High accuracy scientific measurements without complexities

An experimental Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) born from scientific collaboration. Designed for real-time mass sensing with fundamental frequency measurement and integrated temperature monitoring for nanoscale analysis. A community-driven research instrument under continuous development. openQCM Wi2 is a user-friendly Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) for precise real-time mass sensing, measuring fundamental frequency and providing integrated temperature monitoring for nanoscale molecular analysis.

Thin Film Deposition

The device can be utilized to monitor the growth of thin films in real-time, enabling researchers to optimize deposition processes and characterize the properties of new materials.

Environmental Monitoring

Can be employed to detect trace amounts of specific contaminants or chemical species in air or water samples, contributing to a better understanding of environmental pollution levels and helping to develop improved remediation strategies.

Biosensor Development

By leveraging the openQCM Wi2's mass sensing capabilities, researchers can create biosensors that detect specific biological or chemical agents. This can lead to the development of innovative diagnostic tools and environmental monitoring systems.

Surface Chemistry

Ideal for monitoring adsorption/desorption processes on various surfaces, enabling researchers to investigate how different materials interact with specific analytes. This can be useful in the development of novel coatings and functionalized surfaces for various applications.

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OpenQCM Wi2 in Biosensor Development: a Case Study

"Affinity Recognition Based Gravimetric Nanosensor for Equilin Detection" | Aylaz, Gülgün; Andaç, Müge | Chemosensors, vol. 10, no. 5, pp. 172, 2022

OpenQCM Wi2 in Environmental Monitoring: a Case Study

"Studies of Emission Processes of Polymer Additives into Water Using Quartz Crystal Microbalance—A Case Study on Organophosphate Esters" | Xiao, Linhong; et al. | Environmental science & technology, vol. 54, no. 8, pp. 4876–4885, 2020

OpenQCM Wi2 in Surface Chemistry: a Case Study

"Quartz Crystal Microbalance Coated with Polyacrylonitrile/Nickel Nanofibers for High-Performance Methanol Gas Detection" | Rohman, Yadi Mulyadi; et al. | ACS Omega, 2023

OpenQCM Wi2 in Thin Film Deposition: a Case Study

"Localized and Surface Plasmons Coupling for Ultrasensitive Dopamine Detection by means of SPR-Based Perylene Bisimide/Au Nanostructures Thin Film! | Pagano, Rosanna; et al. | Advanced Materials Interfaces, vol. 8, no. 20, pp. 2101023, 2021

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