Morphology Characterisation
Sample morphology is a key predictor of performance in a number of industries. We have extensive imaging capabilities to provide rich datasets including optical profilomety, atomic force microscopy and both transmission and scanning electron microscopy with their hyphenated components.
About Morphology Characterisation
Morphology characterisation is the study of the size, shape, structure, and arrangement of a material’s features, from the macro-scale down to the nano-scale. This is a critical component of the Imaging and Characterisation theme at the Henry Royce Institute and the University of Sheffield, as microstructure fundamentally dictates material performance.
Techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) are heavily utilised to visualise surface topography and internal structures with high resolution. Our Nanocharacterisation and Electro Microscopy facilities provide the sophisticated equipment necessary to obtain both 2D and 3D morphological data. This characterisation is essential for understanding materials from Advanced Metals Processing to Biomedical Materials, allowing researchers to correlate processing parameters with final structure. Ultimately, detailed morphological analysis is key to optimising materials for specific applications and predicting their long-term behaviour.
Key Equipment
| Equipment | Location | Expert Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Force Microscopy (Dimension Icon) | Nanocharacterisation Lab (RDC) | Dr. Xinyue Chen |
| Atomic Force Microscopy (Dimension XR) | Nanocharacterisation Lab (RDC) | Dr. Xinyue Chen |
| Atomic Force Microscopy (Multimode 8) | Nanocharacterisation Lab (RDC) | Dr. Xinyue Chen |
| Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) | ||
| Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS) | ||
| Optical Profiler | Nanocharacterisation Lab (RDC) | Dr. Xinyue Chen |
| Porosimeter | ||
| Scanning Electron Microscope | Sorby Centre | Stuart Creasey-Gray |
| Transmission Electron Microscope | Sorby Centre | Stuart Creasey-Gray |
Key Case Studies
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Enquiries
All enquiries regarding access can be made via email to royce@sheffield.ac.uk
Further information about Equipment Access Schemes and Subsidies can be found here.