Scanning Probe Microscopes—Applications in Cereal Science
Authors:
- Peter R. ShewryPSPeter R. Shewry
- Mervyn J. MilesMMMervyn J. Miles
- Neil H. ThomsonNTNeil H. Thomson
- Arthur S. TathamATArthur S. Tatham
- 15 May 1997
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Cereal Chemistry
- Vol. 74 (3) , 193-199
Abstract
Scanning probe microscopes (SPMs) are a family of related instruments which can produce high‐resolution images of structures at the molecular and atomic levels. Their main impact so far has been in surface science, but they also have tremendous potential for the study of biomolecules. In this article we will briefly introduce the properties and principles of these instruments, and then discuss a range of preliminary studies from our laboratories in relation to future applications in cereal science.Keywords
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