Scanning electron microscopy applications

Thornton, P. R., (1968), Scanning Electron Microscopy, Applications to Materials and Device Science, Chapman and Hall, London. 

P. R. Thornton, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Chapman and Hall, 1968. See also Scanning Electron Microscopy Systems and Applications, The Institute of Physics, London, 1973. 

E. Lifshin. Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-Ray Analysis. Plenum Press, New York, 1981. Developed from a short course held aimually at Lehigh University. The book is concerned with the use and applications of SEM. In the latter context a lengthy discussion of EDS is given. The discussion... 

A. J. Bevolo. Scanning Electron Microscopy. 1985, vol. 4, p. 1449. (Scanning Electron Microscopy, Inc. Elk Grove Village, IL) Thorough exposition of the principles and applications of reflected electron energy-loss microscopy (REELM) as well as a comparison to other techniques, such as SAM, EDS and SEM. 

Botz et al. (29) also demonstrated, by scanning electron microscopy, that application of overpressure increases the density of the layer, which could be one reason for the higher separation efficiency. These results showed that Empore silica TLC sheets enable extremely rapid separations (5-20 min) in one-dimensional OPLC, and gave good resolution. Theoretically, for a 3-D OPLC separations development times of 15-60 min would be required. The separation cube of sheets could be especially useful for micropreparative separations (30). 

To ensure quality control material suppliers and developers routinely measure such complex properties as molecular weight and its distribution, crystallinity and crystalline lattice geometry, and detailed fracture characteristics (Chapter 6). They use complex, specialized tests such as gel permeation chromatography (2, 3), wide- and narrow-angle X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and high-temperature pressurized solvent reaction tests to develop new polymers and plastics applications. 

Boggs, J.L. Prentice, K.J. Kraeutle J.E. Crump, The Role of the Scanning Electron Microscope in the Study of Solid Propellant Combustion , inavwepsceiiu ir h/zo yiyoy) do) u,u, Graber, F.C. Rauch A.J. Fanelli, Observation of Solid-Solid Polymorphic Transformation in 2,4,6-Trinitro Toluene , JPhChem 73, (10), 3514—15 (1969) 39) J.E. Crump, J.L. Prentice K.J. Kraeutle Role of Scanning Electron Microscopy in the Study of Solid Propellant Combustion. Part 11—Behavior of Metal Additives , NavWepsCentr TP-5142-PT-2 (1969) 40) J.A. Markham A.R. Cox, Applications... 

Further structural information is available from physical methods of surface analysis such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron or Auger electron spectroscopy (XPS), or secondary-ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), and transmission or reflectance IR and UV/VIS spectroscopy. The application of both electroanalytical and surface spectroscopic methods has been thoroughly reviewed and appropriate methods are given in most of the references of this chapter. 

In an article published in Analytical Chemistry in 2004, Keune and Boon [2004a] present the application of ToF-SIMS analysis to a paint cross-section. The sample used was from the panel painting The Descent from the Cross (Museo del Prado, Madrid) by the early Flemish painter Rogier van der Weyden (1399/1400 1464). Scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM-EDX) and infrared microscopy were also used to complete and confirm the results. 

Hayat, M.A. (1978). Principles and Techniques of Scanning Electron Microscopy Biological Applications. VNR Company, New York,USA. 

Instrumentation, image formation, accessories, and applications of conventional scanning electron microscopy will be discussed. Information about the ESEM will also be presented. 

Chong et al. [742] have described a multielement analysis of multicomponent metallic electrode deposits, based on scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence detection, followed by dissolution and ICP-MS detection. Application of the method is described for determination of trace elements in seawater, including the above elements. These elements are simultaneously electrodeposited onto a niobium-wire working electrode at -1.40 V relative to an Ag/AgCl reference electrode, and subjected to energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy analysis. Internal standardisation... 

Crosslinked low-density polyethylene foams with a closedcell structure were investigated using differential scanning calorimetry, scanning electron microscopy, density, and thermal expansion measurements. At room temperature, the coefficient of thermal expansion decreased as the density increased. This was attributed to the influence of gas expansion within the cells. At a given material density, the expansion increased as the cell size became smaller. At higher temperatures, the relationship between thermal expansion and density was more complex, due to physical transitions in the matrix polymer. Materials with high density and thick cell walls were concluded to be the best for low expansion applications. 16 refs. 

Schreiner M, Melcher M, Uhlir K (2007) Scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive analysis applications in the field of cultural heritage. Anal Bioanal Chem 387 737-747. 

Thus the electrons used in LEED are usually in the range 10 to 300 eV, lower in energy by one to two orders of magnitude than those used in scanning electron microscopy (SEM Chapter 1) and Auger electron spectroscopy (AES see Section 9. lb.2). Davisson (Nobel Prize, 1937), working with a series of collaborators, is generally credited with the first application of electrons to diffraction studies. 

Other advances in mesoscopic measurements include the application of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to study real-time hydrate growth from ice particles and water droplets, andparticle morphology (Moudrakovski et al., 2004). Scanning electron microscopy has also been shown to be a useful tool for studying natural... 

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