Surface Science Blog

< 9 min

Analyzing polyelectrolyte multilayer build-up with QCM-D

Learn how QSense QCM-D characterizes polyelectrolyte multilayer build-up and the resulting film’s thickness, softness and growth mode.

< 12 min

3 Ways to Measure Surface Tension

Du Noüy ring, Wilhelmy plate and pendant drop are the three main methods for measuring surface tension. Learn how each method works and when it is typically used.

Surface tension

~ 16 min

How to use QSense QCM-D to measure thin film mass and thickness — and what it reveals

Read about how molecule-surface interaction processes and binding can be characterized by QCM-D via time-resolved measurements of mass and thickness.

> 5 min

New Sigma Peak and Sigma Solo: Force Tensiometers that Bridge R&D and Routine QC

Discover Sigma Peak and Sigma Solo: new force tensiometers that bridge advanced research and routine QC measurements.

< 6 min

How QCM-D Mechanistic Studies can Inform Sorbent Design for Sustainable PFAS Treatment

Learn how QCM-D studies reveal PFAS–sorbent interactions and guide sorbent design for more sustainable PFAS treatment.

> 19 min

How to Choose a Force Tensiometer: Practical Buying Guide for Labs

A practical guide to choosing a force tensiometer: what to look for in usability, software licensing, maintenance and long-term value — beyond the spec sheet.

> 7 min

Reference Electrodes to Navigate Electrochemistry

Understand why reference electrodes are crucial in EQCM-D experiments and how the right choice ensures reliable electrochemical and mass measurements.

EQCM-D

~ 5 min

What is Surface Tension?

Surface tension is a property of a liquid surface: a net inward force that pulls the surface together and makes it act like a thin elastic film.

Surface tension

~ 12 min

Characterizing Model Membranes and Lipid Bilayers with QSense QCM-D

QSense QCM-D reveals lipid bilayer formation and hydrated model membrane structures that can be difficult to capture with other methods.