Cross-sectional imaging and elemental mapping reveal wetting behavior, lithium transport, and interface degradation in polymer-based solid-state lithium-ion cells.
Solid-state lithium-ion batteries (SSBs) offer higher energy density and improved safety compared to conventional liquid-electrolyte designs. But their performance depends heavily on subtle material interactions, including electrolyte wetting, interfacial integrity, and ion distribution.
This study, conducted in collaboration with Dragonfly Energy Corp., demonstrates how Tescan AMBER X with ToF-SIMS and FIB-SEM workflows enable detailed analysis of polymer-based SSBs. By combining structural and chemical imaging, researchers gain a clearer view of battery behavior — including where solid-state electrolyte contacts break down, where lithium accumulates, and how cracking develops over time.
Tescan AMBER X combines high-resolution SEM imaging, FIB milling, and multimodal analysis tools — making it ideal for interface characterization in advanced energy storage materials.
Integrated within the AMBER X platform, ToF-SIMS enables spatially resolved chemical analysis of lithium and electrolyte components across electrode interfaces.
Track thermal effects, gas evolution, and electrolyte movement in lithium-ion battery heating using non-destructive 4D imaging with Tescan UniTOM XL.
Revealing nanoscale structure–performance relationships in cathodes and anodes using Tescan TENSOR
Plasma FIB-SEM and ToF-SIMS analysis of the SEI formation reveals how cycling protocols impact capacity retention and long-term battery performance.
