Nanotech4Health Lab - In the in-depth study of the physicochemical properties of surfaces and nanoparticles

The Nanotech4Health Lab of the Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy specializes in the in-depth study of the physicochemical properties of surfaces and nanoparticles, with applications in the fields of nanomedicine, biotechnology, materials science, and environmental sciences. The laboratory is equipped with cutting-edge instruments for analyzing nanoparticle size and distribution in suspension using Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), a fundamental technique for colloidal characterization in pharmaceutical and biotechnological research.

For detailed surface studies, Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) is available, enabling spatially resolved chemical analysis down to the sub-micrometer scale. Complementing the morphological and mechanical surface analysis, the lab also features an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), which can be operated in various modes to acquire high-resolution topographical images and functional information such as adhesion, stiffness, and electrical properties.

Additional available techniques include potentiometric methods for determining electrochemical parameters in solution and a Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) system for real-time study of molecular adsorption on functionalized surfaces. The lab provides scientific and technical support, including consulting services and data acquisition/processing, available by appointment for both internal and external research groups. Pricing details are available on the lab’s dedicated webpage.

- Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) Malvern Zetasizer Red ULTRA

- ANP ParticleWorks (ora Unchained Labs)

- Atomic Force Microscopy Park NX7

- Potenziostato PalmSens 4

- Microbilanciatore a cristallo di quarzo (Quartz Crystal Microbalance) QCM-R

- Time of Flight- Secondary Ions Mass Spectrometry Il PHI NanoTOF II (TOF-SIMS)

- Calorimetro differenziale a scansione DSC 2500

- Simultaneous Thermal Analyzer SDT-Q600

- Discovery Hybrid Rheometer-2

- Reometro rotazionale AR-2000ex