Image Archive

Atomic Force Microscopy

  • Polymeric insulating material
  • Kidney Dialysis Membrane
  • Filter Surface (0.2um polycarbonate filter)
    Fiber Surfaces
  • Stock Fiber
  • Exposed Fiber (32 Hours in Continuous Flow System)
  • Lung Fiber

    Scanning Electron Microscopy
      Sapphire Wool Fiber - SEM photomicrograph of sapphire wool fiber.
    Glass Fiber (Exposed in Continuous Flow Biodisolution System) - Glass fiber after being exposed in a continuous flow biodisolution system; showing fiber distribution during exposure and fiber breakage. (SEM photomicrograph)

  • Fibers recovered from lung tissue
  • Fiber surface after exposure to high humidity
  • Magnetite particles
  • Leached fiber surface

    Optical Images
    Glass Devitrification - Devitrification begins at the bottom of the image, due to glass impurities, and extends to the top of the image.
   (32X Optical image)
    Melamine Foam Cross Section
   (100X optical image)
    Binder Distribution on fiber glass
   (100X Optical image)
    Refractory / Glass Interface - Cross-section of furnace refractory after exposure to liquid glass.
   (79X Optical image)