Vibrational Spectroscopy
• Microstructure of polymers
• Surface characterization and depth profiling

NMR Spectroscopy
  • Polymers and fluoropolymers
    - Composition (monomers, monomer
  sequence distribution end groups/end group
  distribution, branching functionality)
    - Additives, surfactant, impurity
• Characterization of intermediates or new substances on both high and low molecular weight compounds
• Identification of complex mixture components of traces of fluorinated compounds in aqueous solution

Organic and Inorganic Analysis
• Organic and inorganic analysis on polymers and fluids
• Catalyst composition
• Environmental analysis

Rheology
• Liquid and solid state rhology
  - Low and high viscosity liquids
  - Polymeric liquids
  - Rheology of solid polymers
• Deep knowledge of rheological instrumentation and science
• Strong interconnection with processing of polymers

  Polymer and Surface Physics
  • Thermal, electrical, optical and morphological
  aspects of polymer science and technology
  • Link between polymer structure and their
  properties 
  • Expertise in electronic application of polymers
• Development of physical methods of investigation
• Structure and properties of polymer surface

Physical Chemistry
• Chemical resistance
  - Chemical attack and swelling
  - Environmental stress cracking
  - Transport and barrier properties in polymers (permation, diffusion)
  - Assessment of polymer durability in aggressive environments
• Polymer and Colloidal solutions
  - Theoretical and applicative knowledge of solution characterization and processes
  - Formulation and preparation of colloidal systems (emulsions, microemulsions)
  - Surfactant solutions