My unknown polymer sample is observed by SEM and EDS. I want to know how to describe the morphologies of my sample?

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I guess my unknown polymer sample is polysulfone. I attached the SEM and EDS pic below.

Please take more vivid SEM micrographs containing more polymeric substance that can be easily distinguish from the background.

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