Establishment of a Versatile Nano/Micro-Mechanical Characterization Facility
Abstract
Nano/Micro-Mechanical characterization is one of the key elements for the development of material systems of many Department of Defense (DoD) applications. A group of researchers at University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), having diverse research interests, intended to establish our SEM imaging capabilities by adding an integrated nano-analysis capability as well as a mechanical testing system. The mechanical testing facility allows in-situ investigation of materials of interest by looking into stress/strain curves, shear, tensile, 3-pointbend, Young's Modulus; simultaneously, allowing video-taping and generating other imaging reports. Furthermore, we added the capability of testing biological samples to make this SEM readily available for researchers who are in the field of biological sciences and engineering. In addition to the tabletop SEM, we also installed a Scanning Electro Chemical Workstation (SECW) that is advanced equipment forscanning probe electrochemistry designed for ultra-high resolution, non-contact, spatially resolved electrochemical measurements. This SECW helps UNLV students and researches to study through membranes, monitor biological activity, image chemical biosystems, and perform fuel cell materials, surface science, and corrosion science research.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 24, 2015
- Accession Number
- AD1001106
Entities
People
- Brendan O'toole
- David W. Hatchett
- Hui Zhao
- Jaci Batista
- Kwang J Kim
- Laurel A. Raftery
- Mohamed Trabia
- Thomas Hartmann
- Woosoon Yim
Organizations
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas