scholarly journals Characterization of Aerosol Nebulized by Aerogen Solo Mesh Nebulizer

2020 ◽  
Vol 328 ◽  
pp. 01006
Author(s):  
Ondrej Misik ◽  
Milan Maly ◽  
Ondrej Cejpek ◽  
Frantisek Lizal
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Particle Size Distribution ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Aerodynamic Diameter ◽  
Jet Nebulizers ◽  
Mass Median

Nebulizers are commonly used devices for inhalation treatment of various disorders. There are three main categories of medical nebulization technology: jet nebulizers, ultrasound nebulizer, and mesh nebulizer. The mesh nebulizers seem to be very promising since this technology should be able to produce aerosol with precisely determined particle size and is easy to use as well [1]. Aerosol generated from the mesh nebulizer Aerogen Solo was measured in this work. Particle size distribution with a mass median of aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) was determined by two different methods.

Characterization of 2D MoS2 and WS2 Dispersed in Organic Solvents for Composite Applications

MRS Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (32) ◽  
pp. 2303-2308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Delgado ◽  
Jorge A. Catalan ◽  
Hisato Yamaguchi ◽  
Claudia Narvaez Villarrubia ◽  
Aditya D. Mohite ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Particle Size Distribution ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
2D Materials ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Solution Processing ◽  
Distribution Analysis ◽  
Compositional Uniformity

ABSTRACTIn this work, we have explored the prospects of MoS2 and WS2, both of which are semiconducting 2D materials, for potential composite applications. In order to form 2D materials composites we have to first disperse them chemically in solution. MoS2 and WS2 powders were oversaturated in N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) solution at 37.5 mg/mL and sonicated at room temperature (RT) for sonication times ranging from 30 minutes to close to 24 hours. After solution processing, the samples with the 2D flakes were transferred to an Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) bath for particle size distribution analysis. We have observed significant changes in particle size distribution spanning two orders of magnitude as a function of the sonication conditions. Specifically, the observed changes in particle size distribution for MoS2 and WS2 powders ranged from 44 microns down to 0.409 microns, and 148 microns down to 0.409, respectively, as compared to the untreated materials. Structural analysis was conducted using the SEM and X-Ray diffraction. The structural analysis using the SEM revealed morphological signatures between the two materials, where the MoS2 flakes had a randomly oriented distribution with occasional triangular flakes. In the case of the WS2, regardless of the sonication conditions, the WS2 flakes seemed to have a characteristic 120° angular distribution at the vertices, representing a rhombus with concave edges. The XRD analysis showed a minute shift in the characteristic peaks that maybe due to strain-induced effects as a result of the solution processing. Optical characterization of the materials was also conducted using Raman Spectroscopy to validate the average layer number resulting from the solution dispersions and the spatial and compositional uniformity of the two material samples.

Characterization of components of nano-energetics by small-angle scattering techniques

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 1907-1920 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph T. Mang ◽  
Rex P. Hjelm ◽  
Steven F. Son ◽  
Paul D. Peterson ◽  
Betty S. Jorgensen
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Particle Size Distribution ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Small Angle ◽  
Particle Morphology ◽  
Small Angle Scattering ◽  
Nanoparticle Size ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Angle Scattering

Small-angle scattering (SAS) and ultra small-angle scattering techniques, employing x-rays and neutrons, were used to characterize six different aluminum nanopowders and nanopowders composed of molybdenum trioxide and tungsten trioxide nanoparticles. Each material has different primary particle morphology and aggregate and agglomerate geometry, and each is important to the development of nano-energetic materials. The combination of small-angle and ultra small-angle techniques allowed a wide range of length scales to be probed, providing a more complete characterization of the materials. For the aluminum-based materials, differences in the scattering of x-rays and neutrons from aluminum and aluminum oxide provided sensitivity to the metal core and metal oxide shell structure of the primary nanoparticles. Small-angle scattering was able to discriminate between particle size and shape and agglomerate and aggregate geometry, allowing analysis of both aspects of the structure. Using the results of these analyses and guided by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images, physical models were developed, allowing for a quantitative determination of particle morphology, mean nanoparticle size, nanoparticle size distribution, surface layer thickness, and aggregate and agglomerate fractal dimension. Particle size distributions calculated using a maximum entropy algorithm or by assuming a log-normal particle size distribution function were comparable. Surface area and density determinations from the small-angle scattering measurements were comparable to those obtained from other, more commonly used analytical techniques: gas sorption using Brunauer–Emmett–Teller analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, and helium pycnometry. Particle size distribution functions derived from the SAS measurements agreed well with those obtained from SEM.

Change of Formation Yield and Characterization of PCC Particle Synthesized with Impurity Ions Contents by Carbonation Process

2006 ◽  
Vol 510-511 ◽  
pp. 1026-1029
Author(s):  
Jin Sang Cho ◽  
Sung Min Joo ◽  
Sang Hwan Cho ◽  
Young Hwan Yu ◽  
Im Ho Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Calcium Carbonate ◽  
Particle Size Distribution ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Precipitated Calcium Carbonate ◽  
Carbonation Process ◽  
Crystal Properties ◽  
Impurity Ions

The effect of the impurity ions Al3+, Fe3+ and Mg2+ on the formation yield and crystal properties of precipitated calcium carbonate(PCC) produced by the carbonation process was investigated in Ca(OH)2-H2O-CO2 system. The effect of the impurity ions Al3+, Fe3+ and Mg2+ on the formation yield using particle size distribution and morphology of PCC were discussed. The particle size distribution of PCC was increased with increase of impurity ions. The morphology was transformed in order of spheroidal, scalenohedral, rhombohedral calcite for Al3+, Fe3+ and rhombospheroidal, spherical, scalenohedral for Mg2+ with increase of impurity ions.

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