During most process application discussions, I am asked for “rules of thumb” related to disperser / dissolver application. This Morehouse Cowles presentation offers many of the practical tips to consider when specifying a wetting application.
Graphite Processing Webinar – Thursday March 15th
Topic: Microfluidizer Technology For Graphite Processing & Formulation of Graphene-Based Conductive Printing Inks
Date: Thursday, March 15th 2018 @10:30am EDT
Speaker: Dr. Stephen A. Hodge – Cambridge Graphene Centre, University of Cambridge, Cambridge – UK
Speaker’s Mini-Bio:
- Research Associate, Nanomaterials & Spectroscopy Group – Cambridge Graphene Centre.
- Teaching Fellow, EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Graphene Technology, and Bye-Fellow of Murray Edwards College.
- Particular interest lies in the chemistry and physics of nanomaterials including fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, graphene and the many other two-dimensional analogues.
- Current focus is on the scalable production of these enabling materials for mechanical, optical and electronic applications.
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AATCC Approves New Tumble Dryer for Stability in Shrinkage Testing
AATCC has approved the new SDL Atlas Vortex M6D Tumble Dryer to meet the parameters for home laundering test methods: 88B, 88C, 124, 130, 135, 142, 143, 150, 172, 179, and 188.
The Vortex M6D is a commercial-grade tumble dryer with a large American 18 lb. capacity and galvanized steel cylinder. It features a quiet and efficient blower system with 220 cubic feet per minute airflow. Additionally, the instrument can be calibrated to ISO 17025 requirements.
The Vortex M6D is designed as the counterpart to the recently released Vortex M6 Washer which AATCC added in July as the only instrument approved on the top loading washer list. Designed to meet the latest top-loading table of the Monograph, the Vortex M6 is a commercial grade washer and is supplied with a controller, heavy duty variable speed motor, and custom water temperature and flow controls.
Both the Vortex M6 and the Vortex M6D can be found on the AATCC Approved Washers & Dryer List here: http://www.aatcc.org/test/washers/
For purchase details on both instruments, Divtech Equipment Co at 513-941-0483.
OnDemand webinars available from KonicaMinolta
At Divtech Equipment, we believe that assisting with the technical development of our customers is incredibly important. Toward that end we utilize every resource to allow customers the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skill related to the theory, applications and use of our products. In this blog post we are highlighting the OnDemand webinars available from KonicaMinolta. We are excited to offer our most highly attended webinars now in a Flash video format, accessible when and where you want it. Your time is valuable and your schedule hectic, these webinars are available 24/7 for you to view. Receive all the benefits of a live webinar without having to log on at a specific time. Play, pause, rewind or fast forward, you control the pace. To learn more about these valuable sessions, please follow this link:
https://sensing.konicaminolta.us/events/on-demand-webinars/
You’ll be able to learn about Color Theory, color measurement, light and light measurement all in one convenient location. If you have specific questions generated by your participation in these programs, please contact us for more information.
Microfluidics To Host New Webinar – Thursday, November 30, 2017 @ 10:30 EDT
Topic: “Formulating Liposomes and Importance of Vesicle Size Control”
Speaker:Yvonne Perrie – Professor, Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Abstract: Liposomes are amongst the most established particulate-based drug delivery systems and they can be used to deliver a wide range of drugs, genes and vaccines. Through appropriate selection of lipids and preparation methods, liposomes can be tailored to accommodate a variety of drugs, and can be optimised in a range of characteristics including: size, charge, bilayer rigidity, surface characteristics, drug retention and controlled drug release. The parenteral route is the most commonly adopted in clinical use. Intravenously injected liposomes interact with blood opsonins and are removal from the blood circulation by the mononuclear phagocyte system, mostly by fixed macrophages in the liver and spleen. This rate of clearance is dependent on vesicle size, lipid composition and surface charge. When administered via the intramuscular or subcutaneous routes, liposomes tend to enter the lymphatic system including the lymph nodes draining the injected site. This may be advantageous in vaccine design. However again, one of the key factors controlling the fate of liposomes administered via this route is their vesicle size. Via this Webinar we will investigate the impact of liposome size and formulation on their biodistribution and discuss the importance of vesicle size control in liposome formulation and manufacture.
Speaker’s Mini-Bio:
- Currently, Professor in Drug Delivery within the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland.
- PhD from the University of London – “Investigating the role of liposomes for drug delivery”.
- Worked at Lipoxen Technologies Ltd. and developed liposome drug delivery platform technology.
- Joined Aston University in 2000 and appointed Professor in Drug Delivery in 2007.
- Multi-disciplinary research focusing on the development of drug delivery systems to facilitate the delivery of drugs and vaccines, thus providing practical solutions for current healthcare problems.
- Has published 120 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 5 textbooks.
- Has been recognized via a range of fellowships and awards including: 50th Anniversary Chair in Drug Delivery (2016), membership of the Controlled Release Society College of Fellows (2015), Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (2014), Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (2012), Eminent Fellow of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2012), the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Pharmaceutical Scientist of the Year (2012), the British Science Festival Collaboration in Formulation Award (2011), and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Science Conference Medal (2007).
- Editor-in-Chief of the “Journal of Liposome Research” and “Pharmaceutics”.
- Associate Editor for the “Journal of Drug Targeting” and the “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology”.
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