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Imaging Individual Microtubules in Vitro using Fluorescence Microscopy and AFM

This article demonstrates how the NanoWizard® AFM allows the acquisition of high quality AFM and fluorescence images of microtubules polymerized in vitro.

From Bruker BioAFM 21 Oct 2015

Imaging Cells with a Combination of Fluorescence Microscopy and AFM

Imaging cells using a combination of AFM and optical techniques provides a better understanding of the structural constitution of their surface and helps with the functional labeling of specific components.

From Bruker BioAFM 21 Oct 2015

Using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) to Image Cells

This article demonstrates the standard contrast mechanisms observed in living and fixed cell images acquired using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM).

From Bruker BioAFM 21 Oct 2015

Commercializing Boron Nitride NanoTubes (BNNTs) for the Advanced Engineering Materials Industry

Jérôme Pollak, Business Development Director at Tekna Plasma Systems, talks to AZoNano about commercializing Boron Nitride NanoTubes for advanced materials applications.

From Tekna Plasma Systems 20 Oct 2015

Reviewing the Use of Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) for Nanomaterial Characterization

Many industries are capitalizing on the unique characteristics of nanoscale materials, which play a key role across a wide range of applications.

From Malvern Panalytical 5 Oct 2015

Combining Dynamic Light Scattering and Raman Spectroscopy to Characterize Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes (SWNTs)

DLS and Raman spectroscopy combined in Malvern Panalytical's Helix system offer precise characterization of SWNTs' size and structure.

From Malvern Panalytical 5 Oct 2015

Nanotoxicology and Particle Toxicology

Dr. Antonietta Gatti, Scientific Director of Nanodiagnostics, talks to AZoNano about her new book 'Case Studies in Nanotoxicology and Particle Toxicology'.

By Alexander Chilton 14 Sep 2015

Measuring & Characterizing Nanoparticle Size – TEM vs SEM

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) are widely considered the gold standard for nanoparticle characterization. However, choosing which to employ is a complex process as both techniques provide similar but distinct analysis.

By David Williams 4 Sep 2015

Magneto-Thermal Heating Effects in Magnetic Nanoparticles

Professor Kevin O'Grady, head of the Magnetic Materials Research Group at the University of York, talks to AZoNano about magneto-thermal heating effects in nanoparticles.

From nanoTherics Ltd 3 Sep 2015