Cryogenic transmission electron microscopy: the technique of choice for the characterization of polymeric nanocarriers

EJNMMI Res. 2017 Dec;7(1):44. doi: 10.1186/s13550-017-0290-3. Epub 2017 May 22.

Abstract

This letter is meant to make scientists aware of the proper application of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) for the assessment of polymeric self-assemblies. Cryogenic (cryo)-TEM should be the method of choice. Here, we show the difference in morphologies observed in the same sample when using cryo-TEM and when using TEM with drying, demonstrating the importance of choosing the proper method.

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