In the Laboratory/Innovation area of TESELA we characterise, study and develop all types of works of art and construction materials, whether traditional, advanced or sustainable.

The use of a wide range of equipment enables us to carry out specialized technical-scientific reports based on the compositional characteristics, intrinsic properties and uses of each material. Moreover, we carry out material development and research for companies that manufacture building materials (limes, mortars, ceramics, concrete, paints, cements, etc.), and consulting to professionals from the field of construction, rehabilitation and restoration (architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, master builders, restorers, etc.), and to experts in archaeological and archaeometric studies.

ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

In TESELA we work with a wide range of high resolution analytical instruments that enables us to identify and characterise any material. In order to do this, we use the equipment available at the University of Granada and its technological centers, which makes it one of the most modern and prestigious research centers in our country. Among them we highlight:

• Optical polarized, fluorescent and confocal light microscopy
• Scanning, environmental and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy with microanalysis (EDX)
• X-ray diffraction and X-ray fluorescence
• Thermogravimetry
• Structural analysis and determination (EAN; Chromatography; FTIR; RAMAN)
• Porosimetry by mercury injection and gas adsorption
• Ultrasounds
• Carbon 14 dating
• Petrophysical tests
• Colorimetry and spectrophotometry
• Laser granulometry
• Accelerated decay tests