<p>Corrosion degrades metals through complex microscopic processes that traditional methods often fail to capture. In situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) bridges this gap by providing real-time, atomic- and nanoscale imaging of oxidation and corrosion dynamics. Gas-phase TEM uncovers critical oxidation mechanisms like oxide nucleation and alloying effects, while liquid-phase TEM tracks corrosion initiation. Coupled with emerging techniques like ultrafast direct electron detection cameras, these advancements promise unprecedented resolution in understanding material degradation.</p>

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In situ electron microscopy: atomic-scale dynamics of metal oxidation and corrosion

  • Zhikang Zhou,
  • Xiaobo Chen,
  • Dongxiang Wu,
  • Dingding Zhu,
  • Jianmin Chen,
  • Xianhu Sun,
  • Meng Li,
  • Canying Cai,
  • Judith C. Yang,
  • Guangwen Zhou

摘要

Corrosion degrades metals through complex microscopic processes that traditional methods often fail to capture. In situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) bridges this gap by providing real-time, atomic- and nanoscale imaging of oxidation and corrosion dynamics. Gas-phase TEM uncovers critical oxidation mechanisms like oxide nucleation and alloying effects, while liquid-phase TEM tracks corrosion initiation. Coupled with emerging techniques like ultrafast direct electron detection cameras, these advancements promise unprecedented resolution in understanding material degradation.