KAUST and Thermo Fisher Scientific collaborate to accelerate materials science research

KAUST · November 21, 2018 · Notable

Partnership Research Materials Science Product Infrastructure

Summary

KAUST has signed a worldwide agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific, granting the company access to two KAUST patents related to high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). The patents enable atomic-resolution TEM imaging of electron beam–sensitive crystalline materials by minimizing beam damage using low doses of electrons. The technology also improves alignment of nano-sized crystals and delivers high signal-to-noise ratio images. Why it matters: This partnership enhances KAUST's role as a global technology university and strengthens Saudi Arabia's position as a hub for scientific advancement in materials science.

Keywords

KAUST · Thermo Fisher Scientific · HRTEM · microscopy · materials science

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