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Electron Microscopy Platform of Lille (PMEL)

Platform

Description

PMEL platform is a national electron microscopy center dedicated to the characterization of materials (metals, glasses, ceramics, polymers, minerals) with an expertise in quantitative nano-analysis and electron diffraction. Using our state-of-the-art equipment (transmission electron microscopes, scanning electron microscopes, electron microprobe, sample preparation equipment), we can describe the microstructures and chemical compositions of nanoscale and subnanoscale samples and perform spectroscopic studies of valence states, physico-chemical environments of atoms and ab-initio analyses of structures. We also perform fine compositional quantification studies for minor elements and chemical mapping. We are open to all academic and industrial collaborations and propose services in line with our expertise.

Contacts

  • Jean-François Dhenin
    Technical manager
  • Damien Jacob
    Scientific manager

Informations

Bâtiment Chevreul, avenue Paul Langevin
Campus Cité scientifique, Université de Lille
59650 VILLENEUVE D'ASCQ

https://pmel.univ-lille.fr

Electron Microscopy Platform of Lille

Chiffres clés

• 15 services per year for industrial partners
• 10 services per year for academic partners
• 40 publications per year in peer-reviewed journals

Effectif

Effectif total : 6

Expertises

Skills

• Electron crystallography (resolution and refinement of structure) using electronic precession diffraction techniques in tomography mode (PEDT)
• Phase and orientation mapping in TEM (ACOM technique) and SEM (EBSD (backscattered electrons) and TKD (transmission) techniques)
• High resolution atomic number contrast microscopy (HRSTEM HAADF)
• Transmission electron microscopy
• Scanning electron microscopy
• Electronic tomography
• Quantitative approach to hyper-spectra of EELS, EDS and WDS mapping
• Multidimensional data processing by Hyperspy software

Example(s) of projects

• Phase transformations in a Martian meteorite 🡭
• Microstructural characterization of oxide thin films used in nano devices
• Analysis of Fe-Ni bimetallic catalysts
• Microstructural characterization of new High Entropy Alloys

Collaborations/Partners/Scientific clients

Railenium, CEREGE, ENSAIT, IMPMC, IMT, Institut Français du Textile, IRCER, CSNSM, ISTeP, MNHN, Université de Reims, University of Liège

Collaborations/Partners/Private Clients

ADEO, APERAM, EDF, FEDERAL MOGUL, GrafTech France SNC, MORIA, Nano SERVE, PLASTIUM, Saint-Gobain, VALLOUREC

Services offers

Applications sectors

  • Electronic / photonics
  • Chemistry / Plastics (Glue, Plastic, Rubber...)
  • Materials (Metal, Glass, Ceramic, Composite...)
  • Science / Research

Services provided

• Chemical, structural or microstructural analyses of metals, glasses, ceramics, polymers, minerals and materials for catalysis, from the micron to the atomic scale
• Observation and analysis of very thin samples (e.g. thin films of oxides) and of small dimensions (of the order of a millimeter)
• Design and characterization of metal matrix composites
• Characterization and tomography of crystal defects (especially dislocations)
• Characterization of deformation mechanisms
• Fine quantification of compositions for minor elements
• Quantification of light elements by spectroscopy
• Phase and Orientation Mapping
• Chemical mapping
• Ab initio structural analysis by electronic precession and tomography
• Microanalysis by electron microprobe

Training offers

Individual or group training, including theoretical fundamentals up to the practice of instruments

CNRS Business Training:
• Elemental microanalysis of solids by electron microprobe (https://pmel.univ-lille.fr/fileadmin/user_upload/laboratoires/pmel/Images_site/Formation_Microsonde.pdf)
• Asbestos fibers by MET and EDX (https://pmel.univ-lille.fr/fileadmin/user_upload/laboratoires/pmel/Images_site/Formation_Amiante.pdf)

Consulting services

We provide consulting services related to all our areas of expertise.

Equipments

The PMEL platform is equipped with two transmission electron microscopes (aThermo Fischer Titan Themis 60-300kV and a Thermo Fischer Tecnai 200 kV), three scanning electron microscopes (including a Jeol low pressure SEM, a HITACHI SU 5000 analytical variable pressure SEM and a Hitachi tabletop SEM) and an electronic microprobe (CAMECA SX 100). A set of sample preparation equipment is also available, including microtomes or ultra-microtomes (cryo), a semi-automatic mechanical polishing system, and precision thinning and ion polishing machines.

See the detailed list of equipment: https://pmel.univ-lille.fr/plateforme

Equipments

Nom Modèle Marque
SEM FEG SM-7800F LV/ JEOL
SEM FEG SU 5000/ HITACHI
Tabletop SEM FLEXSEM 1000/ HITACHI
TEM Titan 60-300 kV/ Thermofischer
Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) FEI Tecnai 200 kV/ Thermofischer
Electron probe micro-analyzer SX 100/ Cameca
Ion Milling Machine PIPS 2 695/ Gatan
Semi-automatic polisher Multiprep/ Allied
Ion polisher SEM Mill 1061/ Fishione

Ecosystem

Affiliated institutions / organisations

CNRS

Unit(s) of attachment

Groups/Networks/Federations

FR 2638 - Institut Michel-Eugène Chevreul

Labellisations

Regional strategic areas of activity

  • Chemistry and Materials
  • Digital World and Robotics
    • Electronics

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  • Chemistry and Materials
  • Digital World and Robotics
    • Electronics
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Electron Microscopy Platform of Lille
Type

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Plateforme scientifique
Description

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PMEL platform is a national electron microscopy center dedicated to the characterization of materials (metals, glasses, ceramics, polymers, minerals) with an expertise in quantitative nano-analysis and electron diffraction. Using our state-of-the-art equipment (transmission electron microscopes, scanning electron microscopes, electron microprobe, sample preparation equipment), we can describe the microstructures and chemical compositions of nanoscale and subnanoscale samples and perform spectroscopic studies of valence states, physico-chemical environments of atoms and ab-initio analyses of structures. We also perform fine compositional quantification studies for minor elements and chemical mapping. We are open to all academic and industrial collaborations and propose services in line with our expertise.
Contact informations
Contact

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Contact name Email phone number
DHENIN Jean-François jean-francois.dhenin@univ-lille.fr (+33) 3 20 43 49 13
JACOB Damien damien.jacob@univ-lille.fr (+33) 3 20 43 47 78
URL

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https://pmel.univ-lille.fr

Address

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Bâtiment Chevreul, avenue Paul Langevin
Campus Cité scientifique, Université de Lille
59650 VILLENEUVE D'ASCQ
Keywords

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Scanning microscopy, Transmission electron microscopy, Electron microprobe, Electron crystallography, Tomography, Microstructures, Compositions, Atoms, Surface analysis
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Skills

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• Electron crystallography (resolution and refinement of structure) using electronic precession diffraction techniques in tomography mode (PEDT) • Phase and orientation mapping in TEM (ACOM technique) and SEM (EBSD (backscattered electrons) and TKD (transmission) techniques) • High resolution atomic number contrast microscopy (HRSTEM HAADF) • Transmission electron microscopy • Scanning electron microscopy • Electronic tomography • Quantitative approach to hyper-spectra of EELS, EDS and WDS mapping • Multidimensional data processing by Hyperspy software
Key data

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• 15 services per year for industrial partners • 10 services per year for academic partners • 40 publications per year in peer-reviewed journals
Workforce

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Effectif total : 6
Example(s) of projects

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• Phase transformations in a Martian meteorite 🡭 • Microstructural characterization of oxide thin films used in nano devices • Analysis of Fe-Ni bimetallic catalysts • Microstructural characterization of new High Entropy Alloys
Example(s) of publications

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Collaborations/Partners/Scientific clients

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Railenium, CEREGE, ENSAIT, IMPMC, IMT, Institut Français du Textile, IRCER, CSNSM, ISTeP, MNHN, Université de Reims, University of Liège
Collaborations/Partners/Private Clients

Current content

ADEO, APERAM, EDF, FEDERAL MOGUL, GrafTech France SNC, MORIA, Nano SERVE, PLASTIUM, Saint-Gobain, VALLOUREC
Services offers
Training offers

Current content

Individual or group training, including theoretical fundamentals up to the practice of instruments

CNRS Business Training:
• Elemental microanalysis of solids by electron microprobe (https://pmel.univ-lille.fr/fileadmin/user_upload/laboratoires/pmel/Images_site/Formation_Microsonde.pdf)
• Asbestos fibers by MET and EDX (https://pmel.univ-lille.fr/fileadmin/user_upload/laboratoires/pmel/Images_site/Formation_Amiante.pdf)
Services offers

Current content

• Chemical, structural or microstructural analyses of metals, glasses, ceramics, polymers, minerals and materials for catalysis, from the micron to the atomic scale • Observation and analysis of very thin samples (e.g. thin films of oxides) and of small dimensions (of the order of a millimeter) • Design and characterization of metal matrix composites • Characterization and tomography of crystal defects (especially dislocations) • Characterization of deformation mechanisms • Fine quantification of compositions for minor elements • Quantification of light elements by spectroscopy • Phase and Orientation Mapping • Chemical mapping • Ab initio structural analysis by electronic precession and tomography • Microanalysis by electron microprobe
Consulting services

Current content

We provide consulting services related to all our areas of expertise.
Equipments
Equipements spécifiques

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  • SEM FEG
    SM-7800F LV/ JEOL
  • SEM FEG
    SU 5000/ HITACHI
  • Tabletop SEM
    FLEXSEM 1000/ HITACHI
  • TEM
    Titan 60-300 kV/ Thermofischer
  • Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) FEI
    Tecnai 200 kV/ Thermofischer
  • Electron probe micro-analyzer
    SX 100/ Cameca
  • Ion Milling Machine
    PIPS 2 695/ Gatan
  • Semi-automatic polisher
    Multiprep/ Allied
  • Ion polisher
    SEM Mill 1061/ Fishione
Ecosystem
Affiliated institutions / organisations

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  • University of Lille
  • CNRS
Établissement(s) partenaire(s)

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Unit(s) of attachment

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  • Materials and transformations unit
Groups/Networks/Federations

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FR 2638 - Institut Michel-Eugène Chevreul
Competitive cluster

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Regional strategic areas of activity

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  • Chemistry and Materials
  • Electronics
  • Digital World and Robotics
Labelling

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