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ZetaSizer Ultra - Malvern (ZETASIZER)
Guarantor:
M.Eng. Lizeth Katherine Tinoco Navarro
Instrument status:
Operational
Equipment placement:
CEITEC Nano - B1.15
The ZetaSizer Ultra from the Malvern company provides the ability to measure the size and zeta potential of particles, molecules or micelles in a liquid medium. The unique features of the ZetaSizer for measurements over a wide concentration range and precise temperature control give reproducible, repeatable and accurate results. This device utilizes Multi-Angle Dynamic Light Scattering (MADLS®) technology for the highest resolution of sizing data.
The ZetaSizer works in the sample temperature range of 0–120 °C. The minimum sample volume is 3 μL for the particle size and 20 μL for the zeta potential measurement. The minimum sample concentration for particle size measurement depends on the technique used, starting from 0.1 mg/mL for Dynamic light scattering (Non-Invasive Back-Scatter) to 1 mg/mL for MALDS, the same concentration as for zeta potential. The size range is 0.3–10 μm for size determination and 3.8 nm–100 um for zeta potential measurement.
Publications:
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VISHAKHA, V.; ABDELLATIF, A.; MICHALIČKA, J.; WHITE, P.; LEPCIO, P.; TINOCO NAVARRO, L.; JANČÁŘ, J., 2023: Carboxymethyl starch as a reducing and capping agent in the hydrothermal synthesis of selenium nanostructures for use with three-dimensional-printed hydrogel carriers. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 10(10), p. 1 - 17, doi: 10.1098/rsos.230829; FULL TEXT
(ZETASIZER, RIGAKU3, VERIOS, MIRA-STAN, LEICACOAT-STAN, TITAN, FTIR-CHEMLAB, KRATOS-XPS, JASCO) -
TINOCO NAVARRO, L.; CIHLÁŘ, J.; MICHALIČKA, J.; KAŠTYL, J.; ČÁSTKOVÁ, K., 2023: Effect of MCAA Synthesis and Calcination Temperature on Heterojunction Formation and Photocatalytic Activity of Biphasic TiO2 (B/A). CATALYSIS LETTERS 2, doi: 10.1007/s10562-023-04489-7; FULL TEXT
(RIGAKU3, WITEC-RAMAN, FTIR, VERIOS, TITAN, KRATOS-XPS, BET-DEGASSER, BET-ANAMET, ZETASIZER)
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Specification
A) Particle size and molecular size
| Measurement principle | Non-Invasive Back Scatter (NIBS) Dynamic Light Scattering |
|---|---|
| Measurement angle | 173°, 13°, 90° |
| Measurement range | Diameter: 0.3 nm – 15 μm (2) (9) |
| Minimum sample volume | 3 μL |
| Concentration range | Minimum sample concentration: Blue Label: 0.2 mg/mL 15 kDa Protein Red Label: 0.1 mg/mL 15 kDa Protein MADLS: 0.1 mg/ml 15 kDa Protein MADLS Particle Concentration Enabled? Blue Label: No Red Label: Yes Maximum sample concentration (3): 40% w/v |
B) Zeta potential
| Measurement principle | Mixed-Mode Measurement phase analysis light scattering (M3-PALS) |
|---|---|
| Size range | 3.8 nm – 100 μm |
| Minimum sample volume | 20 μL (4) |
| Concentration range | Red Label: 1 mg/mL (5) to 40% w/v (6) Blue Label: 10 mg/mL (5) to 40% w/v (6) |
| Sample conductivity range | Maximum: 260 mS/cm |
C) Static Light Scattering (molecular weight)
| Molecular weight range | 300 Da – 20 mDa |
|---|---|
| Measurement principle | Static Light Scattering with Debye Plot |
| Accuracy | +/- 10% typical |
D) Particle concentration
| Measurement principle | Blue Label: N/A Red Label: MADLS - Particle Concentration (Mie) |
|---|---|
| Concentration range | Blue Label: N/A Red Label: 1x108 to 1x1012 particles/mL |
| Calibration type | Blue Label: N/A Red Label: Single point system calibration only |
E) System
| Detector | Avalanche Photodiode |
|---|---|
| Laser safety | He-Ne (633 nm) |
| Temperature control range | 0°C to 120°C (7) |
| Ambient conditions | +10°C to +35°C, 35 - 80% RH (non-condensing) |
F) Notes
| Notes | (1) Water as dispersant |
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