Characterization of nanoparticles
Latest technologies for particle characterization from Horiba Scientific. Through techniques such as laser diffraction or dynamic light scattering (DLS), Horiba’s equipment allows the identification of particle size and shape, as well as molecular weight and zeta potential. This improves product quality, optimizes processes and ensures regulatory compliance, guaranteeing accuracy and efficiency in numerous industries, such as pharmaceuticals, food and materials.
Description
As a leader in the particle characterization industry, Alava Ingenieros offers the most advanced Horiba solutions to help the industry optimize their processes, ensuring the quality of their products and setting new standards in accuracy, performance and ease of use.
Importance of particle characterization
Particle characterization is crucial in many industries to ensure product quality and consistency. This process involves measuring and analyzing the size, shape and distribution of particles in a sample. Particle analyzers are essential tools that provide accurate and reliable data, helping companies to optimize their production processes and meet quality standards.
Technologies used in particle characterization
Grupo Álava and Horiba employ different technologies for particle characterization, each adapted to specific needs:
Laser diffraction
*Accuracy and speed: uses the scattering of a laser beam to measure particle size, providing fast and accurate results.
*Diverse applications: widely used in the pharmaceutical, food and materials industries.
2. Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)
*The main result of DLS measurements is usually the measurement of the intensity distribution (called Z-mean) and the polydispersity index (PDI) to describe the width of the distribution.
*Pharmaceutical industry: crucial for evaluating the stability of drug suspensions, emulsions and liposomes.
Image analysis
*Detailed morphology: captures images of particles and analyzes their size and shape in real time.
*Research and development: especially useful in the development of new materials and products.
Equipment and solutions offered by Grupo Álava and Horiba
Grupo Álava, in collaboration with Horiba, offers a variety of equipment for particle characterization that stand out for their accuracy, adaptability and ease of use:
1. Partica LA-960
– Particle analyzer by laser diffraction, which allows its characterization in a wide range of sizes, from 0.01 to 5000 microns.
– Advanced image analysis: equipment that allows detailed characterization of particle shape and size through real-time imaging.
– Dry powder dispersers: incorporates dry powder dispersers for greater versatility, allowing sample recovery.
– Small volume pumping systems: ensures gentle handling of valuable materials.
2. Partica mini LA-350
– Particle analyzer by laser diffraction, which allows the characterization of particles in the range of 0.1 to 1000 microns.
– Small volume pumping systems: ensures gentle handling of valuable materials.
– Compact and lightweight equipment, ideal for adjusting to the space requirements of each laboratory.
NanoPartica SZ-100
– Multifunctionality: using dynamic light scattering (DLS) technology, it allows the measurement of particle size, molecular weight and zeta potential.
– High-performance automation: includes automation elements to improve analysis efficiency and reproducibility.
Practical applications and case studies
Horiba and Grupo Alava’s equipment has been successfully used in various industrial applications:
Pharmaceutical industry
Consistency of ingredients: Particle analyzers ensure the uniformity and quality of active ingredients in drugs.
Case studies: customers in the pharmaceutical industry have significantly improved the quality of their products by using this equipment.
Food industry
Quality control: particle characterization ensures consistency and quality of powdered and liquid food products.
Customer testimonials: food companies have optimized their production processes and ensured the quality of their products with this equipment.
Advanced materials
Development of new materials: the equipment allows the development and optimization of new materials with specific properties.
Efficiency and precision: researchers have achieved significant advances in the field of advanced materials thanks to the precision of this equipment.
Benefits of particle characterization with Grupo Álava technology
Improved product quality: accurate particle characterization ensures that products meet the required quality standards.
Regulatory compliance: helps companies comply with industry regulations and standards.
Process optimization: allows for the optimization of production processes, reducing costs and improving efficiency.
Technical service and maintenance: Grupo Álava’s customized maintenance contracts ensure that equipment is always in optimal operating conditions, maximizing production time and investment.
Particle characterization is a fundamental tool in various industries, and Grupo Álava, together with Horiba, offers advanced solutions that ensure accuracy, efficiency and ease of use. With technologies such as laser diffraction, spectroscopy and image analysis, and comprehensive technical support, companies can optimize their processes and improve the quality of their products.
