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Liquid Thickness in Graphene Liquid Cells

As scientists delve deeper into the realm of high-resolution imaging techniques, the question of controlling liquid thickness in graphene liquid cells (GLCs) has remained a significant challenge. However, there is a breakthrough solution that brings hope to researchers seeking precise control in their experiments. Vitrotem, a pioneer in cutting-edge TEM technology, introduces Naiad-1, a state-of-the-art

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The Science Behind Naiad

Introducing the Naiad System The Naiad System is one of Vitrotem’s flagship products. It simplifies the assembly of GLCs, eliminating the need for specialized sample holders and enabling transmission electron microscopy (TEM) imaging of whole biological cells and nanoparticles in liquid. This leads to more reliable and reproducible results, giving researchers unprecedented insights into dynamic

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Testimonial working with Naiad Professor Nico Sommerdijk

The field of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) presents numerous challenges, particularly when working with low-contrast and ultra-thin samples using liquid cells. Graphene liquid cells have provided a significant breakthrough in this field by enabling high contrast and resolution imaging. Nevertheless, the preparation of these cells can be a tedious and time-consuming process. The Vitrotem team

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Vitrotem in USA

Last month, the Vitrotem team embarked on a tour of several prestigious research institutes across the United States. The purpose of this tour was to showcase our latest innovation, Naiad – an automated system for the fabrication of graphene liquid cells, and to demonstrate its transformative capabilities in facilitating the acquisition of high-resolution TEM images.

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Encapsulated water in a Graphene Liquid Cell Pocket

In the field of materials science and nanobiology, having the ability to observe and study materials at the nanoscale is of utmost importance. The Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) technique is a well-established tool used by researchers to obtain high-resolution images of materials at the nanoscale. However, conventional TEM techniques have limitations, particularly when it comes

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