Recorded webinar

Characterizing water repellency with dynamic contact angles

This webinar explores the importance of dynamic contact angle measurements in understanding and quantifying water repellency on various surfaces. It highlights why traditional static contact angle measurements are often insufficient and demonstrates practical methods for measuring advancing and receding contact angles, providing real-world examples from coatings and textiles to illustrate the value of dynamic analysis 

Webinar details

  • Originally aired
    October 07, 2020
  • Length
    27 min
  • Presentation by
    Dr. Susanna Lauren and Jyrki Korpela
  • Technologies
    Optical tensiometer
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In this webinar:

  • Learn the fundamentals and significance of dynamic contact angles in characterizing water repellency.

  • Discover practical measurement techniques, including the needle and tilting methods, with automated and manual options.

  • See real-world examples where dynamic measurements reveal insights missed by static contact angles.

Susanna and Jyrki

Presentation by Dr. Susanna Lauren and Jyrki Korpela

The webinar is presented by Dr. Susanna Lauren, Senior Application Specialist, and Jyrki Korpela, MSc, Global Product Manager at Biolin Scientific. Dr. Lauren brings deep expertise in interfacial science and advanced polymer fabrication, while Mr. Korpela contributes his background in biomaterials and customer-focused product management. Together, they combine scientific rigor with practical application knowledge, guiding participants through the complexities of dynamic contact angle measurements and their critical role in accurately assessing water repellency for a wide range of surfaces and industries

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