LabAdviser
The contents on this page, including all images and pictures, was created by DTU Nanolab staff unless otherwise stated.
LabAdviser is a Wiki for users of DTU Nanolab facilities created with the main puprose of sharing knowledge. It contains information about available equipment and fabrication processes in the cleanroom facilities in 346/347 and the characterisation equipment in building 307/314.
LabAdviser is designed to help you identify the right equipment and provide a solid starting point for your cleanroom processes or further optimization to meet specific requirements. However, due to ongoing development of tools and processes, some information may be incomplete or not up-to-date.
Please note that LabAdviser is not a replacement for direct communication with DTU Nanolab staff. We make every effort to provide reliable information but we provide no warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information found in LabAdviser. We strongly recommend reviewing the information on LabAdviser as preparation before reaching out to staff members.
If in doubt, you are always welcome to contact us via nanolabsupport@nanolab.dtu.dk.
Even if you are not a current user at our facilities, you are welcome to surf around. Please note that note that not all information might be available without login. You can take a Virtual Tour of the DTU Nanolab cleanroom facility. Please also take a look at our homepage www.nanolab.dtu.dk for more information on how to get access and/or collaborate with us as well as our capabilities and research.
You are also welcome to explore our YouTube channel with a selection of training videos.
LabAdviser contains information about
- Equipment available in- and outside of the Cleanroom Facility (building 346)
- Equipment for Characterization, primarily Electron Microscopy (building 314 and 307)
- Equipment available in the PolyFabLab and PolySupLab (building 347)
- Processes for Micro- and Nanofabrication available at DTU Nanolab
- Methods in Electron Microscopy available in building 314/307
How Labadviser works
Among others information, Labadviser offers users new to nano- and microfabrication information on how build up a process flow, f.ex. how to create a pattern, what materials to use, what process or equipment to use, how to avoid cross contamination between machines, or how to clean samples.
The structure of LabAdviser allows users to begin their search either from a known process. For example, if your process involves depositing a gold layer, you would start with the "Thin Film Deposition" section. There, you will find two tables:
- Overview of Materials, such semiconductors, oxides, nitrides, metals, etc.
- Overview over Thin Film Deposition Equipment, such as thermal evaporator, e-beam evaporator, sputter coater, etc.
If you know the material you want to deposit but are unsure which tool to use or how different deposition methods compare, you can select the material (e.g. gold). You will then be directed to a subpage listing all equipment capable of depositing that material and, if available, with some additional material-specific process information.
Alternatively, if you're more interested in a specific piece of equipment, or wish to explore which materials it can process, selecting that equipment will lead you to a dedicated page with detailed process information, including compatible materials.
How to add Information to Labadviser
Sharing knowledge is the key for further development and all our users are encouraged to contribute. In our laboratories thousands of experiments are made. We want to make sure that the knowledge and experience acquired through these become accessible to current and future users. We are interested in any process development being done on our equipment, and even single tests of new recipes can be helpful. For the safety of our users as well as our equipment, we cannot allow LabAdviser to have an open-for-all-input structure like Wikipedia.
We are committed to giving proper credit to all contributors. If you provide material for publication in Labadviser, you will be clearly acknowledged as the author or source. Before publishing your material, we will request your written permission to do so. This ensures transparency and respect for your rights as a creator. More information regarding copyrights can be found here.
Any feedback or input is welcome and can be send to the LabAdviser mailbox: labadviser@nanolab.dtu.dk.
Surveys and statistics
Surveys
DTU Nanolab performs regular customer surveys which are available on LabManager. Access to LabManager requires a DTU account and access to DTU Nanolab facilities.
Tech Forum slides
The purpose of the Nanolab Technology Forum is to discuss the current and future technological possibilities at Nanolab, including user requirements, current equipment status, equipment acquisition, funding, etc.
Tech Forum slides are available on LabManager. Access to LabManager requires a DTU account and access to DTU Nanolab facilities.
Updates
Several pages in LabAdviser are currently being updated. If you are looking for the information that was previously presented on the main page, please have a look here
- Safety (new page)
- Labmanager
- Contact Information (list of emails)
- Training Videos
Characterization (B307/314)
Fabrication & Characterization (B346/347)
- Layout and Contact B346/347
- Getting Started (new page)
- The Process Flow (new page)
- Cross-Contamination (new page)