Surface Science Blog (9)

~ 4 min

QSense Omni vs QSense Pro – comparing features and functions

If you are looking for a high-end instrument but cannot determine whether it is the Pro or Omni that will best suit your needs, here is the guide for you

QCM-D

> 3 min

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

~ 6 min

Factors that impact the QCM baseline stability and how to address them

Explore the key factors influencing QCM baseline stability and get advice on management strategies

> 6 min

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

> 7 min

Different methods for measuring Dissipation in QCMs and why they matter

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

~ 5 min

Basics of wettability

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

Wettability

~ 7 min

Using QCM-D to study antibody fouling and material surface characterization

Read about how QSense QCM-D was used to study antibody fouling on steel surfaces.

< 4 min

Wettability at different stages of Li-ion battery manufacturing

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

Batteries

< 5 min

What is the QCM-D sensing depth?

Read about what determines the sensing depth of the QCM-D technology and get examples of typical values