Anna Junnila, Nov 25, 2025 PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have set the standard for water, oil, and stain repellency in coatings for decades, thanks to their unique chemical properties and durability. However, increasing awareness of their environmental persistence and potential health risks has prompted regulatory action and a global movement toward safer, more sustainable…
Author: Kristian Jude Borres, Application Specialist, DKSH Market Expansion Services Introduction A global trend in the cement industry has seen an increase in the adoption of alternative fuel sources such as Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF), which enhance sustainability and reduce reliance on traditional fossil fuels. RDF is a highly variable product that is sourced from non-recyclable…
Author: Susanna Laurén, Application Scientist at Biolin Scientific In the rapidly evolving field of biomedical engineering, the performance and safety of medical devices are paramount. From implants and catheters to diagnostic sensors and wound dressings, the interaction between a device’s surface and its biological environment can make the difference between success and failure. One of…
Developing high-performance cleaning products requires more than just knowing what’s left behind after cleaning. To truly optimize formulations and protocols, it’s essential to understand how cleaning happens—moment by moment—under realistic conditions. Traditional “before-and-after” tests can’t deliver this level of insight, often leaving knowledge gaps that can slow down development and innovation. QCM-D (Quartz Crystal Microbalance…
An international research team has achieved a significant milestone by fully sequencing the human Y chromosome, the last remaining chromosome to be completely decoded. Until now, about half of the Y chromosome’s genetic information remained a mystery, largely due to limitations in available sequencing technology.
Lithium plating and dendrite formation remain among the most challenging safety issues in battery development. Traditional testing methods detect problems after thermal runaway begins – but what if you could spot the warning signs days earlier?
In semiconductor manufacturing, the adhesion of photoresist materials to substrates is a critical factor that can significantly impact the quality and yield of the final product. Understanding and optimizing this adhesion can lead to better performance and fewer defects in microelectronic devices. This blog post explores how contact angle measurements can be used to optimize photoresist adhesion.
Contact angle measurements on silicon and other wafers in the semiconductor industry are used to evaluate the cleanliness, surface treatment homogeneity, and photoresist adhesion. Wafers range typically from 4” up to 12” in diameter. Ideally, the contact angle measurement on a wafer can be done by automatic mapping of the whole wafer without user interference….
In semiconductor manufacturing, maintaining the purity and integrity of silicon wafers is crucial. This is where the RCA cleaning process comes into play. RCA cleaning was developed by the Radio Corporation of America which is where the acronym comes from. RCA Clean is a standard protocol used to remove organic and inorganic contaminants from silicon…
In the rapidly evolving field of biopharmaceutical research and development, understanding the interactions between drugs and various surfaces is crucial. QSense QCM-D technology is a powerful method for analyzing these interactions, providing insights that can help mitigate potential challenges during drug manufacturing, storage, and administration. Here, we highlight the top five QSense sensors that are particularly valuable…
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