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Optical Tensiometry Solutions for Contact Angle Measurements on Challenging Samples 

Surface characterization plays a crucial role in various industries, from pharmaceuticals to electronics and beyond. Understanding how liquids interact with solid surfaces is essential for…


Posted: May 29, 2024 | Technology: Tensiometry

Improving Microstructural Analysis in SEM Imaging with Gamma Correction 

A scanning electron microscope (SEM) is capable of visualizing compositional heterogeneity on the surface of a sample by employing a backscattered electron detector (BSD). A…


Posted: May 22, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

Characterizing Organic Electrochemical Transistors for Bioelectronics using EQCM-D 

One of the most prevalent tools in the field of bioelectronics is the organic electrochemical transistor (OECT). Due to its mixed (ionic and electronic) conduction…


Posted: May 15, 2024 | Technology: Electrochemistry, QCM-D

SEM Imaging of Uncoated, Nonconductive Samples

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) generates high-resolution images by scanning a focused beam of electrons across the sample surface and detecting the signals produced through beam-sample…


Posted: May 8, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

What is Technical Cleanliness? 

Technical cleanliness is an analytical standard to determine the level of particulate contamination on machined parts. The goal of technical cleanliness is to characterize the…


Posted: May 2, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

Exploring the Diverse Applications of Electrospraying 

Particles are being used in different industries including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food science, cosmetics, and filtration for a wide variety of applications. Several techniques are commonly…


Posted: April 30, 2024 | Technology: Electrospinning & Electrospraying

How Does Coating Thickness Affect SEM Imaging? 

Charging is one of the most common issues when imaging non-conductive samples by scanning electron microscope (SEM) as it can distort images and damage the…


Posted: April 24, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

Gold vs Platinum: Choosing the Right Coating for SEM Imaging 

One of the most common challenges when analyzing non-conductive samples with a scanning electron microscope (SEM) is the charging effect. Without a conductive path, the…


Posted: April 18, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

How Does Resolution Affect the Performance of a Potentiostat?

A potentiostat is an electrochemical instrument used to control the potential difference between a working electrode and a reference electrode while measuring the resulting current….


Posted: April 16, 2024 | Technology: Electrochemistry

Infrastructure Essentials: Preparing Your Workspace for a Phenom Desktop SEM

Integrating the ability to perform high-resolution imaging and compositional analysis of materials into any laboratory becomes simplified with a desktop scanning electron microscope (SEM). In…


Posted: April 10, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

Cutting Costs, Not Corners: Why Phenom Desktop SEMs are a Smart Investment 

When acquiring a new scanning electron microscope (SEM), it can be challenging to identify a solution that not only delivers exceptional performance but also remains…


Posted: April 5, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

How Does QCM-D Enable Research in PFAS Remediation?

Per- and PolyFluoroAlkyl Substances (PFAS) have been widely used in a range of applications. The concern with PFAS arises from their persistence in the environment…


Posted: April 3, 2024 | Technology: QCM-D

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