Services

Testing

The Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry teaching and research missions are supported by core facilities – the Research Support Services (RSS). These facilities are available to all departmental researchers – graduate students, post-docs, research associates, and undergraduate chemistry majors. Services available include

• Surface analysis by XPS
• AFM
• Nuclear magnetic resonance
• Mass spectrometry
• Raman spectroscopy
• Femtosecond laser spectroscopy
• High-precision machining
• Electronic diagnostics and design
• Scientific glassblowing
• Crystallography
• Various other techniques.

The RSS facilities are managed and maintained by a talented staff of scientists, engineers, and technicians representing decades of specialized experience which has been passed down through the lifespan of most techniques. The RSS staff is intimately involved in the research and teaching efforts through consultation, collaboration and training. Routine accomplishments include publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals, offering courses in their discipline, and designing new techniques.

If you are interested in requesting testing services, please contact Dr. Tanya Whitmer in Research Support Services.

More information is available on the research facilities page of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry website. 

Polymer Lab

The facility, under the direction of Dr. Ron Wysocki, will provide opportunities for academic-industry partnerships to drive the development of innovative reaction schemes, catalysts, and procedures by translating research into industrial applications while enhancing the education and training of students.

Phase 1 focused on the development of a small scale exploratory synthesis and processing facility for emulsion polymerization.  The facility features one gallon reactors capable of producing 200-700 grams of polymer per day, and interchangeable five and ten Litre vessels will allow industrial collaborators and users as well as OSU faculty to investigate new reaction schemes, catalysts, and procedures. Support from the Synthomer Foundation is gratefully acknowledged.

Phase 2 of lab development seeks to potentially expand to larger scale polymer production. Industrial collaborator input and financial support will guide the design and development of Phase 2. Both of the facilities in Phase 1 and Phase 2 will be available to industry on a fee basis and may be used for collaborations with department faculty.  Future development beyond Phase 2 will be based on both department and industry interests.  We are currently seeking industry partners for polymer research and support for Phase 2 development.