Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS or EDX) provides elemental composition information by analyzing the X-rays released by a sample when hit by the electron beam. …
Ideal for proof-of-concept and feasibility developing new materials and formulations. The Fluidnatek LE-50 electrospinning machine combines the compact, lightweight characteristics of the Spinbox with the …
Characterizing internal structures using a surface analysis technique like scanning electron microscope (SEM) requires the preparation of a cross section of the sample. Cross-sectional sample …
Acquiring large-scale images using SEM can result in trade-offs between resolution and time-to-data, making the technique difficult to apply in applications where large field-of-view imaging …
Plastics made from polymeric materials are an integral part of many consumer goods and products. Whether it is the packaging or the product itself, different …
Powders are one of the most common forms of materials that are analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The distribution of particle sizes, composition, and …
Meticulous collection, analysis, and interpretation of material obtained from crime scenes are imperative in ensuring accurate evidence is presented during legal proceedings. Forensic scientists investigate …
Why are protein – container enclosure interactions important? During manufacturing, storage and delivery processes, therapeutic proteins encounter several surfaces and materials, such as metals, glasses, …
There has been a global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy to protect civilization from the worst effects of climate change. Special focus has …
The rapid spread of coronavirus, COVID-19, is currently the most concerning matter worldwide. The outbreak has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization …
Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS or EDX) provides elemental composition information by analyzing the X-rays released by a sample when hit by the electron beam. This is a fast, accurate and non-destructive method for identifying compounds on a micron-scale.
Ideal for proof-of-concept and feasibility developing new materials and formulations. The Fluidnatek LE-50 electrospinning machine combines the compact, lightweight characteristics of the Spinbox with the features of an advanced research station.
Characterizing internal structures using a surface analysis technique like scanning electron microscope (SEM) requires the preparation of a cross section of the sample. Cross-sectional sample prep involves generating a clean, precise slice through a material to expose its subsurface layers. Mechanical cutting or grinding methods are commonly used for cross section sample preparation. However, in many cases these methods damage or obscure the details that need to be observed resulting in inaccurate measurements and incorrect conclusions. Ion Milling, also known as cross section polishing, is a more advanced and refined technique that uses a beam of ionized inert gas, typically argon, to abrade the surface of a sample in an even and controlled manner. This process results in a clean, precise cross section wherein the integrity of the internal structures of a sample is preserved, and detailed analysis can therefore be conducted.
Acquiring large-scale images using SEM can result in trade-offs between resolution and time-to-data, making the technique difficult to apply in applications where large field-of-view imaging is needed. This Tech Note explores the Automated Image Mapping (AIM) application for Phenom Desktop SEM, which provides a solution for conducting high-resolution analyses over large sample areas.
Plastics made from polymeric materials are an integral part of many consumer goods and products. Whether it is the packaging or the product itself, different polymers can provide material and mechanical properties to suit the product’s functional needs. With the increased integration of environmentally sustainable polymers along with concerns over the recyclability of conventional plastics, polymer blends may be sought after to achieve ideal performance properties while wholly unavoidable when recycling products that contain multiple polymers. The challenge with polymer blends is that many polymers form an incompatible final structure. In fact, two of the most common consumer-based polymers polypropylene and polyethylene, when mixed, can have poor impact resistance and interfacial adhesion.1,2 To avoid this, additional polymeric ‘compatibilizers’ may be added to improve the miscibility. Therefore, methods are needed to quickly and easily determine if polymers can form compatible mixtures or which compatibilizers will most improve the final blend.
Powders are one of the most common forms of materials that are analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The distribution of particle sizes, composition, and surface morphology plays an important role in determining their behavior in different environments. Powders have found utility in every industry around the world, whether it be to formulate beauty products, enhance the bioavailability of pharmaceuticals, or as raw material in additively manufactured components. Therefore, studying the tiny particles that make up powder samples is a vital part of many scientific pursuits and industrial applications.
Meticulous collection, analysis, and interpretation of material obtained from crime scenes are imperative in ensuring accurate evidence is presented during legal proceedings. Forensic scientists investigate a diverse range of samples depending on the type of crime scene. From extracting trace DNA to deciphering blood spatter patterns and elucidating ballistics, their work plays a pivotal role in the pursuit of justice. Recognizing the profound impact physical analysis has on resolving crimes, it is necessary to employ analytical tools that are exceptionally accurate and reliable.
Why are protein – container enclosure interactions important? During manufacturing, storage and delivery processes, therapeutic proteins encounter several surfaces and materials, such as metals, glasses,
There has been a global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy to protect civilization from the worst effects of climate change. Special focus has
The rapid spread of coronavirus, COVID-19, is currently the most concerning matter worldwide. The outbreak has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization
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