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Characterization of Nanostructures Using The PeakForce TUNA Method

Nanostructures form the web on which a number of electronic devices are built. Therefore, it is important to analyse and study their electrical structures. The PeakForce TUNA method allows researchers to analyze the conductivity of materials under an AFM.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 19 Apr 2011

Advantages of SiMPore CytoVu Imaging Slides for Drug Absorption Assays

CytoVu™ imaging slides from SiMPore's are molecularly thin and highly permeable, making them the perfect scaffold for drug absorption assays. At just 50 nm thick and with nanoscale pores, drugs absorbed by a cell can be quickly detected.

From SiMPore Inc. 12 Apr 2011

Advantages of SiMPore CytoVu Membranes Over Boyden Chambers for Cell Studies

Microporous CytoVu™ imaging slides from SiMPore act similar to a typical Boyden Chamber. At just 50nm thick, the membrane has precisely controlled 3 micrometer pores that allow a migrating cell to move easily from the apical side of the membrane to the basal side.

From SiMPore Inc. 12 Apr 2011

More Physiologically Relevant Co-Culture Studies with SiMPore CytoVu Membranes

CytoVu™ from SiMPore allows researchers to perform more physiologically relevant co-culture studies. CytoVu™ membranes are able to physically separate cells by only 50 nm while maintaining their ability to communicate through highly permeable nanopores.

From SiMPore Inc. 12 Apr 2011

Tip Functionalization Approaches for Molecular Recognition Measurements

Major applications and strategies of tip functionalization are analyzed. Methods are described for force-volume molecular recognition mapping and single point force measurements. Results indicate that tip functionalization will be helpful when used with the PeakForce QNM imaging mode.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 6 Apr 2011

Nanoscale Thermal Analysis and Characterization of Polymers Using VITA nTA Technique

The Bruker Thermal Analysis (VITA) enables nanoscale thermal analysis (nTA), which is a revolutionary technique that permits the estimation of local transition temperature at the material surface with a nanoscale spatial resolution.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 1 Apr 2011

Factors For Consideration When Selecting TEM Windows

TEM Windows and grids are what hold samples in place during analysis by transmission electron microscopy or TEM. The selection of the correct window for your application can influence the results obtained and efficacy of sample preparation. Factors for consideration are detailed herein.

From SiMPore Inc. 28 Mar 2011

$Graphene Grain Imaging Using TEM and Diffraction Filtered Imaging$

Graphene Grain Imaging Using TEM and Diffraction Filtered Imaging

Huang et al. produced some astonishing images of graphene grains that resembled a patchwork quilt. To obtain these images the researchers used TEM and diffraction-filtered imaging to show the location, orientation and boundaries of hundreds of graphene grains.

From SiMPore Inc. 28 Mar 2011

Ultrafast and Ultrasensitive Acquisition of 3D Confocal Raman Imaging Using alpha 300R

By integrating a Raman spectrometer within a state-of-the-art confocal microscope setup, Raman imaging with a spatial resolution down to 200 nm laterally and 500 nm vertically can be achieved using visible light excitation.

From Oxford Instruments WITec 2 Mar 2011