WEBINAR | Correlated Microanalytical Workflows for Particle Analysis Using Automated Mineralogy, FIB-SEM and SIMS

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Research and Development

Drive battery innovation with advanced analytical workflows that reveal composition from the nanoscale to full-cell architecture. Tescan imaging and analysis solutions correlate morphology with chemical state and phase composition, enable real-time observation of dynamic processes, and provide quantitative mapping of material structures — supporting the development of safer, longer-lasting, and higher-performing batteries.

FIB-SEM with integrated ToF-SIMS exposes electrode formation and solid-state interfaces, while 4D-STEM resolves crystallographic phases and strain at the nanometer scale. In situ micro-CT complements these insights by tracking electrolyte movement and thermal effects in intact cells.

Generate high-confidence, robust results that accelerate material discovery, guide cell design, and shape the next generation of battery technologies.

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3_Characterization of LFP cathode with 3D FIB-SEM and ToF-SIMS tomography
Raw Materials Optimization

Improve battery performance consistency by ensuring the quality of lithium, nickel, cobalt, and graphite feedstocks. Tescan’s automated mineralogy workflows provide high-throughput characterization to evaluate deposits, refine beneficiation, and reduce variability in electrode manufacturing.

With Tescan TIMA™, complex ores are mapped to distinguish similar phases, quantify liberation and grain size, and model associations critical for recovery. These insights support efficient resource use, strengthen battery material analysis, and create more reliable supply chains for lithium-ion battery production.

Deliver reliable results that improve process control, support battery validation, and optimize raw material utilization across the energy storage lifecycle.

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5_Study of mineral particle composition, size distribution, and liberation degree
Production and Quality Assurance

Achieve consistent quality in lithium-ion battery manufacturing while preserving sensitive cell structures. Tescan SEM, FIB-SEM, and micro-CT analysis workflows deliver reproducible 2D and 3D insights essential for battery quality assurance, covering active materials, electrodes, separators, and full cells.

Automated SEM analysis and tomography highlight particle variation, separator morphology, electrode material distribution, and porosity, while non-destructive micro-CT supports battery diagnostics by revealing electrode alignment, anode overhang, and cap integrity in assembled cells.

Ensure consistent results that improve yield, validate processes, and accelerate decision-making across battery production.

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Failure Analysis

Understand battery failure mechanisms under real-world conditions without disrupting fragile internal structures. Tescan FIB-SEM and micro-CT workflows provide multimodal insight into thermal effects, electrode damage, and hidden defects linked to battery degradation.

In situ heating and non-destructive electrolyte visualization reveal gas formation and structural changes in real time, while 3D FIB-SEM tomography supports battery post-mortem analysis by capturing electrode delamination and cracking, particle degradation, and lithium trapping.

Deliver accurate, insight-driven results that strengthen safety testing, inform root cause analysis, and extend battery lifespan.

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1_Surface examination of exfoliation signs on degraded, cycled graphite anode particles (1)
Recycling

Support sustainable battery production by maximizing recovery of critical materials from spent cells. Tescan’s automated mineralogy workflows deliver particle-level insight into complex black mass mixtures, helping recyclers refine processes, optimize battery recycling workflows, and improve yields.

Tescan TIMA™ classifies each particle by its chemistry and texture, distinguishing cathode chemistry, quantifying liberation, and identifying graphite, and residual metal foils. These insights refine recovery strategies, reduce waste, and support battery upcycling initiatives.

Enable efficient results that strengthen circular economy goals, improve process efficiency, and secure a consistent supply of recovered materials for lithium-ion battery production.

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Raw Materials Optimization

“At Dragonfly Energy, our goal is to deliver a more sustainable and cost-effective lithium-ion battery, and these metrics are fundamentally defined by dynamic nanoscale interactions occurring inside the cell. Tescan’s electron microscopy and micro-CT solutions provide valuable, correlative insights into the behavior of these complex systems which enable the development of our innovative cell chemistries.”

Dr. Denis Phares
CEO at Dragonfly Energy

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Tescan Instruments & Technology

Used in This Workflow

Tescan AMBER X™ 2

Built for advanced battery and materials research, AMBER X™ 2 unites high-throughput plasma FIB milling, ultra-high-resolution SEM imaging, and advanced analytics in a single, powerful platform.

 

  • High-current Xe plasma FIB: Section large battery electrodes or multilayer stacks quickly and cleanly

  • Correlative multimodal analysis: Combine structural imaging with EDS, ToF-SIMS, and Raman in one workflow

  • Plasma FIB-SEM for large volumes: Deliver electrode porosity mapping, degradation insights, and detailed 3D structural and compositional reconstruction


  • Field-free SEM imaging: Achieve high-contrast, low-kV imaging for delicate battery features
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Tescan CLARA™

Ultra-high-resolution SEM tailored for nanostructure and surface characterization.

 

  • True UHR SEM imaging: Resolve nanopores and fiber networks in separators and electrode coatings
  • Essence™ software automation: Automate particle sizing, morphology, and statistical analysis of powders
  • Non-destructive workflows: Analyze separator porosity and coating uniformity at the nanoscale
  • Stable low-voltage imaging: Ideal for beam-sensitive battery materials
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Tescan UniTOM® XL


Engineered for non-destructive 3D imaging, UniTOM® XL delivers high-resolution scans of complete lithium-ion battery components, cells, and modules.

  • Large-format micro-CT: Analyze cylindrical, pouch, and prismatic batteries without disassembly
  • Microscale resolution: Capture electrode, tab, and cap geometry with high fidelity and fine structural details
  • Dynamic & in-situ capability: Visualize heating, cooling, electrolyte dynamics, and gas formation in real time
  • Compatible with VGSTUDIO MAX & Panthera™: Advanced segmentation, analysis, and digital twin integration
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Tescan TIMA™


Purpose-built for raw material optimization and recycling, TIMA™ delivers automated mineralogy at particle scale.

  • Automated EDS-based mineral identification: Map lithium-bearing phases like spodumene, lepidolite, and amblygonite
  • Particle-based analysis: Assess grain size, liberation, and mineral associations for process optimization
  • Integrated workflows: Supports upstream resource modeling and downstream black mass recycling
  • Quantitative deportment analysis: Track lithium, cobalt, and nickel across size fractions
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Tescan ToF-SIMS Module


Integrated within Tescan FIB-SEM platforms, ToF-SIMS provides high-sensitivity surface and interface chemical mapping.

  • Lithium and electrolyte mapping: Track elemental and isotopic distributions across electrode interfaces
  • 2D and 3D depth profiling: Reveal chemical gradients through SEI or solid-state interfaces
  • Correlative with SEM/FIB: Align chemical and structural data in one dataset
  • Essential for solid-state research: Study adhesion, ion mobility, and interface degradation

Tescan SPECTRAL CT


An advanced spectral detection module for UniTOM® XL, enabling material separation and chemical imaging.

  • Spectral CT capability: Differentiate materials based on X-ray absorption spectra
  • Elemental mapping: Deliver enhanced compositional analysis of electronic components with precise heavy element identification

  • Smooth integration: Achieve seamless operation in UniTOM® XL with one-click control, an integrated spectral software suite, and compatibility with existing workflows

  • High sensitivity: Supports advanced R&D and QA workflows in battery development

Tescan Acquila™ Software + In-Situ Heating Stage


A dynamic CT acquisition platform integrated with UniTOM XL for thermal experiments.

  • In-situ heating integration: Perform controlled heating and cooling of cells during scanning
  • Scriptable acquisition: Automate temperature protocols and time-lapse imaging sequences
  • Real-time visualization: Track electrolyte movement, gas pocket formation, and structural changes
  • Advanced experimental flexibility: Integrate in situ mechanical, thermal, and additional dynamic experiments in a single CT setup

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