8 Factors That Affect the Cost of a Force Tensiometer
A force tensiometer is an instrument that uses a highly sensitive analytical balance and specialized probes to characterize several key interfacial properties. Even though it is most used to measure surface and interfacial tension, force tensiometers are capable of a variety of other measurements including contact angle, adhesion and cohesion, critical micelle concentration, and powder wettability.
5 Reasons to Use a Desktop STEM to Screen Negatively Stained Samples
Cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) is a powerful imaging technique used to determine the structure of biological macromolecules, viruses, and cellular components at near-atomic resolution. Unlike traditional electron microscopy, which requires heavy metal staining or dehydration, cryo-EM preserves biological samples in their native hydrated state by rapidly freezing them.
Advanced Automation Features of QSense Omni for Maximizing Efficiency
Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation monitoring (QCM-D) has revolutionized surface science by enabling real-time analysis of molecular interactions. However, traditional QCM-D workflows often involve time-consuming manual processes that introduce variability and inefficiency. In most QCM-D systems, sensor mounting, determining the resonance frequencies, stabilizing the baseline in air, priming the sensor, and establishing the baseline in liquids are performed manually.
The Battery Show South 2025 | April 16-17, 2025 | Atlanta, GA
Nanoscience Instruments provides solutions for battery development applications through cutting-edge instrumentation and analytical services. Visit our booth for live demonstrations of desktop SEM with automated workflows designed for structural and chemical analysis of battery materials, and learn about our surface characterization tools, battery cyclers & potentiostats, and process development and analytical services.
Fabricating Complex Geometries with Electrospinning
Electrospinning has emerged as a transformative technique for fabricating fibrous materials with highly controlled geometries. This method, characterized by its ability to produce ultrafine fibers from various materials, has garnered widespread attention across industries, including healthcare, energy, and materials science. A particularly exciting aspect of electrospinning is its capacity to create complex geometric structures composed of nanoscale and microscale fibers, which significantly enhance their functionality for advanced applications. Traditional electrospinning produces planar surfaces composed of randomly oriented fibers but advancements in the field have enabled the fabrication of more sophisticated structures. In this blog we will delve into some of the complex geometric structures that can be fabricated by electrospinning and their different applications.
5 Benefits of Scanning Electron Microscopy for Particle Analysis
Particle analysis is a critical process in many industries, from pharmaceutical formulation and nanomaterials development to forensic investigations and industrial manufacturing. Understanding the size, shape, and composition of particles plays a crucial role in ensuring product quality, optimizing performance, and meeting regulatory requirements.
Unmatched Sensitivity: How QSense Omni Redefines QCM-D Performance
Interactions at surfaces and interfaces are crucial in many fields, including environmental science, biopharmaceutical research, materials science, catalysis, and nanotechnology. The ability to detect minute changes in mass, viscoelastic properties, and interfacial phenomena can be crucial in determining the success of groundbreaking research. Understanding these interactions allows for the design of better materials and devices with tailored properties.
American Chemical Society (ACS) Spring 2025 | March 24 – 26, 2025 | San Diego, CA
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Particle Analysis Techniques: What Makes SEM Unique
Particle analysis involves measuring various characteristics of powders or particulates, including size, shape, and composition. A wide variety of industries rely on particle analysis for ensuring product functionality and safety including the production of automobiles, batteries, pharmaceuticals, and electronics.
Electrospinning: A Versatile Technique for Fabricating Diverse Fiber Microstructures
Electrospinning is a powerful and versatile technique used to produce nonwoven ultrafine fibers with controlled microstructures. Electrospinning can be used to fabricate fibers of different diameters ranging from 20 nm to more than 10 µm. Fibers can be fabricated from solution, emulsion, suspension, sol-gel or slurry composed from different materials like polymers (natural, semi-synthetic and synthetic), ceramics, metals and/or different types of additives. Its ability to process a wide range of materials and produce fibers with tailored properties has made it a cornerstone in applications like textiles, medical & healthcare, energy, filtration, packaging, automotive, and aerospace.