Our Services
We provide the following characterisation methods:
- XPS (ESCA), ThermoFisher NEXSA
- Inverse Gas Chromatography (iGC), SMS
- DSC/TGA/evolved gas analysis/IR, TA/Bruker
- Particle Sizer, Nanophox & Helos KR, Sympatec
- Zeta-Potential, Electrokinetic Analyser, Anton Paar
- Dynamic Vapour Sorption (DVS), SMS
- Dynamic Contact Angle, DSA 30, Krüss
- Force Tensiometer, K100, Krüss
- Dynamic Foam Analyzer, Krüss
- Molecular Weight, Gel Permeation Chromatography (aqueous, TDA 302, Viscotek)
- Rotational rheometer, Discovery HR-2, TA
and offer various characterisation services:
- Complete analyses
- Single measurements
- Training on certain devices for self-measurements is possible under special conditions
Please inquire about our current conditions: interfaces.mc(at)univie.ac.at
Manufacturing facilities, surface modification facilties and methods to produce polymer and composite materials:
- Continuous composite line (with in-line plasma surface treatment of fibres, impregnation with thermoplastic polymer and consolidation to produce pre-pregs)
- Continuous tow spreading
- Atmospheric Plasma Spray and Polymerisation Unit
- Low Pressure Plasma sytem with temperature control, power treatment cell, high temperature attachement suitable for Plasma-enhanced CVD
- small scale Injection moulding (also suitable for short-fibre and nanofiller composites)
- mini and micro-Twin-screw melt extrusion (for particulate and carbon nano-tube incorporation)
- Polymer melt fibre spinning line and conditioning unit (DSM Xplore)
- Polymer mixing and compounding using a Brabender unit
- Single Screw Brabender Extruder with Gas Foaming Capabilities
- 3D Deposition (or 3D Plotter) for the fabrication of 3D polymer structures or the deposition of tailor made formulations
- UV-Lighthammer
- Printability Tester (Flexo, Gravure, Screen and Coater, Laminator)
- Compression Moulding (Hot presses)
- High Temperature Furnaces with controlled environment and atmosphere
- Thermally induced phase separation facility for the production of highly porous foams
- Handsheet Former
- Freeze-driers
- Glove box
- large scale Centrifuge (volume up to 1.5L) for spepartion of nanoparticles or whatever else
- Grinding/polishing machine
- Grinders and Mills for production of nanocellulose
- Diamond saw
- Microtome
- CryoMill (Ball Mill)
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