Scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) has emerged as a uniquely powerful
tool for structural and functional imaging of materials on the atomic level. Driven by …

Supported metal nanoparticles are the most widely investigated heterogeneous catalysts in
catalysis community. The size of metal nanostructures is an important parameter in …

The space charge layer (SCL) is generally considered one of the origins of the sluggish
interfacial lithium-ion transport in all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries (ASSLIBs). However, in …

The atomic layer deposition (ALD) technique allows the synthesis of materials at the atomic
scale to be controlled. ALD has been adapted to design and prepare single-atom catalysts …

Because of the low cost, reliable safety, and desirable energy density, all-solid-state sodium
metal batteries have already been recognized as promising alternative to commercial lithium …

The thriving field of atomic defect engineering towards advanced electrocatalysis relies on
the critical role of electric field polarization at the atomic scale. While this is proposed …

Nanostructured catalysts incorporating supported metal atoms or small clusters of defined
size and chemical composition attract considerable attention because of their potential to …

Over the past several decades, electron and scanning probe microscopes have become
critical components of condensed matter physics, materials science and chemistry research …

Zeolites are used in industries as catalysts, ion exchangers, and molecular sieves because
of their unique porous atomic structures. However, direct observation of zeolitic local atomic …

Characterizing magnetic structures down to atomic dimensions is central to the design and
control of nanoscale magnetism in materials and devices. However, real-space visualization …