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See how surface science plays a crucial role in a broad spectrum of applications – most likely yours

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Fiber reinforced polymers

Contact angle and surface tension for optimizing the wetting and adhesion between fibers and matrix …

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Production of ceramic surfaces

Methods for optimizing the surface of ceramic materials and coatings

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Quality control of wafers

Contact angle and surface free energy as parameters for the structure of homogenous, functional wafer …

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Soldering processes

Contact angle and surface tension as parameters for optimizing soldering processes

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Surface treatment of wood

Surface tension and contact angle for optimizing the protection and bonding of wood

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Wettability of contact lenses

Contact angle measurements for ensuring quality and the development of biocompatible materials

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Wetting and coating of textiles

Contact angle and surface tension for optimizing the coating of functional textiles

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metal castings are immersed in a cleaning bath for surface treatment

Surfactant concentration monitoring

Cleaning baths - Electroplating baths - Etching baths - Electrolytic metal refining

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Wastewater treatment

Surface tension measurement for testing the surfactant content in industrial wastewater and in the sewage …

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Production of latex

Investigations into the wetting of immersion molds and into dispersion and emulsion stability

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Wetting of battery electrodes

Speeding up a time-consuming process and optimizing calendering of electrodes with interfacial analytical …

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Wetting of pesticides

Surface chemical optimization for optimum wetting, adhesion and sprayability

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