October 2023 - BNC-all - ecn.purdue.edu

Upcoming Seminar: November 3rd at 10 am in BRK_2001
by Abrol, Sangeeta Saddul 31 Oct '23

31 Oct '23

Hello All - Zoom Link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/96544298478<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> [cid:image001.png@01DA0BF1.0FD5E1B0] Best, Sangeeta Abrol Lead Administrative Assistant to the Director | Birck Nanotechnology Center 1205 Mitch Daniels Blvd. | West Lafayette, IN 47907 abrols(a)purdue.edu<mailto:abrols@purdue.edu> |purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.edu…> o: 765-494 3509 | BRK 1027 [cid:image001.png@01D5E1BC.DCF172D0]

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REMINDER: 2023_XPS_Workshop - 10.31.2023 to 11.02.2023
by Abrol, Sangeeta Saddul 30 Oct '23

30 Oct '23

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce an upcoming XPS workshop, titled "Practical Aspects of XPS: From Sample Preparation to Spectra Interpretation," scheduled to take place from October 31 to November 2, 2023, between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. We strongly encourage every research group using Surface Analysis characterization tools or planning to do so to have at least one trained student attend this workshop. Course Description: XPS, or X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, is widely utilized to determine the chemical composition of a surface, encompassing factors such as element concentrations, chemical states, lateral and depth distributions, and more. In the contemporary scientific landscape, XPS has emerged as a standard technique for the characterization of solid surfaces. This course will equip attendees with a comprehensive understanding of what information can be obtained through XPS. We will delve into the quantification of XPS data, discussing topics such as thickness calculation, coverage, atomic percentages, and more. Registration: You can register for the workshop by visiting the following link: https://forms.gle/5yEWNyuEh4FHZTmDA<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> Cost: The cost for this workshop is $250, which can be applied as a credit toward XPS analysis services. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your attention and look forward to your participation. Best regards, Dmitry ***************************************** Dmitry Zemlyanov, PhD Senior Research Scientist - Surface Science Application Purdue University Birck Nanotechnology Center, 1205 Mitch Daniels Blvd. West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 Tel.: +1 (765) 496-2457 (office - BRK 1014) +1 (765) 496-6217 (lab - BRK 1077) Cell: +1 (765) 427-3813 Fax: +1 (765) 496-8299 mailto:dzemlian@purdue.edu

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REMINDER: 2023-CasaXPS Workshop 11/07 - 11/08
by Abrol, Sangeeta Saddul 30 Oct '23

30 Oct '23

Dear Colleagues, I would like to announce an upcoming CasaXPS workshop titled "Introduction to CasaXPS: Essentials of XPS Data Analysis with CasaXPS." The workshop is scheduled to take place from November 7 to 8, 2023, between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. We strongly encourage every research group that uses or plans to use Surface Analysis characterization tools to have at least one trained student attend this workshop. Course Description: XPS, or X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, is widely employed to determine the chemical composition of a surface, including element concentrations, chemical states, lateral and depth distributions, and more. In today's scientific landscape, XPS has evolved into a standard technique for the characterization of solid surfaces. However, XPS data necessitate thorough analysis, and dedicated software is employed for this purpose. Purdue University has a site license for CasaXPS, which allows for comprehensive analysis of XPS data. This course aims to achieve two primary objectives: (1) instruct participants on the essential analysis techniques for raw XPS data and (2) demonstrate how to execute these techniques using CasaXPS. The workshop will delve into both qualitative and quantitative analysis of XPS data using CasaXPS in a comprehensive manner. Practical Workshop: Please note that this is a hands-on workshop, and attendees are strongly recommended to bring their own Windows laptop. Instructions on how to install CasaXPS will be provided before the workshop commences. Registration: You can register for the workshop at Registration Link: https://forms.gle/WeJSunfNJLFpa7L88<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…>. Cost: The cost for this workshop is $250, which can be credited toward XPS analysis services. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your attention. Best regards, Dmitry ***************************************** Dmitry Zemlyanov, PhD Senior Research Scientist - Surface Science Application Purdue University Birck Nanotechnology Center, 1205 Mitch Daniels Blvd. West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 Tel.: +1 (765) 496-2457 (office - BRK 1014) +1 (765) 496-6217 (lab - BRK 1077) Cell: +1 (765) 427-3813 Fax: +1 (765) 496-8299 mailto:dzemlian@purdue.edu

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Seminar - BRK_1001 Nov 2nd at 1.30pm
by Abrol, Sangeeta Saddul 26 Oct '23

26 Oct '23

[cid:image001.png@01DA0802.A18E1110] Best, Sangeeta Abrol Lead Administrative Assistant to the Director | Birck Nanotechnology Center 1205 Mitch Daniels Blvd. | West Lafayette, IN 47907 abrols(a)purdue.edu<mailto:abrols@purdue.edu> |purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.edu…> o: 765-494 3509 | BRK 1027 [cid:image001.png@01D5E1BC.DCF172D0]

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UPW Update at 1:30 pm Wednesday 10/25
by Reger, Ronald K 25 Oct '23

25 Oct '23

Dear Birck Research Community, Through the focused and diligent efforts of many people including engineering staff, facility staff, and trades, the UltraPure Water system has been repaired and is operational. Fume hoods are once again open for processing throughout the facility. A reminder that UPW is used for humidification in the cleanroom so the facilities staff is turning on the steam humidifiers and expect humidity control by noon on Thursday after the cleanroom has stabilized. Thank you all for your patience during this issue, and a special thanks to the many people who teamed up to solve this problem so quickly. Ron

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General Colloquium, Tomorrow, October 26th, Professor Charles Marcus
by Abrol, Sangeeta Saddul 25 Oct '23

25 Oct '23

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Upcoming Seminar: October 27th at 11.00 am BRK_1001 and Zoom
by Abrol, Sangeeta Saddul 24 Oct '23

24 Oct '23

[cid:image001.png@01DA0670.C37F61E0] Best, Sangeeta Abrol Lead Administrative Assistant to the Director | Birck Nanotechnology Center 1205 Mitch Daniels Blvd. | West Lafayette, IN 47907 abrols(a)purdue.edu<mailto:abrols@purdue.edu> |purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.edu…> o: 765-494 3509 | BRK 1027 [cid:image001.png@01D5E1BC.DCF172D0]

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Update: UPW Issue, Cleanroom Now Open
by Reger, Ronald K 23 Oct '23

23 Oct '23

Dear Birck Research Community, Signs have been posted on all hoods and at the cleanroom entrance showing all UPW hoods are closed until the UPW system is repaired. We have re-opened the cleanroom for processing that doesn't require UPW and isn't sensitive to humidity control. Our UPW system parts are being ordered, so until they are installed and the UPW restored we will be running on a limited basis where no UPW process can be run and the cleanroom humidity is variable. It has been reported that the humidity in the cleanroom has recently been as low as 21%, but with warmer temperatures outside this is likely to slowly rise. Normal operating range is 40% - 50%. We will keep you updated when the UPW is restored. Ron From: BNC-all <bnc-all-bounces(a)ecn.purdue.edu> On Behalf Of Reger, Ronald K Sent: Monday, October 23, 2023 9:25 AM To: bnc-all(a)ecn.purdue.edu Subject: [BNC-all] UPW Issue Dear Birck Research Community, We had an UltraPure Water system failure on Saturday resulting in our UPW system being totally down until we can get repair parts. As a result all UPW-related processing is unavailable at this time. Additionally since UPW is used to control the humidity in the cleanroom we will have conditions where cleanroom humidity is out of range. Typically we control at 45% RH +/- 5%, and this morning it was running at 38%. So please be aware of any humidity-sensitive processes. We've closed the cleanroom temporarily this morning until signage can be placed on all UPW hoods and warning signs placed on the entrance doors. Any hoods in labs that use UPW are also closed until the UPW system can be repaired and supplying normal UPW again. We're working with the UPW parts supplier to expedite the repair parts, and we're sorry for this inconvenience. Thank you for your patience. Ron

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UPW Issue
by Reger, Ronald K 23 Oct '23

23 Oct '23

Dear Birck Research Community, We had an UltraPure Water system failure on Saturday resulting in our UPW system being totally down until we can get repair parts. As a result all UPW-related processing is unavailable at this time. Additionally since UPW is used to control the humidity in the cleanroom we will have conditions where cleanroom humidity is out of range. Typically we control at 45% RH +/- 5%, and this morning it was running at 38%. So please be aware of any humidity-sensitive processes. We've closed the cleanroom temporarily this morning until signage can be placed on all UPW hoods and warning signs placed on the entrance doors. Any hoods in labs that use UPW are also closed until the UPW system can be repaired and supplying normal UPW again. We're working with the UPW parts supplier to expedite the repair parts, and we're sorry for this inconvenience. Thank you for your patience. Ron

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FW: Distinguished Lecturer Seminar: Rich Ruby -- please share
by Abrol, Sangeeta Saddul 23 Oct '23

23 Oct '23

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