Hiden Analytical Showcases Key Features of the ECL Series for Real-Time Electrochemical Discovery
Following the successful launch of the ECL Series, Hiden Analytical is highlighting the core features that make this electrochemical toolkit a powerful platform for HPR-40 DEMS users engaged in real-time analysis of gases and volatile species in electrochemical research.
Designed as a family of versatile electrochemical accessories — including the ECL-Static, ECL-Insight and ECL-Probe — the ECL Series works with the HPR-40 DEMS to support both fundamental and applied electrochemistry across a wide range of research areas.
Watching Solid-State Sodium Batteries Fail – In Real Time
Why do some of the most promising next-generation batteries fail—and how can we stop it? A new peer-reviewed study led by Imperial College London answers that by watching the failure process unfold as the battery operates. Using simultaneous dual-polarity secondary-ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) alongside controlled electrochemical cycling, the team directly observed where, when, and why degradation starts inside solid-state sodium-ion batteries.
Why this matters:
Sodium-ion batteries are attracting interest as a lower-cost, abundant alternative to lithium-ion. One leading architecture uses NASICON, a ceramic solid electrolyte that transports sodium ions between electrodes. However, the sodium metal | NASICON interface is fragile. Charging and discharging can trigger:
Unattended Precision: Hiden’s AutoSIMS Revolutionizes Surface Analysis with 24/7 Automation
Hiden Analytical has developed a fully self-contained automatic surface analysis system in the AutoSIMS, an innovative secondary ion mass spectrometer (SIMS) that can perform routine and repetitive analysis with unattended operation. With a fully-automated X-Y stage and expanded holder, the AutoSIMS by Hiden can run hundreds of processes a day during uninterrupted 24/7 operation.
Overview
Hiden Analytical specializes in SIMS instruments for nanoscale depth profiling and quantitative surface analysis of
The DLS Series: Three Instruments for Fusion Research
Fusion energy is one of the most ambitious scientific frontiers, with the potential to provide an abundant, sustainable, safe, and environmentally considerate energy source. Unlike nuclear fission, fusion produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions and radioactive waste. However, achieving sustained fusion requires strict control over fuel source purity and stability, making quantitative high resolution mass separation of isotopes an essential analysis capability. Experimental reactors, like tokamaks, stellarators, and inertial confinement fusion (ICF) systems, operate under extreme conditions, where even trace impurities in hydrogen fuel can impact performance.
Fusion research is the global scientific effort to replicate the energy source of the stars, right here on Earth. It’s a monumental challenge: heating hydrogen isotopes to over 100 million degrees Celsius, confining plasma hotter than the sun, and extracting more energy than the system consumes. Experimental reactors like tokamaks, stellarators, and laser-driven systems are making extraordinary progress toward this goal.
But sustaining fusion requires more than heat. It requires control. Researchers must shape particle beams with sub-millimetre accuracy, fine-tune gas composition in real time, and maintain vacuum environments free from destabilising contaminants. Achieving this level of precision would be impossible without quadrupole systems. These technologies enable the fine steering, focusing, and analysis of ions and plasmas, making quadrupole systems indispensable in fusion research.
Unlocking Conductivity: How Mass Spectrometry Optimises Energy Materials
Conductivity is a defining property in energy materials, influencing everything from battery efficiency to hydrogen fuel performance. Materials with high ionic conductivity enable faster charge transfer and more stable energy storage. Yet, even slight variations in purity, thermal stability, or environmental conditions can alter performance. To address these challenges, researchers turn to advanced analytical methods that reveal a material’s true conductive potential at the molecular level.
Mass spectrometry offers a precise and detailed approach to quantify conductivity. By examining ion mobility, chemical composition, and temperature-induced
Electrochemical fuel cells are a transformative innovation in sustainable energy, offering the potential to replace combustion engines with cleaner, more efficient systems. Among the various fuels explored for these systems, hydrogen (H₂) has become the focus of research. This is thanks to its high energy density and environmental benefits. But while hydrogen fuel cells promise zero emissions and high energy output, their success depends on overcoming challenges related to fuel purity, emissions control, and system efficiency.
Addressing these challenges requires precision tools that provide real-time insights into the behavior and composition of gases within fuel cells. Gas analysers are indispensable in this regard, enabling researchers to push the boundaries of hydrogen technology and make sustainable energy a practical reality.
Hiden HPR-60 MBMS Analysis for Low Temperature Plasma (LTP) in Biomedical Engineering
Low Temperature Plasma (LTP) has emerged as a groundbreaking technology in the field of biomedical engineering, offering a wide range of applications such as sterilization, wound healing, infection prevention, cancer therapy, and tissue engineering. The precise analysis and characterization of LTP play a crucial role in understanding its complex properties. In this context, the Hiden HPR-60 MBMS system stands out as an invaluable tool for comprehensive analysis and assessment of LTP.
Advanced Sterilization and Disinfection
LTP has shown exceptional efficacy in sterilizing medical devices, including surgical instruments and catheters. By utilizing the Hiden HPR-60 MBMS system, researchers can gain insights into the composition, temperature, and reactivity of LTP, enabling the optimization of plasma parameters for efficient elimination of bacteria and viruses,
Advancing Precision in Plasma Enhanced ALD: The Role of the Hiden EQP Series
In materials science, precision in thin film deposition processes like Plasma Enhanced Atomic Layer Deposition (PEALD) is paramount. The ability to control film thickness and composition with high accuracy depends significantly on understanding and controlling the plasma used in the deposition process. Here, the Hiden EQP Series emerges as an essential tool for in-depth plasma analysis, offering unparalleled insights into the components critical to deposition outcomes.
The Hiden EQP Series: A Closer Look at Its Capabilities
The EQP Series is engineered to provide detailed mass and energy analysis, capable of detecting ions, radicals, and neutrals. This capability is crucial for PEALD, where the chemical composition and energy distribution within the plasma directly
Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) have been making waves in the world of material science and gas separation research. These porous crystalline materials, assembled from organic building blocks, hold promise in applications ranging from carbon capture to fuel purification. To truly unlock the potential of COFs, we need advanced techniques that can provide instantaneous and precise feedback on their performance. Enter the Hiden HPR-40 DSA (Dissolved Species Analyzer) system with a twist — the regular HPR-40 membrane inlet gets a swap, making it an ideal tool for COF characterization. Let’s dive deeper into how this system can revolutionize COF research.
