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Published Research Featuring SEC Desktop SEMs

Over 200 peer-reviewed publications across 15+ disciplines — from pharmaceuticals and battery research to geology, nanomaterials, and in situ laser processing.

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SNE-Alpha Publications

Peer-reviewed research using the SNE-Alpha desktop scanning electron microscope.

High performance particle-reinforced epoxy composites with industrial grade graphite, GNPs and hBN

Vesco S, Salvi D, Almonti D · Int. J. Advanced Manufacturing Technology (Springer) · 2025

SNE-Alpha

Self-Lubricating Graphene Nanoplatelet Coatings on Aluminum

Salvi D, Almonti D, Ucciardello N · Research Square (Preprint) · 2025

SNE-Alpha

Optimization of printing parameters for polyethylene terephthalate glycol thin honeycomb structures with shape-memory behaviors

Almonti D, Salvi D, Ucciardello N · Int. J. Advanced Manufacturing Technology (Springer) · 2025

SNE-Alpha

Recovery of NMC-lithium battery black mass by microwave heating processes

Cornelio A et al. · Energy Storage Materials (Elsevier) · 2024

SNE-Alpha

Repurposing chicken eggshells as nanoparticles to manage red flour beetles

Norton A et al. · Journal of Stored Products Research (Elsevier) · 2025

SNE-Alpha

Automated electron microscopy sample preparation system

Milsted D et al. · Digital Discovery (Royal Society of Chemistry) · 2025

SNE-Alpha

Electrophoretic deposition of graphene coating on copper for improved thermoelectric performance of wire rods

Baiocco G, Genna S, Salvi D, Ucciardello N · Int. J. Advanced Manufacturing Technology (Springer) · 2024

SNE-Alpha

Narrowband-UVB-emitting Y2O3:Gd3+ Phosphor Powder-based Xenon Excimer Lamp

Jeong SH et al. · J. Semiconductor & Display Technology (Korea) · 2025

SNE-Alpha

Delivery of a novel neuroprotective compound to the retina in rat and rabbit animal models

Garrett M et al. · Journal of Controlled Release (Elsevier) · 2025

SNE-Alpha

Influence of polyethylene microplastics on thermal properties of water and seawater

Kirthika V et al. · J. Water Process Engineering (Elsevier) · 2026

SNE-Alpha

Development of Bioceramic Bone-Inspired Scaffolds Through Single-Step Melt-Extrusion 3D Printing

Dedeloudi A et al. · Journal of Functional Biomaterials (MDPI) · 2025

SNE-Alpha

Gaseous nitrogen as carrier in polyester corona charging powder coating

Salvi D et al. · Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (Springer) · 2025

SNE-Alpha

Sub-150 nm drug nanocrystals produced using a milligram-scale media mill

Sangalli M et al. · International Journal of Pharmaceutics (Elsevier) · 2025

SNE-Alpha

Laser sintering of nano-graphite-reinforced polyamide composites

Guarino S et al. · Applied Sciences (MDPI) · 2025

SNE-Alpha

Green Recovery of Cellulose from Posidonia oceanica Leaf Deposits

Bellesia T et al. · Waste and Biomass Valorization (Springer) · 2025

SNE-Alpha

Biodegradable Polyurethanes for Tissue Engineering

Rubio Hernández-Sampelayo A et al. · Polymers (MDPI) · 2025

SNE-Alpha

Adhesive bonding of CFRP utilizing nanosecond laser texturing

Mendiratta M, Prakash S · Proc. IMechE (SAGE) · 2026

SNE-Alpha

Lotus seed protein-derived calcium-binding peptides: Isolation, characterization, and osteogenic effect

Je JY · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (Elsevier) · 2025

SNE-Alpha

SNE-4500M Plus Publications

Peer-reviewed research using the SNE-4500M and SNE-4500M Plus desktop scanning electron microscopes.

Texturing Copper Powder via Annealing for Increased Optical Absorbance

Velasquez A et al. · Microscopy and Microanalysis (Oxford UP) · 2025

SNE-4500M Plus

Microscopy of Surface Microstructural Phenomena in 8620 Steel After Annealing

Hood K et al. · Microscopy and Microanalysis (Oxford UP) · 2024

SNE-4500M Plus

Effect of stent-graft length and compliance on aortic hemodynamics

Shahbad R et al. · J. Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials (PMC/NIH) · 2025

SNE-4500M Plus

Enhanced giant dielectric properties in CaCu3Ti4O12 ceramics

Boonlakhorn J et al. · Journal of Advanced Ceramics (Springer) · 2021

SNE-4500M

Electrochemical treatments of coking wastewater

Zhi D et al. · Journal of Environmental Management (Elsevier) · 2020

SNE-4500M

Atorvastatin solid lipid nanoparticles for dermal delivery

Shahraeini SS et al. · AAPS PharmSciTech (Springer) · 2020

SNE-4500M

Giant dielectric behavior of Li+, F co-doped CaCu3Ti4O12 ceramics

Jumpatam J et al. · Journal of the American Ceramic Society (Wiley) · 2020

SNE-4500M

Phenotypic plasticity of the stem epidermis in bluegrasses

Olonova MV et al. · Acta Biologica Sibirica · 2022

SNE-4500M

Fabrication of color-graded feldspathic dental prosthetics

Sutejo IA et al. · Dental Materials (Elsevier) · 2023

SNE-4500M

Weldability of Cylindrical Secondary Battery Material using Green Laser

Yoo HJ et al. · Journal of Welding and Joining · 2024

SNE-4500M

Enhancement of photocatalytic efficiency of CuO/ZnO-montmorillonite

Suppaso C et al. · Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (Taylor & Francis) · 2025

SNE-4500M

NiO heterogeneous nano-catalyst mediated synthesis of benzothiazoles

Bagaria SK et al. · Rasayan Journal of Chemistry · 2024

SNE-4500M

Evaluation of Ultrasonic Pretreatment Effects on Microplastics in Sewage Sludge

Darzi M et al. · Iranica Journal of Energy & Environment · 2025

SNE-4500M

Structural and physical properties of Ge-doped CuCrO2 delafossite oxide

Rattanathrum P et al. · Ceramics International (Elsevier) · 2017

SNE-4500M

Tunable Magnetism of Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3 Materials via Fe Defects

Dung DD et al. · J. Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism (Springer) · 2019

SNE-4500M

Improved dielectric properties of (Y+Mg) co-doped CaCu3Ti4O12 ceramics

Boonlakhorn J et al. · Materials & Design (Elsevier) · 2016

SNE-4500M

Removal of copper (II) from aqueous solution using chemically modified fruit peels

Phuengphai P et al. · Water Science and Engineering (Elsevier) · 2021

SNE-4500M

Silica from geothermal waste as reinforcing filler in artificial leather

Syabani MW et al. · Key Engineering Materials (Trans Tech) · 2020

SNE-4500M

Unmixing behaviour in dissimilar laser welds for duplex and austenitic stainless steels

Chun EJ et al. · Science and Technology of Welding and Joining (SAGE) · 2019

SNE-4500M

Detection of volatile organic compounds using electrospun P3HT/PMMA fibrous film

Wu MC et al. · J. Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers (Elsevier) · 2017

SNE-4500M

An Investigation of Porous Structure of TiNi-Based SHS-Materials

Khodorenko VN et al. · Russian Physics Journal (Springer) · 2018

SNE-4500M

Weldability of 316L parts produced by metal additive manufacturing

Selmi H et al. · Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing (MDPI) · 2023

SNE-4500M Plus

Real-Time Characterization of Polypropylene Jet Dynamics in Melt Electrospinning

Lim J et al. · Advanced Engineering Materials (Wiley) · 2025

SNE-4500M Plus

Physicochemical and functional characteristics of glycated collagen protein from giant salamander skin

Fu J et al. · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (Elsevier) · 2024

SNE-4500M Plus

Origin of significantly enhanced dielectric response in Ni2+-doped CaCu3Ti4O12

Boonlakhorn J et al. · Ceramics International (Elsevier) · 2019

SNE-4500M

Colossal dielectric permittivity in Ca1-xCdxCu3Ti4O12 ceramics

Boonlakhorn J et al. · Ceramics International (Elsevier) · 2021

SNE-4500M

Investigation of dielectric properties of CaCu3Ti4O12 via chemical combustion method

Boonlakhorn J et al. · Materials Research Bulletin (Elsevier) · 2020

SNE-4500M

Li1/2Y1/2Cu3Ti4O12 ceramic: A novel giant dielectric material

Boonlakhorn J et al. · Ceramics International (Elsevier) · 2023

SNE-4500M Plus

Enhanced dielectric properties of CaCu3Ti4O12 with Mg2+/Al3+ co-doping: A DFT study

Boonlakhorn J et al. · Ceramics International (Elsevier) · 2021

SNE-4500M

Effect of fabrication method on the structural and magnetic properties of copper ferrite

Pongpadung S et al. · J. Korean Physical Society (Springer) · 2016

SNE-4500M

Biosorption of radioactive cesium from contaminated water by microalgae

Lee KY et al. · J. Environmental Management (Elsevier) · 2019

SNE-4500M

Use of Raw Materials from Melted Alumina Products for Manufacturing Refractory Concretes

Davydov SY et al. · Refractories and Industrial Ceramics (Springer) · 2022

SNE-4500M Plus

Characterization of 3D-printed filament yarns using various parameters

Kim M, Kim HS · J. Textile Institute (Taylor & Francis) · 2025

SNE-4500M Plus

Two new species of Eriocaulon from Laos

Souladeth P et al. · Kew Bulletin (Springer) · 2020

SNE-4500M

Effect of synthesis method on magnetic and dielectric properties of CuBO2 delafossite oxide

Traiphop S et al. · J. Australian Ceramic Society (Springer) · 2020

SNE-4500M

Using aligned P3HT/PMMA blend fibers to detect volatile organic compounds

Chan SH et al. · Japanese Journal of Applied Physics (IOP) · 2018

SNE-4500M

Kinetic assessment for the carburization mechanisms of tungsten trioxide

Camacho FG et al. · Chemical Engineering Journal (Elsevier) · 2023

SNE-4500M Plus

Influence of high-power diode laser heat treatment on wear resistance of a mold steel

Park C et al. · J. Mechanical Science and Technology (Springer) · 2019

SNE-4500M

Effect of a metallic ultrasonic scaler tip on titanium surfaces

Yang MC et al. · Oral Biology Research (Korea) · 2024

SNE-4500M Plus

Fabrication and photocatalytic performance of electrospun PVA/silk/TiO2 nanocomposite textile

Wu MC et al. · Functional Materials Letters (World Scientific) · 2015

SNE-4500M

Room temperature synthesis of Ce based UiO-66 and UiO-66-NH2 MOFs for arsenic adsorption

Gumber N et al. · Microporous and Mesoporous Materials (Elsevier) · 2024

SNE-4500M Plus

NanoImages-Branded SEM Publications

Peer-reviewed research using NanoImages-branded desktop scanning electron microscopes (SNE-3200M).

Desktop scanning electron microscopy in plant–insect interactions research

Watts S et al. · Biology Methods and Protocols (Oxford UP) · 2022

SNE-3200M

High-efficiency retention of ultrafine aerosols by electrospun nanofibers

Salkovskiy Y, Fadeev A · Scientific Reports (Nature) · 2022

SNE-3200M

Porous precision-templated scaffolds for tissue engineering

Chan NR et al. · multiple publications 2022–2024

SNE-3200M

Injectable thermoresponsive hydrogel/nanofiber hybrid scaffolds

Choi Y et al. · J. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry (Elsevier) · 2020

SNE-3200M

Identification of plastic rice in adulterated raw and cooked rice

Gupta N et al. · Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods (Taylor & Francis) · 2023

SNE-3200M

SEM and macroscopic analysis of immature human permanent molar immersion in hydrochloric acid

Jones CA, Bracewell T · J. Forensic and Legal Medicine (Elsevier) · 2022

SNE-3200M

IODP Expedition Reports

The International Ocean Discovery Program uses the SNE-4500M Plus with Bruker Quantax EDS at the Gulf Coast Repository, Texas A&M University.

IODP Expedition 398 — Methods

International Ocean Discovery Program · IODP Proceedings · 2024

SNE-4500M Plus

IODP Expedition 395 — Methods

International Ocean Discovery Program · IODP Proceedings · 2025

SNE-4500M Plus

IODP Gulf Coast Repository — FY25 Q2 Closeout Report

Texas A&M University · IODP Gulf Coast Repository · 2025

SNE-4500M Plus

IODP Gulf Coast Repository — FY25 Q4 Closeout Report

Texas A&M University · IODP Gulf Coast Repository · 2025

SNE-4500M Plus

Industry Articles & Application Notes

Featured articles and application notes from leading science and technology publishers.

Waviks Vesta & SEM-Raman Publications

Research featuring the Waviks Vesta™ Laser System for in situ SEM/STEM Raman spectroscopy and laser processing.

Revealing Laser Interactions with Thin Films Using In Situ Methods

KA Unocic, J Lasseter, Y Lee, R Kannan, S Gellerup et al. · Microscopy and Microanalysis 30(Suppl 1), 1416–1417 · 2024

Uses the Vesta™ Laser System with in situ SEM and STEM to study laser-beam interactions with Fe-Cr-Ni thin films.

Waviks Vesta

In Situ Direct-Write Materials Processing Methods in Electron Microscopes

J Lasseter · Doctoral Dissertation, University of Tennessee Knoxville · 2024

Covers focused beam induced processing with Raman spectroscopy characterization using the Waviks Vesta system.

Waviks Vesta

A Versatile Side Entry Laser System for Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy

O Dyck, O Olunloyo, K Xiao, B Wolf et al. · Advanced Materials (Wiley) · 2025

Describes the design, testing, and capabilities of the Vesta in situ STEM laser system. Cited by 4.

Waviks Vesta

In Situ Laser Ablation for the Supply of Atomized Material for E-beam Fabrication

O Dyck, O Olunloyo, K Xiao, B Wolf et al. · Microscopy and Microanalysis · 2025

Waviks Vesta

Selected Area Deposition of PtCₓ Nanostructures: Implications for Functional Coatings of 3D Nanoarchitectures

J Lasseter, PD Rack, SJ Randolph · ACS Applied Nano Materials · 2022

Explicitly uses the Waviks Vesta laser system for in situ processing. Cited by 4.

Waviks Vesta

New Advances in Stimulated Electron Energy Gain and Loss Spectroscopy

B Wolf, T Moore, R Collette, D Garfinkel et al. · Microscopy and Microanalysis (Cambridge) · 2020

Cited by 1.

Waviks Vesta

Exploring photothermal pathways via in situ laser heating in the transmission electron microscope: recrystallization, grain growth, phase separation, and dewetting in Ag0.5Ni0.5 thin films

Wu Y, Liu C, Moore TM, Magel GA et al. · Microscopy and Microanalysis (Oxford UP) · 2018

Foundational Waviks in-situ TEM laser heating paper. Cited by 42.

Waviks Vesta

High-resolution laser-induced graphene: Flexible electronics beyond the visible limit

Stanford MG, Zhang C, Fowlkes JD et al. · ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces · 2020

Waviks laser delivery system mounted on SEM. Cited by 257.

Waviks Vesta

High-resolution laser-induced graphene from photoresist

Beckham JL, Li JT, Stanford MG et al. · ACS Nano · 2021

Waviks 405 nm laser diode mounted on SEM high-angle port. Cited by 98.

Waviks Vesta

3D Nanoprinting via laser-assisted electron beam induced deposition: growth kinetics, enhanced purity, and electrical resistivity

Lewis BB, Winkler R, Sang X et al. · Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology · 2017

Waviks prototype laser delivery system. Cited by 31.

Waviks Vesta

Laser-Assisted Focused He+ Ion Beam Induced Etching with and without XeF2 Gas Assist

Stanford MG, Mahady K, Lewis BB et al. · ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces · 2016

Waviks prototype laser on helium ion microscope. Cited by 40.

Waviks Vesta

Continuous wave resonant photon stimulated electron energy-gain and electron energy-loss spectroscopy of individual plasmonic nanoparticles

Liu C, Wu Y, Hu Z, Busche JA, Beutler EK et al. · ACS Nano · 2019

Waviks system on monochromated (S)TEM. Cited by 41.

Waviks Vesta

Pulsed laser-assisted helium ion nanomachining of monolayer graphene — direct-write kirigami patterns

Zhang C, Dyck O, Garfinkel DA, Stanford MG et al. · Nanomaterials (MDPI) · 2019

Waviks prototype laser system. Cited by 12.

Waviks Vesta

Near field excited state imaging via stimulated electron energy gain spectroscopy of localized surface plasmon resonances in plasmonic nanorod antennas

Collette R, Garfinkel DA, Hu Z, Masiello DJ et al. · Scientific Reports (Nature) · 2020

Waviks laser delivery system. Cited by 12.

Waviks Vesta

Exploring the composition, phase separation and structure of AgFe alloys for magneto-optical applications

Boldman WL, Garfinkel DA, Collette R et al. · Materials Science and Engineering B (Elsevier) · 2021

Waviks laser system on (S)TEM. Cited by 20.

Waviks Vesta

Understanding Substrate-Guided Assembly in van der Waals Epitaxy by in Situ Laser Crystallization within a Transmission Electron Microscope

Liu C, Lin YC, Yoon M, Yu Y, Puretzky AA et al. · ACS Nano · 2021

Waviks laser delivery system. Cited by 12.

Waviks Vesta

Visualizing Electric and Magnetic Field Coupling in Au-Nanorod Trimer Structures via Stimulated Electron Energy Gain and Cathodoluminescence Spectroscopy

Garfinkel DA, Iyer V, Seils R, Pakeltis G et al. · ACS Applied Nano Materials · 2022

Waviks laser delivery system. Cited by 2.

Waviks Vesta

Selected area deposition of high purity gold for functional 3D architectures

Lasseter J, Rack PD, Randolph SJ · Nanomaterials (MDPI) · 2023

Waviks optical delivery system. Cited by 12.

Waviks Vesta

The Physical and Engineering Limits of Coupled In situ TEM Experiments

Schoell R, Lang EJ, Wolf B, Moore TM, Jungjohann K et al. · Microscopy and Microanalysis (Oxford UP) · 2023

Waviks gas injection and Raman system at Sandia I3TEM.

Waviks Vesta

In-situ TEM laser heating for manipulation of cooling rates and observation of precipitate dissolution kinetics

Small K, DeMott R, Barrick E, Rodelas J, Hattar K · OSTI/Sandia National Laboratories Report · 2022

Waviks in-situ TEM laser heating system.

Waviks Vesta

Exploration of binary metallic systems for plasmonic applications and stimulated electron energy gain spectroscopy of plasmonic nanostructures

Collette R · University of Tennessee Knoxville (PhD Dissertation) · 2020

Waviks (S)TEM optical delivery system.

Waviks Vesta

Synthesis and Characterization of Metallic Nanostructures via Pulsed Laser Induced Dewetting and Electron Beam Lithography

Garfinkel DA · University of Tennessee Knoxville (PhD Dissertation) · 2021

Waviks optical delivery system.

Waviks Vesta

Exploration of Thin Films for Neuromorphic, Electrofluidic, and Magneto-Plasmonic Applications

Boldman WL · University of Tennessee Knoxville (PhD Dissertation) · 2020

Waviks (S)TEM laser system.

Waviks Vesta

In Situ Laser Synthesis, Processing and Characterization in the TEM

Liu C · University of Tennessee Knoxville (PhD Dissertation) · 2021

Waviks photon delivery system for TEM.

Waviks Vesta

Advanced Purification and Direct-Write 3D Nanoprinting Via Focused Electron Beam Induced Deposition

Lewis BB · University of Tennessee Knoxville (PhD Dissertation) · 2017

Waviks prototype laser delivery system.

Waviks Vesta

Next-Generation Nanospectroscopy: Analytical and Numerical Models of New Developments in Electron Beam and Scanning Probe Experiments

Busche JA · University of Washington (PhD Dissertation) · 2021

Waviks laser system on monochromated (S)TEM.

Waviks Vesta

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