Breaking the 1-μm Barrier with the Electron Diffractometer XtaLAB Synergy-ED Sho Ito and Akihito Yamano
3D electron diffraction (3D ED)/Micro electron diffraction (MicroED) is a technique that can provide measurers with three-dimensional molecular structures from crystals of submicron order. However, 3D ED/Micro ED requires expertise in both electron microscopy and crystallography. Here, we introduce the newly developed electron diffractometer XtaLAB Synergy-ED specialized for 3D ED/MicroED experiments, its instrument... Read More >
Powder X-ray Diffraction Basic Course Fourth Installment: Qualitative Analysis Miki Kasari
An essential feature of the qualitative analysis of the powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) method is that this provides information on the sample’s crystal structure, which often affects the properties and functions of the material. The qualitative analysis by the PXRD method is a phase identification method based on the matching of known... Read More >
Chemical State Analysis by X-ray Emission Spectroscopy Hikari Takahara, Takashi Shoji and Yoshiaki Ito
X-ray emission spectroscopy (XES) is a chemical state analysis method. It is possible to show the change in a compound’s bonding state profile by measuring fluorescent X-rays with high energy resolution. Recently, the XES method has been evaluated in the field of advanced materials such as battery materials and catalysts, and the... Read More >
Wide-Angle X-ray Scattering Instrument NANOPIX-WE
In recent years, many countries have become increasingly concerned about environmental issues, and are accelerating their efforts to reduce their environmental impact by reducing dependence on fossil fuels (coal and oil) to achieve the carbon neutral. Developed countries and manufacturers are creating social policies and manufacturing strategies for low environmental load. Thus, the demand for advanced polymer materials... Read More > |