Three-dimensional (3D) tomography using electrons and x-rays has pushed our understanding of the micro- and nanoscale spatial organization for biological, organic and inorganic materials. While significant impact has already been realized from tomography applications, new advanced methods are quickly expanding the versatility of this approach to better link structure, composition and function of complex 3D assemblies across multiple scales. In this article we highlight several frontiers where new developments in tomography are empowering all new science across biology, chemistry and physics. The 5 articles that appear in this MRS Bulletin Issue describe in detail these latest developments in analytical electron tomography, atomic resolution electron tomography, advanced recording schemes in scanning transmission electron (STEM) tomography, cryo-STEM tomography of whole cells, and multiscale correlative tomography.
Revised: June 22, 2020 |
Published: July 1, 2016
Citation
Evans J.E., and H. Friedrich. 2016.Advanced Tomography Techniques For Inorganic, Organic, and Biological Materials.MRS Bulletin 41, no. 7:516-521.PNNL-SA-117908.doi:10.1557/mrs.2016.134