Surface Characterization

• Element analysis on surfaces using EDX (X-Ray Diffraction Scanning Electron Microscopy)
• Large scale chemical surface analysis through Raman microscopy
• Affinity and surface/interface interactions with QCM-D, fluorescence, contact angle, interface tension and surface potential

Particle Analysis

• Particle size determination by LASER diffraction (0.1 – 3500 µm) and light scattering (0.01 – 200 µm)
• Particle structure evaluation by light and electron microscopy (SEM, 200.000x magnification)

Innovation Enablers

• Developing, screening and conducting tailor-made pre-screening experiments for project acceleration
• Detailed colloid and surface analysis and product affinity screening for different surfaces (metals, ceramics, fabrics, polymers, waxes and biological surfaces)
• Determination of particle sizes for "nano" registration
• IP protection through benchmark analysis and scientific claim substantiation

Particle and Surface Analytical Techniques

• Electron microscopy (SEM)
• Quartz crystal microbalance (QCM-D)
• Laser diffraction (Mastersizer3000)
• Laser light scattering
• Disc centrifuge laser diffraction
• Surface potential (SurPASS)
• Chemical surface analysis (Raman Microscopy)
• Thin section
• EDX element analysis
• Light microscopy
• Particle size distribution
• Contact angle
• Dynamic surface tension

 

Particle and Surface Analysis Technical Sheets