Tabletop SEM with Cathodoluminescence: Reading the Light Inside Your Minerals
Cathodoluminescence sees what EDS cannot: ppm-level activators, defects, and growth history written in light. What CL reveals — and why it now fits on a benchtop.
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“The Return of a Forgotten Ally”: Why Clinical Microbiology Is Rediscovering the Tabletop SEM
A 2026 review from IHU Méditerranée Infection documents tabletop SEM identifying bacteria in ~1 hour and reading antibiotic susceptibility in 1–2. What it means for your lab.
One Sample, Three Answers: How Integrated SEM-EDS-Raman Is Changing Pharmaceutical Analysis
How integrated SEM-EDS-Raman analysis accelerates pharmaceutical research: particle contamination identification, polymorphism screening, API characterization, and regulatory compliance — all from a single sample preparation.
Using SEM-Raman for Phase Identification in Radioactive Samples
How desktop SEM-Raman integration enables safe, non-destructive phase identification of radioactive materials in glovebox environments for nuclear research and waste characterization.
Semiconductor Defect Analysis with EBIC
Using electron beam induced current (EBIC) for semiconductor defect detection: p-n junction mapping, solar cell analysis, and IC failure analysis.
Forensic GSR Analysis with SEM-EDS
How forensic labs use SEM-EDS for gunshot residue analysis: sample collection, automated particle detection, and elemental identification.
CNT & Graphene Characterization with SEM-Raman
Characterize carbon nanotubes and graphene using correlated SEM imaging and Raman spectroscopy for complete structural analysis.
Battery Failure Analysis with SEM-EDS
How to use SEM-EDS for lithium-ion battery failure analysis: electrode characterization, dendrite detection, and degradation mechanisms.