Inorganic Component Imaging of Aggregate Glue Droplets on Spider Orb Webs by TOF–SIMS
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In this review, we discuss the use of time–of–flight secondary–ion mass spectrometry (TOF–SIMS) technology for analyzing viscous glue (is called aggregate droplets) spider orb webs and examine results obtained. Element distribution images droplets were observed by TOF–SIMS. A uniform element is seen suspended pristine droplets, a differential spreading components attached droplets. We also TOF–SIMS water in where was to be consistent with oozing salt. found that alkali metal showed similar characteristics feeding cesium carbonate spiders.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Surface Analysis
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1347-8400', '1341-1756']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1384/jsa.27.78