DLS and zeta-potential measurement

Aim: To aid the theoretical modeling of the rheological data.

Viscosity of PEO solutions

Used to calculate zeta-potentials.

Samples: PEG 35k aqueous solutions at cp = 0, 0.063, 0.1, 0.25, 0.4, 0.63, 0.8, 1.0 wt%

Instrument: AR-G2

DLS and zeta-potential measurement

Procedure: yet to determine.

  • Principles of zeta-potential measurement?
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  • http://goo.gl/CQtD1
  • http://goo.gl/HXNwJ
  • How dilute must the samples be?
  • Make sure everything is ready: filters, syringes, cuvettes, etc.

Samples: Neat Laponite suspension, Laponite/PEG suspension with PEG 35k of cp = 0.063, 0.1, 0.25, 0.4, 0.63, 0.8, 1.0 wt%

Instrument: Malvern Zetasizer nano zs90