Electron Microscopy of Advanced Materials
Lead Research Organisation:
University of St Andrews
Department Name: Chemistry
Abstract
The electron microscopy laboratory at University of St Andrews, equipped with a JEOL JEM-2011 transmission electron microscope (TEM) and a JEOL JSM-5600 scanning electron microscope (SEM), was established in 1999 and has been furnished with major accessories including a MacTempas Image Simulation System, a Gatan 656 Dimple Grinder, a Gatan 691 Precision Ion Polishing System and a fully equipped darkroom. Both TEM and SEM have an Oxford Instruments energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometer. TEM images are normally recorded with a Gatan CCD camera and can be transferred to user's own computer through the university network. This laboratory will open for external users of UK academic institutions and industry in order to optimise the use of the equipment and to enhance the collaboration between researchers in different universities.One day per week for each microscope will be reserved for external users and the availability of the service will be marketed on the school website. The process of the service and arrangement of materials research projects will be monitored by an Advisory Committee led by the Vice Principal for Research, Professor Alan Miller with other members from several universities. Lecture course on electron microscopy and one-to-one training course can be offered under requirement.
Organisations
Publications
Al-Abdullah ZT
(2010)
The influence of hydroxide on the initial stages of anodic growth of TiO2 nanotubular arrays.
in Nanotechnology
Alharthi A
(2014)
Iron ochre - a pre-catalyst for the cracking of methane.
in Journal of chemical technology and biotechnology (Oxford, Oxfordshire : 1986)
Aqeel T
(2016)
Novel Direct Synthesis of Mesoporous Tin Dioxide Network Intact up to 500 °C
in Journal of Nano Research
Bikkarolla S
(2014)
A three-dimensional Mn 3 O 4 network supported on a nitrogenated graphene electrocatalyst for efficient oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline media
in J. Mater. Chem. A
Chen W
(2009)
Robust Antiferromagnetism and Structural Disorder in Bi x Ca 1- x FeO 3 Perovskites
in Chemistry of Materials
Chiang C
(2016)
Formation, crystal growth and colour appearance of Mimetic Tianmu glaze
in Ceramics International
Geng J
(2008)
Crystal structure and growth mechanism of unusually long fullerene (C60) nanowires.
in Journal of the American Chemical Society
Green A
(2017)
Growth Mechanism of Dendritic Hematite via Hydrolysis of Ferricyanide
in Crystal Growth & Design
Greer H
(2011)
Early stages of non-classic crystal growth
in Science China Chemistry
Greer H
(2017)
Reversed Crystal Growth of Calcite in Naturally Occurring Travertine Crust
in Crystals
| Description | This service centre has been used by more than 100 researchers from more than 20 UK universities. Some joined publications are listed (not completed because many papers were published by the users). |
| Exploitation Route | The services offered to the UK university users have certainly strengthened their research in solid state chemistry and materials science. The training of electron microscope users led to more than 20 independent operators. |
| Sectors | Chemicals,Energy,Environment |
| Description | This program offers free access to the electron microscopes at St Andrews. A large number of UK university researchers have been benefited. It is the most economic way to share large research facilities. Collaboration between groups and universities have been encouraged and a healthy research atmosphere was created. Almost all the users sent positive comments on the service and wished to see possible continuance of the project. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2007 |
| Sector | Chemicals,Energy,Environment |
| Impact Types | Societal,Economic,Policy & public services |