For over 11 years, Protochips Atmosphere AX has enabled state-of-the-art in situ TEM studies in gas environment and enabled users to correlate the effect of variables such as temperature, gas composition, pressure, and humidity on nanomaterial structure during heterogeneous catalytic processes.
Now, imagine expanding these studies to include photocatalytic materials and processes!
Protochips’ Sol is a brand-new member of the Atmosphere AX family, enabling in situ TEM studies of light-driven reactions while taking full advantage of the capabilities of the Atmosphere AX system, including seamless metadata integration and exceptional image stability.
How does it work?
One of the most challenging aspects of designing a robust system for in situ photocatalysis studies is accurate characterization power density with respect to the sample. Sol users can quickly and easily characterize the power density experienced by the sample using the benchtop characterization setup supplied with the system. A unique “aperture” E-chip ensures accurate sensor readings of the illuminated sample area, without the inaccuracies introduced by obstructions or external reflection. Once characterized, a calibration file is generated that integrates seamlessly with the Protochips’ AXON Synchronicity software allowing the user to focus on their sample, while knowing that all power density and photo illumination parameters are embedded in the experimental timeline for further analysis.
Where will Sol Take Your Research?
Combined with Protochips powerful operando capabilities, and integrated residual gas analyzer (RGA) Sol is poised play a key role in unravelling the mechanisms and morphological properties responsible for photocatalyst activation and activity. Sol features a factory-installed optical fiber integrated into the Atmosphere holder, to enable sample illumination during in situ TEM experiments. The holder supports wavelengths from 350 to 2000 nm, and can easily be connected to any compatible, userpreferred light source via a universal fiber input. This design offers users unprecedented flexibility to perform a wide range of light-induced experiments in relevant gaseous environments at the nanoscale.
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