“High-quality research activities for a great variety of users based on our experience in synthesis, processing and characterisation of advanced materials”
HEAD OF LABORATORY
Senior Lecturer Nicoleta CIOATERA, PhD/Assoc. Prof. Mariana OSIAC, PhD
E-mail: office@incesa.ro
SERVICES
Recent developments in the field of nanomaterials synthesis, functionalisation and processing fostered the dynamic development of optical, electrical and mechanical devices. In this context, the understanding of the complex relationship composition-structure-properties will enable the design of devices with the intended performances.
RESEARCH TOPICS
Processing of advanced materials as thin film and nanostructures films
Complex complementary investigation of thin film and multistructure
Structural and morphological investigation of materials by HR-XRD, confocal Raman spectrocopy, SEM
Investigation of thermal behaviour by dilatometry and thermal treatment under oxidative, inert and reducing atmosphere Electrochemical investigation of solides oxides
Research Facilities and Tools
Pulsed Laser Deposition System
The research focuses on thelaser processing functional materials based on thin film and nanostructures by means of PLD pulsed deposition (PLD).
InVia confocal Raman microscope Renishaw
The high resolution Raman microscope equipped with two laser lines (532 nm and 785 nm, respectively) and a Leica DM2500 microscope allows line scans, area mapping and volume scans.
Ultra-high Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope Hitachi SU8010
Hitachi SU8010 cFE-SEM is used for high resolution Imaging (SE resolution 1.3 nm at landing voltage 1.0 V) with magnification up to 800 000X. The microscope is equipped with an Oxford EDXS unit capable to determine elements down to Be.
Horizontal Dilatometer/DTA L75 PT Linseis
It allows for the evaluation of thermal behaviour for a wide variety of samples. Measurements can be performed under vacuum, as well as under oxidizing and reducing atmospheres. The following physical properties can be determined: CTE, sintering temperature, softening point, decomposition temperature, glass transition temperature.
X-Ray Diffraction System SmartLab RIGAKU
The high resolution XRDsystem equipped with an AntonPaar HTK 2000N high temperature chamber is featured by a great variety of optical components. This system allows for phase identification and texture analysis. ICDD PDF4/Organics and ICSD databases are available to confirm the phase identification.hical priorities
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
Pulsed laser deposition thin films, nanostructured films for gas and bio-sensing
Pulsed laser deposition of thin oxide films on various substrates investigation of chemical composition and kinetics of facial layer growth during deposition
Innovative ceramic materials for fuel cells
Hybrid materials for waste water treatment
Pulsed laser deposition (PLD), reactive PLD of nanostructured films for new applications in nanoelectronics, chemistry, and metallurgy
Complex complementary investigations of thin films and multi-structures