Learn about QCM-D, Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation monitoring - an analytical tool for surface interaction studies at the nano-scale.
Plasma treatment is able to increase the wettability of most polymers. Hydrophobic recovery is often encountered which causes wettability to decrease.
Learn about the past and future development of biomaterials in regenerative medicine.
To better describe the real surfaces, different wetting states have been proposed. The most discussed are Wenzel state and Cassie-Baxter state.
Learn more about how the dissipation can be measured and the pros and cons of the different methods.
Surface chemistry plays a significant part in terms of interactions with the human tissue.
Read about how Dr. Gustaf Rydell, researcher at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, uses QCM-D to understand how the Norovirus initiates infection.
Surface tension can be measured with force tensiometer using Du Noüy ring or Wilhelmy plate. Or with optical tensiometer using the pendant drop method.
Get a better understanding of the QCM-D working principles with musical instrument analogies.
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