Study of phase separation processes (APT) Thanks to its unique spatial resolution analysis capability (lateral resolution and sub-nanometer depth), the CAMECA atom probe performs quantitative analysis at a standard atomic scale in materials. ... Advanced Materials
CIGS thin film solar cells (SIMS) Photovoltaic (PV) devices based on the Cu(In,Ga)Se₂(CIGS) absorber layer are among the most promising types of thin-film solar cells. The addition of alkali elements to the CIGS material, particularly... Advanced Materials
Types of materials for energy and catalysis (SIMS) Copper(I) oxide (Cu₂O), a p-type semiconductor, has long been regarded as a promising material for solar energy conversion and photocatalysis at low cost. Doping nitrogen into Cu₂O is an important res... Advanced Materials
Controlling purity in PV Si materials (SIMS) The production of silicon-based solar panel equipment using photovoltaic (PV) silicon material is upgraded to metallurgical grade with a purity of at least 6N. Quality control of the silicon refining ... Advanced Materials
Dopant monitoring in LED devices (SIMS) Optimizing doping (Mg, Si, Zn,...) and minimizing contamination (H, C, O, metals) is essential for high-performance LED devices. Using dynamic SIMS, it can record depth profiles of up to several micro... Advanced Materials
Interdiffusion of U and Zr between nuclear fuel and cladding (EPMA) The international VERDON-ISTP program aims to research and mitigate the risk of radioactive product emissions into the environment in the event of a severe nuclear accident. Among these, some experime... Advanced Materials
What is the difference between SPECTROMETRY and SPECTROSCOPY? Scientific terms are often used interchangeably, and scientifically accepted descriptions are continuously refined and reinterpreted, which can lead to misunderstandings in scientific knowledge. While... Advanced Materials Quantum Semiconductor
What is a non-metallic clean room? GENERAL DESCRIPTION It is a non-metal clean room used for the analysis of trace elements, radioactive isotopes using devices such as ICP-MS for the analysis of U, Th isotopes and trace elements in bio... Advanced Materials Semiconductor
History of AFM suppliers Tracking atomic force microscope (AFM) suppliers over the past few years has become difficult due to several mergers and acquisitions. At the last count, there were at least 26 AFM companies since the... Advanced Materials Semiconductor
Measuring ultra-shallow implants (EXLIE SIMS) The production of the latest semiconductor chips and the continued miniaturization of CMOS components are pushing the limits of junction depth (junction depth) below 10nm, with profile steepness (prof... Advanced Materials Semiconductor
Promote the development of super durable aluminum alloys for the production of additives Although it has attractive properties such as low density, high strength, and corrosion resistance, aluminum alloys are applied more slowly in additive manufacturing (AM) compared to steel, titanium a... Advanced Materials
Applications of X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) in industry X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) ) is a high-precision surface analysis technique that allows for the determination of elemental composition, chemical state, and binding energy of atoms in the m... Advanced Materials
