Recent advances in TEM technology have significantly enhanced its utility in catalysis research:
- Environmental TEM (ETEM): ETEM allows for the observation of catalysts under realistic operating conditions, such as in the presence of gases and at high temperatures, providing more relevant insights into their behavior. - Aberration-Corrected TEM: This technology improves the resolution of TEM images, enabling the observation of individual atoms and their arrangements with unprecedented clarity. - In Situ TEM: In situ TEM techniques enable the real-time observation of catalytic processes as they occur, offering a dynamic perspective on catalytic activity and mechanisms.
