Transfer of Individual Micro- and Nanoparticles for High-Precision 3D Analysis Using 360° Electron Tomography

Przybilla T, Apeleo Zubiri B, Maria Beltran A, Butz B, Machoke A, Inayat A, Distaso M, Peukert W, Schwieger W, Spiecker E (2017)


Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Publication year: 2017

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Book Volume: 2

Pages Range: 1700276

Article Number: ARTN 1700276

Journal Issue: 1

URI: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/smtd.201700276/abstract

DOI: 10.1002/smtd.201700276

Abstract

A versatile approach is demonstrated, providing a general routine for an extensive and advanced 3D characterization of individually selected micro- and nanoparticles, enabling the combination of complementary and scale-bridging techniques. Quintessential to the method is the transfer of individual particles onto tailored tips using a conventional scanning electron microscope equipped with a suitable micromanipulator. The method enables a damage- and contamination-free preparation of freestanding particles. This is of significant importance for applications addressing the measurement of structural, physical, and chemical properties of specifically selected particles, such as 360° electron tomography, atom probe tomography, nano X-ray tomography, or optical near-field measurements. In this context, the method is demonstrated for 360° electron tomography of micro-/macroporous zeolite particles with sizes in the micrometer range and mesoporous alpha-hematite nanoparticles exhibiting sizes of 50–100 nm, including detailed pre- and post-characterization on the nanoscale.

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APA:

Przybilla, T., Apeleo Zubiri, B., Maria Beltran, A., Butz, B., Machoke, A., Inayat, A.,... Spiecker, E. (2017). Transfer of Individual Micro- and Nanoparticles for High-Precision 3D Analysis Using 360° Electron Tomography. Small Methods, 2(1), 1700276. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/smtd.201700276

MLA:

Przybilla, Thomas, et al. "Transfer of Individual Micro- and Nanoparticles for High-Precision 3D Analysis Using 360° Electron Tomography." Small Methods 2.1 (2017): 1700276.

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