Mixing equipment for nano-particles
Mixing equipment for nano-particles
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We are trying to add nanoparticles to our resins with some interesting results, but we face an issue with uniformity of the mix. I'm looking for a small mixing equipment to test. Have tried TRM and sonication but these cannot be industrialized.
Does anyone know any laboratory equipment other than those used in pharmaceutical industry (too expensive)?
Allcomposites
Does anyone know any laboratory equipment other than those used in pharmaceutical industry (too expensive)?
Allcomposites





RE: Mixing equipment for nano-particles
RE: Mixing equipment for nano-particles
Thanks for the tip on media mill, I look into this possibility. I'm actually using three roll mills (TRM) but result isn't the best for low viscosity fluids. Also, styrene vapor is an issue with TRM.
I have contacted a company which makes a laboratory homogenizer (http://www.beei.com/products_lab.html).
Will check about media mill for nanoparticles too.
Thanks
Allcomposites
RE: Mixing equipment for nano-particles
Pretty cool
PG
RE: Mixing equipment for nano-particles
Chris DeArmitt
www.phantomplastics.com
consulting for the plastics industry
RE: Mixing equipment for nano-particles
RE: Mixing equipment for nano-particles
You can google the term sonolator.
It is a high pressure high volume homogenizer.
RE: Mixing equipment for nano-particles
During last months we have tested few types of equipment for nanparticles dispersion in epoxy resin (TRM, US, Homogenizers). After all we concluded that a Microfluidizer Processor (used for the pharmaceutical industry) was the best option. We have run several tests and observed morphology through MEB microscopy. Dispersion was great with this system and we move forward to acquire one unit.
Thanks, all of you, for your valuable comments.
allcomposites
RE: Mixing equipment for nano-particles
By the way, if you are looking for a way to optimize dispersion of particles by quickly identifying the best type of dispersant, then you may find this report useful.
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Chris DeArmitt PhD FRSC CChem
www.phantomplastics.com
Consultant to the plastics industry