Future-proofing SEM excellence at the University of Bath

该仪器是材料和化学特性(MC2)核心研究设施中更换和升级的战略优先事项，由整个EPSRC范围内的Bath研究人员使用。该仪器将取代现有的陈旧设备，并显著增强技术的能力，从而改变我们整个研究组合中样品的特征。基于Bath在管理研究基础设施方面的成熟记录，我们预计建议工具的长期可持续性和高水平的使用，用户群涵盖本科生、博士、ECR和EPSRC研究带头人。所要求的仪器符合巴斯大学的战略重点、EPSRC世界级实验室的愿景，以及此次电话会议的所有三个投资目标：支持多用户设备、设备代管和投资节约。

This instrument is a strategic priority for replacement and upgrade in the Material and Chemical Characterisation (MC2) Core Research Facility, used by Bath researchers across the EPSRC remit. The instrumentation will replace existing aged equipment, and significantly enhance the capabilities of the techniques, with a resulting step-change for the characterisation of samples across our research portfolio. Building on Bath's proven track record of managing research infrastructure, we anticipate long-term sustainability of the proposed instrument and high levels of usage, with a user base spanning undergraduates, PhDs, ECRs and EPSRC research leaders alike. The requested instruments align with University of Bath strategic priorities, the EPSRC World Class Labs vision, and all three of the investment objectives of this call: Underpinning Multi-user Equipment, Co-location of Equipment and Invest to Save.