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Preparation of Sample Support Films in Transmission Electron Microscopy using a Support Floatation Block
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Sample preparation for cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) is a significant bottleneck in the structure determination workflow of this method. Here, we provide detailed methods for using an easy-to-use, three-dimensionally printed block for the preparation of support films to stabilize samples for transmission EM studies.
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Electroplating of Thin Films
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Self-Help Support Groups
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Fabrication of Large-area Free-standing Ultrathin Polymer Films
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We describe a method for the fabrication of large-area (up to 13 cm diameter) and ultrathin (as thin as 8 nm) polymer films. Instead of using a sacrificial interlayer to delaminate the film from its substrate, we use a self-limiting surface treatment suitable for arbitrarily large areas.
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Electrochemical Measurements of Supported Catalysts Using a Potentiostat/Galvanostat
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2023
Source: Laboratory of Dr. Yuriy Román — Massachusetts Institute of Technology A potentiostat/galvanostat (often referred to as simply a potentiostat) is an instrument that measures current at an applied potential (potentiostatic operation) or measures potential at an applied current (galvanostatic operation) (Figure 1). It is the most commonly used instrument in the electrochemical characterization of anode and cathode materials for fuel cells, electrolyzers, batteries, and supercapacitors.
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Its continuous surface bridges the grid openings, so a specimen is supported over an area rather than resting only at isolated contact points. That arrangement distributes specimen weight across the membrane and helps maintain mechanical stability during grid preparation and imaging. For engineering samples, the result is more manageable handling of material placed on the grid.
The substrate provides a surface on which the polymer layer can be formed, while the metal grid supplies the frame used for microscopy. Transferring the resulting film places the continuous membrane across the grid openings, combining the film’s specimen-support function with the grid’s handling and imaging format.
These sample types may be difficult to position and retain directly on a grid because their material is distributed as separate particles or structures. The membrane provides a continuous supporting surface, helping keep the specimen associated with the grid during preparation. This is particularly useful when engineering researchers need to examine varied material forms by transmission electron microscopy.
Preparation typically begins by depositing Formvar onto a substrate to create the polymer film. The resulting film is then transferred to a metal microscopy grid, where it spans the openings. Researchers can subsequently place the powder, nanoparticle, fiber, or particulate specimen on the supported grid for transmission electron microscopy.
A supported preparation introduces a continuous membrane between much of the specimen and the open grid structure. This reduces the need for the sample to remain in direct contact with the metal grid while distributing its weight across the film. The arrangement can improve specimen handling and support image acquisition for particulate engineering samples.
In engineering and materials research, the film supports transmission electron microscopy preparation for powders, nanoparticles, fibers, and other particulate specimens. By stabilizing these materials on a grid and limiting direct grid contact, it helps researchers move from sample preparation to electron-beam imaging with greater control over specimen placement and handling.