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Application of environmental scanning electron microscopy in the development of detergents and personal products
Author(s) -
Hoyberg Karen,
Kruza Kenneth G.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
microscopy research and technique
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.536
H-Index - 118
eISSN - 1097-0029
pISSN - 1059-910X
DOI - 10.1002/jemt.1070250512
Subject(s) - scanning electron microscope , nanotechnology , enamel paint , materials science , environmental scanning electron microscope , adhesive , dental enamel , computer science , biochemical engineering , environmental science , biomedical engineering , composite material , engineering , layer (electronics)
Abstract Environmental scanning electron microscopy enables the observation of samples in their natural state with no preparation. Unilever Research employs this technology in the research and development of detergents and personal products with much success. The results presented are from various studies which demonstrate the versatility and utility of the technique. Vacuum sensitive samples such as microcapsules were successfully characterized, the efficacy of dental products was shown by monitoring an enamel surface before and after treatment, and the performance of an adhesive was assessed by dynamic experimentation. © 1993 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.