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This chapter introduces the basic concepts of electron microscopy, which comprises an extensive toolbox for characterizing the size, three-dimensional shape, composition, and crystal structure of nanoparticles, nanoparticle superstructures and nanostructured materials.
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van Huis, M.A., Friedrich, H. (2014). Electron Microscopy Techniques. In: de Mello Donegá, C. (eds) Nanoparticles. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-44823-6_7
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