Services


Polymer Synthesis, Fabrication, and Characterization

Our lab is experienced in a variety of polymer synthesis, fabrication, and characterization techniques. We have the equipment and resources to assist TAMU and external individuals on a fee-for-service basis.

If you are interested in our services or would like more information, please contact us at: mbbmonroe@tamu.edu


Frequently Used Techniques

Polymer synthesis

Fabrication of porous foams, hydrogels (solid and porous), electrospun meshes, and thin films

Degradation analysis (e.g., oxidative, hydrolytic, enzymatic)

Spectroscopy (e.g., NMR, FTIR)

Microscopy (e.g., SEM, confocal)

Thermal analysis (e.g., TGA, DSC, DMA)

Surface analysis (e.g., contact angle analysis)

Mechanical analysis (e.g., tensile testing, compression testing, DMA)