Bulk sample preparation, solid-state chemistry and materials synthesis
Bulk sample preparation, solid-state chemistry and materials synthesis
Bulk sample preparation, solid-state chemistry and materials synthesis
Bulk sample preparation, solid-state chemistry and materials synthesis
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Floating zone furnace for the growth of single crystals or textured ceramics. Allows atmosphere control (inert, reducing or oxidizing) with overpressure up to 4 bars.

 Contacto: Javier Blasco (jbc@unizar.es) / Gloria Subías (gloria@unizar.es)

The laser pyrolysis reactor consists of a CO2 laser that strikes the reagents in the gas phase, allowing their rapid atomic decomposition and the synthesis of nanoscale materials. It requires very short reaction times, there are practically no secondary products that impurify the nanomaterials and it allows continuous production. Carbon-based catalysts with isolated metal atoms, low-toxicity luminescent materials (carbon dots) and iron oxide nanoparticles have been synthesized.

Our laser pyrolysis unit uses a laser beam to selectively heat a gas stream containing one or more decomposing precursor chemicals, inducing the nucleation of nanoparticles. The short and well-controlled residence time in the reaction zone is particularly suitable for the production of very fine homogeneous nanoparticles. In addition, we have developed liquid collection systems that minimize agglomeration and we are able to use not only gases but also liquid and solid phase precursors, thanks to a mist chamber that allows the feeding of micron-sized aerosols.

Rsquests: https://www.nanbiosis.es/portfolio/u9-synthesis-of-nanoparticles-unit/

Contacto: Gema Martínez (gemamar@unizar.es)

Figure 1. Pyrolysis laser system with a reaction chamber.
Figure 2. Examples of nanomaterials synthesized in our laser pyrolysis reactor. A) monodisperse magnetic nanoparticles (3-5 nm) collected in a liquid polyol medium (inset: HRTEM image of an individual nanoparticle). B) Carbon-supported single-atom catalysts with Fe-N active centers. C) STEM-HAADF image of 2-4 nm Pt3Co/C alloy nanoparticles. D) TEM image of 15-20 nm TiO2 nanoparticles.

It is a technique that allows to manufacture homogeneous polymeric fibers and particles or of core-corona structure, aligned, porous, etc. It allows working with natural or synthetic polymers or a combination of them. During the formation of the fibers or particles, inorganic or organic materials (nanoparticles, oils, drugs, etc.) can be encapsulated, opening up the possibility of a multitude of applications (membranes, dressings, catalytic supports, scaffolds for tissue engineering, etc.).

 

Contacto: Silvia Irusta (sirusta@unizar.es)

Continuous flow reactors based on microfluidic principles offer potential solutions to the above concerns. The exquisite control offered by microfluidic reactors enables the continuous production of nanocrystals with well-defined sizes, shapes and composition. We have designed versatile microfluidic synthesis platforms to produce a large library of nanostructures continuously, often with a sharp reduction in processing times relative to the corresponding batch process. We have demonstrated that even complex multi-step processes can be translated into continuous microfluidic production. Furthermore, we use segmented flow reactors not only to homogenize residence time distributions, but also to achieve unprecedented flexibility in terms of adjusting the reaction atmosphere.

Contact: Víctor Sebastián (victorse@unizar.es)

Microwave-assisted heating allows high heating rates to be achieved while reducing synthesis times. At INMA there are several microwave ovens, multi-mode and single-mode cavities for synthesis and sample digestion in autoclaves in which it is possible to work up to 300 ºC and 30 bar.

Available equipment: . Monowave 450 and Microwave 3000 (Anton Paar) Microwave multimode Ethos Plus (Milestone) MW monomode Discover (CEM).

 

Contact: infraestructurasinma@…

   

The institute has a series of tubular furnaces for the synthesis of ceramics, as well as programmable muffles with precise heating control, programmable up to about 1000 degrees Celsius.
Titanium heating plate is also available which allows processing of electrodes with precise heating control up to approximately 680 degrees Celsius.

1) Arc furnace for the growth of massive samples (several grams) of intermetallic compounds. The furnace is manually operated, very simple. A muffle is also available next to the arc furnace in which post-synthesis heat treatments can be performed at ambient atmosphere.

Contact: María Ángeles Laguna (anlaguna@unizar.es) /Fernando Bartolomé (bartolom@unizar.es)

 

2) Tubular furnaces under ambient and/or controlled pressure

Contact: Nuria Navascués (nurian@unizar.es) / Santiago Franco (sfranco@unizar.es)

 

3) Programmable heating muffles. Programmable muffle with precise heating control, programmable up to 1000 degrees Celsius.

Contact: Nuria Navascués (nurian@unizar.es) / Santiago Franco (sfranco@unizar.es)

 

4) Titanium hotplate with temperature control

Contacto: Santiago Franco (sfranco@unizar.es)

Planetary ball mill model PM-100 (RETSCH). Allows pulverizing, mixing, homogenizing, colloidal grinding, mechanical alloying. Allows powerful and fast grinding up to the sub-micron range. Adjustable power and speed to ensure reproducible results. Suitable for long-term testing. Dry and wet grinding. Wide selection of materials allowing the preparation of samples for any type of analysis.

Contact: Pilar Lobera (plobera@unizar.es)

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