Nozzle and dispenser for time-resolved electron microscopy structural studies

Abstract

A device for time-resolved electron microscopy includes a nozzle and a piezoelectric droplet generator. The nozzle includes a chamber defining an inlet and an outlet, a first channel in fluid communication with the inlet of the chamber, and a second channel in fluid communication with the chamber. The piezoelectric droplet generator is coupled to the first channel and to a sample source. The piezo-electric droplet generator is configured to generate and provide droplets of the sample to the chamber. The second channel is configured to provide a substrate solution to the chamber, and the droplets of the sample and the substrate solution mix in the chamber and form a fluid stream when exiting the outlet for capture on an EM slide for study.

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