ISSN:
1615-6102
Keywords:
Atomic-force microscopy
;
Biominerals
;
Cleaving
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary We describe a methodology that enables the orienting and cleaving of biominerals to consistently yield low z-axis (height) surfaces suitable for high-resolution imaging by atomic-force microscopy. The methodology permits biominerals to be prepared without chemical fixation, resin embedding, or sectioning, and demonstrates a utility for a variety of silicified and calcified biominerals.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01282291
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