Research foci

The Institute of Analytical Chemistry focuses on various specialist areas. These include

• Structural characterisation of biopolymers (lignin, cellulose, collagen, proteins) using NMR and high-resolution MS
• Trace and ultra-trace analysis in process materials and high-purity materials (tungsten, silicon, Li salts) with optical emission spectroscopy and element mass spectrometry
• 2D and 3D characterisation of inhomogeneously composed solids with mass spectrometric and X-ray spectroscopic methods (trace elements in tissue samples, mineral inclusions, layered materials, biomineralisation products, organic ingredients)
• Production of reference materials for solids analysis
• Management and service of the central NMR analytics of the TU Bergakademie with solution and solid-state NMR

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