Complex Fluids Group
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Welcome
The Complex Fluids group develops fluid-based measurement systems that enable the characterization of complex materials.We focus on materials such as nanotubes, nanoparticles and advanced macromolecules that are under development to enable advanced applications in energy, sustainability, electronics and medicine. As these materials are typically in the fluid state during their production or end-use, our measurement methods are broadly applicable. Our measurement systems include: development of micro and nanofluidic platforms for characterization of polymers and interfaces, development of methods to assess the kinetics of directed assembly processes that can be induced in nanoparticles, and a comprehensive suite of fluid based methods to process and characterize single-walled carbon nanotubes.
Programs/Projects
Micro-rheometry—Our goal is to develop and promote the adoption of small-volume rheological methods for complex fluids including bio-fluids, suspensions and polymers, where small volume capability is advantageous … SWCNT Reference Materials—The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will soon be releasing several carbon nano-material standards, specifically for several forms of single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), to … Nanotube Metrology—The Nanotube Metrology project is dedicated to improving the measurement methods for, and fundamental understanding of, single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs). We accomplish this goal through a … Nanoparticle Assembly in Complex Fluids—Develop measurement methods that quantify the interdependent stability, transport, and redox properties of nanomaterials in biophysical multicomponent complex … |
Highlights
Workshop: Complex Fluids Formulations: A NIST / UK Dialog We hosted an 18 member delegation from the UK to explore the relationship between property measurement and product performance in the manufacture of complex fluids. Contact: Steven Hudson The 4th Carbon Nanotube Workshop at NIST focused on breakthroughs in the control and measurement of single-wall carbon nanotube (SWCNT) chirality and associated advances in measurements and applications. Contact: Jeffrey Fagan Workshop on Neutron Measurements to Advance the Manufacture of Soft Materials The Polymers Division and the Center for Neutron Research are building the nSoft consortium to develop measurement methods for manufacturing of soft materials. Contact: Ron Jones 'Instant Acid' Method Offers New Insight into Nanoparticle Dispersal in the Environment and the Body Contact: Vivek Prabhu Micro Rheometer is Latest Lab On a Chip Device Contact: Kalman Migler Paperwork: Buckypapers Clarify Electrical, Optical Behavior of Nanotubes Contact: Jan Obrzut Spin Control: New Technique Sorts Nanotubes by Length Contact: Jeffrey Fagan Related Links:
Contact
Material Measurement Laboratory (MML) Polymers Division 301-975-4876 Telephone 100 Bureau Drive, M/S 8542 |
