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? […]
Bruker has recently introduced their new CellHesion® 300, a technique for nanomechanical characterisation of biological samples and soft matter. It enables: Fast and easy characterisation of the structure Morphology and biomechanical properties Quantification of cell-cell Cell-substrate interactions. CellHesion has marked a milestone in automation, ease of use and integration with optical microscopy for life science […]
Bruker have announced their new NanoWizard V NanoScience! The latest addition to the Bruker AFM family, the NanoWizard V NanoScience AFM enables the real-time investigation of dynamic structural changes and processes such as: Crystalization Growth Melting Domain building on samples ranging from polymers to solar cells Learn more: https://www.bruker.com/en/products-and-solutions/microscopes/materials-afm/jpk-nanowizard-v-nanoscience.html?utm_source=Act-on&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=2022+BioAFM+NW+V+NanoScience+Emailer
Acquiring counted 4D STEM with the Gatan Metro Camera! Gatan has run their first experiment on the new Metro™ counting camera. This is a great tool for capturing 4D STEM data due to its low noise, size and speed. In this experiment they showed 4D STEM data from a BN sample, captured in 33 seconds […]
Combine the power of SEM and XPS with the CISA Workflow! The Thermo Scientific™ CISA Workflow allows you to accurately add chemical information with high resolution from XPS to the structural information from the microscope. Utilising the CISA Workflow is beneficial to materials scientists who research a wide range of materials, including: Batteries Polymers Catalysts […]
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 […]
