SMART-PerkinElmer Laboratory

What we do

We don't let science stay in the lab. The SMART-PerkinElmer Laboratory carries problems from fundamental science to industry, with the analytical depth to validate every solution against world standards.

Mission

To carry out experimental research and development, through to technological scaling, of new smart materials, biosensors, waste-revalorization processes and microfluidics, as solutions for the agricultural, chemical, automotive, biomedical and energy sectors.

Vision

To be a catalyst for the region's 2030 research vision, aligned with Campus Queretaro's strategy to consolidate as the innovation hub of DistritoQRO, and to strengthen the science-to-industry connection in advanced materials for sustainable manufacturing

How value moves through the lab: fundamental science, applied research, industrial implementation.

Some of the sectors we serve

Agro-inputs, soil and crop-residue analysis, and food-grade material quality

Compound purity, formulation support and trace-contaminant detection.

Elastomers and thermomechanical durability and performance.

Biosensors, biomaterials and microfluidics for health applications.

Storage and battery materials, catalysts and process efficiency.

New areas of opportunity. Bring us a material or a challenge and we will scope it with you.

Our technology

Top-tier equipment from PerkinElmer

Through PerkinElmer's sponsorship, the lab runs a complete, top-tier line of analytical equipment from a single manufacturer, with full libraries and accessories.

Thermal & Mechanical Analysis

Thermal stability, phase transitions, degradation and viscoelastic behavior of polymers, biomaterials and composites.

DSC 8500. Differential Scanning Calorimetry. Phase transitions, thermal stability and crystallinity.
TGA 9. Thermogravimetric Analysis. Decomposition, thermal stability and degradation profiles.
DMA 8000. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis. Viscoelastic and mechanical transitions.

Chromatography & Advanced Separation

Separation and quantification of volatile, bio-based compounds, metabolites and contaminants in complex matrices.

LC 300. Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Separation and quantification in liquids.
GC 2400. Gas Chromatography (FID). Volatile and semi-volatile compounds.

Molecular & Elemental Spectroscopy

Functional groups, spectral fingerprints and purity, plus identification and quantification of metals at trace levels.

FTIR Spectrum 3. Infrared functional-group identification.
UV-Vis Lambda. Purity and concentration measurement.
Avio 550 ICP-OES. Multi-element trace analysis.
PinAAcle 900T. Atomic absorption metal quantification.
MPS 320 Microwave Digestion. Sample prep for elemental analysis.

What we offer

A set of complete solutions, from concept to production-ready

With the scientific capacity of AIMS and the School of Engineering and Sciences behind it, the lab takes on whole problems, from a single advanced analysis to a multi-year program with industrial implementation. The offer spans advanced analytical capabilities, hyphenated (coupled) techniques and circular-economy approaches.

New smart materials from concept to working prototype, supported by molecular and atomic spectroscopy.

Advanced Structural Characterization (FT-IR). Precise identification of functional groups, chemical composition and critical impurities in new functional polymers and elastomers.
Ultra-Trace Inorganic Analysis (ICP-MS). Quantification and mapping of metals and minerals down to parts-per-trillion (ppt), vital for validating microfluidics and advanced electronics.
Nanomaterials & Thin Films (UV / Vis / NIR). Optical properties, reflectance and transmittance in smart coatings, advanced architectural glass and solar cells.

Moving laboratory results to validated industrial prototypes and production-ready processes that hold up under real conditions.

Thermal Stability Analysis (DSC / TGA). Phase transitions, melting and crystallization points, and thermal-degradation limits under mechanical or manufacturing stress.
Viscoelastic & Industrial Behavior (DMA). Storage and loss modulus and damping behavior in polymers and modified rubbers for automotive, aerospace and packaging.
Dynamic Curing Simulation (DSC + UV). Real-time testing of resins, functional paints and coatings under thermal cycles or UV curing, to optimize mass production lines.

Circular-economy analytics that quantify contaminants and turn by-products into value, building on PerkinElmer's strength in environmental and food-safety analysis.

Evolved Gas Analysis (TG-IR-GC/MS). Exact, fractionated identification of volatile compounds (VOCs) and toxic gases released during chemical recycling or pyrolysis of plastics and tires.
Microplastics & Emerging Contaminants (FTIR Imaging). Automated infrared imaging for fast detection, counting and classification of microplastics in industrial sludge and water sources.
Biofuel & Biolubricant Purity (GC-MS / ICP-OES). Strict monitoring of the fatty-acid profile, sulfur and wear metals in renewable fuels made from organic waste.

Service category by application area

Service Category	Key technique	Industrial application example
Polymer characterization	DSC, TGA, DMA	Aging simulation and rubber degradation
Elemental analysis	ICP-OES, ICP-MS, AA	Trace-metal control in water and food (FDA)
Molecular spectroscopy	FT-IR, UV/Vis	Failure identification in advanced packaging
Hyphenated techniques	TG-GC/MS, TG-IR	Emissions analysis in plastic recycling

Analysis is also offered as packages (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced) and individual techniques, with defined turnaround times. Contact us to discuss your project.

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Highlighted project

Circular Rubber Technologies

Turning rubber waste into new raw materials through advanced catalysis.

Every year more than a billion tires reach the end of their life. Because of their cross-linked structure, rubber and elastomers are among the hardest materials to recycle by conventional methods, so most of it is buried or burned.

This project takes a different route. Using controlled catalytic processes, it breaks the long polymer chains in rubber and recovers valuable molecules that can be used again as building blocks for new materials. The work combines chemistry, nanotechnology, process engineering and materials science to develop reusable catalysts, efficient reactors and materials designed for continuous recycling.

Dra. Cecilia Daniela Trevino Quintanilla.

Researcher and laboratory lead, SMART-PerkinElmer Laboratory.

Achievements and goals

Demonstrated conversion of rubber through olefin metathesis
Patent application for elastomer degradation and valorization
Competitive national and international funding secured
Recoverable catalysts and specialized reactors in development for scaling
Collaboration with the University of California, Irvine

1B+ end-of-life tires each year, worldwide

Hardest class of materials to recycle

4+ disciplines integrated in one single project

Contact us

Tell us about your samples or your challenge, or simply ask what the laboratory can do. The team will get back to you.

Email: smartlab@servicios.tec.mx
Location: Campus Queretaro, Bioengineering Building, 1st floor

Distrito Querétaro (Distrito QRO)