Discussed validity, applicability and importance of measurement methods applied to characterisation of spatial dispersion in nano-phase systems such as nanocomposites, solutions, and other materials
Smart Imaging Technologies recently conducted a discussion workshop dedicated to methods of characterisation and analysis of dispersion in nano-dispersed systems.
Workshop participants included scientists from leading research organisations as well as representatives of nanotechnology standardisation groups from ASTM.
Within this workshop, hosted by the Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology at Rice University, USA, participants discussed the validity, applicability and relative importance of the measurement methods that may be applied to characterisation of spatial dispersion in dispersed nano-phase systems such as nanocomposites, solutions, and other materials.
"Dispersion of nanomaterials is the key issue for development of nanocomposites, one of the most promising commercial applications of nanotechnology that delivers new phenomenal material properties" said Vitali Khvatkov, founder of the company.
"Commercialisation process demands quality control, metrology, and standardisation that require common characterisation methods that are not yet available.
"This workshop is our contribution to the effort of the nanotechnology community to establish common standards.
"We will continue to work with our research, industry and service partners to accelerate development of commercial applications and services in the nanotech area".
Final workshop materials are available from the company website.
Smart Imaging Technologies is a Houston-based software company that provides automated image analysis and 3D modeling solutions and services for science and industry.
