Objective/function

• The laboratory is active in the field of investigation of colloidal systems and applications of new colloids, with a focus on formation and characterization of dispersed systems, ranging in size from nanoparticles and nanocapsules through microparticles and microcapsules, up to large beads and powders.
• In addition, the research group deals with formulation chemistry in collaboration with industry to develop stable multicomponent, dispersed systems such as cosmetic emulsions and gels, paints, ink jet inks, coatings and pesticides.
• Advanced, graduate-level coursework is offered.

Research provided

• The lab is active in industrial formulations and in performing measurements required for developing products containing fine particles. It is well-equipped with instruments required for preparation and characterization of dispersed systems composed of nanoparticles, microparticles, microcapsules and emulsions.

Advantages

• The lab features state-of-the-art technology and a highly skilled and experienced team.

Available equipment

• Evaluation of droplet and particle size: Instruments cover size range of 1 nanometer to 800 micrometers (MALVERN NanoS, NanoSZ, and Ankersmid-EyeTech)
• Evaluation of surface potential of particles (zeta potential): Two instruments (MALVERN Zetasizer and Nano SZ)
• Microscopy: Optical and fluorescence microscopes
• Surface tension and contact angle measurements: LAUDA tensiometer,FirsTten Angstroms
• Emulsification equipment: High-pressure homogenizer (STANSTED), ULTRATURAX
• Grinding and dispersion equipment: DISPERMAT CV, Dispermat SL 25
• Viscosity measurement: BROOKFIELD DV 2, RheoScope 1(Haake)
• Piezoelectric printheads: MicroFab
• Spray dryer: B?CHI
• Atomic force microscope: NT-MDT
• Microencapsulator and bead formation: INOTECH