Cryogenic Electron Microscopy

Explore cryogenic electron microscopy techniques for nanoscale characterization of solid-liquid interfaces in this 44-minute conference talk by Michael Zachman from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Delve into the applications of cryogenic specimens in materials science, focusing on lithium metal batteries and skarn transmission electron microscopy. Learn about atom probe tomography and its challenges, including damage mechanisms and limiting factors. Discover the intricacies of cryogenic stage preparation, lift out procedures, and cooling needle techniques. Examine local heating effects, variability issues, and porosity considerations in cryogenic electron microscopy. This talk, part of the Materials Research Society's OnDemand webinar series, provides valuable insights for researchers and professionals working with advanced microscopy techniques in materials science.

Introduction
Lithium metal batteries
Skarn transmission electron microscopy
Atom probe tomography
The problem
cryogenic stage
lift out
cool needle
example
preparation
atom probe
damage mechanisms
limiting factors
local heating
variability
porosity