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BNC E-news for the week of April 8th
by Turner, Jaime J 08 Apr '19

08 Apr '19

[cid:image001.jpg@01D4EDE9.DE5D5B10] Seminars /Workshops / Events BNC Distinguished Seminar: Professor Jim Watkins Large Area Fabrication of Functional Polymer, Hybrid, and Inorganic Structures and Surfaces for Optical, Electronic, Energy and Health Applications<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=2014> April 9th, 11am – 12pm in BRK 1001 Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series Mark G. Allen April 10th, 9:30am in MJIS 1001 See attached announcement AFM, nanoIR, Nanoindenter Workshop<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=2044> April 18th, 8:30am – 1:00pm in BRK 1001 International Symposium of Quantum Science & Technology April 21st, 22nd and 23rd MRGN 121 Agenda and Registration<http://www.cvent.com/events/quantum-science-and-technology/event-summary-40…> Introduction to XPS workshop What you should know about X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=2050> May 1st – May 2nd, BRK 1001 XPS Lite Workshop Introduction to CasaXPS<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=2051> May 9 – May 10, BRK 1001 Birck Events<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=1835> and Birck News<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/news/index.php> BNC Spring Preventative Maintenance Shutdown – Date Change Dear BNC Users, We need to push our preventive maintenance closure normally scheduled for the week of April 29, 2019 back to a tentative date starting the week of June 10 lasting until June 18. We are currently dealing with multiple major building events that involve closure of the Birck Nanotechnology Center. We wanted to reduce the number of closures to one. We are in the middle of a capital project with Purdue Physical Facilities Department to add lab space and upgrade chemical exhaust systems for the cleanroom. We have 3 major building events. 1) Integration of the cleanroom chemical exhaust system involves cutting into the cleanroom chemical exhaust in four locations to connect 20,000 CFM exhaust system. 2) Fix the 3000 amp building power feed that failed on February 3 super bowl Sunday requiring shutdown of all building HVAC systems. 3) Complete the normal spring preventive maintenance activities. We need to push our preventive maintenance closure normally scheduled for the week of April 29, 2019 back to a tentative date starting the week of June 10 lasting until June 18. The June 10 to June 18 date is tentative due to the delivery of the main exhaust fans for the cleanroom exhaust project. The longer closure is needed to complete the 3 major events in one closure. We will send an update when the chemical exhaust fan delivery is firmed up. Best Regards, Mark Voorhis Two XPS related workshops will be held May, 2019. It is a good practice to have at least one trained student in each research group using or planning to use Surface Analysis Characterization tools. 1) Introduction to XPS workshop - What you should know about X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (http://bit.ly/1eqIM8U) May 1-2, 2019 @ 9:00 AM - BRK 1001. Course Description: XPS is widely used to determine the chemical composition of a surface (element concentrations, chemical states, lateral and depth distributions, etc.). Nowadays XPS has become a standard technique for the characterization of solid surfaces. The course will teach how and what information can be provided by XPS. The quantification of the XPS data will be discussed in detail (thickness calculation, coverage, atomic percentage, etc.) Instructor: Dmitry Zemlyanov, PhD, Senior Surface Science Application Scientist, Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University 2) XPS Lite Workshop Introduction to CasaXPS (http://bit.ly/IYeOeu) May 9-10, 2019 @ 9:00 AM - BRK 1001. Course Description: XPS is widely used to determine the chemical composition of a surface (element concentrations, chemical states, lateral and depth distributions, etc.). Nowadays XPS has become a standard technique for the characterization of solid surfaces. However, XPS data require thorough analysis using a dedicated software. Purdue University has a site license for CasaXPS allowing to perform a complete analysis of XPS data. The course aims to teach (1) what analysis should be applied to raw XPS data and (2) how this can be done using CasaXPS. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of XPS data using CasaXPS will be discussed in detail as well. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops to follow data analysis using CasaXPS. Instructor: Dmitry Zemlyanov, PhD, Senior Surface Science Application Scientist, Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University (dzemlian(a)purdue.edu<mailto:dzemlian@purdue.edu>) NOTICE: Cleanroom Area Vibration from Construction We are currently in the middle of a capital project with Purdue Physical Facilities Department to add lab space and upgrade chemical exhaust systems for the cleanroom. Starting from Monday April 8 to Friday April 12 from 7AM to 5PM each day contractors will be hammer drilling through concrete block walls to make an exhaust duct route from the 1st floor sub fab area to the 3rd floor cleanroom mechanical room. It is not sure how much noise or vibration will be notice in the cleanroom but we wanted to make everyone aware if the construction work. We anticipate that cleanroom equipment that is sensitive to mechanical vibration and acoustical noise may be impacted. [cid:image002.png@01D4EDE9.DE5D5B10] Thank you, Mark Voorhis

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RSVP for BNC Micro-Nanotechnology Conference
by Turner, Jaime J 02 Apr '19

02 Apr '19

[https://mailtrack.io/trace/mail/eb27d6aaa46a9a83f610ceb997b1b9942e6a3d9a.pn… All, NSAC, OSA, and SPIE are hosting a conference in Birck this April 12th! We hope to see everyone doing research in Birck at the conference. It is a great opportunity to get to know what your colleagues are doing! Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/y3Zx6GjRUi9ysuia7 if you are coming so we know how much food to purchase and posters to prepare for! The schedule for April 12th is as follows: 10:00am - 11:00am NSAC Session 1 (Talks 1,2) 11:00am - 12:00pm NSAC Session 2 (Talks 3,4) 12:00pm - 12:45pm Lunch 12:45pm - 02:00pm NSAC Session 3 (Talks 5,6) 02:00pm - 04:00pm NSAC Poster Session 04:00pm - 05:00pm OSA-SPIE Opening Remarks - Prof. Kildishev 05:00pm - 06:00pm OSA-SPIE Student Speaker Session 06:00pm - 07:00pm OSA-SPIE Poster Session & Dinner 07:00pm Conference Closing Remarks and Awards Ceremony Feel free to email me with any questions you might have! Sincerely, -Sam Peana President of NSAC

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reminder: Excipient talk and Q&A TODAY 10:30am with Pfanstiehl
by Gray, Jennifer H 27 Mar '19

27 Mar '19

Good morning! Chandra Kelley, Director of Business Development for Pfanstiehl will offer a talk and answer questions about EXCIPIENTS today, Wednesday, March 27 from 10:30-11:30am in Birck 1201. Hope you can come stop by and learn about this critical area of pharmaceutical formulation and manufacturing. Jennifer Gray Communications & Events Coordinator for LyoHUB Purdue University Robert E. Heine Pharmacy Building 575 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2091 Phone: 765-496-1340<tel:765-494-1450> E-mail: gray160(a)purdue.edu<mailto:gray160@purdue.edu> [LyoHUB1] [purduelogo75%] http://www.lyohub.org<http://www.lyohub.org/> follow up on Twitter at https://twitter.com/lyohub

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SEM sample prep area has been moved!
by Xingtao Liu 26 Mar '19

26 Mar '19

Good morning, This is Xingtao Liu, the RA in Birck Electron Microscopy Core. If you are a user of Hitachi S-4800 SEM. please pay attention to the information below: The holders and other sample prep stuff have been moved to SEM room(1235) from sample prep room(1233), you do not need to go to sample prep room for to get prepare your sample any more. The holders and tapes are on the table of SEM room(1235). Please keep it clean and put the holder back after you use any of the stuff. Please do not take away any of the holders without permission. You may have a permanent ban of the access if you have sever misconduct. In addition, please DO NO REUSE GLOVES. If there is anything I can be of help, please let me know. Thanks for your cooperation. Best regards, Xingtao

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Nanodays Birck Family Night
by Turner, Jaime J 26 Mar '19

26 Mar '19

Hi all, Just a reminder that Birck NanoDays Family night will be on Wed. April 3rd from 6-8pm in the Birck Nanotechnology Center. Please bring your kids and enjoy an evening of fun learning! Thanks! Jaime Turner Administrative Assistant to the Director Birck Nanotechnology Center | Room 1027 | W. Lafayette, IN Office: 765.494.3509 | Fax: 765.496.8383 | Email: jjturner(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jjturner@purdue.edu> ______________________________________________________________ [https://www.purdue.edu/brand/images/Purdue_University-150_Years_of_Giant_Le…] www.purdue.edu/giantleaps<http://www.purdue.edu/giantleaps>

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Organs-on-a-Chip-Training-Workshop-April-18-19 2019 - 2nd Announcement
by Kwok, Tim 25 Mar '19

25 Mar '19

Dear Fellow Scientists, Recent advances in cell biology, microfabrication and microfluidics have enabled the development of microengineered and controlled models of the functional units of human organs — known as organs-on-a-chip or tissue-chips. The 3D3C workshop on organs-on-a-chip will be offered on April 18 & 19, 2019. The workshop will include a lecture, classroom exercises, demonstrations and hands-on practical, covering the basic setup and modern approaches for the design of organs-on-a-chip. It will encompass aspects of substrates used in organs-on-a-chip, microfluidic systems, culture surface geometry and biosensors. During the lecture portion of the workshop we will also discuss differences between organoids and organs- or tissue-chips. For details, please refer to the attached pamphlet. The workshop is opened for enrollment and the deadline for registration is March 29, 2019. If you are interested, please contact me. Sincerely, Tim Kwok Facility Manager 3D Cell Culture Core (3D3C) Facility Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University ________________________________ [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/b7d6d1ffee56a866e499104cf/images/f830286a-872…]

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BNC E-news for the week of March 25th
by Turner, Jaime J 25 Mar '19

25 Mar '19

[cid:image003.jpg@01D404C4.4DF48A80] Seminars /Workshops / Events Nanodays<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/NanoDays/index.php> April 3rd from 6pm - 8pm: Girl Scout and Birck Family Evening April 4th and 5th from 9:30am - 2:30pm International Symposium of Quantum Science & Technology April 21st, 22nd and 23rd MRGN 121 Agenda and Registration<http://www.cvent.com/events/quantum-science-and-technology/event-summary-40…> Birck Events<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=1835> and Birck News<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/news/index.php> [NanoDays: The Biggest Event for the Smallest Science]<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedFkdKYdqxFP2YGKbkeWTY06lVI6Yh9uG…> Nanodays volunteers needed!! Participants will have the opportunity to: * Gain professional experience explaining scientific concepts to people from non-technical backgrounds. * Support the future of STEM programs by introducing grade schoolers and high school students to the miniscule world of atoms, molecules, and nanoscale forces. * Participate with other students/researchers in a nationwide festival celebrating nanotechnology science and education. Since 2010, the Birck Nanotechnology Center at Discovery Park has participated in NISE NanoDays, a program that promotes science and technology education nationwide. Volunteers will staff activity stations and assist visitors as they investigate different scientific concepts. Some example activities for 2017 include static electricity, DNA, and ultraviolet light. No prior knowledge is required to volunteer, just an enthusiasm for science and science education. Volunteers can attend any or all of the available shifts (04/03/19 - 04/05/19). Free NanoDays T-shirt and food will be provided to Volunteers. Training is mandatory and will be provided in the Birck atrium on Tuesday, 04/02/19. A pizza party will be held from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM, training will follow from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM, and unstructured familiarization with the activities can be done from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. If the training schedule does not work for you, or if you have any questions, you may contact volunteer coordinator Rich Hosler (hosler0(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hosler0@purdue.edu>) and Justin Wirth (jcwirth(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jcwirth@purdue.edu>) Sign Up Here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedFkdKYdqxFP2YGKbkeWTY06lVI6Yh9uG…> Thanks you! 2019 Nanodays Committee Parking Changes Please share with building occupants: The next phase of the Discovery Park District development will close the parking lot west of Birck Nanotechnology Center along with the parking spaces on Marshall Drive, on or after March 18, 2019. A few spaces directly west of Birck along the sidewalk will remain open until May. These may be accessed from Gates Rd. off of Nimitz Drive. Please be alert to signage changes that will occur to parking spaces on streets and lots. Adjustments have been made to accommodate for the loss of Purdue permit spaces. Additional A permit spaces have been added to Arnold Drive, directly east of the Purdue Village Administration Building along with additional A and AB permit spaces added to the Discovery Park Lot. Please see attached map for these locations. Questions may be directed to Parking Facilities at (765) 494-9497 or parking(a)purdue.edu<mailto:parking@purdue.edu>

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BNC Fab Forum cancelled today; will return 4/1
by Wirth, Justin C 25 Mar '19

25 Mar '19

Greetings all, Fab Forum is cancelled this week, we'll return next Monday, April 1st. If you have any specific questions or comments you hoped to bring up this week, please email me and we'll be sure to get them on next week's agenda. Fab Forum is held Mondays at 1 PM in the BNC atrium, and allows BNC researchers a place to discuss their current problems, concerns, or successes with sample fabrication, characterization, or equipment use. A highlight of last week's topic and open discussion has been posted on the BNCWiki: https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki/Fab+Forum+2019-03-18 Thanks, Justin Justin C. Wirth Research Engineer - EBL Processes & Nanofab Process Consultation Birck Nanotechnology Center | Room 2287A 765.494.8203 | jcwirth(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jcwirth@purdue.edu> https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/>

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BNC Fab Forum (with extra coffee) today @ 1PM in the atrium
by Wirth, Justin C 18 Mar '19

18 Mar '19

Greetings all, this week we'll be discussing Chemical Compatibility of Materials: Where to Start? Stop by to hear the first in a multipart series on chemical compatibility of materials: This week we'll discuss how to perform a basic search for the chemical compatibility of commercially acquired piece of labware. Equipment and administrative updates will precede; open discussion and questions will follow. This week light snacks will be served along with: Coffee of the week: Columbian medium roast (2 airpots!) Tea of the week: Peppermint herbal Fab Forum is held every Monday at 1 PM in the BNC atrium, and allows BNC researchers a place to discuss their current problems, concerns, or successes with sample fabrication, characterization, or equipment use. A highlight of last week's topic and open discussion has been posted on the BNCWiki: https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki/Fab+Forum+2019-03-11 Thanks, we hope to see you there, Justin Justin C. Wirth Research Engineer - EBL Processes & Nanofab Process Consultation Birck Nanotechnology Center | Room 2287A 765.494.8203 | jcwirth(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jcwirth@purdue.edu> https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/>

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BNC Fab Forum (with improved snacks) today @ 1PM in the atrium
by Wirth, Justin C 11 Mar '19

11 Mar '19

Greetings all, this week we'll be discussing Wafer Cleanliness: Piranha Cleaning. Stop by to hear about how to properly mix a Piranha solution, the chemistry of what's going on, what the effect on your substrate will be, what complexities there are to consider, and whether Nanostrip is equivalent. Equipment and administrative updates will precede; open discussion and questions will follow. This week pastries and light snacks will be served along with: Coffee of the week: Peru, medium roast Tea of the week: Herbal blend of hibiscus, orange peel, rose hips, and passion fruit flavors Fab Forum is held every Monday at 1 PM in the BNC atrium, and allows BNC researchers a place to discuss their current problems, concerns, or successes with sample fabrication, characterization, or equipment use. A highlight of last week's topic and open discussion has been posted on the BNCWiki: https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki/Fab+Forum+2019-03-04 Thanks, we hope to see you there, Justin Justin C. Wirth Research Engineer - EBL Processes & Nanofab Process Consultation Birck Nanotechnology Center | Room 2287A 765.494.8203 | jcwirth(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jcwirth@purdue.edu> https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/>

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