Quantifoil^® SiO₂ Films

QUANTIFOIL^® SiO₂ films can be a useful alternative to amorphous carbon in certain applications.  Silicon dioxide surfaces are extensively functionalizable, and SiO₂ films have been used to :

• Optimize the physico-chemical properties of the transmission electron microscopy supports, by modifying the SiO₂ surface.
• Alter the experimental process: for example by directing the growth of a sample or by attaching a biomolecule to the SiO₂ surface.

They are useful for research areas including:

• Growing cells in situ on grids for CLEM and cryo-FIB.
• The production of FIB lamallae
• Attaching biomolecules (for example DNA or microtubules) to the grid for controlled investigations
• Semiconductor material characterisation

If you are interested in QUANTIFOIL^® SiO₂ films, contact us for more information.