Center for Integrative Technology Sciences (CINS)
Analytical Instrumentation
- Atomic Force Microscope, Bruker Dimension-Icon with FastScan (Peak Force
- Scanning Electron Microscope, JEOL JSM – 7000F
- Field Emission Gun for ultrahigh resolution
- EDS (energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer) (EDAX Element) for spectroscopy and elemental mapping.
- Two modes of imaging with 1) secondary electron detector and 2) backscattered electron detector.
- Anton Paar Quantachrome PoreMaster 60GT: Mercury porosimeter capable of measuring pore sizes from ~1mm to ~4nm
- Transmission Electron Microscope, JEOL JEM – 2100F
- Field Emission Gun for ultrahigh resolution
- EDS (X-ray spectrometer) by EDAX for elemental mapping and spectroscopy
- 2 Gatan CCDs for wide ranges of imaging capabilities
- Cold stage for cryomicroscopy
- Large tilting capability for tomography
- Fluorescence Microscope, Olympus BX51 – The BX51 is an upright microscope ideal for fluorescence of DIC microscopy, primarily used for observing biological cell samples. Bright 12V/100W halogen illumination source is ideal for transmitted light viewing.
- Inverted Digital Microscope, Fischer Scientific Micromaster
- X-Ray Diffractometer, Bruker D8-Discover
- Vanetc-500 detector (2D wire detector)
- Point Detector (scintillation detector)
- Vertical Eulerian Cradle
- Laser-video alignment system
- Micro-Raman, Horiba Jobin Yvon LabRam 800
- Laser spot diameter of about 1 μm
- Peltier CCD camera detection system for data acquisition
- Surface Area Analyzer, Micromeritics ASAP 2020
- Two independent vacuum systems that allow preparation and analysis to occur concurrently
- Oil-free “dry” vacuum option to prevent oil contamination
- Hall Effect Analyzer, Ecopia HMS-5000
- Spectrofluorometer, Horiba NanoLog
- UV/Vis/NIR Spectrometer, Shimadzu 3600 UV-Vis-NIR – This model is equipped with 2 light sources (Tungsten and Deuterium lamps) and 3 detectors:
- PMT detector (photomultiplier tube) for ultraviolet and visible regions
- PbS detector for near infrared regions, where sensitivity is typically low
- InGaAs detector for near infrared regions, this detector bridges the gap between the PMT–PbS to ensure high sensitivity over the entire measurement wavelength range
- Spectroscopic Ellipsometry, Horiba Uvisel.
- X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, Thermo K-Alpha XPS System
- Ion gun to sputter very thin layers at time for depth profiling of the elements
- Neutralization gun to suppress sample charging
- PVE300 Spectral Responsivity/Quantum Efficiency Analyzer, Bentham Instruments
- Thermogravimetric Analysis/Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Mettler Toledo TGA/DSC 3+
- Single Column Universal Electromechanical Testing Machine with EP2 Digital Controller & Guage Safe Basic Testing Software
Instruments for Nanomaterial Synthesis and Functionalization
- Advanced Deposition Chamber
- Matrix-Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation (MAPLE)
- Photo Current Density Measurement System (Princeton Applied Research)
- Two-Electrode Anodizer
- Contact Angle Measurement System with High Speed Camera (Kruss-USA)
- Pulsed Laser Deposition System
- Plasma Etching Device (MCS Plasma Systems)
- Glove Box/Deposition Chamber, LC Technologies, Angstrom Engineering CoVap II
- Thin Film Measurement System, Reflectometer, Filmetric F20
Biological Instrumentation
- Radio Frequency Chemical Vapor Deposition System (DOD TATRC 1, W81XWH-10-2-0130)
- 350 kHz, 5-kW RF generator coupled to a synthesis reactor.
- Centrifuge, Thermo Scientific (Sorvall, l RC 6+) (DOD TATRC 2, W81XWH-11-1-0795)
- Hybrid Multi-Mode Microplate Reader (Synergy, H1) (Arkansas State Appropriations)
- Water-Jacketed US AutoFlow NU-4750 CO2 Incubator (DOD TATRC 1, W81XWH-10-2-0130)
- Biological Safety Cabinet (Logic, LABCONCO, Class II, type B2)
- Zeta Potential Reader (Zeta-Reader, ZPi, Mark 21) (Department of Energy, DE-FG36-06GO86072)
- Ultrasonic Processor, Sonics Vibra-Cell