Optical microscope MicroBAM

for analysisreal-timeBrewster angle

Brewster Angle Microscopy MicroBAM MicroBAM provides the possibility to visualize monolayers at the air-water interface in a Langmuir trough. Overview What you can do Pre-deposition Langmuir-Blodgett layer quality check Monolayer/film homogeneity. When combined with a KSV NIMA L&LB Trough, observation can be performed during compression/expansion at known surface pressures. Verifying the homogeneity of the monolayer already prior to deposition will speed up the research considerably. Optimizing the deposition parameters. For a high quality LB coating, the measurement parameters such as compression speed, waiting times, temperature and subphase content need to be optimized. With MicroBAM it is easy to study the effects of these parameters and choose the optimal conditions. Langmuir layer structure and behavior studies Monolayer/film behavior. It is possible to observe phase changes, phase separation, domain size, shape and packing. Monitoring of surface reactions. For example, photochemical reactions, polymerization reactions as well as enzyme kinetics can be followed in real-time. Monitoring and detection of surface active materials. For example protein adsorption and nanoparticle flotation. A quick view This 2-minute video will give you an overview of the MicroBAM from KSV NIMA. Watch it in fullscreen for the best experience. 3 reasons to invest Camera to capture monolayers The MicroBAM camera features a good resolution (12 µm) combined with a large field of view, which is preferred for film homogeneity and domain size studies.