The Chem4Tech – Advanced Chemical Technologies Laboratory is an integrated research infrastructure dedicated to advanced chemical analysis, materials characterization and process development.
The laboratory hosts a comprehensive set of state-of-the-art analytical, spectroscopic, microscopic and processing instruments supporting multidisciplinary research activities and industrial collaborations.
Chem4Tech enables qualitative and quantitative investigations on solids, powders, thin films and liquids, offering capabilities in molecular spectroscopy, crystallographic analysis, surface characterization, thermal and chemical processing, environmental and aerosol analysis, as well as portable and on-site diagnostics.
The infrastructure supports applications ranging from fundamental research to applied industrial problem-solving, including materials development, quality control, environmental monitoring and advanced manufacturing.
• X-ray diffraction systems (Bruker D8 Advance, D8 Discover, Panalytical X’Pert Pro)
TXRF
• Microscopy and microanalysis (optical microscopes, table-top SEM with EDX)
• Rotroil Rotating Disc Electrode for Oil Elemental Analysis (GNR)
• Horizon Horizon, the TXRF Benchtop
• Surface and coating characterization (contact angle, UV cleaner, sputter coater, ALD system)
• Portable analytical instruments (portable Raman, NIR)
• Supporting infrastructure (water purification, extractors, ultrasonic baths, thermostatic baths)
Crystallographic and phase analysis (XRD, micro-XRD)
Morphological and elemental analysis (optical microscopy, SEM-EDX, XRF)
Surface properties and thin film characterization
Aerosol and environmental monitoring
On-site non-destructive analysis