Center For Applied Analyses

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CÁC THÀNH TỰU CHÍNH

Functions:

Manage scientific equipment systems funded by the Institute and projects assigned by the Director;
Conduct scientific research in chemistry, materials science, and related scientific disciplines;
Provide scientific and technological services; develop technical standards and regulations.

Tasks:

Ensure the effective management and operation of scientific instruments and research infrastructure of the Institute;
Implement application-oriented research programs and projects on the development of advanced materials, electronic and electrical engineering materials with applications in electronics, electrical engineering, biomedicine, environment, and energy;
rovide analytical, testing, inspection, and certification services for material quality and product conformity with QCVN and TCVN standards in relevant fields;
Develop institutional standards, national standards (TCVN), and national technical regulations (QCVN) for governmental ministries and agencies.;

Main Research Directions:

Synthesis and evaluation of ground enhancement materials (GEM) for grounding applications in power and telecommunication systems.
Research and fabrication of rare-earth doped metal oxide nanomaterials for high-voltage surge protection varistors.
Development of nanomaterials for biomedical, environmental, and energy-related applications.
+ Scientific and Technological Services:
The Center has been accredited with VILAS 1435 under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and is fully qualified for testing in accordance with Decree No. 107/2016/NĐ-CP. Its services include:
Analysis of fertilizers, silver nanoparticles, nanomaterial suspensions, GEM, and accelerated aging tests (e.g., salt spray, QUV) for polymers, rubbers, coatings, and platings.
Determination of functional groups, chemical composition, morphology, particle size, and coating/plating thickness.
Evaluation of thermal, mechanical, phase transition, and stress properties of polymers, composites, rubbers, and bitumen.
Determination of heavy metal content in soil, water, environmental samples, food, and pharmaceuticals.
Electrochemical studies including electroplating, coating performance, corrosion assessment, and characterization of batteries and supercapacitors.

Contact Information:

- Head of Center: Dr. Pham Thi Nam

- Office: Room 409, A12 Building, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Nghia Do Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam.

- Mobile: +84 983 499 058

- Email: ptnam@ims.(*) - Note: Replace (*) = vast.ac.vn

List of members of the Center

No.	Full name	Position	Permanent staff / Contract staff / Collaborator	Office Address	Email Replace () = vast.ac.vn*
1	Pham Thi Nam	Head of Center	Permanent staff	Room 409, Buld. A12	ptnam@ims.(*)
2	Nguyen Trung Huy	Deputy Direction of Center	Permanent staff	Room 105, Build. A13	nthuy@ims. (*)
3	Pham Quang Duong		Permanent staff	Room 105, Build. A13	pqduong@ims. (*)
4	Cao Thi Hong		Permanent staff	Room 409, Buld. A12	cthong@ims. (*)
5	Nguyen Van Trang		Permanent staff	Room 105, Build. A13	nvtrang@ims. (*)
6	Nguyen Thi Xuyen		Permanent staff	Room 409, Buld. A12	ntxuyen@ims. (*)
7	Vo Thi Kieu Anh		Permanent staff	Room 409, Buld. A12	vtkoanh@ims. (*)
8	Pham Thanh Chung		Contract staff	Room 105, Build. A13	ptchung@ims. (*)
9	Nguyen Tuan Anh		Contract staff	Room 105, Build. A13	ngtanh@ims. (*)

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

1. Standards Development:

The Center has successfully developed and published two Vietnamese National Standards (TCVN):

TCVN 13712:2023 – Pesticides − Determination of nanosilver content by atomic absorption spectrometry (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development).
TCVN 14295:2025 – Paints and coatings − Method for determining antifungal resistance using a four-week accelerated agar plate test (Ministry of Construction).

Figure 1. Two national standards have been issued: TCVN 13712:2023 and TCVN14295: 2025

2. Development of GEM Materials:

Figure 2. Ground resistance reducing material (GEM) - Research product of National Science and Technology project - Physics Program

Product Information:

- The product is developed using the basic components of GEM materials, with additional anti-corrosion additives to extend the service life of both the grounding piles and the product itself under tropical climate conditions.

- The product trademark has been submitted for registration with the Intellectual Property Office under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Application Fields:

- Enhancing grounding efficiency in buildings, power facilities, and telecommunications infrastructure such as high-voltage transmission lines and substations,…

Technical Specifications:

- Complies with QCVN 07:2009/BTNMT environmental quality standards.

- Reduces grounding resistance by 50–90%.

- Low resistivity of 15–22 Ω·cm; the polarization resistance of GEM-filled grounding rods exceeds 8 Ω·m², in compliance with IEC 62561-7:2024 standards.

Evaluation of corrosion properties of GEM Materials by polarization resistance measurement according to IEC 62561–7:2024

Figure 3. GEM materials and Biologic VSP-300 electrochemical measurement system

Figure 4. LPR and Tafel polarization curves of GEM materials after 7 days of testing

Representative Publications

Alexe Bojovschi, Thai Vu Quoc, Huy Nguyen Trung, Dung Trinh Quang and Tu Cam Le. Environmental Effects on HV Dielectric Materials and Related Sensing Technologies, Appl. Sci. 2019, 9(5), 856.
Nguyen Trung Huy, Nguyen Van Trang, Nguyen Thi Xuyen, Cao Thi Hong, Vo Thi Kieu Anh, Vu Quoc Thai, Bui Van Cuong, Tran Thi Thanh Van, Tran Dai Lam, Nguyen Thi Hoan, Phan Thi Thuy, Trinh Quang Dung. Studies on the antioxidant activity of apigenin luteolin and nevadensin using DFT, Vietnam J. Sci. Technol., 59(1) 2021, 19–29.
Nguyen Van Trang, Phan Thi Thuy, Dinh Thi Mai Thanh and Ninh The Son. Benzofuran–stilbene hybrid compounds: an antioxidant assessment – a DFT study. RSC Adv., 2021,11, 12971-12980.
Trần Thị Thanh Vân, Bùi Văn Cường, Cao Thị Hồng, Nguyễn Trung Huy, Vũ Quốc Thái, Trịnh Quang Dũng, Nguyễn Thị Xuyên, Võ Thị KIều Anh, Nguyễn Văn Tráng, Trần Đại Lâm. Isolation and identification of microorganisms causing water-based paint and wall paint destruction. Vietnam J. Sci. Technol., 60(6), 2022, 1005–1013.
Thanh Chung Pham, Thi Thuy Hang Hoang, Dung Ngoc Tran, Gun Kim, Trang Van Nguyen, Thong Van Pham, Sondavid Nandanwar, Dai Lam Tran, Myeongkee Park, and Songyi Lee. Imidazolium-based heavy-atom-free photosensitizer for nucleus-targeted fluorescent bioimaging and photodynamic therapy. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2023, 15, 41, 47969–47977.
Mi-Ra Kim, Thanh Chung Pham ,Hyun-Seock Yang, Sung Heum Park, Seah Yang, Myeongkee Park, Sang Gil Lee, Songyi Lee. Photovoltaic Effects of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Using Double-Layered TiO2 Photoelectrodes and Pyrazine-Based Photosensitizers. ACS Omega. 2023, 8(16):14699-14709.
Nguyen Trung Huy, Nguyen Van Trang, Cao Thi Hong, Nguyen Thi Xuyen, Vo Thi Kieu Anh, Nguyen Quang Duong, Nguyen Tuan Anh, Le Dang Quang, Do Quang Tham. Impact of rare earth oxides on the structure and electrical properties of ZnO-Bi₂O₃−based varistor ceramics: A comparative analysis of Y₂O₃ and CeO₂, Vinh University Journal of Science, 2A, 2024, 89-102.
Thi Nam Pham, Thi Thom Nguyen, Le Thanh Nguyen Huynh, Viet Hai Le, Thi Kim Ngan Nguyen, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Raa Khimi Shuib, Dai Lam Tran and Tuan Anh Nguyen. Selection of graphene as a conductive additive for biomass-based activated carbon electrode in capacitive deionization: acid-treated as a practical approach to reduce graphene content. Pure Appl. Chem. 2024, 96(8): 1055-1065.
Hoang Anh Nguyen, Thi Nam Pham, Le Thanh Nguyen Huynh, Tran Ha Trang Nguyen, Viet Hai Le, Nguyen Thai Hoang, Thi Thom Nguyen, Thi Thu Trang Nguyen, Dai Lam Tran and Thi Mai Thanh Dinh. The Effect of the Ratio of C45 Carbon to Graphene on the Si/C Composite Materials Used as Anode for Lithium-ion Batteries. J. Electrochem. Sci. Technol., 2024, 15(2), 291-298.
Soma, F., Van Nguyen, T., Bougouma, M., Djorf, O., Buess-Herman, C., & Doneux, T. Gold electrochemistry in the acidic choline chloride-oxalic acid deep eutectic solvent. Electrochimica Acta, 2024, 498, 144660
Nguyễn Văn Tráng, Duy Quang Dao, Pham Vu Nhat, Phan Thi Thuy & Minh Tho Nguyen.(2022). A Cluster Model for Interpretation of Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering of Organic Compounds Interacting with Silver Nanoparticles. In: Leszczynski, J., Shukla, M.K. (eds) Practical Aspects of Computational Chemistry V. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83244-5_8

Major Equipment

No.	Equipment Name	Features and Capabilities	Installation Location	Responsible Operator
	Atomic Absorption SpectrophotometerModel: AAS iCE 3500Manufacturer: Thermo Scientific – GermanyOrigin: Germany	Determination of metallic elements in samples	Room 204 – Build. A12, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Cao Thi Hong Vo Thi Kieu Anh
	Infrared SpectrophotometerModel: Nicolet iS10Manufacturer: Thermo Scientific – USAOrigin: USA	Characterization and analysis of functional groups in materials (solid, liquid, thin film).	Room 203 – Build. A12, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Vo Thi Kieu Anh Nguyen Thi Xuyen
	UV-Vis SpectrophotometerModel: S80Manufacturer: Biochrom – UKOrigin: UK	UV-Vis absorbance measurement of substances for concentration determination, purity assessment, and evaluation of chemical reaction kinetics	Room 203 – Build. A12, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Vo Thi Kieu Anh Phạm Thị Năm
	Surface Area and Porosity AnalyzerModel: TriStar II 3020Manufacturer: Micromeritics – USAOrigin: USA	Measurement of specific surface area and pore characteristics of materials	Room 209 – Build. A12, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Pham Quang Duong; Nguyen Thi Xuyen
	Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM-EDX)Model: JSM-6510LVManufacturer: Jeol – JapanOrigin: Japan	Analysis of material morphology and structure; determination of elemental composition in materials.	Room 210 – Build. A12, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Nguyen Van Trang; Pham Quang Duong; Cao Thi Hong
	Environmental Test ChamberModel: EX10-1-4-AC-H-XManufacturer: Weiss Envirotronics – USAOrigin: USA	Evaluation of material durability under harsh environmental conditions.	Room 106 – Build. A13, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Nguyen Trung Huy
	Multichannel Electrochemical Workstation (Biologic)Model: VSP-300Manufacturer: Biologic – FranceOrigin: France	Investigation of electrochemical properties and corrosion behavior of metals and coatings; evaluation of electrode materials, supercapacitors, batteries, and grounding resistance reduction materials.	Room 203 – Build. A12, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Vo Thi Kieu Anh; Pham Thi Nam; Nguyen Van Trang
	Izod and Charpy Impact Tester for Plastics and Rubber MaterialsModel: 402D-Z2Manufacturer: TestResources – USAOrigin: USA	Impact testing to determine the energy absorbed by materials during fracture.	Room 107 – Build. A13, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Nguyen Trung Huy; Nguyen Tuan Anh
	Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)Model: DSC204 F1 PhoenixManufacturer: NETZSCH – GermanyOrigin: Germany	Determination of phase transitions and thermal properties of materials.	Room 209 – Build. A12, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Nguyen Thi Xuyen Cao Thi Hong
	Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA)Model: TG209 F1 LibraManufacturer: NETZSCH – GermanyOrigin: Germany	Determination of thermal stability, composition, and moisture content of materials.	Room 209 – Build. A12, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Nguyen Thi Xuyen Cao Thi Hong
	Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analyzer (DMTA)Model: MCR302Manufacturer: Anton Paar – Austria (EU)Serial Number: 82076429Year of Manufacture: 2016	Measurement of mechanical properties and material deformation under thermal conditions.	Room 101 – Build. A13, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Nguyen Thi Xuyen
	Localized Electrochemical Measurement SystemModel: SP-300 and M470Manufacturer: Biologic – FranceOrigin: France	Micro-scale analysis of corrosion, coatings, and electroplating.	Room 203 – Build. A12, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Vo Thi Kieu Anh; Pham Thi Nam; Nguyen Van Trang
	Coating Thickness GaugeModel: CAT2Manufacturer: Anton Paar – SwitzerlandOrigin: Switzerland	Determination of coating thickness and uniformity.	Room 210 – Build. A12, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Cao Thi Hong Pham Quang Duong Nguyen Van Trang
	Universal Mechanical Testing MachineModel: AGX-50kNVDManufacturer: SHIMADZU – JapanOrigin: Japan	Determination and evaluation of mechanical properties: tensile, compression, bending, and elongation of rubber, polymers, and metallic coatings.	Room 101 – Build. A13, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Nguyen Thi Xuyen Nguyen Tuan Anh
	Metallurgical Research MicroscopeModel: GX53Manufacturer: Olympus – JapanOrigin: Japan	Analysis of metallic microstructure, grain size, and morphology	Room 210 – Build. A12, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Cao Thi Hong; Pham Quang Duong; Nguyen Van Trang
	Contact Angle Measuring InstrumentModel: OCA 50Manufacturer: DataphysicsOrigin: Germany	Evaluation of wettability and surface energy of materials.	Room 203 – Build. A12, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Vo Thi Kieu Anh; Pham Quang Duong
	Universal Hardness TesterModel: NEXUS 7700Manufacturer: INNOVATESTOrigin: Netherlands	Used for measuring the hardness of materials and coatings	Room 101 – Build. A13, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Nguyen Thi Xuyen; Nguyen Tuan Anh
	Stereo Microscope with CameraModel: SZ61Manufacturer: OlympusOrigin: Philippines	Applied in the observation and inspection of defects in mechanical parts, electronic components, coatings, as well as in sample analysis for biotechnology applications.	Room 203 – Build. A12, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Vo Thi Kieu Anh; Pham Quang Duong
	Nanoparticle Size AnalyzerModel: SZ-100Z2Manufacturer: Horiba – JapanOrigin: Japan	Used for determining nanoparticle size, particle size distribution, and zeta potential in nanodispersions.	Room 203 – Build. A12, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Vo Thi Kieu Anh; Cao Thi Hong
	Accelerated Weathering TesterModel: QUV/sprayManufacturer: QLABOrigin: USA	Designed for the accelerated assessment of coating and material durability under simulated weathering conditions with UV radiation.	Room 106 – Build. A13, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Nguyen Thi Xuyen; Nguyen Trung Huy
	Salt Spray Test ChamberModel: Q-FOG CRH1100-HSCManufacturer: Q-LABOrigin: USA	Designed for accelerated assessment of corrosion durability in coatings and materials.	Room 102 – Build. A13, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Nguyen Thi Xuyen; Nguyen Trung Huy
	ViscometerModel: HAAKE Viscotester 3 LManufacturer: Thermo Electron (Karlsruhe) GmbH	Used for measuring viscosity to support the evaluation of solution quality.	Room 204 – Build. A12, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Cao Thi Hong; Vo Thi Kieu Anh
	Adhesion Tester for CoatingsModel: Elcometer 108/2Manufacturer: ElcometerOrigin: United Kingdom	Used for evaluating the adhesion strength of coatings on substrate materials.	Room 204 – Build. A12, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Nguyen Trung Huy; Pham Quang Duong
	Freeze Dryer (Lyophilizer)Model: EPSILON 1-4LSCOrigin: Germany	Used for freeze-drying samples in biological, microbiological, food, and pharmaceutical applications	Room 101 – Build. A13, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Pham Quang Duong; Nguyen Thi Xuyen
	Refrigerated Universal CentrifugeModel: Z366KManufacturer: Hermle – Germany	Used for the recovery and separation of samples by centrifugation	Room 204– Build. A12, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Cao Thi Hong Vo Thi Kieu Anh
	Ultrasonic Probe HomogenizerModel: VCX 750Manufacturer: Sonics – USAOrigin: USA	Used for the dispersion of samples in biological, chemical, and material research applications.	Room 204– Build. A12, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Cao Thi Hong Vo Thi Kieu Anh
	Shaking Water BathModel: SHWB-30Manufacturer: Humanlab Inc.Origin: Korea	Used for the processing and synthesis of materials in research and industrial applications.	Room 204– Build. A12, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Cao Thi Hong Vo Thi Kieu Anh
	Microwave Digestion SystemModel: Multiwave 5000Manufacturer: Anton PaarOrigin: Austria / EU	Used for the pretreatment of samples prior to elemental analysis.	Room 204– Build. A12, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Cao Thi Hong Vo Thi Kieu Anh
	Muffle FurnaceModel: LHTCT 08/16/C550Manufacturer: NaberthermOrigin: Germany	Used for calcination, sintering, and thermal treatment of materials.	Room 101– Build. A13, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Nguyen Tuan Anh Vo Thi Kieu Anh
	Microbiological Safety CabinetModel: CB–150-VManufacturer: Humanlab Inc. – KoreaOrigin: Korea	Used for providing a sterile and safe environment for microbiological culture and sample handling.	Room 101– Build. A13, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Phạm Quang Dương
	Glove Box WorkstationModel: LABstarTTManufacturer: M. Braun – GermanyOrigin: Germany	Used for preparing samples and assembling batteries under an inert atmosphere.	Room 106– Build. A13, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Pham Thi Nam; Vo Thi Kieu Anh
	Sample Cutting MachineModel: STC-B255FSManufacturer: ShimadzuOrigin: Japan	Used for machining and preparing samples for subsequent material analysis.	Room 106– Build. A13, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Nguyen Tuan Anh; Nguyen Trung Huy
	Automatic Benchtop Grinding & Polishing MachineModel: STP-1AHManufacturer: ShimadzuOrigin: Japan	Sample surface treatment.	Room 106– Build. A13, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Nguyen Tuan Anh; Nguyen Trung Huy
	Drying OvenModel: UF110Manufacturer: MemmertOrigin: Germany	Drying of laboratory samples.	Room 106– Build. A13, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Nguyen Tuan Anh; Vo Thi Kieu Anh
	Planetary Ball MillModel: LMPBM 1000Manufacturer: LaarmannOrigin: Netherlands (EU)	Fine grinding and homogenization of materials.	Room 106– Build. A13, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Nguyen Tuan Anh; Nguyen Trung Huy
	Film Applicator (Coating Applicator)Model: K202.01.SManufacturer: RK PrintCoat Instruments Ltd. – UKOrigin: UK	Used for preparing thin films to test and evaluate the properties of coatings.	Room 106– Build. A13, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Nguyen Thi Xuyen; Nguyen Trung Huy
	HVOF Thermal Spray Coating SystemModel: HIPOJET-2700-MManufacturer: Metallizing Equipment Co. Pvt. Ltd. (MEC)Origin: India	Deposition of inorganic coatings on metallic substrates	Room 108– Build. A13, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Nguyen Trung Huy
	Rotary Evaporator (Vacuum)Model: RV 10 D S099Manufacturer: IKAOrigin: Malaysia	Sample concentration under vacuum	7th Floor – Build. A12, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Hanoi	Pham Quang Duong

HIGHLIGHTS
Scientific research, technology development, application and transfer of science and technology products and services; international cooperation and training in the field of materials science and technology and other related fields.

28 + Year of establishment
Established on June 11, 1993
240 + staffs
3 Professors, 9 Associate Professors, 13 Senior Researchers, 80 Ph.
Arwards
First Class Labor Medal