Laboratory: Surface analysis

Measured properties
  • Surface area
  • Adhesion energy distribution of surface
  • Zeta potential of surface
  • Contact angle
  • Roughness
  • Collision behavior of particles
  • Frictional behavior
Method/Measuring device
  • BET analysis (Quantachrome)
  • Inverse gas chromatography (SMS) for surface energy distribution
  • Statical/dynamical contact angle of droplets with surfaces (self-developed)
  • High-speed cameras (max. 200.000 fps)
  • Scanning probe microscopy for roughness analysis (Hysitron, Bruker)
  • Electrokinetic analyzer for solid surfaces analysis: Zeta potential (Anton Paar)
  • Single particle collision test (self-developed)
  • Nano and Tribo-Indenter Hysitron (Bruker) with temperature chamber, temperatures up to 800°C, forces from 30 nN to 2 N