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SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL SERVICES

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ICMAB scientific and technical services provide advanced materials characterization services, preparation platforms and expert research support for internal and external scientific users.

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Advanced scientific infrastructure for materials research

The ICMAB Scientific and Technical Services bring together specialised laboratories, platforms and expert staff supporting advanced materials research.

The services cover materials characterization services, microscopy, spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, magnetometry, nanofabrication, thin film deposition, biological characterization and soft matter preparation.

This overview page works as the main entry point for researchers, technical users, industry partners and external scientific users who need to identify the right platform, understand available capabilities and contact the appropriate service team.

Materials characterization services and research support

A coordinated scientific services ecosystem for sample preparation, fabrication, measurement, analysis and technical guidance across advanced materials research workflows.

Materials characterization

Structural, microstructural, chemical, thermal, magnetic, spectroscopic and biological characterization of advanced materials.

Microscopy & imaging

Electron microscopy, scanning probe microscopy and nanoscale imaging tools for surfaces, devices and nanostructures.

Preparation & fabrication

Nanochemistry, cleanroom processing, thin film deposition, soft matter preparation and functional materials workflows.

User access & support

Technical advice, training, request forms, equipment access and scientific support for internal and external users.

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Use this overview to access the specific service page that best fits your sample, technique or research question.

A scientific platform across the full materials workflow

The STS ecosystem supports researchers from material synthesis and fabrication to structural, morphological, physical, spectroscopic, thermal and biological characterization.

Prepare & fabricate

Nanoquim Platform, Thin Films Laboratory and Soft Matter Preparation & Characterization support nanomaterials preparation, cleanroom workflows, deposition and soft materials processing.

Characterize & measure

XRD, electron microscopy, scanning probe microscopy, spectroscopy, thermal analysis and magnetometry provide complementary materials characterization services.

Validate & apply

Bioservice and advanced characterization platforms help evaluate material behaviour, structure-property relationships and potential applications.

How to request a service

Each Scientific and Technical Service has its own access procedure, request form, technical contacts and usage conditions. The recommended first step is to visit the specific service page and contact the service team before sending samples or booking equipment.

For external users, the team can help define feasibility, measurement conditions, quotation needs and expected outputs.

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Identify
Select the service that fits your material, sample or measurement need.

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Contact
Reach the technical team or use the specific request form.

3

Define
Clarify sample requirements, feasibility, access conditions and expected outputs.

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Measure
Carry out the experiment with technical support or trained self-service access.

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Deliver
Receive data, analysis, interpretation support or follow-up recommendations.

Why use ICMAB Scientific and Technical Services?

A professional scientific services environment embedded in a leading materials science institute, combining advanced equipment, experienced technical staff and close interaction with research groups.

Expert staff

Technical teams and scientists in charge support experimental planning, measurement and data interpretation.

Complementary techniques

Multiple platforms can be combined to obtain a more complete understanding of materials.

Research-grade infrastructure

Specialised laboratories and equipment embedded in an advanced materials research institute.

Internal and external access

Services support ICMAB research groups and, when applicable, external scientific users and collaborators.

Contact Scientific and Technical Services

ICMAB-CSIC
Campus de la UAB
08193 Bellaterra
Barcelona, Spain

For specific measurements, please contact the corresponding service team from each service page. For general enquiries, use the institutional contact channel.

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