UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINACHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY
Microscopy of ordered research-sample features
Research-sample microscopy · swipe to explore the full image

Open resources

Useful tools.
Shared openly.

Practical guides and models developed through our laboratory’s work.

01 / Instrument design

Humidity-controlled spin coater

A do-it-yourself guide to constructing a spin coater with environmental control.

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02 / Polymer characterization

Gel permeation chromatograph

Our guide to building a gel permeation chromatography instrument.

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Tools shaped by hands-on research.

Our instrument guides share practical approaches developed in the laboratory—from environmental control during coating to polymer characterization.

Explore the guides above for construction details and working principles.

Male scientist in lab coat adjusting equipment while wearing safety glasses and gloves
Injection of polymer solution for analysis.