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The microstructure of consumer products
19 Jun 2024The study of the microstructure of consumer products is of great importance to understand their properties and how the microstructure relates to texture, sensory characteristics, mouth feel and consumer preferences. Cryo-FIB-SEM offers a range of new possibilities in electron microscopy of soft materials. ZEISS demonstrates the application and use of cryo-FIB-SEM microscopy for the microstructural 3D study of food and personal care products. Application examples include concentrated bouillon gel, toothpaste, and shower gel. The results presented were obtained using a ZEISS FIB-SEM equipped with a Gatan Alto 2500 cryo preparation system and Oxford EDX detector 80 mm2.
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Electron MicroscopyElectron microscopes (EM) are used to create high-resolution images of samples at the nanoscale by means of an accelerated beam of electrons as a source of illumination. Types of electron microscope include scanning electron microscopes (SEM), transmission electron microscopes (TEM), scanning transmission electron microscopes (STEM) and cryo-electron microscopes. Focused ion beam (FIB) microscopes are useful for modifying or milling a sample surface with nanometer precision, as well as imaging. Find the best electron microscopes in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.FIB-SEMCryo-electron microscopy