the recognition of three core values that encapsulate the heart of our company: care, innovation and delivery.
New measuring technique proves exceptional temperature accuracy of our Wildfire Nanochip
In collaboration with Utrecht University, we have developed a new technique to measure temperature at the nanoscale. In fact, we tested this novel technique on our Wildfire Nanochip and were able to further confirm the Nanochip’s unparalleled temperature accuracy and homogeneity. This technique will not only improve the accuracy of nanothermometry in micro- and nano-electronics, but also in other fields with photonically inhomogeneous substrates.
The first in situ observation of layered metastable heterostructure formation
Using the DENSsolutions Wildfire system, Markus Terker and his colleagues from the Paul-Drude-Institut were able to thoroughly investigate via in situ TEM the formation of heterostructures from starting materials with vastly different properties. The hybrid preparation approach utilized in this work could be applied to investigate many more solid-state reactions in heterostructures, enabling a direct and accessible way to visualize complex processes.
Impulse 1.1: Experience true experimental freedom with Python
We are excited to announce the release of our latest Impulse 1.1 software. By creating an API for Impulse, this new update will enable you to exercise creative control over your experiments and inspire you to break the boundaries of your research. We interview our Product Architect (UX) Merijn Pen who led this development, so that you can learn all about Impulse 1.1 and how it can elevate your research.
Visualizing the structural evolution of thermally-decaying platinum nanowires
Using the DENSsolutions Wildfire system, Torsten Walbert and his colleagues from the Institute for Materials Science, TU Darmstadt were able to investigate via in situ TEM the influence of temperature on polycrystalline platinum nanowires. Observing this process under remarkably high resolution enabled them to capture for the first time the internal transformations during both early and intermediate stages of the platinum nanowire decay.
Meet our Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Hugo Pérez
At DENSsolutions, we persistently challenge ourselves to develop the most innovative and outstanding solutions that you need to advance your research. This continuous yet passionate pursuit has been led for years by our Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Hugo Pérez. In this latest addition to DENSsolutions Meet the Team series, we interview Dr. Hugo so you can learn all about his diverse educational background and wild backstory.
Installing South Korea’s second Stream system at Seoul National University
Find out why the team at SNU chose our Stream Solution, and how they predict its experiment controls and reliability will revolutionise TEM research.
The first direct observation of pharmaceutical non-classical crystallization
Using the DENSsolutions Ocean LPEM system, Dr. Jennifer Cookman from the Bernal Institute in the University of Limerick and her colleagues were able to capture the intermediate pre-crystalline stages of a small organic molecule. This research marks the first ever direct observation of a pharmaceutical material undergoing non-classical crystallization, highlighting the rising value of in-situ TEM techniques in the pharmaceutical industry.
Meet our new Regional Sales Manager, Dr. Eva Bladt
Building strong and long-standing customer relationships has always been a paramount objective for DENSsolutions. In efforts to increase our impact in the Nordics, Benelux, the U.K. and Ireland, we needed somebody who could further strengthen our ties with customers and expand our user base in these regions.
Announcing the establishment of the DICP-DENS Microscopy Centre
In line with the emphasis we place on multinational collaborations, we have partnered with the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics in China in order to accelerate the fields of catalysis and sustainable energy and achieve results together. To celebrate the establishment of the DICP-DENS in-situ electron microscopy technology application laboratory, an exciting ceremony was recently held at DICP in which numerous speakers took the stage to share their areas of expertise.
Installing the first Stream system in Singapore at the Nanyang Technological University
Recently, we celebrated the installation of the first ever Stream system in Singapore. For this event we interviewed Dr. Martial Duchamp from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. In this interview, we discussed NTU’s advanced microscopy facility and the various applications that LPEM users are interested in, as well as how our Stream system has greatly benefited their research.
Meet our new Marketing Communications Specialist, Lama Elboreini
The global circumstances in today’s society have entirely shifted the business landscape, with no industry having the luxury of being exempt. Like most companies, we have had to find innovative ways of adapting to these new changes. Specifically, we needed to find somebody who could expand our marketing capabilities and initiate a new era of online product demonstrations, as well as act as our brand’s voice in a time where communication is evolving online.
Introducing the new DENSsolutions In Situ TKD Stage
DENSsolutions introduces its new In Situ TKD Stage for heating and/or biasing inside a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The TKD Stage allows you to perform high resolution microstructural characterization using Transmission Kikuchi Diffraction (TKD) while heating or biasing your sample. Learn all about its innovative design and benefits in an interview with our Product Manager, Dr. Gin Pivak.
Scientists find an alternate route towards CO2 reduction
Using the DENSsolutions Climate system, scientists found for the first time that endothermic reactions can be achieved at room temperature using localized surface plasmons. This paramount discovery is a leap forward in the fight against climate change and global warming.