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Cassie – Baxter equation – Extreme wettability on surfaces

To better describe the real surfaces, different wetting states have been proposed. The most discussed are Wenzel state and Cassie-Baxter state.

Wettability

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Different ways of measuring the Dissipation

Learn more about how the dissipation can be measured and the pros and cons of the different methods.

QCM-D
Technology

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Hydrophilic coatings to improve protein resistance of biomedical devices

Surface chemistry plays a significant part in terms of interactions with the human tissue.

Biocompatibility

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Study binding of viruses with QCM-D

Read about how Dr. Gustaf Rydell, researcher at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, uses QCM-D to understand how the Norovirus initiates infection.

QCM-D
Protein Adsorption
Virus

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Pendant drop method for surface tension measurements

Surface tension can be measured with force tensiometer using Du Noüy ring or Wilhelmy plate. Or with optical tensiometer using the pendant drop method.

Surface tension

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Cassie – Baxter equation – Extreme wettability on surfaces

Different ways of measuring the Dissipation

Hydrophilic coatings to improve protein resistance of biomedical devices

Study binding of viruses with QCM-D

Pendant drop method for surface tension measurements

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