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Anodes sliced with ions

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A detailed image of a complex fuel-cell anode structure, obtained through ion-beam milling, SEM imaging and advanced digital reconstruction, yields an accurate description of the three-dimensional structure, and enables correct prediction of the electrode's properties.

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Figure 1: Anode in digital reality.
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Boukamp, B. Anodes sliced with ions. Nature Mater 5, 517–518 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat1679

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