In-flight measurement of nanoparticle surface area and volume

Lead Research Organisation: University of Cambridge
Department Name: Engineering

Abstract

The measurement of nanoparticle size and morphology is crucial for climate, health, and engineered nanomaterials. Unfortunately, the ability to measure the surface area and volume of particles is extremely limited with no techniques allowing for real time measurement.

This project seeks to develop a new device that allows for measurement of particle volume and surface area in real time, allowing for broad applications in the field of emissions, pollution, pharmaceuticals, nanotechnology.

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Studentship Projects

Project Reference Relationship Related To Start End Student Name
EP/R513180/1 01/10/2018 30/09/2023
2434524 Studentship EP/R513180/1 01/10/2020 30/09/2023 Cyprien Jourdain
 
Description Several instrumented apparatuses have been developed to process nanoparticles (soot and metal aggregates, powders) through condensation or coagulation. These apparatuses were used in conjunction with commercial aerosol instrumentation to measure the changes of physico-chemical properties of the particles upon processing. In addition, a computer model has been developed to generate and measure nanoaggregates.
Exploitation Route The results of this work could be useful in aerosol metrology for a wide range of applications, including battery material characterisation, pollution regulation, energy harvesting, energy storage, and nanoparticle engineering for medical applications.
Sectors Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Energy,Environment,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology,Transport
 
Description Co-funded studentship with Cambustion 
Organisation Cambustion
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Private 
PI Contribution Developing measurement techniques for aerosol nanoparticles.
Collaborator Contribution Supervision of the work and technical support.
Impact Research underway.
Start Year 2020