Atomic structure information is essential for understanding the properties and functions for all materials and molecules. It is also fundamental for research and development in natural sciences, engineering and medicine. X-ray diffraction has made great impact on structure determination, but has limitations when it comes to studying nano-sized crystals, interfaces, phase boundaries and their surfaces. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) can overcome these limitations and has a strong potential for structural studies of nano-crystals, however, improved methods need to be developed, especially for achieving three-dimensional (3D) structure information because each TEM image gives only two-dimensional (2D) information.
3DEM-NATUR
The purpose of this project "3D Electron Microscopy for Nanostructure Research (3DEM-NATUR)" is to develop new methods for studying atomic and mesoscopic arrangements in solids, on surfaces and at interfaces.
Last updated:
April 30, 2014
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