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Chemical Composition Nano Lab

Need to understand optical behaviour at the nanoscale, measure particle size in suspensions or resolve fast emission dynamics? The Nano Laboratory combines nanoscale infrared analysis, light scattering and time-resolved spectroscopy with SDU expertise.

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Chemical material analysis with Raman spectroscopy

At Raman-LAB, we investigate your materials' chemical composition and variation at microscopic scale. With Raman measurements, we identify unknown substances, compare raw materials and products, detect contamination or degradation and map where different components sit in a sample. The method is gentle and needs only minimal sample preparation.

We clarify your problem together with you, plan the right measurements and interpret the results. You get spectra, microscopic maps and an expert assessment you can use for product development, quality control, troubleshooting or a broader research and development collaboration.

Laboratory manager 

Jacek Fiutowski 
Associate Professor  
SDU NanoSyd 
Mads Clausen Institutet (MCI)

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How to use Chemical Composition Nano Lab

  • Chemical differences in nanostructures, thin films or small defects can be hidden at the micrometre scale. Nano-FTIR combines nanoscale imaging with local infrared spectroscopy to reveal chemical and optical variations directly at the surface.

    This helps identify local composition, interfaces and heterogeneity that conventional infrared microscopy may average out.

  • Nanoparticles and colloidal products can change performance when particles aggregate or their size distribution shifts. With 3D dynamic light scattering, we can characterise particle size and distribution in liquid suspensions and compare formulations or processing conditions.

    The results help you assess dispersion quality, stability and batch-to-batch differences.

  • Steady-state spectra show what light a material emits, but not how quickly the underlying processes occur. Using the Hamamatsu Streak Scope and time-resolved spectroscopy, we can follow fast emission and relaxation dynamics.

    This helps compare materials, identify competing processes and understand changes caused by composition, processing or ageing.

  • A sample can contain microscopic regions with very different optical dynamics. By combining time-resolved spectroscopy with laser-scanning microscopy, we can investigate how emission behaviour varies across selected areas of a sample.

    This spatially resolved information helps link local structure or composition to performance and identify regions responsible for unwanted behaviour.

  • Problems involving nanostructures, particles or fast optical processes often require more than one type of measurement. We help define the question and choose between nanoscale infrared analysis, light scattering and time-resolved methods, or combine them where useful.

    You receive a focused measurement strategy and results interpreted in the context of your material or product.

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FAQ

  • Contact the laboratory manager Jacek Fiutowski or Mads Clausen Institute with a brief description of your issue, samples, and desired result. We discuss the most suitable analytical approach, necessary measurements, and practical matters before the work begins.

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  • The Nano Laboratory is located at the Mads Clausen Institute, University of Southern Denmark, SDU Sønderborg.

  • Price and terms depend on the scope of the task, the analytical method and the level of operator support or data analysis required. A quotation is prepared based on the specific needs of the company and the measurement plan agreed before the work begins.

  • Measurements are normally carried out in collaboration with SDU researchers and technical staff. We help with measurement planning, sample requirements, instrument setup, data acquisition and interpretation.

    Access and scheduling are agreed individually according to the project and laboratory availability.

  • Yes. Confidentiality requirements can be discussed before the work begins, and relevant agreements can be established as needed.

  • The laboratory supports different sample types depending on the method, including nanostructured materials, thin films, optical materials, particles and colloidal suspensions.

    Nano-FTIR, DLS, and time-resolved spectroscopy have different sample requirements, which we discuss before scheduling measurements.

Want to know more?

Laboratory manager 

Jacek Fiutowski 
Associate Professor  
SDU NanoSyd 
Mads Clausen Institutet (MCI)

Contact and book here

 

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Perhaps you know what you are looking for. Or maybe you are unsure about the possibilities or just curious? 

No matter where you start, we will help you move forward - for example, by finding the right researcher, department, or entry point into SDU. We also provide guidance on legal matters, finances, and the practical framework for collaboration.

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