substraattype

Substraattype is a Dutch term used to denote the type of substrate—the material or surface underlying a process, device, or sample. The concept is widely used across scientific and engineering disciplines to categorize the base material on which a reaction occurs, a culture grows, a coating is deposited, or a device is built.

In biology and chemistry, the substraattype influences reaction pathways, enzyme activity, and growth in culture systems. In microbiology, different substrates in a medium provide carbon and energy and can alter microbial communities. In biochemistry, the substrate is the molecule acted upon by enzymes, and its type affects kinetics and outcomes.

In electronics and materials science, the substraattype refers to the base wafer or surface that supports a device or coating (for example silicon, silicon carbide, gallium arsenide, glass, or sapphire). Substrate properties such as chemical composition, lattice constant, thermal conductivity, roughness, and surface energy affect adhesion, crystallinity, and performance.

In geoscience and archaeology, the substraattype describes the underlying rock, soil, or sediment that supports structures or influences preservation and interpretation.

In practice, substraattype is specified by material name, chemical formula, and relevant properties (such as purity, crystallographic orientation, and surface finish). It is essential for reproducibility and for predicting interactions with coatings, enzymes, or electrical circuits.