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Our organization conducts evaluations of the hierarchical structure of polymer materials using X-ray diffraction and scattering techniques. It is known that the differences in higher-order structures created by amphiphilic substances affect the moisturizing and permeability properties of skin tissue, making it important to understand these structures in order to evaluate the functionality of the materials. We will introduce examples of evaluating the hierarchical structure of polymers using XRD (X-ray diffraction) for structures on the order of a few nanometers and SAXS (small-angle X-ray scattering) for structures on the order of several tens of nanometers. 【Measurement and Processing Methods】 ■ [XRD] X-ray Diffraction ■ [SAXS] Small-Angle X-ray Scattering *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

Our organization conducts lipid imaging. TOF-SIMS excels in low-mass components and enables imaging with high spatial resolution. On the other hand, MALDI-MS specializes in high-mass components and offers a wide variety of lipids that can be imaged. Here, we present examples of measurements taken with TOF-SIMS and MALDI-MS, using lipid imaging mass spectrometry results from mouse testes as a case study. [Measurement Methods] ■ [TOF-SIMS] Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry ■ [MALDI-MS] Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Mass Spectrometry *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.