Purchase of a Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer

在化学研究仪器和设施（CRIF）计划的支持下，佛罗里达州立大学化学系将获得傅里叶变换红外（FTIR）光谱仪。这一设备将加强若干领域的研究，包括：（1）在溶胶-凝胶薄膜内聚合氟化单体，以生产低表面能聚合物;（B）研究独特的氧化还原活性单层的降解机理;（c）将带有化学敏感薄膜的光波导用于传感器应用。傅里叶变换红外光谱仪是现代化学实验室中名副其实的主力，可以提供有关分子和电子结构的重要信息。这些对表面和薄膜化学的研究将对传感器开发和材料科学产生影响。

With support from the Chemistry Research Instrumentation and Facilities (CRIF) Program, the Department of Chemistry at Florida State University will acquire a Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer. This equipment will enhance research in a number of areas including the following: (1) polymerization of fluorinated monomers within thin sol-gel films to produce low-surface-energy polymers; b) investigations of the degradation mechanism of unique redox-active monolayers; and c) the use of optical waveguides bearing thin, chemically sensitive films for sensor applications. A Fourier transform infrared spectrometer is a veritable workhorse in the modern chemical laboratory and can provide important information about molecular and electronic structure. These studies on the chemistry at surfaces and thin films will have an impact on sensor development and materials science.