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ADVANCED MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION

Advanced Materials Characterization & In-situ Analysis

Move beyond “collecting a dataset” to answering a research question. We develop tailored workflows combining advanced microscopy, synchrotron methods, in-situ / operando characterization, 3D imaging, advanced spectroscopy and multimodal analysis.

Aberration-corrected TEMSynchrotronIn-situ / Operando3D CTAdvanced SpectroscopyMultimodal
Advanced materials characterization
RESEARCH QUESTION FIRST

Research-question-driven characterization, not an instrument list

We select methods according to the material system, target mechanism, sample state and the evidence chain required for publication.

How can defects / oxygen vacancies be verified?

XPS + EPR + Raman + XAFS + TEM/EELS

How can interfacial electron transfer be demonstrated?

XPS/UPS + KPFM + XAFS + in-situ spectroscopy

How can reaction intermediates be captured?

In-situ FTIR + Raman + EPR + XAFS

How can internal 3D structures be quantified?

Micro/Nano-CT + FIB-SEM + 3D reconstruction

ADVANCED MICROSCOPY

Microscopy & Interfacial Structure

Atomic-scale structure, interfaces, defects, elemental distributions and local electronic states.

Aberration-corrected TEM / STEM

HAADF-STEM, atomic-resolution imaging, interface/defect analysis, EDS/EELS and correlated structure–composition–electronic-state evidence.

Atomic ResolutionHAADFEDS/EELS
Quoted by sample and workflow

FIB Site-specific Preparation

Cross-sectional and site-specific preparation for interfaces, batteries, films and devices, compatible with TEM/STEM and 3D reconstruction.

FIBCross-sectionTEM Lamella
Reference: from CNY 2,600/sample

AFM / Nanomechanics

Topography, roughness, adhesion, modulus, force curves, phase and local mechanical mapping for membranes, polymers and soft materials.

Force MappingAdhesionModulus
Reference: from CNY 550/hour
CRYSTAL & PHASE

Crystal Structure & Phase Analysis

Crystal phases, phase transitions, orientation, lattice response and complex phase composition.

Single-crystal XRD

Unit cell, space group, bond lengths/angles and coordination environment.

SC-XRDCrystal Structure
Reference: from CNY 350/sample

In-situ / Variable-temperature XRD

Track phase evolution and lattice response during reaction, heating, cooling or operating conditions.

In-situ XRDPhase Evolution
Custom quote

EBSD / Texture Analysis

Grain size, orientation, boundaries, texture and local strain in metals, ceramics and polycrystalline materials.

EBSDOrientation
Reference: from CNY 650/hour
SURFACE & ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE

Surface Chemistry & Electronic Structure

Oxidation states, energy levels, work function, local potential, bonding and interfacial electronic behavior.

XPS / UPS / Depth Profiling

Elemental composition, chemical states, valence band, work function and depth-dependent composition.

XPSUPSDepth Profile
XPS reference: from CNY 30/element

EPR / ESR

Free radicals, defects, unpaired electrons and reactive species in catalysis, energy storage and defect engineering.

RadicalDefectSpin
Reference: CNY 230–250/object

KPFM / Surface Potential

Local surface potential, contact potential difference and interfacial electronic mapping.

KPFMWork Function
Custom quote
IN-SITU / OPERANDO

In-situ / Operando Characterization

Track dynamic material and intermediate evolution under reaction, atmosphere, electrochemical, thermal or illumination conditions.

In-situ FTIR / DRIFTS

Adsorbates, functional-group changes and reaction intermediates for catalysis, adsorption and interface reactions.

DRIFTSIntermediate

In-situ Raman

Track bonding, phase, defects and reaction species under electrochemical, thermal or gas environments.

RamanElectrochemical

In-situ XPS / Electrochemistry

Resolve oxidation-state and interface evolution under operating conditions.

In-situ XPSOperando
In-situ projects are quoted after confirming sample form, reaction conditions, atmosphere/electrolyte, temperature, potential window and cell compatibility.
3D NON-DESTRUCTIVE IMAGING

3D Structure & Non-destructive Imaging

Quantify pores, cracks, particles, fibers and internal defects beyond 2D sections.

Industrial CT

Non-destructive imaging of internal defects, assemblies, cracks and density contrast in larger samples.

Industrial CTNDT
Reference: from CNY 1,300/sample

Micro-CT / Nano-CT

3D pore and structural analysis for porous media, electrodes, geological, biological and composite materials.

Micro-CTNano-CT3D
Quoted by resolution and scan conditions

3D Reconstruction & Quantification

Porosity, connectivity, particle size, thickness, crack and phase-distribution statistics.

ReconstructionQuantification
Analysis available separately
SYNCHROTRON & ADVANCED SPECTROSCOPY

Synchrotron & Advanced Spectroscopy

Local coordination, oxidation states, ultrafast dynamics, nuclear environments and vacancy/free-volume information.

Synchrotron XAFS

XANES/EXAFS for oxidation state, coordination number, bond distance and local structure, with fitting and computational interpretation where appropriate.

XANESEXAFSLocal Structure
Reference: from CNY 2,600/element

Femtosecond Transient Absorption

Excited states, charge transfer, recombination and ultrafast carrier dynamics.

fs-TASCarrier Dynamics
Reference: from CNY 3,100/sample

Mössbauer / Positron Annihilation

Nuclear environment, oxidation state/magnetism, vacancy-type defects and free-volume analysis.

MössbauerPALSDefect
Reference: from CNY 2,600 / 1,700
ROUTINE CAPABILITIES

Routine Characterization Capabilities

Routine measurements establish the baseline evidence; advanced methods target critical mechanistic questions. Final quotations depend on sample state, conditions and analysis requirements.

Morphology / MicroanalysisSEMTEMEBSDEPMAAFM
Composition / StructureXRDXRFICP-OES/MSEATOC
Spectroscopy / ChemistryFTIRRamanUV-Vis/NIRPLNMRGC-MSLC-MSEPR
Physical / ThermalBETTG/DSCZETAParticle SizePPMSHallDMANanoindentation
CUSTOM CHARACTERIZATION WORKFLOW

Multimodal & Custom Characterization

Tell us the material, controls, target mechanism and question to be demonstrated. We work backward from the evidence needed instead of simply stacking instruments.

Defects & Active Sites

XPS / EPR / Raman / XAFS / TEM-EELS

In-situ Catalytic Mechanism

In-situ FTIR / Raman / XRD / XAFS + EPR

Membrane Structure–Performance

AFM / XPS / FTIR / XRD / ZETA / pore structure

Battery Interfaces

In-situ Raman / XRD / XPS + TEM + electrochemistry

MOF / COF Multiscale

XRD / BET / TEM / XPS / Raman / XAFS

3D Quantitative Structure

Micro/Nano-CT + FIB-SEM + 3D reconstruction

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