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"Depo-all-around": A novel FIB-based TEM specimen preparation technique for solid state battery composites and other loosely bound samples


AutorenlisteDemuth, Thomas; Fuchs, Till; Beyer, Andreas; Janek, Jürgen; Volz, Kerstin

Jahr der Veröffentlichung2024

ZeitschriftUltramicroscopy

Bandnummer257

ISSN0304-3991

eISSN1879-2723

Open Access StatusHybrid

DOI Linkhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultramic.2023.113904

VerlagElsevier


Abstract
Interfacial phenomena between active cathode materials and solid electrolytes play an important role in the function of solid-state batteries. (S)TEM imaging can give valuable insight into the atomic structure and composition at the various interfaces, yet the preparation of TEM specimen by FIB (focused ion beam) is challenging for loosely bound samples like composites, as they easily break apart during conventional preparation routines. We propose a novel preparation method that uses a frame made of deposition layers from the FIB's gas injection system to prevent the sample from breaking apart. This technique can of course be also applied to other loosely bound samples, not only those in the field of batteries.



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Zitierstile

Harvard-ZitierstilDemuth, T., Fuchs, T., Beyer, A., Janek, J. and Volz, K. (2024) "Depo-all-around": A novel FIB-based TEM specimen preparation technique for solid state battery composites and other loosely bound samples, Ultramicroscopy, 257, Article 113904. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultramic.2023.113904

APA-ZitierstilDemuth, T., Fuchs, T., Beyer, A., Janek, J., & Volz, K. (2024). "Depo-all-around": A novel FIB-based TEM specimen preparation technique for solid state battery composites and other loosely bound samples. Ultramicroscopy. 257, Article 113904. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultramic.2023.113904



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