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In situ observation of solid–liquid interfaces by transmission electron microscopy

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Recent progress in in situ observation of solid–liquid interfaces by means of transmission electron microscopy, carried out by the Nagoya group, was reviewed. The results obtained on pure materials are discussed based on Jackson’s theory. The structure of the solid–liquid interfaces of eutectic alloys was also observed. The in situ observation technique of solid–liquid interface is applied to industrially important reactions which include liquid phases.

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    Present address: Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Kyoto University, Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan

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  1. Department of Quantum Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya, 464-8603, Japan

    H. Saka, K. Sasaki & S. Tsukimoto

  2. 1MV Electron Microscope Laboratory, Eco-Topia Science Institute, Nagoya University, Nagoya, 464-8603, Japan

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Saka, H., Sasaki, K., Tsukimoto, S. et al. In situ observation of solid–liquid interfaces by transmission electron microscopy. Journal of Materials Research 20, 1629–1640 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1557/JMR.2005.0212

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