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Physical Characterization of Food
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:32
Abstract
In Physical Characterization of Food introductions into several measuring techniques to study complex colloidal food system are given. Lectures focus on scattering techniques, interfacial tension measurements, ellipsometry, microscopy, NMR, and thermoanalysis. The measuring principles and their application in food science and related areas will be discussed.
Objective
The basic principles of several frequently used characterization methods and their application will be presented. The course is intended to spread awareness on the capability of physical measuring devices used in food science and related areas as well as provide a guidance for their usage and data interpretation.
Content
Lectures will be given on light scattering techniques (4h), interfacial tension measurements (4h), ellipsometry (2h) microscopy (4h), small angle scattering (6h), NMR (2h), and thermoanalysis (2h).
Resources
Lecture Notes
Notes will be handed out during the lectures.
Literature
Provided in the lecture notes
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Physical Characterization of Food |
|
2 h weekly |