Chemical characterization techniques
Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS)
This is a technique associated with scanning electron microscopy that makes it possible to micro-analyze chemical elements, including two-dimensional mapping for certain selected chemical elements.
RAMAN spectroscopy
It is a type of molecular spectroscopy that involves the rotational and vibrational energy levels of molecules. It is commonly used for chemical analyses and in studies on the structure of complex chemical compounds such as organic ones. It provides the print of a specific molecule and makes it possible to investigate its chemical and physical make-up. As such, it is also very useful in investigating polymers and composite materials.
Thanks to synchrotron light it is also possible to:
- Obtain quantitative information on the chemical composition of materials and study their characteristics, even under dynamic conditions
- Study variations in the surface of samples depending on temperature, pressure, humidity, and the surrounding environment
- Study the dynamics of catalysis and oxidation processes
- Obtain biochemical information at micro-metric resolution on the main components of cells and tissues such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids, and detect the presence of metals or other chemical elements within these tissues.
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