Surface Science Blog

> 4 min

Dip coating - Quick way to nanoparticle films

Nanoparticle thin films are finding applications in areas where functional coatings are needed. Dip coating offers one of the simplest methods to coat the substrate with nanoparticles.

Nanoparticle deposition

~ 6 min

Nanoparticle characterization: an overview of key physicochemical parameters

Nanoparticle suspensions are complex systems, and understanding their interaction with their environment requires characterization of a broad range of physicochemical properties. Here we present an overview of the key parameters that can be used to profile nanoparticle suspensions.

Nanoparticles

~ 3 min

What is the difference between surface and interfacial tension?

This blog explains the difference between surface and interfacial tension.

Surface tension

~ 4 min

How to measure crosslinking and collapse with QCM-D

Polymers and polyelectrolytes of various conformations are used in many applications where there is a need to tailor the interfacial properties to promote a certain interaction with the surrounding environment. Here we show how polymer layer crosslinking and collapse can be characterized.