Division 1.5.2 Apparatus/equipment

Press and dyes (capable of producing 10 MPa).

0,2 μm pore size polycarbonate capillary pore filters (25 mm diameter).

5 μm pore size cellulose ester membrane filter for use as a backing filter.

Glass filtration apparatus (or disposable filtration systems) to take 25 mm diameter filters (e.g. Millipore glass microanalysis kit, type No XX10 025 00).

Freshly distilled water that has been filtered through a 0,2 μm pore size filter to remove micro-organisms.

Sputter coater with a gold or gold/palladium target.

Scanning electron microscope capable of resolving down to 10 nm and operating at × 10 000 magnification.

Miscellaneous: spatulas, type 24 scalpel blade, tweezers, SEM tubes, carbon glue or carbon adhesive tape, silver dag.

Ultrasonic probe or bench top ultrasonic bath.

Core sampler or cork borer, for taking core samples from MMMF blanket.