How can we watch atoms move and change during a chemical reaction?
In short: This lecture by Professor Pratibha Gai explores how her pioneering environmental transmission electron microscope allows scientists to observe chemical reactions in real-time with exquisite atomic detail, revealing the hidden movements within crystal structures.
Professor Pratibha Gai, the 2013 L’Oréal – UNESCO European For Women In Science Laureate, discusses her development of an atomic resolution-environmental transmission electron microscope (ETEM). This innovation allows people to witness and evaluate atomic shifts within crystal lattices throughout chemical processes.
Monitoring these microscopic events in real time helps scientists grasp the underlying principles of vital industries, from pharmaceutical manufacturing to developing novel energy solutions. This capability allows for the development of products that are more effective and better for the environment.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Atoms in Action with Professor Pratibha Gai
- Also: Dame Pratibha Gai discusses her ‘Life Scientific’
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