Pacific Nanotechnology Inc.

Material science particles: Thin films

 


In the case of thin film composites it is very important to be able to quantify the homogeneity as well as morphology of the inclusions. Size, aspect ratio and perimeter are the typical parameters for particle morphology evaluation, Figure 1


Figure1. Phase mode image of thin film nanocomposite material showing inclusions outlined, counted and measured. Measurements results shown in the table window.

Comparison between topography and material sensing contrast can be seen on Figure2.

Figure1. click on the image to zoom



Material sensing mode image
Topography image

Figure2. click on the image to zoom