Rheological and Morphological Characterization of Styrene-Isoprene-Styrene (SIS) Modified Asphalt Binder by Mithil Mazumder, Anwar Siddique, Raju Ahmed, Soon-Jae Lee, Moon-Sup Lee

“…In order to have a depth understanding on the SIS binder at micro level, micro-morphological observations were conducted using optical microscopy, atomic force microscopy (AFM), environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM), and ellipsometry. …”
Get full text

Cryo-SEM Investigation of Chlorella Using Filter Paper as Substrate by Peng Wan, Meiyue Tao, Yumeng Zhou, Wenjun Han, Jianxia Wang, Jinghan Wang

“…Cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) is a powerful technique capable of investigating samples in a hydrated state, compared to conventional high-vacuum electron microscopy that requires samples to be completely dry. …”
Get full text

Thiol-Functionalized Mesoporous Carbons as Adsorbents of Heavy-Metal Ions by Katarzyna Michalak-Zwierz, Karolina Gdula, Katarzyna Tyszczuk-Rotko, Witold Zawadzki, Andrzej Dąbrowski, Mariusz Barczak

“…Pristine and thiol-functionalized carbons were characterized by nitrogen adsorption, X-ray diffractometry, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy and tested for their ability to adsorb bivalent heavy-metal ions (Cd, Cu, Pb, Zn) from the aqueous solutions. …”
Get full text

An Overview of the Molecular Methods in the Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Infectious Diseases by Muhammad Amjad

“…Conventional diagnosis of these infections is performed by culture, microscopy, and antigen detection immunoassays. The traditional culture and microscopy procedures are time-consuming, lack sensitivity, and require special laboratory setup and well-trained staff. …”
Get full text

Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) Single-Molecule Assay to Analyze the Motility of Kinesin by Tomoki Kita, Shinsuke Niwa

“…Single-molecule motility assays using total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF) microscopy are a gold standard technique for measuring the motile parameters of kinesin motors. …”
Get full text

Alimentary Canal of the Adult Blow Fly, Chrysomya megacephala (F.) (Diptera: Calliphoridae)—Part I: Ultrastructure of Salivary Glands by Worachote Boonsriwong, Kabkaew L. Sukontason, Tarinee Chaiwong, Urai Chaisri, Roy C. Vogtsberger, Kom Sukontason

“…(Diptera: Calliphoridae), was investigated at the ultrastructural level using light microscopy (LM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
Get full text

Ultrastructural Changes in Human Trabecular Meshwork Tissue after Laser Trabeculoplasty by Jeffrey R. SooHoo, Leonard K. Seibold, David A. Ammar, Malik Y. Kahook

“…Specimens were examined using light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
Get full text

SEM and AFM Studies of Two-Phase Magnetic Alkali Borosilicate Glasses by N. Andreeva, M. Tomkovich, A. Naberezhnov, B. Nacke, A. Filimonov, O. Alekseeva, P. Vanina, V. Nizhankovskii

“…The magnetic properties of these agglomerates have been confirmed by magnetic force microscopy. Atomic force microscopy had shown that in these samples two different morphological structures, drop-like and dendrite net, are formed. …”
Get full text

Study on Fatigue Fracture Behavior of S32750 Duplex Stainless Steel at Different Solution Temperatures by Shun Bao, Han Feng, Zhigang Song, Jianguo He, Xiaohan Wu, Yang Gu

“…The microstructures, fracture surfaces, and slip systems of the tested steel were analyzed using optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) techniques. …”
Get full text

Non-cultural diagnostic methods of fungal keratitis by K.I. Bel'skaja, Obrubov A. S

“…<br> <br> <b>Key words: </b>fungal keratitis, corneal infections, direct microscopy, confocal microscopy, optical coherence tomography, polymerase chain reaction, mass spectrometry.…”
Get full text

Structural, Morphological, and Electron Transport Studies of Annealing Dependent In2O3 Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell by S. Mahalingam, H. Abdullah, S. Shaari, A. Muchtar, I. Asshari

“…The structural and morphological characteristics of In2O3 thin films were studied via XRD patterns, atomic force microscopy (AFM), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), EDX sampling, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
Get full text

Preparation and Tribological Performance of the Ag/BN Nanocomposite as Additives for Lithium-Based Grease by Yijun Chen, Chuan Li, Xiaodong Wang, Li Zhang, Xu Tan, Yubin Peng, Xiaoyong Xu

“…A further analysis of the friction mechanism was conducted using 3D laser scanning microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and XPS. …”
Get full text

The Effect of Variable Ratios of Na₂O/K₂O Oxides in Glazes Containing BaO, ZnO, and ZrO₂: Structural Analysis, Characteristic Temperatures, and Sur... by Janusz Partyka, Dawid Kozień, Katarzyna Pasiut

“…The characteristic temperatures of the analyzed glazes were also designated using high-stage microscopy. Surface properties such as the color and roughness of the fired glazes were measured by means of a spectrometer and confocal microscopy as well. …”
Get full text

Manipulation of MWCNT Concentration in MWCNT/TiO2 Nanocomposite Thin Films for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell by Huda Abdullah, Mohd Zikri Razali, Sahbudin Shaari, Mohd Raihan Taha

“…Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) gave the morphological surface structure of the thin films. …”
Get full text

Comparative Performance Evaluation of Routine Malaria Diagnosis at Ho Municipal Hospital by James Osei-Yeboah, Gameli Kwame Norgbe, Sylvester Yao Lokpo, Mohammed Khadijah Kinansua, Loverage Nettey, Emmanuel Alote Allotey

“…Out of the 299 patients, 221 patients were positive by presumptive diagnosis, 35 were positive by Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT), and 25 were positive by microscopy. Using microscopy as the gold standard, RDT had sensitivity of 62.5% and specificity of 92.73%, whilst presumptive diagnosis had a sensitivity of 70.83% and specificity of 25.82%. …”
Get full text

Enamel Based Composite Layers Deposited on Titanium Substrate with Antifungal Activity by S. L. Iconaru, A. M. Prodan, C. S. Turculet, M. Beuran, R. V. Ghita, A. Costescu, A. Groza, M. C. Chifiriuc, P. Chapon, S. Gaiaschi, R. Hristu, G. A. Stanciu, R. Trusca, M. Ganciu, S. M. Raita, N. Vineticu, C. S. Ciobanu

“…The Candida albicans biofilm development on the obtained layers was examined after 24 h, 48 h, and 72 h by confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) after ethidium bromide staining. …”
Get full text

Endothelial tip-cell position, filopodia formation and biomechanics require BMPR2 expression and signaling by Christian Hiepen, Mounir Benamar, Jorge Barrasa-Fano, Mar Condor, Mustafa Ilhan, Juliane Münch, Nurcan Hastar, Yannic Kerkhoff, Gregory S. Harms, Thorsten Mielke, Benjamin Koenig, Stephan Block, Oliver Rocks, Salim Abdelilah-Seyfried, Hans Van Oosterwyck, Petra Knaus

“…Our study combines genetic, biochemical, and molecular methods together with 3D traction force microscopy, which reveals an essential role of BMPR2 for actin-driven filopodia formation and mechanical properties of endothelial cells (ECs). …”
Get full text

Recurrence of Minimal Change Disease Following a Motor Vehicle Trauma: An Atypical Cause and Review of Literature by Jayaramakrishna Depa, George Coritsidis

“…MCD was confirmed by normal light microscopy, podocyte effacement on electron microscopy and absence of any deposits on immunofluorescence 3 weeks after the incident due to critical illness. …”
Get full text

Fractography and Microstructural Analysis of As-Built and Stress Relieved DMLS Ti6Al4V (ELI) Plates Subjected to High Velocity Impact by Teboho C. Moleko, Maina Maringa, Willie B. Du Preez

“…Fractography was performed through scanning electron microscopy on the surfaces of the projectile holes, while microstructural analysis of specimens extracted from the plates close to and far from the projectile holes was conducted by way of optical microscopy. …”
Get full text

Nephrotic Syndrome in Children: From Bench to Treatment by J.-C. Davin, N. W. Rutjes

“…INS is defined by the association of the clinical features of NS with renal biopsy findings of minimal changes, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), or mesangial proliferation (MP) on light microscopy and effacement of foot processes on electron microscopy. …”
Get full text