MORE EQUIPMENT PURCHASED AS PART OF REGIONAL EXCELLENCE INITIATIVE

Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa has purchased an FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Microscope) microscope for the purposes of the project "Programme for the development of scientific research, innovation transfer, internationalisation and education at Jan Dlugosz University" conducted within the Programme of the Minister of Science and Higher Education under the name Regional Excellence Initiative. This apparatus combines infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) with the capabilities of optical microscopy. It allows for the chemical analysis of microscopic samples, enabling the identification and mapping of chemical composition with spatial resolution of a few micrometers.  This device is used in many fields of science and industry that require the analysis of small samples:

- Natural and chemical sciences
Identification of organic and inorganic compounds – analysis of the chemical composition of microscopic biological samples, polymers and minerals. 
Characterization of biomaterials – the study of tissues, proteins, lipids and other organic compounds at the microscopic level. 
Contamination analysis – identification of trace amounts of contaminants and sediments.

- Medicine and pharmacy
Disease diagnostics – detection of disease biomarkers in tissues (e.g. cancerous lesions). 
Study of biological structures – analysis of the chemical composition of biological samples (e.g. cells, tissues, biofilms). 
Drug Analysis – Quality and purity control of pharmaceutical substances.

- Industry and Technology
Quality control – identification of material defects in plastics, rubber, paints and coatings. 
Microstructure testing – analysis of thin films, e.g. in electronics (semiconductors, microcircuits). 
Analysis of composite materials – determination of the composition and distribution of components in multicomponent materials.

- Forensics
Analysis of evidence traces – examination of microparticles, fibers, residues after a shot or narcotic substances. Document authenticity – analysis of ink, paper and other materials to detect counterfeiting.

- Environmental protection
Pollution testing – analysis of microplastics in water, soil and air.
Monitoring of industrial emissions – detection of gaseous pollutants in environmental samples.

Financed by the Ministry of Science under the "Regional Excellence Initiative" Programme