Tools & Facilities

Theory and Simulation are a critical part of the Materials by Design process employed by PARADIM

Thermo’s Orbitrap Eclipse mass spectrometer allows for the acquisition of direct infusion and liquid chromatography- mass spectrometry data. Samples range from whole proteins, complex digests, and purified molecules for analysis on the instrument.

The PARADIM Thin Film Growth Facility is located at Cornell University. Together with the bulk crystal film growth facilities at Johns Hopkins, it provides unprecedented capabilities for discovery of new materials and interfaces.

The real-time tilting laser-diode floating-zone (LDFZ) is a new variant of the floating-zone melting technique where the molten-zone is established using a set of near-IR (974 nm) lasers mounted on optical platforms that enables real-time control of angle of incidence. Compared to traditional light sources, laser diodes offer exceptional temperature stability and angled heating imparts additional stability to the molten zone. The result is a highly versatile synthetic capability not only for traditional floating zone growths, but also for travelling solvent growth of incongruent melting materials, as well as the laser pedestal growth of a wide range of specimens.

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) printers with dual print heads and heated build platforms.

Induction melting is a versatile tool for the preparation of single crystals. Most lab-scale induction furnaces are designed to produce small specimens whereas industrial versions are designed for multi-inch diameter boules. The PARADIM Ultrahigh Temperature Induction furnace is designed to fill the size gap between these two limits, enabling preparation of ca. 1” diameter, multi-inch long, specimens.

A fully modular flow chemistry system.

The 2DCC Vertical Bridgman Bulk Growth System is a three-zone furnace (max 1250 °C) whose bore accommodates a 2-inch-diameter ampoule or multiple smaller ones. It offers programmatic control for linear translation, ampoule rotation, and data logging of growth conditions.

Utilizing multiple Bruker X-ray diffractometers, as grown materials can be investigated to check for structural phase purity.