MicroStructural Studies Unit

Our MicroStructural Studies Unit (MSSU), the electron microscopy facility of the University of Surrey, was established in 1970 to support a wide range of research activities across the University and to offer electron microscopy services to industry.



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Expertise 

Imaging Platforms

Keywords - Light Microscopy: Confocal microscopy
Other: Digital reflected light microscopy 
Keywords - Electron Microscopy: Transmission EM | Scanning EM (FEG) | Scanning Transmission EM
Other: EDS | WDS | EBSD

 

Applications

Keywords - Biological: Microbiology | Zebrafish | Bio-materials | Food

Keywords - Physical Sciences: Bioengineering & Biomaterials | Corrosion/Oxidation | Semiconductors & Opotoelectronics | Optical & Photonic Materials and Devices | Catalysts | Ionic conductors, fuel cells and batteries | Metallurgy/Alloy development | Electron optics | Functional oxides | Nanomaterials | Composites | Polymers & organic electronics

 

Sample Preparation

Keywords - Biological: Resin embedding | Metal coating
Keywords - Materials: Focused ion beam (Gallium) | Electropolishing | Focused ion beam (other)

 

Data Analysis

Keywords - Software: ImageJ
Other: Pathfinder

 



Point of Contact

MicroStructural Studies Unit
AB Building
University of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey , GU2 7XH, United Kingdom


Facilities Contact

James Whiting

Email: [email protected]
Website: Centre for Engineering Materials Facilities

Staff List 

James Whiting (Technician)
David Jones (Technician)
Dr Mark Whiting (Director)