Mission

Properties of specialty polymers are closely tied to their morphology. In the Microscopy Lab, we work with scientists and engineers to explain material properties as a function of physical characteristics. We provide critical analyses throughout the polymer life cycle–from earliest stages of development through end-use customer parts. We provide a wide range of capabilities, offering answers for a wide range of questions. 

Capabilities

Microscopy

  • Optical Microscopy with Polarized Light Microscopy
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
  • Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)

Elemental Analysis

  • Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS)
  • Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)

Surface Science

  • Rugosity
  • Contact Angle with Surface Free Energy

Sample Preparation

  • Hot Stage to 600 oC 
  • Ultramicrotome with Cryo Capability
  • Polishing


Team

Microscopy Lab - E1106

Contact

Ext

Office

Kassandra (Kasie) Antonion

Morphology Microscopy 

8636

E1086

Sujithra (Suji) Chandrasekaran

Morphology Microscopy 


E1051

Evelyn (Elyse) Stempinski

Morphology Microscopy 

8421 

E1084.8

Madison Stoic

Morphology Microscopy 

8487

E1084.7