University of Silesia in Katowice

Our team utilizes modern equipment that allows us to perform advanced molecular and material analyses.  Our laboratory is equipped with a Tracer 100 IR Spectrophotometer, an extremely sensitive device for analyzing samples in the infrared range from 550 to 4000 1/cm. Thanks to the ATR attachment, we can analyze both solids and liquids. This tool allows us to determine end groups, determine the content of free monomers, test crystallinity, and analyze the composition and content of plasticizers in samples.  Another important device is the AXIMA Performance MALDI-ToF mass spectrometer. This is one of the most advanced tools in the field of mass spectrometry, characterized by high accuracy and sensitivity. It allows us to determine the molecular masses and structures of tested substances, which is crucial in the analysis of polymers and biological materials.  We also have a FluoroMax-4 spectrofluorometer, which allows us to record emission and excitation spectra of liquid and solid samples. Thanks to a pulsed xenon lamp, we can also measure the lifetimes of excited electron states. This device is indispensable for detecting and quantifying trace amounts of luminescent substances in tested samples. Together, these tools form a powerful set for molecular and materials analysis, enabling us to conduct precise and comprehensive research