Abstract:
A rapid and automatic virus imaging and analysis system includes (i) electron optical sub-systems (EOSs), each of which has a large field of view (FOV) and is capable of instant magnification switching for rapidly scanning a virus sample; (ii) sample management sub-systems (SMSs), each of which automatically loads virus samples into one of the EOSs for virus sample scanning and then unloads the virus samples from the EOS after the virus sample scanning is completed; (iii) virus detection and classification sub-systems (VDCSs), each of which automatically detects and classifies a virus based on images from the EOS virus sample scanning; and (iv) a cloud-based collaboration sub-system for analyzing the virus sample scanning images, storing images from the EOS virus sample scanning, and storing and analyzing machine data associated with the EOSs, the SMSs, and the VDCSs.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an apparatus of charged-particle beam e.g. an electron microscope comprising an in-column plasma generator for selectively cleaning BSE detector and BF/DF detector. The plasma generator is located between a lower pole piece of objective lens and the BF/DF detectors, but outside trajectory area of the charged-particles from the sample stage to the BF/DF detector.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a driving system comprising two actuators for moving a stage through two elastic connectors; and a general apparatus/device comprising such a driving system, such as a machine tool, an analytical instrument, an optical microscope, and an apparatus of charged-particle beam such as electron microscope and an electron beam lithographical apparatus. When used in an electron microscope, the stage can be used as a specimen stage or a plate having apertures for electron beam to pass through. The novel stage driving system exhibits numerous technical merits such as simpler structure, better manufacturability, improved cost-effectiveness, and higher reliability, among others.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a digital high-resolution detector for detecting X-ray, UV light or charged particles. In various embodiments, the digital detector comprises an array of CMOS or CCD pixels and a layer of conversion material on top of the array designed for converting incident X-ray, UV light or charged particles into photons for CMOS or CCD sensors to capture. The thin and high-resolution detector of the invention is particularly useful for monitoring and aligning beams in, and optimizing system performance of, an apparatus of charged-particle beam e.g. an electron microscope.
Abstract:
A rechargeable tri-electrode single flow zinc air battery which is capable of providing theoretically unlimited cycle life is provided. The tri-electrode configuration consists of one anode and two cathodes, one for charging and another for discharging. The charge cathode may comprise a water-permeable metal mesh and/or metal foam, which avoids carbon corrosion. The discharge cathode is a catalytic oxygen reduction electrode. The anode comprises an inert, conductive electrode allowing for zinc deposition during battery charging, and zinc dissolving during battery discharging. The flowing electrolyte removes zinc ions from the anode preventing or minimizing the formation of zinc oxides during discharging, and clean the anode after each full discharge.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a bifunctional catalyst for use with air metal batteries and fuel cell. The bifunctional catalyst comprising a core and a shell, where the core comprises a metal oxide and the shell comprises a carbon nanostructure. In a further aspect the bifunctional catalyst is catalytically active for oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reactions.
Abstract:
A metal seal flange assembly for a vacuum system is presented. Its metal gasket has a crossectional shape that is an irregular hexagon with two acute angles between the longest side and the second- and third-longest sides, respectively. The longest side of the irregular hexagon is the vertical inner wall of the metal gasket. This design can reduce the normal force required to seal the metal seal flange assembly and reduce the number of bolts needed, enabling use in a limited working space.
Abstract:
A method of producing a bi-functional electrode for a metal-air battery or fuel cell comprises growing metal oxide nanowires directly on a metal support using a chemical deposition process. Preferably, the chemical process comprises an ammonium evaporation process. The metal support is preferably a porous metal structure, such as a metal mesh or foam. The metal oxide nanowires are formed of any transition metal or mixed transition metal. Preferably, the nanowires comprise cobalt oxide nanowires.
Abstract:
A bifunctional catalyst for catalyzing both an oxygen reduction reaction and an oxygen evolution reaction is provided, wherein the catalyst comprises a doped graphene backbone having thiol functional groups. A method for producing a bifunctional catalyst is also provided.
Abstract:
The present invention provides two ways to form a special permeability-discontinuity unit inside every sub-lens of a multi-axis magnetic lens, which either has a simpler configuration or has more flexibility in manufacturing such as material selection and mechanical structure. Accordingly several types of multi-axis magnetic lens are proposed for various applications. One type is for general application such as a multi-axis magnetic condenser lens or a multi-axis magnetic transfer lens, another type is a multi-axis magnetic non-immersion objective which can require a lower magnetomotive force, and one more type is a multi-axis magnetic immersion objective lens which can generate smaller aberrations. Due to using permeability-discontinuity units, every multi-axis magnetic lens in this invention can also be electrically excited to function as a multi-axis electromagnetic compound lens so as to further reduce aberrations thereof and/or realize electron beam retarding for low-voltage irradiation on specimen.