Electron Microscopy of Polymers [Paperback]

The study of polymers by electron microscopy (EM) needs special techniques, precautions and preparation methods, including ultramicrotomy. General characteristics of the different techniques of EM, including scanning force microscopy, are given in this hands-on book. The application of these techniques to the study of morphology and properties, particularly micromechanical properties, is described in detail. Examples from all classes of polymers are presented.

I Techniques of Electron Microscopy01. Overview About Techniques02. Transmission Electron Microscopy - Methodical and Instrumental Fundamentals03. Transmission Electron Microscopy  Conventional and Special Investigations of Polymers04. Scanning Electron Microscopy05. Atomic Force Microscopy06. In situ Microscopy07. Image Processing and Image Analysis II Preparation Techniques08. Problems of Electron Microscopy of Polymers09. Preparation of Surfaces10. Preparation of Thin Sections11. Special Preparation Techniques12. Preparation for (in situ) Deformation Tests13. Contrast Enhancement III Main Groups of Polymers14. Structural Hierarchy of Polymers15. Amorphous Polymers16. Semicrystalline Polymers17. Polymer Blends18. High-impact Rubber modified Polymers19. Block Copolymers20. Rubbers and Elastomers21. Polymer Composites22. Polymer Nanocomposites23. Biological and Biomedical Polymers24. Special Processing FormsIndexThere are many books on electron microscopy, however, the study of polymers using EM necessitates special techniques, precautions and preparation methods, including ultramicrotomy. This book discusses the general characteristics of the various techniques of EM, including scanning force microscopy (AFM). The application of these techniques to the study of morphology and properties, particularly micromechanical properties, is described in detail. Examples from all classes of polymers are presented.

Hands-on manual on the subject

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