[5] Scanning electron microscope methods for the study of membranes

Publisher Summary Scanning electron microscopic methodology as applied to the study of membranes represents an additional tool for investigating this structure. The SEM does not in any way replace conventional electron microscope techniques but rather may be considered as complementary to the other microscopic methods. While still quite a new technique, careful application of SEM has already proved to be useful in several research areas, and it would seem that this instrument may make some useful contributions to the understanding of membrane structure.