Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering | Facilities
Facilities
The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) established the Joint School’s Institute for Research Technologies (JSIRT) to advance research and innovation by leveraging cutting-edge facilities and fostering strategic collaborations with industry. JSIRT functions as a central hub for convergence research, underpinned by robust partnerships, and the scholarly expertise of JSNN faculty.
Mission
Accelerate research and innovation through access to analytical and characterization instrumentation, strategic partnerships with faculty and industry, and building a skilled workforce.
Vision
Gain national recognition as a science, engineering, and nanotechnology research and innovation hub for the Triad and beyond.
Objectives
• To support the research of the faculty at JSNN, N.C. A&T, and UNC Greensboro by providing access to research facilities, opportunities to establish research consortia with industry partners, access to best educational practices from industry that can be adapted to train students, and opportunities for joint projects and external funding.
• To support JSNN, N.C. A&T and UNCG students with access to internships, job opportunities, research facilities, and STEM entrepreneurship education.
• To support industry partners by providing access to research resources including research instrumentation, opportunities to build partnerships with faculty, and access to students to work on projects.
The establishment of the Institute for Research Technologies at JSNN for University-Industry partnerships will play an integral role in building research innovation at N.C. A&T and UNC Greensboro. Coupled with innovative research, JSIRT will be able to provide new opportunities for our students both in terms of the training they receive, as well as internship and employment prospects. Consequently, JSIRT will play an important role in workforce development in the Triad region.
Core Facilities
JSIRT provides fee-for-use access to advanced imaging, fabrication, characterization, and computational tools for academic, industry, and government users. Resources are organized into core areas: Advanced Microscopy, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Testing, Micro and Nanofabrication, and Other Resources. In addition to instrumentation, users benefit from world-class training, expert staff, and optional remote services. Services are provided on a best-effort basis without warranty or endorsement, and users are charged only for actual usage, rounded to the nearest quarter hour. Service rates are $100/hour for external for-profit users and $50/hour for academic and government users. For membership or questions, contact Dr. Shyam Aravamudhan at saravamu@ncat.edu or jsnntools@ncat.uncg.edu.
Available Equipment
JSIRT offers access to a suite of advanced microscopy tools and resources, including equipment training, remote sample preparation and analysis, and new process and imaging consultations. In addition to a wide variety of visualization, characterization and fabrication tools with micro and nanometer scale controllability, JSIRT also provides expert-driven analysis through skilled research staff to address the needs of academic, industry and government users.
| Instrumentation | Description | Cost Per Hour (Industry) | Cost Per Hour (Academic/Gov't) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEOL JEM-2100plus TEM | The JEOL JEM-2100 plus TEM is a multipurpose, 200 kV analytical electron microscope with ultrahigh TEM resolution as high as 0.19 nm (in UHR configuration) and with STEM and EDS options. | $160.00 | $80.00 |
| Nanopatterning Visualization Engine (NPVE) | This is used in a Crossbeam® (FIB) system for NanoPatterning, which complements the imaging capabilities of the CrossBeam®. | $61.00 | $30.50 |
| Zeiss Auriga FIB/FESEM with EDX | AURIGA CrossBeam consists of a field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) with GEMINI column accompanied by a Focused Gallium Ion Beam (FIB) column that offers Cross-sectioning, Nanotomography, Nanopatterning, 3D-Analytics, and TEM lamella preparation. Additionally, the system allows for elemental characterization through energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS/EDX). | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| JEOL JSM-IT800 Schottky FESEM | The JSM-IT800 incorporates an "In-lens Schottky Plus field emission electron gun" for high resolution imaging to fast elemental mapping, and an electron optical control system "Neo Engine", as well as a system of seamless GUI "SEM Center" for fast elemental mapping. | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Zeiss Libra TEM | Libra 120 Plus is an Energy Filter TEM that takes advantage of inelastically scattered electrons to offer additional imaging modes and enhanced image quality when compared with conventional TEMs. In addiiton, electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) capability is available for elemental analysis. | $151.00 | $75.50 |
| Zeiss Orion Plus Helium Ion Microscope | HIM is a relatively new scanning particle beam microscopy technique that operates on the same basic principles as scanning electron microscopes. However, HIM offers several advantages over conventional scanning electron microscopy. The relatively large mass of the helium ions results in very little diffraction when passing through the tiny apertures thereby resulting in extremely small (sub-nanometer) probes. Complementing this, the ions penetrate deeply into the specimen before scattering, resulting in finely localized secondary electron emission. These characteristics of HIM ultimately deliver its incredible 0.3 nm resolution and extremely high depth of field, surpassing conventional SEM. In addition to secondary electron detection, our HIM is outfitted with a Multichannel Plate Detector (MCP) used for detection of backscattered helium ions and providing excellent material contrasts. Also, imaging of non-conductive and non-coated materials e.g. most polymers and biological materials is improved upon with the addition of an electron flood gun used for charge compensation. | $303.00 | $151.50 |
| Leica UC7 Ultramicrotome | Leica EM UC7 Ultramicrotome provides easy preparation of semi- and ultrathin sections as well as perfect, smooth surfaces of biological and industrial samples for TEM, SEM, AFM and Light microscopy examination. | $40.00 | $20.00 |
| Agilent 5600LS AFM | The 5600LS AFM is well suited for imaging and mapping both large and small samples. A variety of Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) techniques are possible including contact mode, acoustic ac mode, phase imaging, current sensing, Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM), Lateral Force Microscopy (LFM), Kelvin Force Microscopy (KFM)/Electrostatic Force Microscopy (EFM), and Force Modulation Microscopy. In addition, Scanning Microwave Microscopy (SMM) enables complex impedance, capacitance, and dopant density measurements. | $73.00 | $36.50 |
| Leica Sputter Coater (AuPd/C) | Leica ACE200 is metal sputter and carbon deposition for SEM and TEM analysis. | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| South Bay Plasma Cleaner (O2/Ar) | The PC-2000 Plasma Cleaner allows simultaneous cleaning of a specimen and a specimen stage which minimizes and, in some cases, eliminates contamination of inorganic specimens analyzed via SEM, TEM, STEM and/or AEM. | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| Axio Imager Z2M upright Microscope | Axio Z2m is an upright materials microscope, utilizing multiple light sources and filters and allows for the collection of high resolution still images at 50-1,000x. | $55.00 | $27.50 |
| Cytoviva Darkfield and Hyperspectral Imaging | This instrument is designed to support optical and hyperspectral imaging of nanoscale sample elements in both materials and biological based matrices. | $61.00 | $30.50 |
| Hitachi S-4800 FESEM w/EDX | The S-4800 is a high-resolution scanning electron microscope (SEM) with cold field emission gun. With a maximum resolution of 1-2nm, it is equipped with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| Zeiss EVO LS SEM | Zeiss EVO LS10 is a variable pressure scanning electron microscope (VP-SEM), Capable of 6nm resolution in high vacuum mode. In extended pressure mode, imaging can be done at set pressures up to 3000 Pa. If used in conjunction with the Deben CoolStage II, biological and other wet samples may be imaged using the variable pressure secondary electron (VPSE) or backscatter detectors. Elemental analysis using the Oxford Inca EDX can be done in all modes. | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Zeiss - Axio Observer A1 | The Observer A1 is an upright compound microscope that is fully equipped four channel wide-field fluorescence, bright-field, dark-field and polarized light microscopy. | $40.00 | $20.00 |
| Zeiss Z1 Spinning Disk Confocal | Zeiss Axio Observer Spinning Disc Confocal microscope has objectives ranging from 10X-100X and provides four channel laser excitation capability from the near UV into the near infrared range. In addition, the stage mounted temperature controlled CO2 chamber is capable of long term live cell imaging. | $61.00 | $30.50 |
| Evident FV3000 Confocal Microscope | The Evident FV3000 has highly efficient and accurate TruSpectral detection on all channels. It is optimized for live cell imaging with high sensitivity and low phototoxicity. | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Buehler MetaServ 250 Grinder-Polisher | This instrument is used for metallographic specimen preparation. | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| Asylum MFP-3D Origin+ AFM | This instrument is capable of nanomechanical, nanoelectrical and electromechanical characterization. | $73.00 | $36.50 |
| Thermo 325a Rotary Microtome | This instrument is capable of cutting high-quality paraffin sections for tissue processing. | $30.00 | $15.00 |
Whether you want to determine chemical structure or quantify trace elements, JSIRT offers access to a suite of analytical tools and resources including equipment training, remote material analysis and process consultations. JSIRT provides expert-driven analysis through skilled research staff to address the needs of academic, industry and government users.
| Instrumentation | Description | Cost Per Hour (Industry) | Cost Per Hour (Academic/Gov't) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agilent 1290 UPLC (HPLC) | This ultra HPLC system is designed to be both a HPLC and high-end UHPLC system in a single flow path. | $60 (consumables not included) | $30 (consumables not included) |
| Agilent 920 HPLC Liquid Chromatography System | The Varian 920-LC is a robust, highly capable, integrated analytical high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system. | $61.00 | $30.50 |
| Agilent 610 FTIR with Single Point Detector | The Cary 610 is a single point FTIR microscope, capable of mapping when coupled with Cary 670 FTIR spectrometer. | $55.00 | $27.50 |
| Thermo Fisher Nicolet iS50 FTIR | This spectrometer features an all-in-one materials analysis station. | $60.00 | $30.00 |
| Raptir Microscope for use with Thermo Fisher Nicolet iS50 FTIR | This microscope is used in conjunction with the Thermo Fisher Nicolet iS50 FTIR. | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Micromeritics ASAP 2060 BET Analyzer | Details forthcoming | $30.00 | $15.00 |
| Sample Preparation for BET Analysis | Details forthcoming | $1.00 | $0.50 |
| Agilent 8890-5977B GC-MS | Delivers unparalleled analytical sensitivity with extreme operational efficiencies for ultra trace-level applications. | $60 (consumables not included) | $30 (consumables not included) |
| Agilent 7900 ICP-MS | The Agilent 7900 ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry) is a flexible single quadrupole ICP mass spectrometer that provides the industry’s best matrix tolerance, most effective helium collision mode, lowest detection limits, and widest dynamic range. | $90.00 | $45.00 |
| Rigaku Gemini A Single Crystal Diffractometer | Single crystal diffraction is a powerful X-ray technique for structural solution of crystals typically of 20 - 200 microns in diameter. It provides key information on the symmetry and atom positions in these crystals. Usage spans from routine structural work on organic and metal-organic small molecules to highly detailed investigations of heavy metal oxides that can include twins, modulated structures or diffuse scattering. | $91.00 | $45.50 |
| Agilent Cary Eclipse Fluorescence Spectrophotometer | The Cary Eclipse fluorescence spectrophotometer was designed for Fluorescence, phosphorescence, chemi/bio-luminescence, and time resolved phosphorescence measurement. | $55.00 | $27.50 |
| Horiba XploRA Raman Confocal Microscope | The XploRA Raman microscope combines confocal microscopy with full spectral Raman analysis in one instrument, enabling simultaneous chemical identification and imaging. Common applications include quality control analysis, material validation, and pharmaceutical testing. | $61.00 | $30.50 |
| WiTec alpha300R Confocal Raman Microscope | The WiTec alpha300R Confocal Raman Microscope has hyperspectral image generation with the information of a complete Raman spectrum at every image pixel, excellent lateral resolution, and outstanding depth resolution ideally suited for 3D image generation and depth profiles. It features an ultra-fast Raman imaging option with under one millisecond integration time per spectrum. This is a non-destructive imaging technique: no staining of fixation of the sample required. | $90.00 | $45.00 |
| Malvern ZEN3600 Zetasizer | The Zetasizer Nano ZS provides the ability to measure particle size, zeta potential and molecular weight of particles or molecules in a liquid medium over a wide range of concentrations. | $61.00 | $30.50 |
| Nanosight LM10-HSBF Nanoparticle Characterization | The Malvern NanoSight LM10 uses the technology of Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA). The LM10 allows rapid and accurate analysis of the size distribution and concentration of all types of nanoparticles from 10nm to 2000nm in diameter, depending on the instrument configuration and sample type. | $55.00 | $27.50 |
| Rame Hart Goniometer/Tensiometer | The Model 260 sports a wide range of methods based interfacial analysis tools for working with pendant, inverted pendant, sessile, and captive bubble drops. Additionally, contact angle, surface energy, surface tension, and calibration tools are included. | $55.00 | $27.50 |
| Sample Preparation Fume Hood | Used for sample preparation in the analytical chemistry core lab. | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| Agilent 400NMR | NMR spectrometers are used to test atomic and molecular properties of a sample (e.g. physical and chemical). The system is ideal for compound detection, quantitation and structural confirmation. | $52.00 | $26.00 |
| Agilent 700NMR | NMR spectrometers are used to test atomic and molecular properties of a sample (physical, chemical or biological). The system is ideal for compound detection, quantitation and structural confirmation. | $90.00 | $45.00 |
| Agilent Cary 7000 UV-Vis-NIR | The Agilent Cary 7000 universal measurement spectrophotometer (UMS) will satisfy all your solid sampling needs. Collect hundreds of UV-Vis-NIR spectra overnight, or characterize optical components or thin films in minutes to hours rather than hours to days. The Cary 7000 UMS is a turn-key solution for research, development, and QA/QC in optics, thin films/coatings, solar, and glass. | $70.00 | $35.00 |
| Agilent 670 FTIR Spectrometer w/ATR | The Varian 670 FT-IR is a research-grade spectrometer for application areas such as polymers/materials, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and chemicals. The Varian 670-IR is also equipped with a diamond ATR crystal for IR sampling. | $55.00 | $27.50 |
| CEM Mars 6 Microwave Digester | This is a microwave synthesizer for performing a wide range of organic and inorganic synthetic chemistry. | $55.00 | $27.50 |
| Horiba Fluoro-Max 4 fluorometer | The Horiba FluoroMax 4 spectrometer is an effective tool for measuring fluorescence of solids, liquids, powders and thin films. | $55.00 | $27.50 |
| Nanochemistry Lab - General Use | This includes general use of Nanochemistry bench and lab space. | $73.00 | $36.50 |
| Legend XFR Centrifuge #1 | This instrument can handle a range of general-purpose processing including cell culture, microplate, microbiology and many others. | $55.00 | $27.50 |
| Legend XFR Centrifuge #2 | This instrument can handle a range of general-purpose processing including cell culture, microplate, microbiology and many others. | $55.00 | $27.50 |
| Varian 710-ES ICP Spectrophotometer | The Varian 710-ES system is a simultaneous Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES) with trace element analysis capability for wavelength from 177 to 785 nm. | $78.00 | $39.00 |
| Thermo Scientific Escalab Xi+ XPS | ESCALAB™ XI+ X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS) combines high sensitivity with high resolution quantitative imaging and multi-technique capability, including UPS/ISS/REELS. | $100.00 | $50.00 |
| Kruss Tensiometer | This instrument is used for measurements of surface tension and interfacial tension, critical micelle concentration CMC and contact angle on solids, fibers and powders. | $30.00 | $15.00 |
| TA Instruments TGA 5500 | The TGA 5500 is designed for the researcher that requires the highest level of performance and features in one package. Built to maximize temperature control and minimize drift, the TGA 5500 has less drift than any competitive TGA – even after they use post-test data manipulation! The TA patented IR furnace delivers the fastest heating and cooling rates available. The all new autosampler makes high productivity standard. | $70 (pans not included) | $35 (pans not included) |
JSIRT provides material testing resources for aerospace, automotive, textile, chemical, analytical and physical testing applications. In addition to testing services, JSIRT provides research and consulting services. JSIRT specializes particularly in polymer matrix fiber reinforced composites and textiles.
| Instrumentation | Description | Cost Per Hour (Industry) | Cost Per Hour (Academic/Gov't) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Disk TPS2500S Thermal Conductivity System | The TPS2500S is transient absolute measurment of thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity and specific heat from 0.005 to 1000W/mK. This instrument is designed for testing thermal transport properties of solids, liquids, paste and powders. | $55.00 | $27.50 |
| Perkin Elmer DMA8000 | Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) is used to characterize materials' bulk properties such as modulus, compliance and damping (tan delta). It measures changes of rheological behavior under dynamic conditions as a function of temperature, time, frequency, stress, atmosphere, or a combination of these parameters. Stress-strain, creep recovery, thermomechanical and stress relaxation measurements are examples. | $55.00 | $27.50 |
| TA Q200 Digital Scanning Calorimeter | The Q200 is a versatile, research-grade DSC with our patented Tzero technology with temperature range of ambient to 725C. | $61.00 | $30.50 |
| TA Q500 Thermogravimetric Analyzer | Thermogravimetric analysis is capable of thermal analysis in which changes in physical and chemical properties of materials are measured as a function of increasing temperature or as a function of time. | $61.00 | $30.50 |
| Cascade REL-4800 Manual Probe Station | This is manual wafer load probe station with 200mm vacuum chuck. It also includes 5 vacuum connections for manipulators on each side with motic PSM-1000 microscope. | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Princeton VeraSTAT4 Potentiostat/Galvanostat | VeraSTAT4 is capable of performing a range of electrochemical applications. It has improved low current performance with fA resolution and pA accuracy. The maximum current is up to 1A. With the internal frequency response analyzer, it provides impedance analysis over the frequency range 10Hz to 1MHz. | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Hysitron TI 950 Nanoindenter | The TI 950 TriboIndenter nanoindenter is an automated, high throughput instrument to support nanomechanical and nanotribological characterization over the nano and microscales. The instruments also enables High Precision Scanning Probe Microscopy. | $70.00 | $35.00 |
JSIRT offers access to a suite of cleanroom micro/nanofabrication and material synthesis tools and resources, including equipment training, remote service, material analysis and consultations. JSNN provides expert-driven process development and analysis through skilled research staff to address the needs of academic, industry and government users.
Note: Tools in the cleanroom will incur cleanroom use fees in addition to instrumentation rates, if applicable.
Note: Tools in the cleanroom will incur cleanroom use fees in addition to instrumentation rates, if applicable.
| Instrumentation | Description | Cost Per Hour (Industry) | Cost Per Hour (Academic/Gov't) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratasys J750 FDM printer | The Stratasys J750™ 3D Printer delivers unrivaled aesthetic performance including true, full-color capability with texture mapping and color gradient | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Carbolite High Temp Furnace | This is a high temperature furnace for laboratory, research & process applications. | $61.00 | $30.50 |
| Synthesis Lab General Use | This includes general use of synthesis lab and bench space. | $55.00 | $27.50 |
| Cleanroom General Use | This includes entry fees to use cleanroom. | $130.00 | $65.00 |
| Air Control Wet Bench - Poly | This 200 mm compatible wet bench is primarily used for general wet chemical etching. | included in cleanroom fee | included in cleanroom fee |
| Air Control Wet Bench - Stainless | This 200 mm compatible wet bench is primarily used for CMOS-level cleans. | included in cleanroom fee | included in cleanroom fee |
| Americhem Wet Bench | This 200 mm wet bench is primarily used for special etching purposes. | included in cleanroom fee | included in cleanroom fee |
| Lam OnTrak DSS200 Series II Brush Cleaner | OnTrak DSS 200 Series 2 Double-sided PVA Scrubber is production-style tool for cleaning particles as small as 0.125 um in wafers up to 200mm. | $30.00 | $15.00 |
| 3DGence F350 3D Printer | This instrument is a dual extruder 3D printer designed for industrial applications. It is suitable for working with a wide range of technical materials including high-performance thermoplastics. | 10 (doesn't include cost of filament) | 5 (doesn't include cost of filament) |
| IPEC Avanti CMP System | The IPEC 472 wafer polisher is a fully automated, precision tool for CMP polishing of semiconductor wafers used to achieve flatness, uniformity and planarization on patterned/device wafers. The 472 features automatic wafer handling and is capable of two platen, two-step polishing processing to maximize wafer throughput capability and quality. Designed to planarize wafers from 100mm to 200mm. | $30.00 | $15.00 |
| Lam 4420B Plasma Etch System | This tool is primarily used for silicon, oxide and nitride etching using SF6 and CF4 based gas chemistry. | $30.00 | $15.00 |
| Novellus Concept 2 PECVD System | This tool can deposit stress-controlled silicon dioxide and nitride on wafer stack. | $121.00 | $60.50 |
| Plasmatherm ICP 770 DRIE | An ICP (inductively coupled plasma) etcher (DRIE) can be used to etch a variety of materials. This ICP is equipped with two chambers -- one is dedicated to deep anisotropic silicon (BOSCH process) trench etching and the other is used for silicon dioxide and polymer etching. | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| PVD 75 Evaporation System | The evaporator can be used to deposit metals dielectrics. The tool has 5 e-beam pockets and 1 thermal boat. Single substrate up to 12" diameter -Multiple substrate up to 4" diameter -Substrate fixture rotation up to 20 rpm. | $30.00 | $15.00 |
| PVD 75 Sputtering System | The sputterer can be used to deposit metals and dielectrics. The tool has 2 DC and 1 RF source. Coatings are performed by accelerating ions or an argon oxygen mixture into the surface of a sputter target, which is made of the material to be applied to the sample. -Sputter two or more dissimilar materials simultaneously for complete control of film stoichiometry (co-deposition). Single substrate up to 12" diameter -Multiple substrate up to 4" diameter -Substrate fixture rotation up to 20rpm. | $30.00 | $15.00 |
| Veeco Savannah S200 Thermal ALD | This is a Thermal Atomic Layer Deposition system for dielectrics with In-Situ Ellipsometry. | $137.50 | $68.75 |
| KLA Zeta 20 Optical Profiler | The Zeta™-20 is a fully integrated optical profiling microscope that provides 3D metrology and imaging capability in a compact, robust package. The system is powered by ZDot™ technology, which simultaneously collects high-resolution 3D data and a True Color infinite focus image. The Zeta-20 supports both R&D and production environments with Multi-Mode optics, easy-to-use software, and a low cost of ownership. | included in cleanroom fee | included in cleanroom fee |
| Gaertner Ellipsometer | The model LSE-WS Stokes WAFERSKAN Ellipsometer is a high speed film thickness mapping system measuring one site per second including stage travel! It uses advanced StokesMeter technology to give tilt-free, focus free, 2D/3D color thickness and index images. | included in cleanroom fee | included in cleanroom fee |
| Jandel Multi-Height 4 Point Probe | High quality, easy to use system for measuring the sheet resistance and/or volume resistivity of wafers up to 200mm in diameter. | included in cleanroom fee | included in cleanroom fee |
| Laurell Spin Processor with Wet Station | This coater system can accommodate up to 200mm wafers with recommended rotational speed of 3000 RPM. | included in cleanroom fee | included in cleanroom fee |
| OAI 8808 Mask Aligner | The OAI Model 8008 Mask Aligner is a semi-automated, four-camera, optical front and backside mask Aligner. It delivers ultra-precise (1m-2m) alignment accuracy. | $60.00 | $30.00 |
| PE-100-RIE Plasma Etch System | This tool is capable of plasma cleaning or plasma etching with 300W 100KHz continuously variable power supply. | included in cleanroom fee | included in cleanroom fee |
| Tousimis 916B Critical Point Dryer | This is a supercritical CPD MEMS dryer for 8" wafers. The temperature range is -30C to 60C, and the pressure range is 0 to 2000 psi. | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| Ultron UH-102 UV Curing Oven | This tool provides for curing of UV films in easy-to-use benchtop packages, without sacrificing control or versatility. | included in cleanroom fee | included in cleanroom fee |
| Vacuum Oven | This instrument is used to vacuum heat or cure substrates. | included in cleanroom fee | included in cleanroom fee |
| MicroFab Jetlab 4 Ink Printer System | This tool can print droplets in an area of 160 X 120 mm with 20um accuracy. | $50.00 | $25.00 |
Beyond Advanced Microscopy, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Testing, and Micro and Nanofabrication, there are other resources available through JSIRT.
| Instrumentation | Description | Cost Per Hour (Industry) | Cost Per Hour (Academic/Gov't) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cray XC-30 supercomputing system | Used for engineering and scientific computing on 8 computer blades with 4 compute nodes per blade | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Nikon X-ray CT XT H 225 ST 2x | See details here: https://jsnn.ncat.uncg.edu/nikon-x-ray-ct/g | $125.00 | 75.00 (external), 35.00 (internal) |
| Computer Workstation for Nikon CT | See details here: https://jsnn.ncat.uncg.edu/nikon-x-ray-ct/g | $25.00 | 25.00 (external), 15.00 (internal) |
| Beckman Coulter Cytoflex Flow Cytometer | The CytoFLEX Flow Cytometer, the first introduction to the CytoFLEX Platform, provides superior sensitivity and resolution throughout all configurations. It utilizes CytExpert for CytoFLEX Acquisition and Analysis Software. | $60.00 | $30.00 |
| FACS Aria III - Flow Cytometer System | BD FACSAria provides unrivaled sensitivity and resolution for cell sorting. Wavelength choices include 561-nm and 445-nm lasers, as well as the 488-nm, 633-nm, 405-nm, and 375-nm lasers. | $73.00 | $36.50 |
Full Instrumentation Listing
The full listing of JSIRT tools and labs is included below. This listing is searchable and sortable.| Instrumentation | Description | Cost Per Hour (Industry)$ | Cost Per Hour (Academic/Gov’t) $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Microscopy | |||
| JEOL JEM-2100plus TEM | The JEOL JEM-2100 plus TEM is a multipurpose, 200 kV analytical electron microscope with ultrahigh TEM resolution as high as 0.19 nm (in UHR configuration) and with STEM and EDS options. | $160.00 | $80.00 |
| Zeiss Auriga FIB/FESEM with EDX | AURIGA CrossBeam consists of a field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) with GEMINI column accompanied by a Focused Gallium Ion Beam (FIB) column that offers Cross-sectioning, Nanotomography, Nanopatterning, 3D-Analytics, and TEM lamella preparation. Additionally, the system allows for elemental characterization through energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS/EDX). | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| JEOL JSM-IT800 Schottky FESEM | The JSM-IT800 incorporates an “In-lens Schottky Plus field emission electron gun” for high resolution imaging to fast elemental mapping, and an electron optical control system “Neo Engine”, as well as a system of seamless GUI “SEM Center” for fast elemental mapping. | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Leica EM CPD300 (Critical Point Dryer) | Biological specimens intended for investigation in a scanning electron microscope must be dried before being introduced into the microscope to allow the specimen to be imaged. If specimens with water content are dried, tangential forces, caused by surface tension of the water, destroys the structures of the specimen. Critical point drying with the EM CPD300 is the optimal method to prevent the damaging effects of the above-mentioned forces by bringing the liquid to the gas phase without boundary crossing. | TBD | TBD |
| Leica UC7 Ultramicrotome | Leica EM UC7 Ultramicrotome provides easy preparation of semi- and ultrathin sections as well as perfect, smooth surfaces of biological and industrial samples for TEM, SEM, AFM and Light microscopy examination. | $40.00 | $20.00 |
| Leica Sputter Coater (AuPd/C) | Leica ACE200 is metal sputter and carbon deposition for SEM and TEM analysis. | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| Axio Imager Z2M upright Microscope | Axio Z2m is an upright materials microscope, utilizing multiple light sources and filters and allows for the collection of high resolution still images at 50-1,000x. | $55.00 | $27.50 |
| Cytoviva Darkfield and Hyperspectral Imaging | This instrument is designed to support optical and hyperspectral imaging of nanoscale sample elements in both materials and biological based matrices. | $61.00 | $30.50 |
| Zeiss EVO LS SEM | Zeiss EVO LS10 is a variable pressure scanning electron microscope (VP-SEM), Capable of 6nm resolution in high vacuum mode. In extended pressure mode, imaging can be done at set pressures up to 3000 Pa. If used in conjunction with the Deben CoolStage II, biological and other wet samples may be imaged using the variable pressure secondary electron (VPSE) or backscatter detectors. Elemental analysis using the Oxford Inca EDX can be done in all modes. | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Evident FV3000 Confocal Microscope with Abbelight SMLM | The Evident FV3000 has highly efficient and accurate TruSpectral detection on all channels. It is optimized for live cell imaging with high sensitivity and low phototoxicity. Nanoscopy, also called Single Molecule Localization Microscopy (SMLM) circumvents the diffraction limit of fluorescence microscopy, providing nanometric spatial super-resolution. This revolutionary breakthrough in imaging relies on the ability of photoswitching fluorescent dyes. Because of its principle, SMLM stands out as the sole method capable of not only achieving such remarkable super-resolution but also quantifying and counting individual molecules within biological samples. -Abbelight | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Buehler MetaServ 250 Grinder-Polisher | This instrument is used for metallographic specimen preparation. | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| Asylum MFP-3D Origin+ AFM | This instrument is capable of nanomechanical, nanoelectrical and electromechanical characterization. | $73.00 | $36.50 |
| Quorum GLOQUBE PLUS | The GloQube® Plus is a compact and easy to use glow discharge system, designed to fulfil the needs of laboratories with TEM. The primary application of the GloQube® Plus is to modify the surface of TEM grids for successful imaging of a variety of macromolecules. Integrated into one system, the two chambers enable flexibility to choose which sample preparation technique they want to use: glow discharge in-air or in-chemical vapour. | TBD | TBD |
| Thermo 325a Rotary Microtome | This instrument is capable of cutting high-quality paraffin sections for tissue processing. | $30.00 | $15.00 |
| Plasmaetch PE-25 400W Plasma Cleaner | PE-25 is a basic plasma cleaner, with oxygen and argon available, that excels at all types of cleaning and bonding. | TBD | TBD |
| Zeiss Elyra 7 with Lattice SIM² with SMLM | The super-resolution microscope Elyra 7 takes you beyond the diffraction limit of conventional microscopy: With Lattice SIM² you can now resolve the finest sub-organelle structures, even those no more than 60 nm apart. You don’t need to sacrifice resolution when imaging at high-speed using only the minimal exposure needed for life observation. Elyra 7 enables you to combine super-resolution and rapid imaging without the need for special sample preparation or expert knowledge of complex microscopy techniques. | TBD | TBD |
| Analytical Chemistry Core | |||
| Agilent 1290 UPLC (HPLC) | This ultra HPLC system is designed to be both a HPLC and high-end UHPLC system in a single flow path. | 60.00 (consumables not included) | 30.00 (consumables not included) |
| Thermo Fisher Nicolet iS50 FTIR | This spectrometer features an all-in-one materials analysis station. | $60.00 | $30.00 |
| Raptir Microscope for use with Thermo Fisher Nicolet iS50 FTIR | This microscope is used in conjunction with the Thermo Fisher Nicolet iS50 FTIR. | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Micromeritics ASAP 2060 BET Analyzer | Details forthcoming | $30.00 | $15.00 |
| Sample Preparation for BET Analysis | Details forthcoming | $1.00 | $0.50 |
| Agilent 8890-5977B GC-MS | Delivers unparalleled analytical sensitivity with extreme operational efficiencies for ultra trace-level applications. | 60.00 (consumables not included) | 30 (consumables not included) |
| Agilent 7900 ICP-MS | The Agilent 7900 ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometry) is a flexible single quadrupole ICP mass spectrometer that provides the industry’s best matrix tolerance, most effective helium collision mode, lowest detection limits, and widest dynamic range. | $90.00 | $45.00 |
| Rigaku Smartlab X-ray Diffr | Single crystal diffraction is a powerful X-ray technique for structural solution of crystals typically of 20 – 200 microns in diameter. It provides key information on the symmetry and atom positions in these crystals. Usage spans from routine structural work on organic and metal-organic small molecules to highly detailed investigations of heavy metal oxides that can include twins, modulated structures or diffuse scattering. | $91.00 | $45.50 |
| Agilent Cary Eclipse Fluorescence Spectrophotometer | The Cary Eclipse fluorescence spectrophotometer was designed for Fluorescence, phosphorescence, chemi/bio-luminescence, and time resolved phosphorescence measurement. | $55.00 | $27.50 |
| Horiba XploRA Raman Confocal Microscope | The XploRA Raman microscope combines confocal microscopy with full spectral Raman analysis in one instrument, enabling simultaneous chemical identification and imaging. Common applications include quality control analysis, material validation, and pharmaceutical testing. | $61.00 | $30.50 |
| WiTec alpha300R Confocal Raman Microscope | The WiTec alpha300R Confocal Raman Microscope has hyperspectral image generation with the information of a complete Raman spectrum at every image pixel, excellent lateral resolution, and outstanding depth resolution ideally suited for 3D image generation and depth profiles. It features an ultra-fast Raman imaging option with under one millisecond integration time per spectrum. This is a non-destructive imaging technique: no staining of fixation of the sample required. | $90.00 | $45.00 |
| Malvern UltraRed Zetasizer | The Zetasizer Nano ZS provides the ability to measure particle size, zeta potential and molecular weight of particles or molecules in a liquid medium over a wide range of concentrations. | $61.00 | $30.50 |
| Rame Hart Goniometer/Tensiometer | The Model 260 sports a wide range of methods based interfacial analysis tools for working with pendant, inverted pendant, sessile, and captive bubble drops. Additionally, contact angle, surface energy, surface tension, and calibration tools are included. | $55.00 | $27.50 |
| Sample Preparation Fume Hood | Used for sample preparation in the analytical chemistry core lab. | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| Agilent 400NMR | NMR spectrometers are used to test atomic and molecular properties of a sample (e.g. physical and chemical). The system is ideal for compound detection, quantitation and structural confirmation. | $52.00 | $26.00 |
| Agilent 700NMR | NMR spectrometers are used to test atomic and molecular properties of a sample (physical, chemical or biological). The system is ideal for compound detection, quantitation and structural confirmation. | $90.00 | $45.00 |
| Agilent Cary 7000 UV-Vis-NIR | The Agilent Cary 7000 universal measurement spectrophotometer (UMS) will satisfy all your solid sampling needs. Collect hundreds of UV-Vis-NIR spectra overnight, or characterize optical components or thin films in minutes to hours rather than hours to days. The Cary 7000 UMS is a turn-key solution for research, development, and QA/QC in optics, thin films/coatings, solar, and glass. | $70.00 | $35.00 |
| Agilent 670 FTIR Spectrometer w/ATR | The Varian 670 FT-IR is a research-grade spectrometer for application areas such as polymers/materials, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and chemicals. The Varian 670-IR is also equipped with a diamond ATR crystal for IR sampling. | $55.00 | $27.50 |
| CEM Mars 6 Microwave Digester | This is a microwave synthesizer for performing a wide range of organic and inorganic synthetic chemistry. | $55.00 | $27.50 |
| Horiba Fluoro-Max 4 fluorometer | The Horiba FluoroMax 4 spectrometer is an effective tool for measuring fluorescence of solids, liquids, powders and thin films. | $55.00 | $27.50 |
| Nanochemistry Lab – General Use | This includes general use of Nanochemistry bench and lab space. | $73.00 | $36.50 |
| Legend XFR Centrifuge #1 | This instrument can handle a range of general-purpose processing including cell culture, microplate, microbiology and many others. | $55.00 | $27.50 |
| Legend XFR Centrifuge #2 | This instrument can handle a range of general-purpose processing including cell culture, microplate, microbiology and many others. | $55.00 | $27.50 |
| Thermo Scientific Escalab Xi+ XPS | ESCALAB™ XI+ X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS) combines high sensitivity with high resolution quantitative imaging and multi-technique capability, including UPS/ISS/REELS. | $100.00 | $50.00 |
| TA Instruments TGA 5500 | The TGA 5500 is designed for the researcher that requires the highest level of performance and features in one package. Built to maximize temperature control and minimize drift, the TGA 5500 has less drift than any competitive TGA – even after they use post-test data manipulation! The TA patented IR furnace delivers the fastest heating and cooling rates available. The all new autosampler makes high productivity standard. | 70 (pans not included) | 35 (pans not included) |
| Materials Testing | |||
| Hot Disk TPS2500S Thermal Conductivity System | The TPS2500S is transient absolute measurment of thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity and specific heat from 0.005 to 1000W/mK. This instrument is designed for testing thermal transport properties of solids, liquids, paste and powders. | $55.00 | $27.50 |
| TA Q200 Digital Scanning Calorimeter | The Q200 is a versatile, research-grade DSC with our patented Tzero technology with temperature range of ambient to 725C. | $61.00 | $30.50 |
| TA Q500 Thermogravimetric Analyzer | Thermogravimetric analysis is capable of thermal analysis in which changes in physical and chemical properties of materials are measured as a function of increasing temperature or as a function of time. | $61.00 | $30.50 |
| Cascade REL-4800 Manual Probe Station | This is manual wafer load probe station with 200mm vacuum chuck. It also includes 5 vacuum connections for manipulators on each side with motic PSM-1000 microscope. | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Hysitron TI 950 Nanoindenter | The TI 950 TriboIndenter nanoindenter is an automated, high throughput instrument to support nanomechanical and nanotribological characterization over the nano and microscales. The instruments also enables High Precision Scanning Probe Microscopy. | $70.00 | $35.00 |
| TA HR20 Rheometer | The TA-Discovery HR 20 Rheometer is an effective tool for rheological measurements to analyze material flow and deformation behavior under varying conditions. It can measure viscosity, shear stress, storage modulus, loss modulus, and phase angle with respect to time, temperature, shear rate, and frequency. It has two heating system options: Peltier plate (-40° C to 200° C ) and environmental test chamber ( up to 760 °C). | $70.00 | $35.00 |
| TA HR20 Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA) | The TA-Discovery HR 20 Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA) measures viscoelastic properties under varying temperature and frequency conditions. Available geometries include film tension, 3-point bending, and single/dual cantilever. Superior temperature control with the environmental test chamber (ETC) up to 500 °C, with a maximum axial force of 50 N, and maximum oscillation displacement of 100 µm. | $70.00 | $35.00 |
| Micro and Nanofabrication | |||
| Carbolite High Temp Furnace | This is a high temperature furnace for laboratory, research & process applications. | $61.00 | $30.50 |
| Cleanroom General Use | This includes entry fees to use cleanroom. | $130.00 | $65.00 |
| Air Control Wet Bench – Poly | This 200 mm compatible wet bench is primarily used for general wet chemical etching. | included in cleanroom fee | included in cleanroom fee |
| Air Control Wet Bench – Stainless | This 200 mm compatible wet bench is primarily used for CMOS-level cleans. | included in cleanroom fee | included in cleanroom fee |
| Americhem Wet Bench | This 200 mm wet bench is primarily used for special etching purposes. | included in cleanroom fee | included in cleanroom fee |
| Lam OnTrak DSS200 Series II Brush Cleaner | OnTrak DSS 200 Series 2 Double-sided PVA Scrubber is production-style tool for cleaning particles as small as 0.125 um in wafers up to 200mm. | $30.00 | $15.00 |
| 3DGence F350 3D Printer | This instrument is a dual extruder 3D printer designed for industrial applications. It is suitable for working with a wide range of technical materials including high-performance thermoplastics. | 10.00 (doesn’t include cost of filament) | 5.00 (doesn’t include cost of filament) |
| IPEC Avanti CMP System | The IPEC 472 wafer polisher is a fully automated, precision tool for CMP polishing of semiconductor wafers used to achieve flatness, uniformity and planarization on patterned/device wafers. The 472 features automatic wafer handling and is capable of two platen, two-step polishing processing to maximize wafer throughput capability and quality. Designed to planarize wafers from 100mm to 200mm. | $30.00 | $15.00 |
| Novellus Concept 2 PECVD System | This tool can deposit stress-controlled silicon dioxide and nitride on wafer stack. | $121.00 | $60.50 |
| Plasmatherm ICP 770 DRIE | An ICP (inductively coupled plasma) etcher (DRIE) can be used to etch a variety of materials. This ICP is equipped with two chambers — one is dedicated to deep anisotropic silicon (BOSCH process) trench etching and the other is used for silicon dioxide and polymer etching. | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| PVD 75 Evaporation System | The evaporator can be used to deposit metals dielectrics. The tool has 5 e-beam pockets and 1 thermal boat. Single substrate up to 12″ diameter -Multiple substrate up to 4″ diameter -Substrate fixture rotation up to 20 rpm. | $30.00 | $15.00 |
| PVD 75 Sputtering System | The sputterer can be used to deposit metals and dielectrics. The tool has 2 DC and 1 RF source. Coatings are performed by accelerating ions or an argon oxygen mixture into the surface of a sputter target, which is made of the material to be applied to the sample. -Sputter two or more dissimilar materials simultaneously for complete control of film stoichiometry (co-deposition). Single substrate up to 12″ diameter -Multiple substrate up to 4″ diameter -Substrate fixture rotation up to 20rpm. | $30.00 | $15.00 |
| Veeco Savannah S200 Thermal ALD | This is a Thermal Atomic Layer Deposition system for dielectrics with In-Situ Ellipsometry. | $137.50 | $68.75 |
| KLA Zeta 20 Optical Profiler | The Zeta™-20 is a fully integrated optical profiling microscope that provides 3D metrology and imaging capability in a compact, robust package. The system is powered by ZDot™ technology, which simultaneously collects high-resolution 3D data and a True Color infinite focus image. The Zeta-20 supports both R&D and production environments with Multi-Mode optics, easy-to-use software, and a low cost of ownership. | included in cleanroom fee | included in cleanroom fee |
| Gaertner Ellipsometer | The model LSE-WS Stokes WAFERSKAN Ellipsometer is a high speed film thickness mapping system measuring one site per second including stage travel! It uses advanced StokesMeter technology to give tilt-free, focus free, 2D/3D color thickness and index images. | included in cleanroom fee | included in cleanroom fee |
| Jandel Multi-Height 4 Point Probe | High quality, easy to use system for measuring the sheet resistance and/or volume resistivity of wafers up to 200mm in diameter. | included in cleanroom fee | included in cleanroom fee |
| Laurell Spin Processor with Wet Station | This coater system can accommodate up to 200mm wafers with recommended rotational speed of 3000 RPM. | included in cleanroom fee | included in cleanroom fee |
| OAI 8808 Mask Aligner | The OAI Model 8008 Mask Aligner is a semi-automated, four-camera, optical front and backside mask Aligner. It delivers ultra-precise (1m-2m) alignment accuracy. | $60.00 | $30.00 |
| PE-100-RIE Plasma Etch System | This tool is capable of plasma cleaning or plasma etching with 300W 100KHz continuously variable power supply. | included in cleanroom fee | included in cleanroom fee |
| Tousimis 916B Critical Point Dryer | This is a supercritical CPD MEMS dryer for 8″ wafers. The temperature range is -30C to 60C, and the pressure range is 0 to 2000 psi. | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| Vacuum Oven | This instrument is used to vacuum heat or cure substrates. | included in cleanroom fee | included in cleanroom fee |
| MicroFab Jetlab 4 Ink Printer System | This tool can print droplets in an area of 160 X 120 mm with 20um accuracy. | $50.00 | $25.00 |
| Other Resources | |||
| Nikon X-ray CT XT H 225 ST 2x | See details here: https://jsnn.ncat.uncg.edu/nikon-x-ray-ct/g | $125.00 | 75.00 (external), 35.00 (internal) |
| Computer Workstation for Nikon CT | See details here: https://jsnn.ncat.uncg.edu/nikon-x-ray-ct/g | $25.00 | 25.00 (external), 15.00 (internal) |
| Beckman Coulter Cytoflex Flow Cytometer | The CytoFLEX Flow Cytometer, the first introduction to the CytoFLEX Platform, provides superior sensitivity and resolution throughout all configurations. It utilizes CytExpert for CytoFLEX Acquisition and Analysis Software. | $60.00 | $30.00 |
| FACS Aria III – Flow Cytometer System | BD FACSAria provides unrivaled sensitivity and resolution for cell sorting. Wavelength choices include 561-nm and 445-nm lasers, as well as the 488-nm, 633-nm, 405-nm, and 375-nm lasers. | $73.00 | $36.50 |
| Boston Micro Fabrication Microarch S230 PµSL (Projection Micro Stereolithography) Printer |
How to become a JSIRT Member
JSIRT internal users are faculty, staff, and/or students of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), North Carolina A&T State University, and/or the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
- Contact jsnntools@ncat.uncg.edu to express your interest. You will receive a reply with the JSNN Internal User Access Request Form and Code of Conduct.
- Complete and submit JSNN Internal User Access Request Form and Code of Conduct.
- You will be provided with your account information for Facility Online Manager (FOM). Use FOM to request the required General Safety Training and Hazardous Waste Training.
- Complete the required General Safety Training and Hazardous Waste Training.
- Use FOM to request lab-specific/instrument-specific training.
- Complete the lab-specific/instrument-specific training.
- Complete and submit forms to gain building and lab access.
- Receive notification that you are cleared to begin working in the labs at JSNN.
External users are individuals from other academic institutions, industry or government agencies. JSIRT allows external users to conduct their own work, experiments, or research. External JSIRT members can also request JSNN technical staff to perform the work.
External User Planning to Complete Research On-Site at JSNN
- Contact jsnntools@ncat.uncg.edu to express your interest. You will be provided with the JSNN External User Agreement and Code of Conduct.
- Complete and submit JSNN External User Agreement and Code of Conduct.
- You will be provided with your account information for Facility Online Manager (FOM). Use FOM to request the required General Safety Training and Hazardous Waste Training.
- Complete the required General Safety Training and Hazardous Waste Training.
- Use FOM to request lab-specific/instrument-specific training.
- Complete the lab-specific/instrument-specific training.
- Complete and submit forms to gain building and lab access.
- Receive notification that you are cleared to begin working in the labs at JSNN.
External User planning to Request JSNN Staff to Complete Service
- Contact jsnntools@ncat.uncg.edu to express your interest. You will be provided with the JSNN External User Agreement.
- Complete and submit JSNN External User Agreement.
- You will be provided with your account information for Facility Online Manager (FOM). Use FOM to make Collaborate and Service requests for remote service.
- Communicate with technical staff through FOM to confirm remote service projects.