| EPSRC Reference: |
EP/T011483/1 |
| Title: |
Active Nano Mapping Facility - ANM NNUF2 |
| Principal Investigator: |
Fox, Professor NA |
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| Department: |
Physics |
| Organisation: |
University of Bristol |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research - NR1 |
| Starts: |
01 November 2019 |
Ends: |
30 April 2023 |
Value (£): |
1,001,564
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| Panel History: |
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12 Aug 2019
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National Nuclear User Facility Phase 2 2019
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Announced
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
Current sample analysis facilities offer either nanoscale resolution, or the ability to analyse samples over centimetre sized areas, but not both. It is becoming clearer that to better understand and model the bulk properties of a material, the nanoscale structures of that material must be understood. However, many of the materials relevant to nuclear research are inhomogeneous at the nano and micro scale, so there is a real risk that incorrect conclusions are drawn regarding the properties of a sample due to the insufficient sample throughput of existing facilities. The Active Nano Mapping (ANM) facility will meet the requirement of materials researchers for the rapid nanoscale assessment of materials over macroscale areas.
Additionally, the ANM facility will be able to offer video-rate observations of how controlled liquid or gaseous environments affect the sample surface. This is of particular interest for understanding the initialisation of failure mechanisms, such as corrosion. The equipment at the ANM facility will also map the material's electrical, thermal and mechanical properties at the same time as its topography, generating 3d landscapes of the sample surface with sub-nanometre resolution.
The ANM facility represents an Investment in state-of-the-art equipment that will be utilised by multiple users and enable a wide range of ambitious research projects. It will ensure that the UK remains at the forefront of scientific discoveries and pioneering innovation in the nuclear sector.
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http://www.bris.ac.uk |