Electron microscopy preparation techniques, including RF plasma methods etc.
RF Plasma ashing / etching
Artificial weathering of paint films using oxygen plasma erosion
An explanation of the Plasma etching and ashing process
Cryo-SEM
Cryo-SEM: the advantages (pdf file)
Critical Point Drying
Formalin Removal from Archival Tissue by Critical Point Drying
Sheng-Guo Fang, Qiu-Hong Wan, Noboru Fujihara. Formalin Removal from Archival Tissue by
Critical Point Drying. Biotechniques, 2002; 33:604-611.
Sputter Coating
Silver as a removable coating for Scanning Electron Microscopy
Carbon evaporation
Procedures for the Preparation of Carbon Support Films
Carbon coating for X-ray microanalysis (PowerPoint file)
SEM carbon coating - some tips and ideas for better coating (pdf file)
Metal evaporation
Filaments and boats for evaporation (pdf file)
Technical Briefs
Critical Point Drying (pdf file)
::
