Laboratory
Thirty-plus instruments organized in twelve categories, each documented with capabilities, sample requirements and specifications.
Electron microscopy and elemental mapping of surfaces, particles and cross-sections.
1 instrumentMolecular, crystallographic and optical fingerprinting of materials.
4 instrumentsParticle size distribution, specific surface area and porosity.
2 instrumentsFlow behaviour, moisture, ash content and high-temperature treatment.
3 instrumentsCorrosion, battery and sheet-resistance measurements.
3 instrumentsDeposition, coating application and thickness measurement.
5 instrumentsMilling, drying, extrusion, supercritical and CVD processing.
6 instrumentsUltracentrifugation and cross-flow filtration.
2 instrumentsAccelerated environmental exposure testing.
1 instrumentGloss, haze and distinctness of image.
1 instrumentResin and FDM printing, desktop CNC machining.
3 instrumentsQuantitative PCR for molecular workflows.
1 instrument32 instruments
Particle and surface characterization
Laser diffraction particle size distribution from 10 nm to 5 mm in wet or dry dispersion, supporting powder specification, formulation and quality control.
Spectroscopy and diffraction
Laser-excited micro-Raman spectroscopy for chemical and structural identification at micrometre resolution, including phase and defect analysis of carbon materials.
Corrosion and durability
Neutral, acetic-acid and copper-accelerated salt spray testing to ISO 9227 and ASTM B117 for ranking the corrosion resistance of coatings and metallic surfaces.
Separation and purification
Ultracentrifugation up to 100,000 rpm and 802,000 × g for separating, purifying and density-gradient fractionating nanoparticles, exosomes, viruses and macromolecules.
Thermal, mechanical and rheology
Programmable high-temperature muffle furnace for ash content, loss on ignition (LOI) and inorganic residue determination, plus controlled calcination and heat treatment.
Separation and purification
Fouling-resistant concentration, diafiltration and size-based fractionation of nanoparticle, protein and colloidal suspensions through MF and UF membranes.
Synthesis and processing
Simultaneous wet or dry planetary milling in four jars for sub-micron size reduction, homogeneous blending and mechanochemical processing of powders and suspensions.
Synthesis and processing
High-impact-energy ball mill, operable under controlled atmosphere, for mechanical alloying, nanocrystalline powder production and rapid comminution of hard materials.
Synthesis and processing
Tube-furnace CVD synthesis of graphene, carbon nanotubes, transition metal dichalcogenides and oxide thin films under controlled gas flow and temperature profiles.
Synthesis and processing
Single-step conversion of solutions, suspensions and emulsions into free-flowing powders of controlled size and morphology, for microencapsulation and granulation.
Optical appearance
Gloss at 20°, 60° and 85° with reflection haze, distinctness of image (DOI) and RIQ, quantifying the appearance quality of paint, coating, plastic and metal surfaces.
Coating and thin film
Deposition of uniform metal-oxide, conductive and functional thin films on heated substrates by ultrasonic atomisation of precursor solutions.
Coating and thin film
Laboratory-scale simulation of gravure and flexographic printing that produces standardised proofs of inks, varnishes and functional coatings.
Synthesis and processing
Solvent-free extraction, aerogel drying and particle processing with supercritical carbon dioxide, preserving the structure of heat-sensitive materials.
Synthesis and processing
Laboratory-scale co-rotating twin-screw extruder for polymer compounding, filler and additive dispersion, and reactive extrusion.
Coating and thin film
Non-destructive measurement of paint, plating and thin-film thickness on metal substrates by magnetic induction and eddy-current principles.
Particle and surface characterization
Determination of BET specific surface area, pore volume and pore size distribution of powders and porous materials from gas adsorption isotherms.
Microscopy and imaging
Nanometre-scale surface morphology imaging with simultaneous elemental mapping by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy.
Coating and thin film
Nanometre-thin gold, gold-palladium or platinum conductive coating of non-conductive specimens ahead of SEM imaging and thin-film studies.
Spectroscopy and diffraction
Crystalline phase identification, quantitative phase analysis, crystallite size and non-ambient structural studies on powders and solid materials.
Spectroscopy and diffraction
Functional group identification, material verification and quality control of solids, liquids and films in ATR and transmission sampling modes.
Spectroscopy and diffraction
Photoluminescence characterisation of liquids, solids and powders through excitation and emission spectra, 3D fluorescence maps and quantum yield.
Thermal, mechanical and rheology
Precise rotational and oscillatory characterisation of viscosity and viscoelastic behaviour in liquids, gels, pastes and polymer melts.
Electrochemistry and electrical
Contact-resistance-independent measurement of sheet resistance, resistivity and conductivity of thin films, coatings and semiconductor wafers.
Electrochemistry and electrical
Single-channel electrochemical workstation for voltammetry, polarisation and impedance spectroscopy (EIS) in corrosion, battery and electrocatalysis studies.
Additive manufacturing and prototyping
High-resolution layer-by-layer fabrication of functional prototypes, moulds and biocompatible parts from photocurable resins with fine surface finish.
Additive manufacturing and prototyping
Fast, enclosed, multi-material fabrication of functional parts from engineering thermoplastics and carbon- or glass-fibre-reinforced filaments.
Additive manufacturing and prototyping
Precision subtractive machining of aluminium, brass, polymers and PCBs, with rotary machining on the 4th axis and laser marking and cutting.
Coating and thin film
Solution-based deposition of uniform polymer, sol-gel and nanomaterial thin films on flat substrates with controlled thickness by spin coating.
Life science
Real-time quantitative PCR in a 96-well format with five-colour multiplex fluorescence detection for gene expression, pathogen detection and genotyping.
Electrochemistry and electrical
Modular multichannel system for simultaneous, independent testing of several cells in battery, supercapacitor, corrosion and electrocatalysis experiments.
Thermal, mechanical and rheology
Rapid gravimetric determination of moisture and volatile content in powders, granules, pastes and liquids by halogen heating and precision weighing.
