{"id":11662,"date":"2026-03-10T14:54:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T13:54:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/student-research-theses\/optimization-of-preparation-steps-for-microscopy\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T12:11:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T11:11:46","slug":"optimization-of-preparation-steps-for-microscopy","status":"publish","type":"cpt_ikv_srt","link":"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/en\/student-research-theses\/optimization-of-preparation-steps-for-microscopy\/","title":{"rendered":"Optimization of preparation steps for microscopy"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\">\n    #single-header-block_d5223445d5e7bd34dd14d7b14613b43a .swiperThumbsNavi .swiper-slide {\n        opacity: 0.4;\n    }\n\n    #single-header-block_d5223445d5e7bd34dd14d7b14613b43a .swiperThumbsNavi .swiper-slide-thumb-active {\n        opacity: 1;\n    }\n<\/style>\n    <section id=\"single-header-block_d5223445d5e7bd34dd14d7b14613b43a\" class=\"block-single-header theGridWrapper \">\n        <div class=\"theGrid12\">\n            <div class=\" col-start-2 col-span-10 md:col-start-3  md:col-span-8\">\n                <h2 class=\"font-serif font-semibold text-blue text-sm w-4\/5\">\n                    Research laboratory                <\/h2>\n                                                    <div class=\"skewToMiddle\">\n                        <div class=\"relative  text-blue text-sm font after:border-2  after:border-blue rounded-xl bg-green-lighter  p-base -rotate-6 my-xl  after:block after:absolute after:w-full after:h-full after: after:-z-10 after:rounded-xl after:rotate-1  after:box-content  after:-top-2xs after:-left-2xs after:bg-blend-multiply  leading-snug \">\n                            <div class=\"skewToMiddleInner\">\n                                The technical advancements of crosslinking resin systems suggest significant potential for their use as embedding media in polymer analysis                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<figure class=\" relative flex flex-col gap-2xs mb-xs md:mb-l xl:mb-xl\"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\" w-full  \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stuwi-Optimierung-von-Praeparationsschritten-fuer-die-Mikroskopie-1.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stuwi-Optimierung-von-Praeparationsschritten-fuer-die-Mikroskopie-1-748x499.png 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stuwi-Optimierung-von-Praeparationsschritten-fuer-die-Mikroskopie-1-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stuwi-Optimierung-von-Praeparationsschritten-fuer-die-Mikroskopie-1-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Stuwi-Optimierung von Pr\u00e4parationsschritten f\u00fcr die Mikroskopie\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\" text-copyright order-3 justify-end text-right w-full  w-full \">&copy; IKV<\/span><figcaption class=\" w-full  text-figcaption justify-end text-right \"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Topic of the work:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Optimum sample preparation is essential for the analysis of plastics. Many samples have to be embedded with resin for better handling. The different properties of the plastics to be embedded and the subsequent preparation result in individual requirements for the embedding materials. Particular attention is paid to hardness, curing time and temperature, as well as chemical compatibility. Under these conditions, you will select investment materials on the basis of previous market research and test them in the laboratory for their suitability for practical use, e.g. cutting, grinding and polishing properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The work is written in this working group:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tests carried out in the microscopy laboratory at the Center for Plastics Analysis and Testing (KAP) provide significant support for industry and the institute&#8217;s own research in the validation of production parameters. Another focus is on systematic damage analysis in order to precisely identify the causes of faults and bridge the gap between research and industrial implementation. Through these analyses, the laboratory provides essential findings for the optimization of production processes and improved component quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objective:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of this research work, alternative embedding media and aggregates are being researched and a selection of these materials are being subjected to laboratory tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your task:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Research on various embedding media and additives and their properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Procurement of some promising media and aggregates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Systematic investigation: Determination of the media&#8217;s manageability through practical laboratory tests using grinding, polishing and thin cutting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality analysis: Microscopic evaluation of the materials using the previously prepared slides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summarize your findings\/assessments and derive recommendations for action<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your profile:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technical or scientific studies (e.g. mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, materials science&#8230;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interest in analytical tasks and practical work in the laboratory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Independent, structured and team-oriented way of working<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">These are your benefits:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work in a motivated team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Independent work with needs-based support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Processing of research-relevant questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individual coordination of tasks and time frame<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experimental work on laboratory equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short-term start possible \/ fast processing without delays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We agree on the 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