ATA Scientific Customer Installations

The University of Sydney, School of Chemistry recently installed their new Micromeritics 3Flex a high-performance gas adsorption analyser for measuring pore size, pore volume and surface area of powders and particulate materials. Standard methods or user-customised protocols can be used to characterise adsorbents, catalysts, zeolites, MOFs, APIs, excipients, and a wide variety of porous and non-porous materials. The group works on Advanced Catalytic Processes for Renewable Chemicals Manufacture.

The Biologics Innovation Facility (BIF) has recently installed their new Malvern Panalytical Zetasizer Ultra, dynamic light scattering system. Located at the University of Technology Sydney, the BIF offers pilot-scale biomanufacturing capabilities for products like viral vector therapies, mRNA vaccines and lab-grown meat and alternative proteins. The Zetasizer is a critical analytical instrument in biomanufacturing, primarily used for characterising nanoparticles, proteins, and molecular solutions to ensure product quality, safety, and stability. 

Monash University, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering has installed their Malvern Panalytical Spraytec which uses laser diffraction for the measurement of the size of spray droplets and spray particles. The research group will use the Spraytec to study spray atomisation and aerosol formation in applications such as fuel injection systems (for internal combustion engines, gas turbines and rockets) and pharmaceutical sprays such as metered dose inhalers, nebulisers other medical devices.

HRL have installed their new Malvern Panalytical Mastersizer 3000+ Ultra particle size analyser. Delivering accurate particle size distribution measurements from 10 nm to 3.5 mm using a single optical measurement path, the system will enable precise control and optimisation of material properties and will help to enhance manufacturing processes. HRL provides particle size analysis for a range of clients including in the ceramics, cosmetics, food, paint and pharmaceutical industries and for a range of emissions-monitoring situations.

Veolia has recently installed their new Malvern Panalytical Zetasizer Ultra, dynamic light scattering system. Veolia provides solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Zetasizer is used in water analysis to measure zeta potential and particle size, providing data to optimise treatment processes by controlling the charge on suspended particles to promote aggregation and settling. It can be used to quantify the stability of water suspensions, allowing for real-time monitoring and control of coagulant dosing in water treatment plants.

The Central Analytical Research Facility (CARF) at QUT has recently installed a variety of key characterisation technologies including Micromeritics 3Flex, Smart VacPrep, Malvern Panalytical Morphologi, Zetasizer Ultra and Mastersizer 3000+ Ultra. CARF offer services to staff, students, external researchers and commercial organisations, ranging from basic technical support to commercial research. Specialist staff are available to carry out analyses or train you to use the instruments to do your own work. Contact carf@qut.edu.au to discuss your project.