By CIC nanoGUNE
The equipment will be a state-of-the-art focused ion beam electron microscope, which will combine features that are not normally present together in a single instrument: an extensive set of detectors for materials science applications; the large volume removal option targeting for batteries sector and industry; and a cryo option, typically dedicated to biological applications. This combination of features in a single instrument will be unique in Europe and will also provide new research opportunities in materials science related to low-temperature physics and in biological sciences related to cryo-cell tomography. This instrument will be the base for a common research facility, unique in Spain and one of a few in Europe.cryo-FIB preparation for cellular cryo tomography. With the acquisition of a new microscope, nanoGUNE´s Electron-Microscopy laboratory will be upgraded with the Bio Safety Level 2 laboratory, opening the opportunity to work with biological infected materials targeting for bio-medical research and hospital diagnostics.
