High-resolution electron microscopy and domain structures of pentagonal Frank-Kasper phases

Area of Science:

• Solid-state sciences
• Materials science
• Crystallography

Background:

• Direct imaging at the atomic/molecular level is crucial for understanding material properties.
• Various material classes require advanced imaging techniques for structural analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the research programs of the Laboratory of Atomic Imaging of Solids.
• To present findings on domain structures in materials.

Main Methods:

• Atomic-level imaging techniques.
• Systematic investigation of material structures.

Main Results:

• Research encompasses quasicrystals, Frank-Kasper phases, metal suboxides, catalysts, Chinese minerals, and organic molecular structures.
• A detailed study of domain structures formed by icosahedral columns was conducted.

Conclusions:

• The laboratory employs advanced imaging for diverse solid-state materials.
• Investigating complex domain structures provides insights into material properties.