Multidimensional Sample Surface Analysis by AFM-in-SEM

Surface Reconstruction From AFM and SEM Images

Examination of dentin surface using AFM and SEM

Department of Experimental Physics, Faculty of Science, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic 1st Clinic of Stomatology, Medical Faculty, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic Department of Microscopy methods, Medical Faculty, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic Department of Medical Biophysics, Medical Faculty, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic Joint Laboratory of...

High spatial resolution surface imaging and analysis of fungal cells using SEM and AFM.

We review the use of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and force spectroscopy (FS) for probing the ultrastructure, chemistry, physical characteristics and motion of fungal cells. When first developed, SEM was used to image fixed/dehydrated/gold coated specimens, but here we describe more recent SEM developments as they apply to fungal cells. CryoSEM offers high r...

Morphological Analysis of Polymers on Hair Fibers by SEM and AFM

The polyquaternium 7 polymer is widely used in cosmetic formulations. Morphologic alterations in hair fibers were observed after the application of the polyquaternium 7 polymer, using SEM and AFM. Continuous applications of this product indicated that it accumulates on the fibers, improving the aspect of the hair surface. Quantitative analysis of the images obtained by AFM was undertaken. The...

SEM and AFM Investigations of Surface Defects and Tool Wear of Multilayers Coated Carbide Inserts

Coated tool inserts can be considered as the backbone of machining processes due to their wear and heat resistance. However, defects of coating can degrade the integrity of these inserts and the number of these defects should be minimized or eliminated if possible. Recently, the advancement of coating processes and analytical tools open a new era for optimizing the coating tools. First, an over...