Microscopy Conference 2025

Probing the work function of catalytic platinum by energy band-pass filtered secondary electrons

IM 3: SEM and FIB developments

IM 3

Poster session: IM 3: SEM and FIB developments

Poster

MS 1: Energy-related materials and catalysts

MS 1

Mechanistic insights into strengthening via precipitate assemblies using in situ micropillar compression of Ni-Cr-Al-Nb alloys

MS 2: Metals and alloys

MS 2

Poster session: MS 2: Metals and alloys

MS 7: Multi-scale and correlative in situ/operando electron microscopy

MS 7

Characterization of porous iron structures in the iron-steam process for indirect hydrogen storage

Poster session: MS 1: Energy-related materials and catalysts

Etching and carbon contamination dynamics on thin carbon films

MS 8: Beyond ideal 2D and van der Waals materials: Disorder, defects, adatoms, and contamination

MS 8

This session welcomes presentations on the application and development of advanced electron microscopy and spectroscopy methods for characterising 2D materials and their heterostructures. In particular, we focus on atomic-level insights into defects, adatoms, interstitials and other types of disorder, strategies to avoid contamination, and the study of objects trapped between 2D material layers. Also welcome are relevant targeted modifications induced by irradiation, temperature, or other stimuli during in-situ experiments.

Beyond ideal 2D and van der Waals materials: Disorder, defects, adatoms and contamination

Abstract talk

In situ ESEM study of catalyst support dynamics under reaction conditions

In situ ESEM analysis of platinum dewetting behaviour on different oxide supports under reactive atmospheres

Poster session: MS 7: Multi-scale and correlative in-situ/operando electron microscopy

Electron probe microanalysis of porous 3D nano-printed semiconducting ZnO nanoarchitectures

MS 6: Ceramics, composites and geoscience – In memory of Achim Kleebe

MS 6

Poster session: MS 6: Ceramics, composites and geoscience – In memory of Achim Kleebe

Structural and chemical evolution of LSCF/GDC air electrodes in solid oxide cells with metallic interconnectors – A (S)TEM analysis

In situ Pyrolysis of 3D printed building blocks for functional nanoscale metamaterials

MS 5: Functional organics, carbon-based and hybrid materials

MS 5

In this session, we highlight recent achievements in developing approaches and protocols for the analysis of functional organics, materials with hybrid soft-hard interfaces, as well as other electron beam-sensitive structures. We welcome abstracts addressing:(1) advances in microscopy approaches for correlative and in-situ investigations of soft materials(2) sample preparation workflows which help to preserve the native state of these samples (cryo-preparation methods, air-free transfer, etc.)(3) working at limited doses, as well as data science challenges for low signal-to-noise images and spectra(4) contrast enhancement methods for soft and hybrid materials; (5) low-voltage electron microscopy solutions

Functional organics, carbon-based and hybrid materials

Creep-induced microstructural evolution of a eutectic Mo-Si-Ti alloy by correlative electron microscopy

Determining the distribution of the different carbon based nano phases in the photoactive layer of semitransparent organic solar cells

Poster session: MS 5: Functional organics, carbon-based and hybrid materials

Interfacial reactions in multi-layered composite samples for high temperature application

Segregation to creep-induced stacking faults in Ni-base single crystal superalloys

Beam sensitive materials present significant challenges in both sample preparation and the actual microscopy using our electron and ion beam instruments. However, damage is not a straight forward and uniform process: Proteins degrade differently under high-energy electron exposure than battery materials do when exposed to air during sample preparation, handling and transfer. Additionally, interactions between the electron beam and residual hydrocarbons in the vacuum chamber can lead to undesired carbon contamination in the area being analyzed. At the same time, similar critical preparation techniques – such as ultramicrotome sectioning or ion beam milling – are used across different materials, but with necessary adoptions to suit each specific material. This workshop will give an overview of different preparation techniques, sample transfer approaches, and strategies to minimize beam damage, offering insights into data collection across various scientific fields. These will cover biomedical samples and polymers, including their cryo-preparation and microscopy, as well as inert gas workflows for handling sensitive material samples. We will discuss various types of damage, including well-known degradation processes and chemical reactions, as well as possible ways to prevent or minimize them. This workshop aims to bring together electron microscopists from materials and life sciences to learn from each other, exchange knowledge, share best practices, and explore new approaches for studying complex next-generation materials and their intricate microscopy, such as in-situ experiments.

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Part IV

Materials meets life science microscopy – From critical preparation to advanced microscopy of sensitive/reactive specimens

(Pre-conference) Workshop

Workshop organiser

Part III

Part I

Part II

Poster session 4

Materials Science (MS)

Poster presentations

This symposium will highlight recent advances in the field of metals, alloys, and intermetallic compounds. The material portfolio features newly developed materials, including high-entropy alloys, chemically complex alloys, metallic materials for energy transition, metallic materials for a circular economy, metallic glasses, and applied materials. It offers a platform to showcase the latest methodological and instrumental developments in microscopy (e.g., diffraction mapping, deformation mapping, in situ analysis, and correlative microscopy) and their contributions to areas such as materials design, microstructure evolution, material properties, and performance. Contributions through submitted papers are highly encouraged.

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Metals and alloys

Materials science

Prof. Dr.

Prof. Dr. Yolita Maria Eggeler

Engagements

31/08/2025

01/09/2025

02/09/2025