New Cryo-Electron Microscopy Capabilities at BINA – Now Available

The Characterization Unit (MIXA) at BINA is excited to announce the launch of advanced cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) capabilities, supporting research on highly beam-sensitive, hydrated, or environmentally unstable materials.

Cryo-EM is particularly beneficial for:

Biological specimens – Preserve native hydrated states with minimal artefacts for nanometer-scale resolution.

Battery materials – Reveal SEI layers and electrode structure in lithium-ion systems.

Hydrogen storage materials – Capture transient states under cryogenic conditions.

Soft materials and polymers – Investigate structure–property relationships without beam-induced damage.

Hybrid halide perovskites – Study fragile optoelectronic materials under low-dose, cryo-protected conditions.

Our new capabilities include:

High-pressure and plunge freezing systems

Freeze-fracture and coating tools

Cryo-compatible dual-beam SEM/FIB

Advanced 3D visualization software

To learn more or schedule access, please contact:
Dr. Alexander Domantovsky
alexander.domantovsky@biu.ac.il