Preface

Electron microscopy is a useful tool for examining morphological features of different materials. It is a technique for investigating the extremely fine detail or micro-and nanostructure of samples in various areas, such as biochemistry, materials science, microbiology, immunology, pathology, toxicology, geology, and so on.

In recent years, electron microscopy has attracted the scientific and industrial attention of many-electron microscopists.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of electron microscopy and its principles, models, and applications. It also covers advanced topics and trends in the R&D of electron microscopy. It includes eight chapters over two sections addressing electron microscopy for materials science and electron microscopy for biomedical applications.

The book is a valuable guide for materials scientists, physicists, chemists, pharmacists, earth scientists, biologists, and others. It is a powerful tool for new and experienced electron microscopists.

It is my great pleasure to acknowledge the assistance of Ms. Ana Cink for all her help throughout the publication process. I hope that the readers will find this book interesting and helpful for their works and studies.

All suggestions for the improvement of this book will be gratefully acknowledged.

**Mohsen Mhadhbi** National Institute of Research and Physicochemical Analysis, Ariana, Tunisia

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Section 1

Electron Microscopy

for Materials Science

Section 1
