TU Wien has joined forces with the CEST, opens an external URL in a new window Competence Centre for Electrochemical (EC) Surface Technology to establish a unique Electrochemical Surface and Interface Analysis Cluster (ELSA). Two complementary high-resolution ultra-high vacuum spectrometers will bridge the gap between basic and application-oriented research.

The AIC will be enhanced by a time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometer (TOF-SIMS) as the 3DNanoSIMS project. The instrument will be integrated into the ELSA laboratory and will be accessible to internal and external users. The new system provides a better understanding of high-performance materials that are being developed for various future technologies with the goal of sustainability.