Research
We apply our expertise and the capabilities of the SEM SRF to advance materials research that addresses the transition to cleaner and renewable energy sources and that contributes to society’s resilience to engineering, environmental, and health hazards.
We welcome new industry partnerships and new research collaborations on the study of materials and processes.
One research focus is on integrating EBSD and transmission Kikuchi diffraction (TKD) with energy‑dispersive X‑ray spectroscopy (EDS), cathodoluminescence (CL) and other advanced microscopy techniques. These integrated workflows enable multi-modal characterisation of materials microstructure, composition and functional properties in the same regions of interest.
All users are required to adhere to the SEM SRF publication policy which is in line with that of other national electron microscopy centres and with the Royal Microscopy Society.
The SEM SRF activities are captured by our team’s list of selected publications and by the case studies below.
Advanced materials
Characterisation of properties and performance of novel materials designed for a healthier, greener and more sustainable response to current global challenges.
Environmental Sciences
World-leading research that aims to advance our understanding of Earth from its core to the surface. We apply field skills, laboratory analysis and modelling to solid rock, surface, ocean and atmospheric processes to address fundamental questions on green energy, climate and sustainability.
Engineering
Research spanning aerospace, civil, mechanical and materials engineering, design and manufacturing that addresses modern global challenges.