SEM Bulk Liquid Electrochemistry Sample Holder

Operando heating, biasing under environmental conditions

True Bulk Electrochemistry Inside the SEM

The Hummingbird Scientific SEM Bulk Liquid Electrochemistry Sample Holder is the first in-situ liquid-phase SEM platform designed to reproduce true bulk electrochemical behavior inside the SEM. Unlike conventional liquid-cell SEM systems that rely on on-chip electrodes, it incorporates off-chip bulk reference and counter electrodes to deliver electrochemical measurements that closely match benchtop experiments while enabling simultaneous nanoscale imaging.

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Designed for Advanced Electrochemistry Research

Ideal for researchers studying liquid-phase electrochemical processes in batteries, electrocatalysts, and energy materials, where direct observation of reaction mechanisms and material evolution at the nanoscale is critical.

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Understand What Drives Electrochemical Performance

Electrochemical measurements alone often cannot reveal why materials succeed, degrade, or fail. By directly correlating electrochemical data with real-time nanoscale observations, researchers can uncover reaction pathways, structural transformations, and degradation mechanisms that govern material behavior, accelerating the development of next-generation energy and electrochemical technologies.

Technical Specs

1470 Series SEM

Total Electrodes

True Reference Electrode

Yes – drift rate less than 0.1 mV/min

True Counter Electrode

Yes

Electrolytes

Aqueous, Wide range of organics

Spacer Range

100 nm to 50 μm

Heating Compatibility

Yes

SEM Compatibility

Custom integration

Instrument Type

SEM

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Key Features and Capabilities

Biologic SP-200 Potentiostat

Expand the capabilities of the SEM Bulk Liquid Electrochemistry sample holder with the BioLogic SP-200 potentiostat for quantitative in-situ SEM electrochemistry

Integrated Liquid Heating

Add temperature-controlled liquid-phase SEM capabilities with homogeneous heating, precise temperature regulation, and near-drift-free in-situ imaging

Flexible Liquid Cell Operation

Image samples in continuous-flow or static liquid environments using a sealed microfluidic chip assembly

Multimodal Imaging

Correlate electrochemical, heating, and imaging data across TEM, SEM, and X-ray microscopy platforms

60+ In-Stock Liquid-Cell SEM Chip Configurations

Keep experiments moving with in-stock liquid-cell SEM chips designed for electrochemistry, liquid flow, heating, and multimodal microscopy workflows

Reproducible Screw-Free Liquid-Cell Assembly

Achieve reproducible liquid-cell assembly with self-aligning windows and a screw-free sealing design

Removable and swappable tip and tubing

Simplify cleaning with removable and upgradeable holder tips that allow user access for full tubing replacement

Dual-Flow Liquid Mixing

Accelerate discovery with dual-flow liquid mixing for in-situ liquid phase SEM, capturing dynamic liquid-liquid reactions with greater control and flexibility

SEM Safety & Seal Verification

Protect your SEM during liquid-cell experiments and streamline experimental workflows with rapid high-vacuum seal checking

Optimized for EDS

Perform correlative spectroscopy and microscopy for detailed in-situ elemental analysis

True Bulk Electrochemistry

Perform in-situ liquid-phase electrochemistry matching benchtop performance

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