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Electron tomography explores the relationship between the nanomorphology and properties of  polyamide filtration films, 
illustrating a Nanoverse using morphometry techniques
Electron tomography explores the relationship between the nanomorphology and properties of polyamide filtration films, illustrating a Nanoverse using morphometry techniques
nonclassical nucleation pathway
nonclassical nucleation pathway
oriented phase domains in compositionally uniform cathode NPs
oriented phase domains in compositionally uniform cathode NPs
symmetry-breaking in patch formation on triangular NP
symmetry-breaking in patch formation on triangular NP
self-assembly of spherical iron oxide nanoparticles
self-assembly of spherical iron oxide nanoparticles
chiral pinwheel superlattice
chiral pinwheel superlattice
polyamide membranes structure reconstruction
polyamide membranes structure reconstruction
liquid-phase TEM to reveal hidden dynamics
liquid-phase TEM to reveal hidden dynamics

Research

We are “film-makers.” We videotape how tiny machineries of materials and living cells move, interact, assemble and transform in a fluid medium to perform their functions. Sometimes atomic resolutions are involved to track the paths of ions and atoms in charge conduction or chemical reactions. We also utilize deep learning-based analysis to extract the underlying physical rules encoding such dynamics. The systems are diverse, ranging from batteries, separation membranes, colloids to membrane proteins. Read more about our research.)

Join Us!

We have openings for undergrads, PhD students, and postdocs with background in TEM, nanoscience or biology. Interested candidates can send your CV to Prof. Chen at qchen20@illinois.edu