Hiden Analytical Unveils Breakthrough Technique for Lithium-Ion Battery Research

Hiden Analytical, a renowned provider of advanced scientific instrumentation, has made a significant announcement regarding the successful application of their Quadrupole Focused Ion Beam Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (FIB-SIMS) technology in lithium-ion battery research. This groundbreaking technique sets a new standard for sensitivity and resolution in detecting low mass lithium ions, ushering in a new era of understanding and advancing lithium-ion battery studies. As the demand for electric vehicles and portable electronics continues to soar, the need for efficient and reliable energy storage systems becomes increasingly crucial. While lithium-ion batteries have shown promise, further enhancements in performance and safety require a deeper comprehension of the intricate processes taking place within these batteries. Hiden Analytical's FIB-SIMS technology rises to this challenge, empowering researchers to obtain vital insights into lithium distribution and concentration within the battery. The breakthrough findings have been published in the August 2021 issue of Microscopy and Microanalysis, in a study titled "Combined focused ion beam and secondary ion mass spectrometry for high-resolution light element detection applied on Li-Ion batteries." The research demonstrates the exceptional capabilities of Hiden Analytical's FIB-SIMS in precisely and sensitively detecting low mass elements like lithium. Moreover, Hiden Analytical's FIB-SIMS seamlessly integrates with Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscopes (FIB-SEM), offering researchers a multitude of advantages, including correlative imaging, in-situ sample preparation, and 3D elemental analysis. This combination of FIB-SIMS and FIB-SEM enables a comprehensive understanding of lithium-ion battery microstructures, facilitating the development of more efficient and safer energy storage systems. Dr. Dane Walker, Technical Marketing Manager at Hiden Analytical, expressed excitement about the successful application of FIB-SIMS technology in lithium-ion battery research. He emphasized the company's dedication to advancing scientific research and providing cutting-edge solutions to meet the growing demands of the energy storage market. For further information on Hiden Analytical's Quadrupole Focused Ion Beam Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (FIB-SIMS) and its applications in lithium-ion battery research, interested individuals can visit the official website at www.hidenanalytical.com or reach out to info@hiden.co.uk.

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