The nmRC Commercial Services team is eager to help with your materials analytical challenges. Have a look below at a range of case studies showcasing the materials analytical capabilities at the nmRC and wider UoN, and how they have been deployed to solve a number of industrial problems or collaborative research projects
Could we offer insight on or help answer your problem? Could we work with you to engage in a groundbreaking project? To see if the expertise or facilities at the nmRC can benefit you or your initiative please get in touch.
Using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) to characterise the surface strucutral and mechanical properties and their effect on performance in paramaceuticals
A correlative techniques study to describe the surface and 3D chemical distribution of surfactant and protein components in micro particulate formulations
An in-situ Raman imaging study to understand the dissolution behaviour of pharmaceutical formulations
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) for probing the thickness of probiotic films on pan bread
A surface science study to reveal the physical and chemical changes to hair fibres during bleaching
A Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) study to examine the consituents of deposits accumulated in fuel filters
Identification of a contaminent present in bulk textile production using Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS)
A Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) study to examine how characteristics of soot particles affect the level of engine wear and fuel consumption
X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) to identify thin films of polymers on the surfaces of materials
A correlative techniques study to analyse the polymer-metal interface and conductive metal layer in 3D inkjet printed products
Using Mineral Liberation Analysis (MLA) to automate the quantification of mineral compositions and distributions in polished samples
A cryogenic Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) study to provide morphological and chemical information on bipolar electrodes
Investigating complextion/depletion interactions for model muscin systems using Environmental SEM (ESEM)
A 3D OrbiSIMS study to analyse protiens in their native state using a soft ionisation gas cluster ion source.
Correlatively characterising fuel injector deposits to realise reasons for poor efficiency and air quality
FIB lift out and TEM of Mg ion battery working electrode deposits to understand performance issues over time
Correlative materials characterisation of polymer particle coatings to introduce functionality and sustainability
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