• Chemistry and Materials

Advanced characterization platform

Platform

Description

Our platform regroups essential characterization techniques for the study of molecules and condensed matter. Our state-of-the-art equipment allows to access to a wide range of structural and chemical information in a single location. The platform is made up of 8 instrumental clusters: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Magnetism and Electron Magnetic Resonance (EMR), Electron Microscopy, X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Surface Analysis, Vibrational Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry, Plasma Torch Spectrometry (ICP). We are open to collaborative research contracts and support research partnerships. We also organize training sessions for academic and industrial partners.

Contacts

  • Isabelle De Waele
    Contact

Informations

Bâtiment Chevreul, Avenue Paul Langevin
Campus Cité scientifique
59655 VILLENEUVE D'ASCQ

https://chevreul.univ-lille.fr/?page_id=79

Chiffres clés

• 22.5 M€ - investment in equipment
• 2,000 m² dedicated to the poles
• 550 k€ of revenue
• 40+ academic and industrial contracts
• 150+ projects conducted with laboratories of the University of Lille

Effectif

Effectif total : 23

Expertises

Skills

• Study of molecules and condensed matter (NMR, EPR, XRD, Electron Microscopy, Vibrational Spectroscopy, Surface Analysis, ICP, Mass Spectrometry...)
• Chemical, structural or microstructural analysis of samples
• Characterization of materials under controlled environments
• Methodological developments

Collaborations/Partners/Scientific clients

National:
EUSMI - European Soft Matter Infrastructure, CEA, IMT- Lille Douai, Collège de France, University of Picardie Jules Verne, Institut de Recherche de Chimie Paris, Sorbonne University, University of Reims, French Textile Institute, ENSAIT, Institut Jean le Rond D'Alembert, Polytechnic University Hauts-de-France, INRA Nantes

International:
University of Liège (Belgium), University of Mexico (Mexico), University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom), Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry (China), University of Mons (Belgium), Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Switzerland), University of Brescia (Italy), Universidade Nova de Lisboa (Portugal), University of Glasgow (United Kingdom), University of Uppsala (Sweden), Technical University of Graz (Austria), Universidad Nacional de la Plata (Argentina), Universidad Pédagogica y Tecnológica de Colombia (Colombia), Universidad Nacional de la Plata (Argentina), Universidad Nacional de
University of Budapest (Hungary), University of Twente (Netherlands), University of Ghent (Belgium)

Services offers

Applications sectors

  • Science / Research

Services provided

For specific services, please refer to the profiles of our clusters:
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
• Magnetism and Electronic Magnetic Resonance (EMR)
• Electron Microscopy
• X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
• Surface Analysis
• Vibrational Spectroscopy
• Mass Spectrometry
• Plasma Torch Spectrometry (ICP)

Training offers

We propose the following training courses for industrial partners:
• training course in molecular spectroscopy
• training course on "Elemental microanalysis of solid materials by electron microprobe"
• training course on the identification of asbestos fibres by TEM and EDX

Consulting services

We provide consulting services related to all our areas of expertise.

Equipments

Our platform regroups essential instruments for the study of molecules and condensed matter:
• spectrometers
• electron microscopes
• diffractometers
• chromatographs
• equipment for sample preparation

To see the detailed list of equipment, please refer to the profiles of our clusters:
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
• Magnetism and Electronic Magnetic Resonance (EMR)
• Electron Microscopy
• X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
• Surface Analysis
• Vibrational Spectroscopy
• Mass Spectrometry
• Plasma Torch Spectrometry (ICP)

Ecosystem

Affiliated institutions / organisations

CNRS

Groups/Networks/Federations

Labellisations

Regional strategic areas of activity

  • Chemistry and Materials
    • Coatings and surface treatments
    • Industrial processes engineering, efficient processes
    • Textiles, composites, materials