Zaefferer, S.: Dislocations, grain boundaries and strain fields observed on bulk samples: high resolution defect analysis by SEM-based diffraction techniques. Talk at Universität Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany (2015)
Li, Z.; Ram, F.; Zaefferer, S.; Raabe, D.; Reed, R. C.: Investigations of dislocation structures in a Ni-based single crystal superalloy using Electron Channeling Contrast Imaging (ECCI) and cross-correlation EBSD. RMS EBSD, Glasgow, Scotland, UK (2015)
Stechmann, G.; Zaefferer, S.: 3-dimensionnal Microstructural Characterization of CdTe-based Solar Cells. Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart, Germany (2015)
Zaefferer, S.; Stechmann, G.: Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) and electron channelling contrast imaging (ECCI) for the study of thin film solar cells. Workshop Morphologie und Mikrostruktur dünner Schichten, Dresden, Germany (2015)
Zaefferer, S.: Dislocations, grain boundaries and strain fields observed on bulk samples: high resolution defect analysis by SEM-based diffraction techniques. Deutsche Nanoschicht, Bonn, Germany (2015)
Haghighat, S. M. H.; Li, Z.; Zaefferer, S.; Reed, R. C.; Raabe, D.: Mesoscale modeling of dislocation climb and primary creep process in single crystal Ni base superalloys. International Workshop on Dislocation Dynamics Simulations, Saclay, France (2014)
Zaefferer, S.: Quantitative Analyse von Kristalldefekten in Werkstoffen mittels Beugungsmethoden im Rasterelektronenmikroskop. Workshop in honour of Professor Füting, Hochschule Köthen, Köthen, Germany (2014)
Herbig, M.; Raabe, D.; Li, Y.; Choi, P.-P.; Zaefferer, S.; Goto, S.: Joint crystallographic and chemical characterization at the nanometer scale by correlative TEM and atom probe tomography. Workshop: White-etching layers in ball and roller bearings, Informatik-Zentrum Hörn, Aachen, Germany (2014)
Zaefferer, S.: Texture and microstructures of thin film solar cells. Autumn School on Microstructural Characterization and Modelling of Thin-Film Solar Cells, Potsdam, Germany (2014)
Haghighat, S. M. H.; Li, Z.; Zaefferer, S.; Reed, R. C.; Raabe, D.: Characterization and modeling of the propagation of creep dislocations from the interdendritic boundaries in single crystal Ni base superalloys. International Workshop on Modelling and Simulation of Superalloys, Bochum, Germany (2014)
Zaefferer, S.; Mandal, S.; Bozzolo, N.: Correlative Measurement of the 5-parameter Grain Boundary Character and its Physical and Chemical Properties. MSE 2014, Darmstadt, Germany (2014)
Schemmann, L.; Romano Triguero, P.; Zaefferer, S.: Eine Untersuchung zur ferritisch-bainitischen Umwandlung in einem Dualphasenstahl unter Verwendung von EBSD-basierten Misorientierungsmessungen. Arbeitskreistreffen: Mikrostrukturcharakterisierung im REM, Düsseldorf, Germany (2014)
Zaefferer, S.: Quantitative analysis of crystal defects by means of EBSD and related methods. Arbeitskreistreffen: Mikrostrukturcharakterisierung im REM, Düsseldorf, Germany (2014)
Zaefferer, S.: Application of EBSD and ECCI for the Investigation of Microstructures of Engineering Materials. MSA EBSD 2014, Pittsburgh, PA, USA (2014)
Zaefferer, S.: Application of diffraction techniques in the scanning electron microscope for the investigation of microstructures of engineering materials. Deutsche Versuchsanstalt für Luft und Raumfahrt (DLR), Köln, Germany (2014)
In this project we conduct together with Dr. Sandlöbes at RWTH Aachen and the department of Prof. Neugebauer ab initio calculations for designing new Mg – Li alloys. Ab initio calculations can accurately predict basic structural, mechanical, and functional properties using only the atomic composition as a basis.
The wide tunability of the fundamental electronic bandgap by size control is a key attribute of semiconductor nanocrystals, enabling applications spanning from biomedical imaging to optoelectronic devices. At finite temperature, exciton-phonon interactions are shown to exhibit a strong impact on this fundamental property.
Oxides find broad applications as catalysts or in electronic components, however are generally brittle materials where dislocations are difficult to activate in the covalent rigid lattice. Here, the link between plasticity and fracture is critical for wide-scale application of functional oxide materials.
The project Hydrogen Embrittlement Protection Coating (HEPCO) addresses the critical aspects of hydrogen permeation and embrittlement by developing novel strategies for coating and characterizing hydrogen permeation barrier layers for valves and pumps used for hydrogen storage and transport applications.
In this project we study - together with the department of Prof. Neugebauer and Dr. Sandlöbes at RWTH Aachen - the underlying mechanisms that are responsible for the improved room-temperature ductility in Mg–Y alloys compared to pure Mg.
Efficient harvesting of sunlight and (photo-)electrochemical conversion into solar fuels is an emerging energy technology with enormous promise. Such emerging technologies depend critically on materials systems, in which the integration of dissimilar components and the internal interfaces that arise between them determine the functionality.
Enabling a ‘hydrogen economy’ requires developing fuel cells satisfying economic constraints, reasonable operating costs and long-term stability. The fuel cell is an electrochemical device that converts chemical energy into electricity by recombining water from H2 and O2, allowing to generate environmentally-friendly power for e.g. cars or houses…
This study investigates the mechanical properties of liquid-encapsulated metallic microstructures created using a localized electrodeposition method. By encapsulating liquid within the complex metal microstructures, we explore how the liquid influences compressive and vibrational characteristics, particularly under varying temperatures and strain…