Surface Science Blog | Susanna Laurén (3)

Susanna Laurén

Susanna is an Application Scientist at Biolin Scientific. In her PhD thesis, she developed fabrication methods for a new type of inorganic-organic polymers. Microfabricated polymer chips were utilized as tool for biomolecule separation in analytical chemistry.

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Understanding wettability measurements in biomedical applications

Wettability is crucial in biomedical applications as it affects protein adsorption, cell adhesion, blood coagulation, and bacterial colonization.

Wettability

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The role of contact angle measurements in cosmetic product development

Contact angle provides insights into the wettability and adhesion properties of cosmetic ingredients and formulations.

Contact Angle

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How to measure wettability in small areas?

Contact angles on small areas can be easily measured.

Contact Angle

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Measuring contact angle with low surface tension liquids

Dispensing low surface tension liquids sets requirements for the tip material

Contact Angle

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What are proton exchange membrane fuel cells and how do they work?

Wettability plays a crucial role in the efficiency and performance of PEMFCs as it affects how well the FC components manage water.

Batteries

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Surface free energy with Acid-Base method

One of the commonly used surface free energy theories is called Acid - base or Van Oss-Chaudhury-Good method according to its inventors.

Surface Free Energy

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How emulsions form and break?

Emulsions are dispersed systems of two immiscible liquids such as oil and water. Interfacial rheology measurements predict emulsion and foam stability.

Interfacial rheology

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Basics of wettability

Liquids’ ability to wet a solid surface has widespread importance in many everyday products and industrial processes.

Wettability

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Wettability at different stages of Li-ion battery manufacturing

Wettability plays a pivotal role in Li-ion battery manufacturing, performance, and safety.

Batteries