EPSRC Reference: |
GR/M36670/01 |
Title: |
HIGH RESOLUTION TOF-SIMS FOR MATERIALS RESEARCH |
Principal Investigator: |
Watts, Professor J |
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Department: |
Engineering and Physical Sciences |
Organisation: |
University of Surrey |
Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
Starts: |
01 October 1998 |
Ends: |
30 September 1999 |
Value (£): |
53,307
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
A current generation time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometer (ToF-SIMS) will be used by a consortium of materials scientists to investigate specific materials/surface characterisation problems which have proved difficult or impossible to solve using techniques (including earlier generation SIMS instruments). The instrument, at ICI Wilton, is unique in the UK through a combination of its capabilities and accessibility. In particular, it can be used both for rapid high mass resolution spectrometry and high spatial resolution imaging. About eight projects, each requiring 2-3 days of data acquisition time plus associated data processing will be carried out. The materials to be investigated cover a diverse range from surface modification for biocompatibilisation and cell-recognition to electronic ceramics. The results will provide a basis for the justification of future access to similar instrumentation for those directly involved and to an overall assessment of the current technology for surface/materials characterisation for the community in general.
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