Recent technical advances in laboratory X-ray sources, hybrid pixel detection systems and improved analysis tools have made laboratory SAXS a powerful and versatile technique for the structural characterization of various samples.

In this article, we will discuss six common sample pitfalls that any researcher should look out for when preparing for SAXS experiments.

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?

Laboratory SAXS instruments have seen great advances in recent years making them increasingly versatile.

What are the advantages & drawbacks of small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and how do they complement each other?