Thermo Scientific Phenom Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
Our researchers in Grâce-Hollogne dispose of a Thermo Scientific Phenom XL desktop scanning electron microscope.
This cutting-edge instrument unlocks ultra-high-resolution imaging and precise materials analysis, marking a significant leap forward in our ability to support innovation in the textile and plastics industries.
Our Goal
To provide unparalleled insights into the microstructure of fibres, films, and polymer components, enabling our team and industrial partners to accelerate product development, improve quality control, and drive material performance to new heights.
Key Benefits for the Textile and Plastics Industries
- Identify micro-defects and analyze surface features with exceptional clarity.
- Optimize fiber production, coating processes, and polymer blends through detailed structural imaging.
- Accelerate R&D with reliable, repeatable, and high-resolution characterization.
Advanced Capabilities of Our New SEM System
- Optical magnification from 9x to 16x
- SEM magnification up to an astonishing 200,000x
- Adjustable accelerating voltage from 4.8 to 20.5 kV
- Integrated, fully automated magnetron sputtering device for precise sample preparation, allowing coating thicknesses from 1 to 100 nm
Fungus-contaminated cotton, captured by the new Thermo Scientific Phenom XL desktop scanning electron microscope at Centexbel’s microbiological lab in Grâce-Hollogne. The images reveal how fungal growth interacts with cotton fibers—an important focus in textile hygiene and durability research
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Rémi Tilkin
