Microscopy Conference 2023

Epitaxy and solid-state-dewetting of Au on polar surfaces of ZnO

MS 2: Metals and alloys

Poster session MS 2: Metals and alloys

Poster

MS 4: Functional thin films

Simultaneous acquisition of real and reciprocal space information in transmission SEM

IM 3: SEM and FIB developments

This session dial with new developments in SEM and FIB technology and methods. Especially new detector principals and designs for electrons, ions and photons locally emitted after interaction with different types of ion or electron beams. Techniques using the angular distribution of the scattered ions and electrons like EBSD and ECCI will be covered by the contributions. New strategies in beam control and data analysis will also be discussed.

SEM and FIB developments

Abstract talk

IM 1: Progress in instrumentation and ultrafast EM

Investigation of the underlying mechanism of the Ag-induced layer exchange by in situ studies in SEM and TEM

IM 7: In situ/operando electron microscopy

Nowadays, in situ/operando electron microscopy is a rapidly growing field due to the implementation of nanotechnology towards the fabrication of greatly improved, stable and more flexible sample holders. Furthermore, data collection, analysis and recording of dynamic information is becoming increasingly faster. Recent advances include, for example, the use of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) based chips for in situ transmission electron microscopy. The capability to perform multiple measurements while simultaneously analysing corresponding structural, chemical, or even electronic structure changes in functional and nano- materials at different length scales are opening exciting new opportunities at the forefront of modern materials science research. This symposium intends to review progress on in situ/operando TEM and SEM experiments that apply heating, cooling, electrical biasing, and mechanical testing to induce and probe phase transformations.

In situ/operando electron microscopy

Microscopic insight into the stability and activity of Pt single atom photocatalysts on TiO2

MS 1: Energy-related materials and catalysts

Poster session MS 1: Energy-related materials and catalysts

Probing 3D reciprocal space of textured nanocrystalline thin films using electron diffraction tomography

IM 5: Quantitative image and diffraction data analysis

Modern (direct electron) detectors and advanced data recording schemes have pushed the level to which images and diffraction patterns can be quantified, thus bringing experimental data closer to the realm of simulations and theory. At the same time, simulation methods are capable of handling larger atomic structures and include more experimental parameters; and also data reconstruction algorithms have advanced in speed, accuracy and flexibility, thus bringing theory closer to experimental reality. This session welcomes contributions that present the state-of-the-art in extracting quantitative insight/knowledge from image and diffraction data, but also advances in simulation tools.

Quantitative image and diffraction data analysis

MS 5: Functional organic materials

Seeing structural evolution of organic molecular nano-crystallites using 4D-scanning confocal electron diffraction (4D-SCED)

This session focusses on functional thin films and advanced structured materials targeted for applications in a wide range of energy and information technologies, including intriguing physical effects at interfaces of epitaxial complex oxide systems, electron and ion conductors, photovoltaics, thermo-electrics, dielectrics, and resistive switching. The optimization of these devices, from materials’ design to applications, requires a thorough knowledge of the structural, physical, and chemical properties, its interactions with the environment and the role of interfacial effects, for which recent technical innovations in electron microscopy hardware and software have provided a fertile ground for their analysis with unprecedented spatial and spectral resolution. We welcome contributions to latest developments at the forefront of scientific achievements and impact in the design, synthesis, characterization, and applications of functional thin films.

Functional thin films

IM 6: Phase-related techniques & 4D STEM

Utilizing gradient samples to investigate solid state dewetting of bimetallic alloys

This symposium will present recent progress in the field of metals, alloys, and intermetallic compounds. The material portfolio includes high entropy alloys, chemically complex alloys and metallic glasses and aims at bringing together specialists from materials design, microstructure evolution and material properties. 
Contributed papers are very much welcome.


Metals and alloys

MS 7: Ceramics and composites

Correlative in situ light and electron microscopy studies on the deformation behavior of silver nanowires on polymer substrates

Poster session IM 7: In situ/operando electron microscopy

MS 3: Low-dimensional and quantum materials

Design of lattice-matched AuxNi1-x(111)/α-Al2O3(0001) interfaces and their investigation by X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy

Hexagonal hybrid bismuthene by molecular interface engineering

This session focuses on the development and application of advanced imaging, diffraction and spectroscopy to provide new insight into the structural, compositional and functional properties of low-dimensional and quantum materials. A specific focus will be placed on methods for imaging individual defects, enhancing the contrast of light atoms, preparing and cleaning ultra-thin samples, developing automated workflows for low dose imaging of beam sensitive materials and linking electron microscopy with complementary characterisation techniques. Other topics of interest include in situ experiments carried out at cryogenic or elevated temperature, as well as in the presence of external stimuli such as applied voltage, field, gases or light.

Low-dimensional and quantum materials

Study of beam sensitive and nanostructured materials by low-kV and low-dose optimized EBSD

Poster session IM 1: Progress in instrumentation and ultrafast EM

Twist enables superlubric behavior in bilayer graphene

IMLB: Late breaking abstracts

Late breaking posters IM

Site-specific and advanced preparation of ultra-thin TEM samples of nanostructured materials

Erdmann Spiecker

Chair

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