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Tests and analyses of surfaces

A variety of microscopy techniques

Your needs regarding surface analysis is diverse: surface roughness, film-forming product evaluation, defect visualisation, surface contamination, etc. We strive to meet these needs by developing microscopy observation protocols that mimic conditions as closely as possible to operational conditions.

The complementary nature of the techniques leads to a detailed characterisation of surfaces: optical microscopy, electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and profilometry.

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Surface analysis by AFM, SEM and profilometry

  • SEM-FEG: High-resolution imaging of films, surface condition
  • SEM-EDX: Chemical characterisation of surfaces, identification of pollution particles
  • AFM: Micro/nano topography, mechanical characterisation of surfaces (elasticity, deformation, adhesion)
  • Profilometry: roughness measurement
  • Optical microscopy: texture of spread film, monitoring during drying or deformation
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Surface analyses and tests to support your innovation

  • Adhesive and mechanical properties of films, thin layers and deposits
  • Evolution of a film during the drying time after application
  • Identification and location of contamination
  • Thickness measurement of thin films

 

Specifically for the cosmetics sector:

  • Claim for an anti-pollution effect: identification and quantification of surface pollutant particles
  • Claims for film-forming products: coverage, thickness, homogeneity
  • Claim for smoothing effects
  • Claim relating to the reinforcement of mechanical properties
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Some case studies

Anti-aging skincare seen through collagen fibres organisation

Anti-aging skincare seen through collagen fibres organisation

Novitom has developed an original test based on the…

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Sample types the analysis of surface

  • Biological materials, in particular skin, teeth and hair
  • Any solid or semi-solid material
  • Pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic products

Services and expertise related to surface analysis

Nanotomography

Electron microscopy (SEM-FEG and EDX)

Atomic Force Microscopy

Hair cosmetic tests

Skin cosmetic tests

Analyses of products

R&D and partnerships
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