| Electron Microscopy & Nanoscience Laboratory (EMNL) was
established in 2005 at the Punjab Agricultural University,
Ludhiana. This is a state-of-art laboratory housing ultramodern
electron microscopes furnished with all accessories and atomic
force microscope to boost novel research in disciplines of
nanoscience and nanotechnology with core emphasis on benefits
that could be imparted to strengthen the crop production and
productivity in Indian agriculture. It is a central facility in
PAU catering the needs of frontline research in high resolution
imaging, electron microscopy and nanoscopic examination of cells
or cell surfaces. More than 200 masters’ and doctoral candidates
from PAU, and 120 from other institutes have utilized these
facilities. The Lab has been offering academic courses to
students. It has organized several training programs to
transcend the awareness and proper scientific methodology to the
students, researchers, scientists and fellow fraternity
pertaining to nanoscience and nanotechnology. The Lab has been
outsourced by researchers, scholars and students from
universities, institutions and industry across the nation and
the world. Present research focus
- Development of micronutrient nanofertilizer
- Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterial based
biodegradable cling films
- Nanomaterials for decontamination of ground water
The EMN laboratory has following facilities available
- Scanning Electron Microscope (Hitachi S-3400N) with EDS
(Thermo Noran System SIX)
- Transmission Electron Microscope in both HC and HR modes
(Hitachi H-7650)
- Scanning Tunneling and Atomic Force Microscope (STM/AFM)
operating in air (Veeco di CP-II Scanning Probe Microscope)
- Leica Ultracut Microtome model UC6
- Leica EM Cryo Chamber FC6 model
- Ion Sputter Coater (Hitachi model E-1010) with gold and
carbon coating units
- Bench Top Evaporator (Polaron E6500 MHVE)
- Critical Point Dryer (Polaron E3000 CPD)
- Optical Upright Research Microscope:
Leica DM5000 B
- Stereo Zoom Microscope: Leica MZ16 A
- Stereo Zoom Microscope: Leica MZ16 A
with LED illumination
- Fluorescence Microscope: Leica DM 5000
B
- Macro Viewer: Kaiser with Leica Imaging
tools.
- FTIR NXRFT Raman Spectroscope: Thermo
Nicolet 6700
* EMN Laboratory is now under the
control of Director of Research. |
