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Fabrication

Fabrication instruments acquired by the center include electrospinning, for nanofibrous polymeric and ceramic membranes, furnaces, a high-energy ball mill, ovens, and centrifuges.

Fabrication Instruments

Instrument Description Model No.
Electrospinning System Electrospinning is a method to produce fine fibrous materials with nanoscale dimensions, high specific surface area, controllable porosity and potential of surface functionalization. Mecc Nanon-1A
Incubator Shaker Our benchtop incubator shaker enables mixing of liquids with constant temperature control in the chamber. A digital tachometer controls orbital shaking (rpm) and the system can run for stable long-term operation. New Brunswick Innova 40R
Carver Benchtop automatic press This benchtop hydraulic press is used to compress larger samples (9’’ x 9’’) with a maximum force of 25 tons and with heating and cooling options.  
Hydraulic Press This specific hydraulic press is ideal for preparing pellet samples with varying load configurations Specac Atlas autotouch 15T
High energy ball mill Our high energy ball mill can grind and blend materials into very fine particles with a narrow size distribution by combining high friction and high impact. Retsch Emax
Sieve Shaker Our Retsch AS200 sieve shaker is used to separate particles and agitating the sample through mesh filters. Retsch AS200
Furnace (1300°C) The center is home to high-temperature chamber and tube furnaces, ovens, and vacuum ovens to help with our research needs.

Nabertherm L15/13

Carbolite CTF 12/65/550

Thermo Scientific Heraeus Multifuge X3R

Thermo Scientific VT 6060 P-BL
Centrifuge Our bench-top centrifuge is used for the separation of fluids based on density by spinning a vessel of the material at high speed, allowing the centrifugal force to push denser materials to the outside. Equipped with different rotor sizes. Thermo Scientific Heraeus Multifuge X3R
Homogenizers and stirrers We use a range of overhead stirrers, homogenizers for intensive mixing of solutions of varying viscosities.

IKA RW28 Digital

IKA RV 10 C S093

IKA T25 Digital Ultra Turrax
Ultrasonication Bath Ultrasonic baths of different sizes are used for sample preparation and degassing of liquids. The following models are available in the Center: Bransonic CPX3800H-E / CPX5800H-E / CPX8800H-E
Probe Sonicator This advanced probe sonicator provides full amplitude control from 1-100% to control its intensity and allows for a maximum power output of 700 watts. Qsonica Q700
3D Printer (Ultimaker) The Ultimaker 3D Printer is used for the fabrication of custom-designed components, prototypes, and experimental parts required for research activities. It enables rapid production of complex geometries with high dimensional accuracy, supporting the development and testing of laboratory equipment, membrane modules, and other research-related devices.  
Benchtop FS casting machine (PMI) The Benchtop FS Casting Machine (PMI) is a compact laboratory-scale system designed for precision casting of metal alloys and research materials. It enables controlled melting and casting processes, producing high-quality cast specimens for material development, characterization, and experimental studies.  
Freeze Dryer-Labconco The Labconco Freeze Dryer is a laboratory instrument used to remove moisture from samples through the process of lyophilization (freeze-drying). It preserves the physical and chemical properties of sensitive materials, making it ideal for the preparation, storage, and long-term preservation of biological, pharmaceutical, and research samples.  
Unilab Glove Box The Unilab Glove Box is a sealed laboratory enclosure designed to provide a controlled inert atmosphere for handling air- and moisture-sensitive materials. It is commonly used in research involving batteries, nanomaterials, catalysts, and advanced materials, ensuring safe sample preparation and preventing contamination from oxygen and humidity.  
Floculator SW6 - Stuart The Stuart SW6 Flocculator is a laboratory instrument used for controlled jar testing in water and wastewater treatment studies. It enables simultaneous mixing of multiple samples at adjustable speeds to optimize coagulation and flocculation conditions, supporting evaluation of floc formation, settling behavior, and treatment efficiency.  
Ossila Dip Coater & UV Ozone cleaner

The Ossila Dip Coater is a precision coating system used to deposit thin, uniform films onto substrates through a controlled dip-coating process. It is widely used in materials science, nanotechnology, and membrane fabrication research for producing consistent and reproducible coatings.

The UV Ozone Cleaner is a surface treatment system that uses ultraviolet light and ozone to remove organic contaminants from material surfaces. It enhances surface cleanliness and wettability, making it ideal for sample preparation in thin-film deposition, electronics, and materials research.

  
Photocentric Cure M+ The Photocentric Cure M+ is a post-processing curing system designed for UV resin-based 3D printed parts. It uses controlled ultraviolet light to fully cure printed components, improving their mechanical strength, durability, and dimensional stability for research and prototyping applications.  
ATLAS Autotouch Pellet Press The ATLAS Auto Touch Pellet Press is an automated hydraulic press used for the preparation of high-quality pellets for analytical and research applications. It provides precise control of pressure and pressing time, ensuring consistent pellet formation for spectroscopy, materials characterization, and sample preparation.  
Photocentric Liquid crystal OPUS The Photocentric Liquid Crystal Opus is a high-resolution LCD-based 3D printer designed for rapid prototyping and advanced manufacturing. It produces detailed and accurate resin parts with excellent surface finish, making it suitable for research, product development, engineering, and functional prototyping applications.  
Thermo Scientific Multifuge X3R The Thermo Scientific Multifuge X3R is a refrigerated benchtop centrifuge designed for the efficient separation of biological, chemical, and environmental samples. It offers precise speed and temperature control, accommodating a wide range of rotor configurations for versatile sample processing while maintaining sample integrity.  
Binder Humidity & Climate Chamber The Binder Humidity & Climate Chamber is a controlled environmental testing system used to simulate specific temperature and humidity conditions. It is commonly used for material testing, stability studies, and reliability assessments of samples, components, and products under defined climatic conditions.