Facilities

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Scanning Probe Microscope

The scanning probe microscope is an important tool for the investigation of the nanotube-polymer mixture.

We use Scanning Tunneling Microscopy to get both high resolution images and I/V curves.

TEM

The Transmission Electron Microscope ( JEOL ) is used to investigate the internal structure of the nanotube/polymer assembly.

Thermogravimetric analysis

Thermoanalytical studies carried out with a TA® Instruments Inc. high-resolution thermogravimetric analyser (series Q500) are used as characterisation tools for the determination of the composition of single and multi walled carbon nanotube samples.

FTIR spectroscopy

FTIR spectroscopy is carried out with a Nicolet Nexus 870, resolution 4 cm-1. Samples are measured in powder with a Diamond ATR accessory.

Raman Spectroscopy

Raman spectroscopy is carried out with a Renishaw inVia Microscope by using laser of 532 nm. Very low power (0.05%) have to be applied to polymer samples.