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Surface analysis and material testing

For the characterization and analysis of modified polymer surfaces we use suitable methods within the scope of projects or services.

The most important surface analytical methods used in this process are:

  • Analysis of surface topographies using laser scanning confocal microscopy, SEM, AFM and ellipsometry.
  • Spatially resolved surface chemistry using spectromicroscopy (FT-IR, Raman and ATR-IR)
  • Static and dynamic contact angle measurements and determination of surface energies
  • Tribology (friction and wear)
  • Hardness, scratch resistance and indentation
  • Characterization of optical properties

Polymer analytics and material testing:

  • Thermomechanical analysis (DSC, TGA, DMA, TMA)
  • Rheology, viscometry, MFI
  • Spectroscopy (UV-VIS, IR, Raman, NMR, XRF)
  • Chromatography (GPC, GC-MS)
  • Electrical testing
  • Destructive material and component testing
  • Non-destructive component testing by ultrasound

A laser that puts small structures in the spot-light

The Institute of Polymer Nanotechnology FHNW is expanding its equipment and expertise in the field of surface analysis with a brand-new laser microscope.

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A world without friction? There is no such thing!

Friction is always present, whether you want it or not. Sometimes it is desired, and some-times it disrupts. At the Institute of Polymer Nanotechnology (INKA), ...

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New possibilities through Raman microspec-troscopy

With the newly acquired Horiba XploRA™ PLUS Raman microspectroscope, plastics can be examined with high precision in three dimensions.

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