A simple method for orienting silk and other flexible fibres in transmission electron microscopy specimens.

When microstructures are characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), the interpretation of results is facilitated if the material can be sectioned in defined orientations. In the case of fibres, it is especially useful if transverse and longitudinal sections can be obtained reliably. He...

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Main Authors: Trancik, J, Czernuszka, J, Merriman, C, Viney, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2001