The equipment in the Electron Microscopy laboratory allows accurate three-dimensional morphological analyses to be carried out at high magnification and high resolution (SEM) on all solid substrates of textile materials. These are analysed at all stages of processing (fibres, tapes, yarns, fabrics), also applying Elemental Microanalysis (SEM-EDXS), Infrared Microspectroscopy (Micro-FTIR) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM).
Surface properties, fibrous composition and other structural details of textile materials are documented by following the changes induced by processing, functional treatments and use in different sectors.
The laboratory is frequented by researchers and technicians involved in many research lines of the Institute and carries out support activities on behalf of third parties for numerous companies in the textile sector.
