Powder Characterization
- Helium pycnometer
- Atomic force microscope (AFM)
- Particle size analyzer
- Scanning electron microscope (SEM)
- Environmental SEM
- X-Ray micro-tomography (micro-CT)
- Zygo optical profilometer/Tencor stylus profilometer
- Gas sorptometer (ASAP 2000)
- Contact Angle Goniometer
Solid-State Characterization
- X-ray diffractometry (powder and single crystal) with temperature control
- Moisture sorption apparatus
- Thermo-gravimetry analyzer (TGA)
- Differential scanning calorimeter (DSC)
- Thermal mechanical analyzer (TMA)
- Transmission electron microscope (TEM)
- X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
- Rotating disc dissolution rate apparatus (RDDR)
- FTIR and Raman spectroscopy
Processing Equipment
- Lab scale spray-drier
- Crystallizer (1 liter)
- Lab-scale micronizer (Jet-mill)
- PK blender
- High shear granulator (1L, custom made; RotoLab, 1.8L)
- Turbula mixer (Model T2F)
- Comil (Model U5, underdriven)
Modeling
- Materials Studio & Cambridge Crystal Database (supported by Minnesota Supercomputing Institute)