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SAXS vs DSC

What are the advantages and limitations of small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and how do they complement each other? Exploration of phase transitions and the development of representative phase diagrams are crucial in materials science and have been the focus of extensive theoretical and experimental…
emmeline.gaudard@xenocs.com
12 June 2023
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SAXS vs TEM

The field of nanotechnology has seen a steady increase in interest from both public research institutions and commercial companies over the last two decades . Nowadays nanomaterials find applications in a plethora of sectors from biomedicine to microelectronics, food science and agriculture. These materials exhibit different electronic, optical, mechanical and…
Marie
28 January 2023
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Is laboratory SAXS a proven technique?

Over the last two decades small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) has seen a rise in popularity driven by the improved brightness and collimation of 3rd generation synchrotron beams as well as upgrades in detection systems. However, recent technical advances in laboratory X-ray sources, hybrid pixel detection systems and improved analysis…
Marie
19 January 2023