Tech Note | Technology: Ion Milling
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,…
Tech Note | Technology: Optical Tensiometry
Contact angle measurements are a fundamental tool to understand the chemistry of surfaces and their wetting properties. Typically measured with side-on optical tensiometry, contact angle measurements are carried out by…
Tech Note | Technology: Optical Tensiometry
Thin polymer films, membranes, and coatings are vital for functionalizing surfaces, as a protection layer, filtering chemicals, or tuning a material’s surface interactions. When fabricating thin polymeric layers, organic solvents…
Tech Note | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy
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…
Tech Note | Technology: Quartz Crystal Microbalance
Chemical mechanical planarization (CMP), also called chemical-mechanical polishing, is a critical set of processes in semiconductor manufacturing. CMP utilizes chemical etching and physical grinding with abrasive materials to level or…
Tech Note | Technology: Optical Tensiometry
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…
Tech Note | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy
Technical cleanliness is the exhaustive control of contamination across manufacturing and assembly of components to protect product integrity. In precision systems, undesirable particles can be detrimental to functionality, eroding and…
Tech Note | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy
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…
App Note | Technology: Quartz Crystal Microbalance
Food science plays a crucial role in meeting the demands of a growing population, ensuring a consistent supply of safe and nourishing food, and promoting sustainable practices to minimize waste….
App Note | Technology: Scanning Electron Microscopy
Fuel cells are electrochemical devices that can provide clean, renewable energy for widespread applications, from powering handheld devices to entire buildings. Of the various fuel cell types, arguably the most…
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