Nanomaterials

The lab offers a full complement of chemistry lab apparatus for particle synthesis, surface modification, separation, and filtration.

Research tools in the lab include

  • dynamic light scattering (DLS) analyzer for measuring size distributions for particles ranging from a few nanometers to ten microns in size
  • Zeta potential and isoelectric point measurement, for optimizing the stability of particle dispersions 
  • laser diffraction particle analyzer to characterize size distributions for larger particles (100 nm up to 2000 microns), both suspensions and dry powders
  • particle shape analyzer to characterize non-spherical particles: rods, fibers, flakes, and other 1-D and 2-D materials 
  • High quality optical microscopy and image analysis for particle counting and shape analysis
  • controlled atmosphere glove box for protecting nanoparticles or other materials from oxygen and water
  • Full chemistry lab support, including a high purity water system, chemical storage, two 6 foot fume hoods, and chemical disposal.
Ceramic Particles