On the role of characterization in the design of interfaces in nanoscale materials technology.
This work reviews recent research on the design and control of interfaces in engineering nanomaterials. Four case studies are presented that demonstrate the power of a multimodal approach to the characterization of different types of interfaces. We have used a combination of conventional, high resolution, and analytical transmission electron microscopy, microbeam electron diffraction, and three-dimensional atom probe to study polymer-clay nanocomposites, turbine rotor steels used for power generation, multicomponent aluminum alloys, and nanocrystalline magnetic materials.
Ringer
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Australian Key Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia. simon.ringer@emu.usyd.edu.au
Ratinac
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D000497:Alloys / Q000737:chemistry*; D000535:Aluminum; D000538:Aluminum Silicates / Q000737:chemistry*; D000077215:Clay; D004577:Electron Probe Microanalysis / Q000379:methods; D008280:Magnetics; D008422:Materials Testing; D008854:Microscopy, Electron / Q000379:methods; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000379:methods*; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry*
D000497:Alloys; D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D011108:Polymers; D000535:Aluminum; D000077215:Clay