At NPL, a range of complementary techniques are used in the analysis of surfaces, under vacuum, ambient or liquid environment. These techniques provide key quantitative information on atoms and molecules at surfaces, providing high specificity, identification of complex molecules and analytical measurement of materials at the nanoscale.
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Surface + Nanoanalysis
Surface and nanoanalysis are essential tools for today’s high technology and innovative industries. Interactions of surfaces with the surrounding environment are key to durability, compatibility and enhanced product quality.
At NPL, our research is focused on innovation, trade, industrial competitiveness and quality of life. Markets where surface and nanoanalysis is important include aerospace, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, health, personal care, packaging, electronics, IT equipment, polymers, sensors and transport.
NPL aims to meet industry’s needs in developing measurement infrastructure to analyse materials at surfaces to the single atomic layer level, with optimal spatial resolution and optimal valid information.
For more information, please contact: nanoanalysis@npl.co.uk
Surface and Nanoanalysis products & services
NPL supplies a range of products and services which underpin quantitative surface analysis, including reference data, reference materials, calibration procedures and software.
Surface and Nanoanalysis standards
- The development of international standards is an essential component of the work of the Surface and Nanoanalysis Team.
- The Surface and Nanoanalysis Team at NPL have run many major interlaboratory comparisons and pilot studies. A list is shown below.
Surface and Nanoanalysis case studies
NPL’s nanoanalysis team of scientists have broadened the understanding of controlled release drug systems by constructing layered organic films.