We started our day in the laboratory, learning about the various methods to determine the thermal stability of nanomaterials. These methods include thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).
TGA Instrument - Used for finding thermal stability of substances
Differential Scanning Calorimeter
Chart of thermal analysis processes
Besides thermoanalytical processes, one other form of analysis that can be carried out in the laboratory is Fourier transform spectroscopy, which is used to determine the types of bonds and functional groups present in various organic substances.
Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FT-IR Instrument)
Dr. Nathan, our mentor, stressed the importance of mastering the fundamentals, sharing with us based on his personal experience. It all comes down to the fundamentals, without which, we cannot progress in the world of science.
~ Embrace the FUN in the FUNdamentals ~
After lunch, Dr. Nathan brought us to explore the Facility for Analysis, Characterization and Testing (F.A.C.T.S.).
In this laboratory, he showed and explained the functions of the high-technology instruments. Such as:
The Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
The X-Ray Diffraction Instrument
The Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM)
As interesting wallpaper on one of the computers
End of DAY 6
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