Atomic-scale Structural Transformation

In-situ electron beam manipulation

Demonstrates direct atomic-scale transformation from KTaO₃ to K₆Ta₁₀.₈O₃₀ via high-energy electron beam in STEM, enabling controllable synthesis of new functional crystals.

Shi, Tong Tong · Li, Shu · Zhu, Yinlian · Wang, Jia · Liu Jia-Qi, · Jing-Jing, Wang · Zhu, Hua · Tang, Yunlong · Ma, Xiuliang

Advanced Materials 2025

Advantages

In-situ transformation from KTaO₃ to K₆Ta₁₀.₈O₃₀

Achieved via high-energy electron beam manufacturing in STEM

Controlled high-dose electron beams introduce K and O vacancies