The ICN2 Electron Microscopy Unit focuses on the use of electron microscopy techniques for nanoscience and nanotechnology research and applications. The main aim of the Unit is to provide scientific-technical support to the ICN2 research lines and to external scientists and private companies, as well as developing and implementing novel techniques. The laboratory has active collaborations with other research institutions and is becoming increasingly involved in European networks, such as the NFFA project. It provides researchers and students an extensive range of processing services to help them carry out their research activities.
- Use of electron microscopy techniques for nanoscience and nanotechnology research and applications
- Scientific-technical support for both internal ICN2 research groups and external scientists and companies
- Study of the structure and chemistry of functional carbon nanotubes and graphene
- Exploration of 2D layered inorganic nanotube systems
- Electron microscopy studies of the interaction of nanomaterials and biological entities
Facility
The ICN2 Electron Microscopy facilities are located in the basement of the ICN2 building and the ALBA Synchrotron.
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Lab -1012: Thermo Fisher Scientific Helios 5 UX FIB-SEM
Lab -1014: FEI Tecnai G2 F20 HR(S)TEM
Lab -1016: FEI Magellan 400L XRSEM
Lab -1018 & Lab -1020: Sample preparation facilities
Lab -1022: FEI Quanta 650F ESEM
JEMCA@ALBA MAP

Lab EM02: Thermo Fisher Scientific Spectra 300 double-corrected (S)TEM
Funds
The ICN2 Electron Microscopy Unit has received funds from the European Regional Development Fund through calls from the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, and the Generalitat de Catalunya Regional Ministry of Economy and Knowledge. Besides, we have been supported by the Severo Ochoa Programme, granted by the back then Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness.

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