One of the commonly used surface free energy theories is called Acid - base or Van Oss-Chaudhury-Good method according to its inventors.
Explore the key factors influencing QCM baseline stability and get advice on management strategies
Emulsions are dispersed systems of two immiscible liquids such as oil and water. Interfacial rheology measurements predict emulsion and foam stability.
Learn more about how dissipation can be measured in QCM:s and the pros and cons of the different methods.
Liquids’ ability to wet a solid surface has widespread importance in many everyday products and industrial processes.
Read about how QSense QCM-D was used to study antibody fouling on steel surfaces.
Wettability plays a pivotal role in Li-ion battery manufacturing, performance, and safety.
Read about what determines the sensing depth of the QCM-D technology and get examples of typical values
One common approach in biomedical devices is to prevent biofouling as the attachment of microorganisms may result in the infection of the patient.