Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) plays a vital role in scientific research and several industries. It allows researchers to study samples at high magnifications, which provides useful insights into their composition, microstructure, and surface characteristics. SEM has become an invaluable tool for applications such as quality control in materials science, nanotechnology, and life sciences industries. There […]
Ultra-wide bandgap (UWBG) semiconductors are garnering significant interest in the field of materials science due to their promising electrical and thermal properties. However, challenges persist in material quality and fabrication. This blog post will discuss the promise of UWBG semiconductors, the roadblocks to their implementation, and how analytical technologies – particularly cathodoluminescence (CL) – can […]
Micro Computer Tomography (Micro-CT) is a non-invasive imaging technique that produces 3D pictures of internal objects, such as organs or cells. This method is used in various materials science applications as it provides a solid understanding of a sample without the need for preparation and without causing damage to a sample. In this blog post, […]
The Axia ChemiSEM is a scanning electron microscope (SEM) that offers a new chemical and imaging analysis approach. It is designed for Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analysis in a new and streamlined way. This blog post will look at why Thermo Scientific’s Axia ChemiSem is an ideal solution for industrial use. What is the ChemiSEM? […]
Micro-XRF is an analysis technique frequently used for geology applications such as analysing rocks and minerals, elemental mapping, material characterisation, sedimentology and many others. Micro-XRF utilises X-rays to analyse materials quickly and on a tiny scale which is then used to create an image, known as an elemental distribution map, to highlight specific samples. In […]
Scanning electron microscopy is an essential imaging tool for materials science and life sciences, with applications in virtually every field of research. Yet the cost of a conventional scanning electron microscope (SEM) can often be prohibitive. Space requirements can also be difficult to reconcile considering a full-scale SEM might weigh several hundred kilograms with a […]
Micro X-ray fluorescence, sometimes stylized as µXRF but more often referred to as micro XRF is a powerful analytical tool with a wide range of practical applications. It is an extremely versatile spectroscopic method ideal for elemental composition analysis and highly visual elemental surface mapping. But how does micro XRF actually work? In this post, […]
AFM-IR is an analytical technique that can produce extremely high-resolution images of a sample surface, and it is commonly used to identify unknown substances by nanoscale chemical characterization. AFM-IR, its full name being atomic force microscope-infrared spectroscopy, is carried out using atomic force microscopy and infrared spectroscopy. Throughout this post, we will look in detail […]
Microscopy allows us to see samples so small that they are usually invisible to the human eye, offering the ability to analyze minuscule structures such as viruses and proteins. Various techniques enable microscopic imaging, each offering its advantages and distinct capabilities. This article will focus on X-ray microscopy (XRM), exploring some of its specific techniques […]
A Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) is an invaluable piece of equipment in the science industry. It is a powerful, surface imaging magnification tool that uses focused electron beams to gather information from samples. The Axia ChemiSEM is a Scanning Electron Microscope manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific. To a novice user, traditional SEMs can be difficult […]
