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Flow cell with environmental control for in-liquid nano-FTIR


EMSL Project ID
60006

Abstract

Total internal reflection scattering-scanning near-field optical microscopy (TIR s-SNOM) has achieved chemical nano-imaging in liquid, however of only static systems. In this project, a flow cell will be integrated to allow control of the liquid environment and extend the temporal analysis window in order to resolve chemical and structural dynamics in biological and microbial systems over timescales from seconds to days. In concert, this will give users access to chemical mapping at the liquid-solid interface of BER-relevant processes and systems. This includes resolving communication pathways for microbial systems, enzymatic degradation of lignocellulose, adsorption/desorption processes, and in-situ protein conformational and biomineralization studies.

Project Details

Start Date
2021-04-08
End Date
2021-10-08
Status
Closed

Team

Principal Investigator

Brian O'callahan
Institution
Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory