The course comprises 24 hours of lectures, 20 h of laboratory work in front of different electron microscopy instruments, self-studies, one home assignment and a seminar where the student gives an oral presentation of the home assignment.
FCK3109 Electron Microscopy Analysis of Fibre and Polymer-based Materials 7.5 credits
Course on analysis of fibre and polymer-based materials using different electron microscopy techniques. The course includes both basic principles, and hands-on experience. The goal is to attain sufficient knowledge of electron microscopy techniques in order to independently image and analyze polymer- and fiber-based materials on the nano scale. Opportunities and limitations of the different instruments are discussed.
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
The course presents the basic principles of different types of:
- Electron microscopy techniques: scanning electron microscopy (SEM), table top-SEM, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), cryo-SEM, cryo-TEM, focused ion beam (FIB), Dual Beam (SEM-FIB), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS).
- More advanced analysis techniques (in situ analysis) and 3D tomography.
- Different types of sample preparation techniques for optimal analysis of a specific sample.
- Hands-on experience of electron microscopy imaging.
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course the doctoral student should have the knowledge and ability to
- Explain the basic principles for electron microscopy (scanning electron and transmission electron microscopy), and demonstrate for the level of the course adequate acquired knowledge in the specialized topics of the course.
- Suggest and explain, plan and carry out different types of electron microscopy related experiments.
- Suggest, plan and perform sample preparation of a material so that it can be imaged with electron microscopy. Reflect on the selected sample preparation technique.
- Present and orally motivate the selected electron microscopy instrumentation for a selected sample.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- SEM1 - Seminars, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LAB1 - Laboratory work, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Approved oral presentation and written project description (home assignment), min. 80% seminar attendance
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Education cycle
Third cycle