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Aggregated nanoparticles: Sample preparation and analysis by atom probe tomography

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ULTRAMICROSCOPY
Volume 218, Issue -, Pages -

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DOI: 10.1016/j.ultramic.2020.113082

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Atom probe tomography; APT; Cu catalyst; Aggregated nanoparticles; FIB sample preparation

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  1. Integrated Mesoscale Architectures for Sustainable Catalysis - IMASC, an Energy Frontier Research Center - U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Basic Energy Sciences [DE-SC0012573]
  2. National Science Foundation under NSF [ECS-0335765]
  3. Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
  4. Wallonie-Bruxelles International (Excellence grant WBI.WORLD)

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Atom probe tomography (APT) allows measurement of the three-dimensional structure and composition of materials, but specific sample preparation procedures are required for challenging materials such as aggregates of nanoparticles. Indeed, the presence of porosity within the specimen affects both the stability of the sample and the accuracy of the data. Here, aggregates of nanoparticles were transferred onto a micromanipulator tip and embedded via electron-beam-assisted deposition of Pt. Successive FIB-millings and Pt-depositions are needed to create suitable APT tips. The 3D reconstruction reveals the presence of 15-20 nm nanoparticles, and massspectral analysis shows the absence of trace elements within the catalyst, thus serving as quality control for the synthesis of nanoparticles with specific compositions.

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