Watching Solid-State Sodium Batteries Fail – In Real Time
Why do some of the most promising next-generation batteries fail—and how can we stop it? A new peer-reviewed study led by Imperial College London answers that by watching the failure process unfold as the battery operates. Using simultaneous dual-polarity secondary-ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) alongside controlled electrochemical cycling, the team directly observed where, when, and why degradation…
Hiden Analytical Launches the ECL Series – A New Toolkit for Electrochemical Discovery
Hiden Analytical is proud to announce the launch of the ECL Series — a new range of versatile electrochemical accessories for the HPR-40 DEMS, making a turnkey system for the real-time analysis of gases and volatile species in electrochemical research, empowering researchers with new levels of flexibility and precision. Read more
Key Applications & Benefits of SIMS-Based End Point Detectors
Advanced semiconductor manufacturing necessitates control at every stage of the fabrication process, with etch processes being among the most critical to perform with precision. Even a microscopic deviation at a material interface can impact device performance, yield, and long-term reliability. Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS)-based end point detection has emerged as a dependable way to determine…
Optimising Thin Film End Point “Recipes” Through Data Replay
Timing is everything in thin film etching. Having the process halt at the right moment is critical to protecting underlying layers, maintaining uniformity, and maximising yield. This level of control hinges on thin film end point recipes, logical frameworks that interpret real-time secondary ion mass spectrometry signals to detect when a target layer has been removed….
Palladium-Silver Membranes for Hydrogen Isotope Control in Fusion Fuel Cycles
Efficient management of hydrogen isotopes is critical for the operation of future nuclear fusion reactors. A fusion machine’s fuel cycle requires the precise separation, rebalancing, and removal of protium to maintain an optimal deuterium-tritium (D-T) mix. While cryogenic distillation and temperature swing adsorption are the current reference technologies for these tasks, both approaches involve a high…
Using HPR-20 EPIC to Investigate Coke Formation during Propane Dehydrogenation
The development of efficient and sustainable catalytic processes is a key challenge in modern chemical engineering. As global demand for chemical building blocks such as propylene continues to grow, new technologies are needed to optimize their production. One promising method to produce propylene is the direct dehydrogenation of propane (PDH). However conventional heterogeneous platinum-based catalysts used…
Optimising Methanol Reformers with Online Gas Analysis
Methanol reformers play a vital role in hydrogen production for fuel cell systems, offering a reliable method for on-demand hydrogen generation. To advance methanol reformer technology—improving efficiency, stability, and safety—precise, real-time gas composition monitoring is vital. At Hiden Analytical, we provide specialised gas analysis solutions that support methanol reformer development, catalyst testing, and system optimisation. Below,…
New Product Launch: Hiden EP-Replayer Transforms End Point Recipe Development for Semiconductor Etch Applications
Hiden Analytical are pleased to unveil the Hiden EP-Replayer, a powerful new tool designed to transform optimisation of End Point (EP) detection in IMP-EPD etch processes. Built with real-time data replay and advanced simulation capabilities, the EP-Replayer enables fine-tuning of recipes without the need for repeated wafer consumption. Read more
Next generation gas analyser
The QGA 2.0 system is a bench top mass spectrometer designed for real time gas analysis. Gas Analysis by mass spectrometry provides for fast quantitative analysis of multiple gas and vapour species.
Detection and dynamic range from 0.1PPM to 100%.
The QGA 2.0 system is user-friendly, environmentally considerate, and packed with powerful features.
Fusion research is the global scientific effort to replicate the energy source of the stars, right here on Earth. It’s a monumental challenge: heating hydrogen isotopes to over 100 million degrees Celsius, confining plasma hotter than the sun, and extracting more energy than the system consumes. Experimental reactors like tokamaks, stellarators, and laser-driven systems are making extraordinary progress toward…Quadrupole Systems for Fusion Research