We have a broad range of applications including the fields below. If you do not see your application or have additional questions, please contact us.
Art Conservation

BTS distributes products with a number of different applications for use in art conservation. Our methods are focused on non-destructive or minimally-destructive techniques to ensure the work of art is maintained in the most pristine condition possible. Some applications include:
- Micro Support benchtop micromanipulators – Our benchtop systems provide for very precise sampling while ensuring that any modification is not visible to the naked eye.
- Some of the most useful applications with the Micro Support micromanipulator involves the isolation of a very small particle for isolation by another technique (e.g., FTIR, Raman, or another technique). This application is described in the Steve’s Solutions article Micro Support Micromanipulator for Separation of Paint Layers in Trace Analysis.
- The Micro Support micromanipulator may also be used to scrape material off a surface. This is often used in industrial applications the scraping thin films off of a surface – these techniques can also be used for precise cleaning of a surface. This application is described in the Steve’s Solutions article Particle and Defect isolation with a benchtop micromanipulator.
- The Micro Support Axis Pro micromanipulator can be equipped with large-table options for works of art that are larger than the standard sample size used on these systems.
- For the molecular characterization of materials, Raman microscopy can often be used for non-destructive testing. More information on these systems may be found on the Ostec Raman microscopes page.
- Ostec X-ray microscope provides non-destructive elemental analysis. More info may be seen on the XROS MF30 – laboratory X-ray microscope-microprobe page.
Battery Materials

Thermal Conductivity, Thermal Diffusivity, and Anisotropy Measurements
- Hot Disk’s thermal conductivity products can be used to measure thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, and anisotropy in battery materials . With regard to battery technology, Hot Disk products are used to measure the thermal conductivity in different directions for Li-ion pouch cells. More information may be found on the relevant Hot Disk applications page: https://www.hotdiskinstruments.com/applications/anisotropy-thermal-conductivity-tests-of-batteries/.
Isolation of Particles in Battery Separator and General Particle Isolation
- The Micro Support Axis Pro micromanipulator provides capabilities for precise particle isolation from a range of samples. This system is particularly valuable for isolating particles that clog the pores of separator materials in Li-ion batteries.
- A Steve’s Solutions illustrating particle isolation may be found here: https://barnett-technical.com/steves-solutions/ms-particle-isolation/.
Raman Microscopy of Cathode and Anode Materials
- The degradation of cathode and anode materials can be well characterized by Raman microscopy and imaging. Specifically, the degradation of cathode materials can produce various cobalt oxides. Overcharging can produce CoO2which can be detected by Raman microscopy. For anodes, graphite degradation can be characterized by measuring the graphite D and G bands (both are Raman active).
- Ostec’s Raman microscopes provide strong capabilities for characterizing these materials. More information on these microscopes may be found on the Ostec Raman page: https://barnett-technical.com/ostec/raman/.
Chemical Analysis



Barnett Technical Services represents a line of high-quality products for the chemical analysis of materials. Our expertise includes applications and we often get involved in developing and recommending the best approach for a particular need. More details on our consulting activities may be found on that page.
Molecular Spectroscopy for Chemical Characterization
Ostec Instruments
- Ostec Instruments offers a wide range of molecular spectroscopy instrumentation for the chemical analysis of polymers and plastics.
- You may find information on their Raman microscopes and handheld Raman systems at: https://barnett-technical.com/ostec/raman/
- You may find information on their FT-IR spectrometers and microscopes at: https://barnett-technical.com/ostec/ftir/
ABB
- ABB offers near-IR systems for process monitoring applications. Information on the ABB products may be found on our ABB page.
Elemental Analysis
Ostec Instruments offers two products for elemental analysis
- The Ostec XROS MF30 microscope provides micro-XRF measurements on a wide range of samples. Information on this product may be found at: https://barnett-technical.com/ostec/x-ray/
- The Ostec LIOS 500 LIBS analyzer provides excellent LIBS measurements for a wide range of elements, especially for lighter elements that may be difficult to quantify with XRF. Information on the LIOS 500 may be found at: https://barnett-technical.com/ostec/libs/
Criminalistics


BTS offers a number of products with applications in in criminalistics and forensic science laboratories.
FT-IR and Raman Spectroscopy
- Ostec FT-IR spectrometers and microscopes have applications in narcotics and trace applications. More information on these products may be found at https://barnett-technical.com/ostec/ftir/.
- Ostec’s Raman microscopes have applications for trace material characterization. More information on these products may be found at https://barnett-technical.com/ostec/raman/
Precise Sampling for Trace
- Micro Support’s Axis Pro benchtop micromanipulator is a valuable tool for precise handling of trace samples. The system permits probe movements smaller than what can typically be done by hand and includes full image and video capabilities to record all procedures of evidence handling.
- A Steve’s Solutions illustrating this application may be found here: Particle and Defect isolation with a benchtop micromanipulator.
- The Axis Pro micromanipulator also provides a simple and rapid method for the separation of paint layers. A Steve’s Solutions writeup illustrating that application is found below:
Micro Support Micromanipulator for Separation of Paint Layers in Trace Analysis.
Electrical Probing


- Micro Support’s Quick Pro manipulator arms can be configured to provide four-point probing on a circuit. Each probe may be positioned with sub-micron accuracy. Images of these probing configurations may be seen on the Micro Support electrical probing page: https://barnett-technical.com/micro-support/electrical-probing/.
Environmental


BTS offers a number of products with applications in the environmental sciences
Greenhouse Gas Monitoring
- ABB’s line of LGR-ICOS gas analyzers are extensively used for monitoring of a wide range of greenhouse gases and other gases of interest.
- Some of the Steve’s Solutions we have written using these products include:
Microplastics
- BTS offers two products valuable for the isolation and characterization of microplastic particles
- Micro Support Axis Pro micromanipulators for separation
- Ostec Raman microscopes for characterization.
- These products have recently been combined in our work related to Microplastics Isolation and Characterization
Fenceline and in-Plant Gas Monitoring
- BTS offers a line of Ostec gas monitoring systems for industrial gas monitoring. These systems permit a large number of low-cost sensors to be placed throughout a facility. More information on these sensors may be found here; https://barnett-technical.com/ostec/gas-sensors/.
Geology


BTS works with a number of vendors with applications in geology. These include:
Benchtop Super-resolution Microscope for Sample Imaging
- LIG Nanowise manufactures the Nanoro M benchtop super-resolution microscope. This system can provide optical images at greater than 100 micron spatial resolution without the need for an SEM. Further details on this system may be found on the Nanoro M Super Resolution Microscope page.
- Super-resolution imaging in mineralogy with the Nanoro M may also seen in the Microsphere imaging of Minerology Samples application note.
Raman Microscopes for Mineral Identification
- Ostec manufactures a range of Raman microscopes with applications for geological measurements. More information on these systems may be seen on the Ostec Raman page: https://barnett-technical.com/ostec/raman/
Elemental Analysis Using LIBS
- Ostec manufactures a LIBS system for the rapid analysis of elemental composition in solids. LIBS is particularly well-suited to the measurement of light elements and the Ostec system also allows for sampling in a vacuum which is particularly valuable for measurements on sulfur. More information on the Ostec LIBS system may be found on our LIBS page: https://barnett-technical.com/ostec/libs/.
Benchtop micromanipulator for Diamond Anvil Cell (DAC) loading
- The Micro Support Axis Pro micromanipulator allows for precise microsampling. This system is particularly useful for Diamond Anvil Cell (DAC) loading. Further information on the Micro Support Axis Pro may be found here: https://barnett-technical.com/micro-support/.
Benchtop micromanipulator for grain separation
- The Micro Support Axis Pro has also been used to produce an automated grain separation system called Collection Pro. This has applicability for separation of grains such as forams. More information on this product may be found at the Micro Support product page: https://www.microsupport.co.jp/en/collection-pro/.
Cathodoluminescence imaging
- Cathodoluminescence has been used as a geological characterization tool for decades. Attolight’s cathodoluminescence (CL) systems provide for unsurpassed CL measurement capabilities. More information on the Attolight Allalin system may be found on the Attolight product page: https://barnett-technical.com/attolight/.
Materials Science
BTS offers a range of products for use in the semiconductor and materials science fields.
Cathodoluminescence Imaging of Compound Semiconductors
- Attolight offers high-end research and wafer-grade tools for the characterization of compound semiconductor materials.
- The Allalin provides compound measurements: https://attolight.com/allalin/
- The Chronos provides time-resolved CL measurements: https://attolight.com/chronos/
- The Santis provides continuous-mode CL measurements on wafers up to 300 mm in size:
https://attolight.com/santis-300/ - The Monch provides CL detection for STEM systems: https://attolight.com/monch/
Graphene Imaging
- The Nanoro M from LIG Nanowise provides benchtop super-resolution microscopy that exceeds the normal diffraction limit obtained from a white-light microscope.
- The brochure for the Nanoro M may be found at: Nanoro M Brochure
- Graphene imaging examples may be found at:
Application Notes: Graphene CVD - Graphene aging studies may be found at:
Application Notes: Graphene Aging
Nanoindentation
- Ostec manufactures a nanoindentation system that allows for direct visualization of the sample surface as well as a coupled nanoindentation-Raman microscopy system. This will be the subject of a future Steve’s Solution. More information on this product may be found at the appropriate Ostec page: http://ostec-instruments.com/products/nanomechanical-testers-nios/nios-compact-standard-advanced/?tab=other
TEM Lift-Out With the Micro Support Benchtop Micromanipulator
- TEM imaging is an extremely valuable tool for a wide range of materials. Samples are normally formed by FIB preparation in an SEM followed by lift-out. Traditionally, this lift-out process is performed inside the SEM chamber (in situ). However, this process takes up valuable chamber time since the lift-out process can be performed outside the chamber (ex situ).
- A Steve’s Solutions using the Micro Support Axis Pro Benchtop Micromanipulator for ex situ lift-out may be found here.
Molecular and Elemental Microanalysis
- The Ostec XROS MF30 microscope provides micro-XRF measurements on a wide range of samples. Information on this product may be found at: https://barnett-technical.com/ostec/x-ray/
- Ostec Instruments offers a wide range of molecular spectroscopy instrumentation for the chemical analysis of polymers and plastics.
- You may find information on their Raman microscopes at:
https://barnett-technical.com/ostec/raman/ - You may find information on their FT-IR spectrometers and microscopes at:
https://barnett-technical.com/ostec/ftir/
- You may find information on their Raman microscopes at:
ABB
- ABB offers near-IR systems for process monitoring applications. Information on the ABB products may be found at:
https://barnett-technical.com/los-gatos-research
Stress in Transparent Optics
- Luceo offers the LSM series of polarimeters that are used for monitoring stress in injection-molded plastics. This has particular value for monitoring cell phone lens production.
- Information on the LSM-9000 series of products may be found here: https://barnett-technical.com/luceo/polariscopes
- Strain measurements on microlenses are the subject of a Steve’s Solution found here: https://barnett-technical.com/microlense-strain-measurement
MicroLEDs
MicroLEDs represent some of the most existing materials currently underdevelopment. As the pixel size of these systems decreases, the ability to rapidly assess the quality of microLEDs has become more and more challenging.
- Attolight’s cathodoluminescence systems provide one of the best methods to assess the performance and structure of individual pixels as well as any defects concentrated near the edges or center of each pixel.
- Research-grade measurements can be made on Attolight’s Allalin system and measurements on wafers may be performed on theee Attolight Santis system – information on these systems may be found on our Attolight Products page.
Pharma Biotech
BTS offers a number of products with applications in the pharmaceutical and biotech sciences.
Process Monitoring
- Near-IR Spectroscopy
- ABB’s TALYS near-IR process system provides for excellent results in a wall-mounted system. Information on the Talys may be found on the ABB TALYS ASP 500 page.
FT-IR and Raman Microscopy
- Ostec offers FT-IR spectrometers, microscopes, and Raman systems for thee characterization of pharmaceutical materials. In addition, Ostec’s handheld Raman systems may be used for incoming raw material ID applications. In particular, Ostec’s 1064 nm handheld Raman provides superior analyses compared with 785 nm handheld systems that may exhibit fluorescence for some materials.
- Information on Ostec’s FT-IR systems may be found here: https://barnett-technical.com/ostec/ftir/
- Information on Ostec’s Raman products may be found here: https://barnett-technical.com/ostec/raman/
Failure Analysis/Particle Isolation
- Micro Support’s Axis Pro benchtop micromanipulator is a valuable tool for failure analysis and particle isolation.
- Several Steve’s Solutions illustrating this application may be found here:
Photovoltaic Materials
Attolight cathodoluminescence tools are useful for characterizing photovoltaic materials. Cross sections of multilayer structures can be used to verify and assess the structure of a multilayer AlxGa1-xAs stack. Surface and sub-surface defects can also be located with this technique. Details on these applications may be found in this Compound semiconductor article.
Polymer



BTS offers a range of products for use in the polymers and plastics industries.
Molecular Spectroscopy for Chemical Characterization
- Ostec Instruments
Ostec Instruments offers a wide range of molecular spectroscopy instrumentation for the chemical analysis of polymers and plastics.
You may find information on their Raman microscopes and handheld Raman systems at:- https://barnett-technical.com/ostec/raman/
- You may find information on their FT-IR spectrometers and microscopes at: https://barnett-technical.com/ostec/ftir/
- ABB
ABB offers near-IR systems for process monitoring applications. Information on the ABB- products may be found at: https://barnett-technical.com/los-gatos-research/
- Luceo
Luceo offers the LSM series of polarimeters that are used for monitoring stress in injection-molded plastics. This has particular value for monitoring cell phone lens production.- Information on the LSM-9000 series of products may be found here: https://barnett-technical.com/luceo/polariscopes
- Strain measurements on microlenses are the subject of a Steve’s Solution found here:
https://barnett-technical.com/microlense-strain-measurement
Failure Analysis
- Micro Support manufactures a benchtop micromanipulator that is well-suited for particle isolation and precise microsampling.
- A number of Steve’s Solutions related to this system have been written, including:
- Particle and defect isolation: Particle and Defect isolation with a benchtop micromanipulator.
- The use of a micromanipulator for glovebox operation and safe lab operations: Failure Analysis and Particle Isolation in a Post-Covid-19 World
- The use of a micromanipulator and a nanoinjector to precisely deliver a small volume of liquid to a surface: Precise Liquid Micromanipulation on Various Surfaces
Process Monitoring


Barnett Technical Services offers a number of products for process monitoring.
- Ostec’s FTIR systems can be used for a wide range of chemical monitoring applications. This commonly is performed by combining Ostec’s FTIR systems with mid-IR fiber optic probes. A Steve’s Solutions illustrating this application may be seen here.
- Ostec offers low-cost modular gas analysis sensors that can be used for fence line and in situ plant monitoring applications. These products may be seen on the Ostec Smart Gas Analysis System page.
- ABB offers near-IR systems for process monitoring applications. Information on the ABB products may be found on our ABB page.
Semiconductors


- The Nanoro M benchtop super-resolution microscope from LIG Nanowise provides spatial resolutions as high as 50 nm that allow for a rapid assessment of circuit structure without the need for an SEM. Further application notes on this application may be found on the Nanoro Applications page.
- Attolight’s cathodoluminescence products provide extremely valuable information on the strture of compound semiconductor materials. Further details on these products may be found on the Attolight products page.
- The Ostec XROS MF30 microscope provides micro-XRF measurements on a wide range of samples. Information on this product may be found at: https://barnett-technical.com/ostec/x-ray/
- ABB’s Wet Process Analyzer permits the monitoring of semiconductor baths so that baths can be maintained and changed when needed.
Thermal Analysis



BTS is a Distributor for Hot Disk AB, the manufacturer of robust thermal analysis tools. Further details will be coming to our web site soon. In the meantime, more information on specific applications may be found at the Hot Disk Applications page: https://www.hotdiskinstruments.com/applications/
Transparent & Optical Materials


- Luceo manufactures polariscopes to assess the strain in transparent optics. These are often used for a range of products including lens (including cell phone camera lenses), protective covers (including cell phone and tablet covers), and other transparent optics. More information may be found on the polariscope product page: Polariscopes and Polarizing Wave Plates
- We have also written a Steve’s Solutions on the use of these polariscopes for cell phone camera lenses: https://barnett-technical.com/microlense-strain-measurement/.
- We have also written a Steve’s Solutions on the use of these polariscopes for cell phone camera lenses: https://barnett-technical.com/microlense-strain-measurement/.
- We also offer systems for the measurement of surface stress in optical materials, including cell phone covers, large window materials, and other optics. More information may be found on this page: Depth of Layer, Surface Stress and Compression Stress Instruments
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