Atomic Revelations: New Imaging Technique Unveils the Dynamic World Inside Catalysts

A new technique developed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory uses advanced microscopy to study electrochemical reactions at the atomic level, revealing detailed transformations in catalyst materials and offering insights into improving their efficiency and durability.

Electrochemical reactions are chemical transformations caused by or accompanied by the flow of electric currents. They are the basis of technologies such as batteries and fuel cells, drive biological processes such as photosynthesis, and occur under the Earth’s surface in the formation and breakdown of metal ores.