Electron crystallography for materials science & nanotechnology

Sergi Plana Ruiz, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain

Tuesday 13 May 2025, 12.00 PM

ICMAB - Sala d'Actes Carles Miravitlles and ONLINE (Register here)

Abstract

Electron crystallography leverages electron diffraction as a physical phenomenon to investigate both the order and disorder in crystalline solids at the nanometre scale. In recent years, advancements in hardware and software for acquiring and processing electron diffraction data have significantly expanded the field’s reach across various scientific disciplines. This seminar aims to provide a general view of two key techniques -3D electron diffraction and 4D-STEM- and highlight their role in tackling complex and concomitant challenges in materials science and nanotechnology.

Short bio

I am a materials science physicist trained in electron crystallography and electron microscopy. My research focuses on the atomic structure characterization of nanocrystals through the development and implementation of novel and advanced electron diffraction techniques. I use a TEM as an electron diffractometer to understand the crystalline nature of solids at the nanoscale, thus providing fundamental insights that help to explain their physical and chemical properties not attainable by other methods.

Hosted by Jaume Gázquez, from the MULFOX group (Materials for Electronics Research Line)

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