Surface Science Blog

~ 14 min

What are Superhydrophobic Surfaces?

Understand how superhydrophobic surfaces are defined, how they work, and how to measure them using contact angle methods. Explore key industrial applications—from self‑cleaning and anti‑icing to drag reduction—and what to consider when evaluating durability.

Superhydrophobic surfaces

~ 12 min

Measuring Adsorption and desorption with QSense QCM-D

Read about how molecule-surface interaction processes such as adsorption and desorption can be analyzed with QCM-D.

~ 13 min

Practical Guide to Smart Materials and Wettability

Smart materials are materials that sense a change in their environment and respond in a useful, reversible way.

Contact Angle

~ 9 min

The potential of probing electrochemical systems: Chronopotentiometry and Galvanostatic Cycling Explained

Discover how chronopotentiometry, galvanostatic cycling, and EQCM-D reveal electrochemical mechanisms, battery performance, and material changes.

> 3 min

Contact Angle Measurements to Evaluate Plasma Treatment Efficiency

Discover how contact angle measurements help optimize plasma treatment for improved wettability and adhesion in industrial applications.

> 8 min

Best Practices for Measuring External Coating Thickness on QSense QCM-D Sensors

Learn best practices and step-by-step methods for accurate QCM-D coating thickness measurement on QSense sensors using QSense Omni.

> 8 min

Why is Contact Angle Important?

Discover why contact angle is essential for adhesion, coatings, and quality control. Learn how surface wettability impacts product performance.

Contact Angle

6 min

QCM vs QCM-D - what is the difference?

Compared to QCM, QCM-D measures an additional parameter, and provides more information about the system under study.

< 9 min

PFAS-Free Coatings: Challenges and Solutions

Discover why PFAS-free coatings are needed, the challenges they present, and key strategies for developing high-performance alternatives.