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Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

SEM Characterization of Recycled Materials for the Circular Economy 

In the age of climate change and resource depletion, the circular economy is increasingly gaining attention. It promotes the reuse, recycling, and repurposing of materials…


Posted: November 6, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

ChemiSEM: Streamlining Real-Time Particle Analysis and Decision Making 

Energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) is a microanalysis technique that provides localized elemental composition data, typically used in conjunction with scanning electron microscopy (SEM). While SEM-EDS…


Posted: October 30, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

Unlocking the Power of Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS) with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) 

The ability to precisely analyze a material’s structure and composition at the microscopic scale is essential for advancing research and innovation. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)…


Posted: October 23, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

Secondary Electrons in SEM: Unlocking Surface Insights at the Nanoscale 

In scanning electron microscopy (SEM), secondary electrons (SE) play a pivotal role in revealing the surface details of materials at the nanoscale. Understanding what secondary…


Posted: October 16, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

A Closer Look at Backscattered Electrons in Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Imaging

Materials scientists leverage a range of advanced analytical techniques to extract detailed information regarding a sample’s structure, properties, and defects. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is…


Posted: October 9, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

From Surface to Depth: How Accelerating Voltage Affects SEM Imaging 

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) is a powerful imaging technique that allows for the observation of the surface details of a sample at very high magnifications….


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

ChemiPhase for Efficient Mapping of Mineral Phases in Geological Samples 

Geological samples are complex matrices of minerals, each with their own unique compositions and structures. Phase identification, in a general sense, is the process of…


Posted: September 4, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

The Significance of Beam Intensity in Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Imaging 

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) is an indispensable tool in various scientific and industrial fields, providing high-resolution images of sample surfaces. Among the numerous parameters that…


Posted: August 21, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

ChemiSEM: Simultaneous Acquisition of Morphological and Compositional Data 

In a scanning electron microscope (SEM) with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), a sample’s elemental composition is identified via the X-rays emitted during the electron…


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

Why EDS Matters: The Role of Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy in Materials Science 

Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) is an analytical technique used for elemental analysis and chemical characterization of materials. By detecting and measuring the energy of…


Posted: July 17, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy

Pristine Cross-Section Polishing in Material Analysis 

In material science, cross-section polishing is a critical method to enable the detailed examination of a sample material’s microstructure. This technique is essential for understanding…


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

Struck by an Electron Beam: Interactions at the Surface in SEM

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) is one of the most important tools in the arsenal of modern material science used to characterize micro and nanoscale features….


Posted: June 19, 2024 | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy