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A Novel Method for Measuring the Sizes and Concentrations of 5-500 nm Particles in Colloidal Suspensions

Van Schooneveld H.G., Litchy M.R., Grant D.G., CT Associates, Inc, US

A new measurement technique has been developed that allows for measurement of particles as small as 5 nanometers in colloidal suspensions. The technique has demonstrated the ability to provide unique and useful particle size distribution [...]

Laser Postionization Secondary Neutral Mass Spectrometry for Analysis on the Nanometer-Scale – the Followup

Veryovkin I.V., Baryshev S.V., Zinovev A.V., Tripa C.E., Peng Q., Elam J.W., Pellin M.J., Argonne National Laboratory, US

Depth resolution on the order of a few atomic layers has been demonstrated by initial tests of the dual beam sputter depth profiling with the SARISA laser post-ionization secondary neutral mass spectrometry instrument, which was [...]

Using proton NMR to characterize functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes

Nelson D.J., University of Oklahoma, US

Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) can be functionalized covalently at SWCNT ends, covalently at SWCNT sidewalls, or by complexation with SWCNT sidewalls. Each type of product has a wide range of applications, but sometimes the full [...]

Single Particle Resolution Zeta Potential Technique

Griffiths D., Bernt W., Hole P., Sullivan J., Malloy A., Carr B., NanoSight USA, US

A novel addition to a technique for the analysis of nanoparticles in a suspension is described. The Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) technique visualizes then sizes individual nanoparticles, based on their Brownian motion. Unlike classical light [...]

Maintaining a Stable Engineered Nanomaterials Process through Material Characterization during the Nano Product Life Cycle

Salamon A.W., PerkinElmer Corporation, US

Nanomaterial synthesis, end-product formulation, and nanomaterials’ wide range of applications are outpacing regulations and standard methods. No matter what your nano-end-product application may be, from food to pharmaceuticals to petrochemicals, there are seven key characteristics [...]

SkyBuilt Power, Leader in Rapidly Deployable Renewable Power

Muchow D.J., SkyBuilt Power, Inc., US

SkyBuilt Power is the leading renewable energy product integration company for high tech, hybrid, rapidly deployable power systems. SkyBuilt invented and provides a range of patented products using its advanced solar, wind, battery and other [...]

Shape Selective Nano-Catalyst for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFC) Applications

Hunyadi Murph S., Fox E.B., Serkiz S.M., Colon-Mercado H., Savannah River National Laboratory, US

Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) have recently attracted much interest as a promising alternative to conventional batteries, especially in portable electronic devices. DMFCs, however, have several disadvantages including high cost, largely as a result of [...]

Advanced Nanocomposite Materials Tailored to Solid-State Lighting Applications

Davis J.L., Guzan K., Mills K., Han L., RTI International, US

Nanofibers and nanocomposites made from nanofibers are emerging as a key enabler for the next generation of lighting technologies. The emergence of these materials in lighting applications is driven by the fact that nanofiber substrates [...]

Developing Sustainable Solutions to Address Global Water Scarcity

Pique G.G., Energy Recovery Inc, US

This company showcase will demonstrate Energy Recovery Inc.’s mission and success in leading the sustainable desalination industry to address global water shortages: Global water shortages have reached crisis levels— as many as one in eight [...]

Study Evidence That Sustainable Design Practices Help Manufacturing Companies Increase Profits and Growth

Krasley S., Autodesk, Inc., US

In this presentation, Robert Kross, SVP Manufacturing Industry Group at Autodesk, will discuss his company’s role in helping a number of companies balance cost considerations and implement sustainable design methodologies to improve business operations, new [...]