Applied Chemical and Morphological Analysis Laboratory Newsblog

ACMAL Closed Thursday and Friday (11/24 & 11/25)

Published November 17, 2022

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Good morning,

This is just a reminder that the ACMAL facilities will be CLOSED Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24th and 25th, 2022, in observance of Thanksgiving. This is a university holiday so the building will also be locked. Only those with swipe access will be able to use the instruments. Please plan your instrument use accordingly.

I will be on vacation starting at noon tomorrow returning to work on Monday 11/28. Dr. Freitas, Dr. Leftwich, and Mr. Josh King will be available through Wednesday (11/23). Dr. Laitila will be available through Tuesday (11/22).

In case of an emergency call public safety.

Happy Holidays,
Liz

AFM Back Online

Published November 5, 2022

By Elizabeth Miller

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AFM repairs are completed. Dr. Leftwich was able to repair the Fiber-lite.

AFM Down

Published November 4, 2022

By Elizabeth Miller

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There is an issue with the Fiber-lite on the AFM. The instrument is offline until we’re able to fix the issue. It may just need a new bulb.

ACMAL Logbook System

Published November 4, 2022

By Elizabeth Miller

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For those instruments on the electronic system, you should tap in when you enter the lab for a scheduled session. When your analysis is completed, for all samples, tap out prior to leaving the lab.

Changes to the logbook can be submitted using the Logbook Update Request Form.

If you end your session early or cancel a reservation, always update the Google Calendar.

ACMAL Rate Reminder

Published October 31, 2022

By Elizabeth Miller

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Just a reminder that the previous use rates expired on September 30, 2022. The instrument rates have been renewed and are effective from October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2024. Detailed information is available on the Use Rate section of the ACMAL website.

Reminder to Close Doors

Published October 4, 2022

By Elizabeth Miller

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Please remember to close the lab doors at the end of your session. These are very expensive instruments and we want to ensure they don’t get damaged.

Liz Out of Office (10/4-10/9)

Published October 4, 2022

By Elizabeth Miller

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I will be out of the office from October 4th through October 9. I will be monitoring emails and responding when I get back.

Below are the contacts if you need assistance with instruments in the Electron Optics Facility or the Scanning Probe Microscopy Facility.

STEM

DR. ERICO FREITAS
Research Scientist
PHONE: 906-299-2714
E-MAIL: efragafr@mtu.edu

ESEM / FESEM

JOSH KINGLaboratory AssistantPHONE: 404-808-2803E-MAIL: jorking@mtu.edu

AFM / FESEM

ALEISTER KERRLaboratory AssistantPHONE: 520-576-3557E-MAIL: awkerr@mtu.edu

Sample Preparation / Coating / Liquid Nitrogen

(Josh or Aleister)

In case of an emergency call public safety.

Elizabeth Miller

ESEM BSE Detector Repaired

Published September 23, 2022

By Elizabeth Miller

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The BSE detector has been repaired. A big thanks to Dr. Ed for resoldering it!

ESEM BSE Detector Repairs

Published September 21, 2022

By Elizabeth Miller

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The ESEM can still be used. However, the backscatter detector needs to be repaired. There is a wire that needs to be resoldered. The repairs should be completed by the end of the week.

Erico Freitas Seminar September 29, 2022

Published September 21, 2022

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Department of Biological Sciences Seminar Series

Dr. Erico Freitas

Research Scientist
Materials Science and Engineering
Michigan Technological University

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Dr. Freitas manages the FEI 200kV Titan Themis STEM in the Electron Optics Facility of the Applied Chemical and Morphological Analysis Laboratory (ACMAL) at Michigan Tech. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) is widely used for morphological studies of biological systems as it offers a much higher spatial resolution (over 200 times) than optical microscopy. During this seminar Dr. Freitas will present the capabilities of the Scanning transmission electron microscope laboratory at MTU and will address the types of ex-situ and in-situ analysis that can be conducted for biological systems using a diversity of approaches available through the ACMAL.

For additional information, visit the Department of Biological Sciences.

Thursday, September 29, 2022
3–4 p.m. GLRC 202