Microscopy Conference 2023

Characterization of two-dimensional WSe<sub>2</sub> using differential phase contrast STEM

MS 3: Low-dimensional and quantum materials

Poster session MS 3: Low-dimensional and quantum materials

Poster

MS 4: Functional thin films

Revealing interfacial widths and line-edge roughnesses in cylinder-forming block copolymers using low keV analytical transmission electron microscopy

MS 5: Functional organic materials

The revival of polymers, organic molecular/carbon-rich materials and composites thereof is not only due to the development of high-efficiency (semi)conductors and their enhanced environmental stability. Basic reactants appear unlimited prospectively yielding sustainable products at globally needed amounts. Those materials already contribute to the global energy revolution and facilitate a vast variety of applications such as energy conversion/storage, (flexible) printed electronics, catalysis, rapid prototyping, lightweight construction as well as drug delivery. The serious issue of microplastics in the environment needs to be addressed, e.g., by means of biodegradable material design.
This session will cover novel micro- and nanocharacterization techniques (like 4D-STEM, UHR-EELS, cryo-EM, X-ray micro-spectroscopy, fluorescence OM) and modern sample preparation (like plasma-FIB cross-sectioning, (cryo-)ultramicrotomy, plunge freezing) to investigate individual materials (molecules, thin films, particles, fibers), composites and complex devices for understanding structure formation, function, and degradation. It includes modern in situ methodology stressing strategies to minimize electron-beam induced alterations.


Functional organic materials

Abstract talk

DPC-Toolbox, a software for post-processing and analysis of differential phase contrast STEM images

Julius Bürger

Speaker

Further involvements