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Our team is working on advanced microscopic and spectroscopic methods for the analysis of micro- and nanostructural properties of materials at the dimensions bridging macro down to atomic scale. The goal of our work is to facilitate a quantitative understanding of the relationship between fabrication (engineering), structure, and properties of materials. Our research topics span over functional materials, nano-structures, interfaces, and thin film systems.
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In collaboration with colleagues from the Department of Data Science, IMN researchers developed a new compressed sensing method that uses mathematical optimization to improve the quality of 3D reconstructions in nanotomography of homogeneous materials. The work was performed in the framework of the ...
The Institute of Micro- and Nanostructure Research (IMN) proudly announces that Mr. Peter Denninger defended his PhD on June 24, 2024. His exceptional work, titled “Development of Novel In Situ Electron Microscopy Techniques and Their Applications to Functional Thin Films,” has earned him the title ...
We are delighted to welcome Dr. Ashton Egan, a distinguished researcher from Ohio State University, as a Humboldt Research Fellow. Dr. Ashton Egan brings a wealth of expertise in nickel and cobalt-based superalloys, and electron microscopy. He joins us from The Ohio State University and the Center f...
We are pleased to announce the recent publication of the paper "Structural evolution of GaOx- shell and intermetallic phases in Ga-Pt SCALMS" by S. Carl, J. Will, B. Apeleo Zubiri, E. Spiecker and colleagues in the Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters.
Propane dehydrogenation (PDH) has attracted...
The annual retreat of the Institute of Micro- and Nanostructure Research (IMN) and the Center for Nanoanalytics and Electron Microscopy (CENEM), held from April 8th to 11th in Bad Windsheim, transcended conventional academic gatherings by integrating research progress presentations, a vibrant poster...
The WW9 running enthusiasts Running Flamingos welcomed spring by participating in several running competitions. The first one was the traditional Winterwaldlauf in Erlangen on March 16 with a distance of 10 km. Even the rather unstable weather conditions could not dampen the team spirit and enthusia...
In a milestone study, IMN scientists have demonstrated a novel technique that uncovers the three-dimensional structures of nanomaterials, including those made of light elements that have eluded detection until now. This advance, which utilizes ptychographic electron tomography, showcases a new tool ...
