Physicochemical Analysis

Dr. Hanna Hartmann
Biointerfacial Technologies
Speaker
Prof. Dr. Xin Xiong
Biointerfacial Technologies
Deputy Speaker
Coordination of Industry Contacts
Scientific Coordination

In the field of biomedicine and material sciences, we offer a wide range of testing services for medical implants.

Those are:

Material characterization
  • Topography: characteristic structures, defects
    • SEM, white light confocal microscopy, AFM
  • Coating analysis: Thickness, cross-section, coating sequence
    • FIB, SEM, TEM, ellipsometry
  • Active ingredient distribution on surfaces
    • Raman
  • Chemical characterization (based on ISO 10993-18): Influence of production, storage, degradation, etc.
  • XPS, FTIR, Raman, SNMS
  • Surface wettability

 

Evaluation of coating processes
  • Analysis of structure and thickness of layer
  • Testing of surface wettability and topography
  • Testing of degradation kinetics and degradation products based on ISO 10993-13, ISO 10993-15
  • Analytics for drug release

 

Mechanical checks
  • Static material and component tests (tension, compression, bending, shear, peel)

 

Corrosion tests
  • Corrosion resistance (based on ISO 10993-15 and ASTM F 2129)
  • Degradation products from metals and alloys (based on DIN EN ISO 10993-15)
  • Surface analysis (light, scanning electron microscopy)

 

Degradation investigations
  • Release/degradation (mechanism and kinetics) of thin polymer layers based on DIN ISO standard 10993
  • Detection of degradation products: qualitative and quantitative (based on ISO 10993-13, -15, ISO 13781; e.g. polarography)
  • Degradation kinetics (sample and fragments)

 

Testing for cleanliness
  • Comparison with standard surfaces
  • Filmic contamination and particles

 

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