Atom probe tomography (APT) analysis of materials is an established technique for atomic level compositional analysis. Extensive research has been performed on many alloys, compounds, multi-layered thin films, integrated circuits, and even polymers. The use of APT in Earth Sciences is still emerging, yet results are encouraging for multiple applications in nanogeosciences. The aim of this talk is to present a general introduction of APT, including principles and sample preparation, and to explore potential geoscience applications for nanogeochemistry based on published data and our work at the University of Alabama, mainly related to biomineralization processes.

Atom probe tomography (APT) and its potential applications in nanogeosciences

Macromolecular Chemistry: The Second Century

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