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This perspective aims to address how focused-ion-beam techniques impact the reliability of evidence in microscopy of energy materials.

June 20, 2026MoleculesOpen Access

Focused-Ion-Beam Artifacts and Evidence Reliability in Advanced Microscopy of Energy Materials

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Perspective evaluates evidence reliability in advanced microscopy of energy materials and effects of ion beam preparation.

This perspective aims to address how focused-ion-beam techniques impact the reliability of evidence in microscopy of energy materials.
Developed a framework for evaluating claim-specific results in microscopy.
Discussed various preparation techniques like Ga-FIB, cryogenic FIB, and broad-ion-beam.
Outlined critical parameters necessary for reliable interpretation of microscopy results.
Identified key outputs for analyzing porous electrodes, including pore volume and connectivity.
Highlighted important factors affecting light elements and metastable phases in imaging.
Established the need for reporting preparation routes and imaging conditions alongside microscopy results.

Chen et al. (2026) studied this question.

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