CAFM Research Facilities
The Centre for Advanced Functional Materials provides access to cutting-edge research facilities through departmental and central instrumental resources at IISER Kolkata. These state-of-the-art facilities enable comprehensive materials characterization, synthesis, and analysis across multiple disciplines.
Powder X-ray Diffractometer
For phase identification and crystallographic analysis of powder samples
Single Crystal X-ray Diffractometer
Determination of atomic and molecular structure of single crystals
NMR Spectrometer (400 & 500 MHz)
High-resolution nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
UV-Vis-NIR Spectroscopy
Ultraviolet-visible-near infrared absorption spectroscopy
Raman Spectroscopy
Vibrational spectroscopy for molecular fingerprinting
X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy(XPS)
X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy is used to determine quantitative atomic composition and chemistry.
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
High-resolution surface imaging and elemental analysis
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
Atomic-scale imaging and electron diffraction
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
Nanoscale surface topography and force measurements
Thermal Analysis (TGA/DSC)
Thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry
Mass Spectrometry
ESI-MS, MALDI, and LC-MS for molecular mass determination
Surface Area and Porosity Analyzer
BET surface area measurement and pore size distribution
Microwave Synthesizers
Accelerated chemical synthesis under microwave irradiation
High-Temperature Furnaces
1200-1500°C tube furnaces with gas control systems
Glove Box & Schlenk Line
Air-sensitive synthesis and manipulation
Magnetic Property Measurement System
Comprehensive magnetic characterization
Dynamic Light Scattering
Particle size distribution and zeta potential measurements
Electrochemical Setup
Comprehensive electrochemical analysis and testing
Confocal Microscope
High-resolution optical sectioning microscopy
Fluorescence Spectrometer
Steady-state and time-resolved fluorescence measurements
CHN Analyzer
Elemental analysis of carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen
Complete Facility List
- Powder X-ray diffractometer
- Single crystal X-ray diffractometer
- NMR spectrometer (400 & 500 MHz)
- UV-Vis-NIR Spectroscopy
- Scanning electron microscopy
- Transmission electron microscopy
- Atomic force microscopy
- Inductively coupled mass spectrometry
- Electron paramagnetic resonance
- Raman Spectroscopy
- Magnetic property measurement system
- Physical property measurement system
- Carbon-Hydrogen-Nitrogen Analyzer
- Digital Polarimeter
- Mass Spectrometer and MALDI
- Thermal analysis set up (TGA/DSC)
- Fluorescence Spectrometer
- Fluorescence-lifetime imaging microscopy
- Gel-Permeation Chromatograph (GPC)
- Rheometer
- Surface area and porosity analyzer
- High performance liquid chromatograph (Waters)
- Liquid chromatography – mass spectrometry
- Electron spray ionization mass spectrometry
- Micro-calorimeter
- Dynamic light scattering
- Electrochemical setup
- Nanoscale liquid chromatography
- Solar Simulator
- Standard resistivity setup
- XRF
- CD spectrometer
- Polar optical microscope
- BET analyser
- Confocal microscope
- Fluorescence microscope
- Tissue culture lab
- Ultracentrifuge
- Microwave synthesizers
- Centrifuge
- Glove Box
- Schlenk Line
- Fume hood for wet synthesis
- 1200°C Muffle Furnace
- 1200-1500°C Tube Furnaces
- Thermal evaporator
Facility Access
CAFM researchers have access to these state-of-the-art facilities through collaborative arrangements with various departments and central facilities at IISER Kolkata. For specific access procedures, training requirements, or scheduling, please contact the respective facility managers or the CAFM administration.
Contact: For facility access inquiries, please email cafm@iiserkol.ac.in
Training: Mandatory training sessions are required for operating advanced instrumentation
Scheduling: Facilities can be booked through the online portal system