Utrasonic topic: "ultrasonic homogenizer"
An ultrasonic homogenizer is a powerful equipment used in laboratories and industrial applications to efficiently mix, disperse, and emulsify materials at a micron- and nano-scale. The ultrasonic homogneizer uses high-intensity ultrasound waves, which are then transmitted into the sample through a probe or sonotrode. The intense energy from these sound waves creates rapid pressure changes in the liquid, leading to the formation and collapse of microscopic bubbles in a process known as cavitation. This phenomenon of cavitation results in strong shear forces that break down particles, cells, and other components in the sample, leading to a uniform mixture or dispersion. Ultrasonic homogenizers are widely used in various fields, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food science, nanotechnology, and chemistry, where precise and efficient processing of materials is crucial. Their ability to handle small to very large volumes with high precision makes them an indispensable tool for both research and production environments.
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Oleogels: How Sonication Improves Oleogel Formulations
Oleogels are versatile materials with applications in a wide range of industries, offering unique benefits in terms of texture, stability, and functionality. Using probe-type sonicators significantly improves the synthesis and performance of oleogels, making them more suitable for various industrial…
https://www.hielscher.com/oleogels-how-sonication-improves-oleogel-formulations.htmExtraction of Beta-Glucans From Mushrooms Using Ultrasonication
Extracting beta-glucans from mushrooms for lab testing or production purposes involves a combination of chopping, grinding or crushing the mushrooms, ultrasonically assisted extraction, and precipitation of beta-glucans. Here is a simplified outline of the beta-glucan extraction process, along with example…
https://www.hielscher.com/extraction-of-beta-glucans-from-mushrooms-using-ultrasonication.htmSonication for Drug Testing and Drug Potency Analysis
Ultrasonic homogenization and extraction is a common sample preparation technique before drug analysis, e.g. for quality tests, evaluation of raw materials and potency tests. Probe-type ultrasonicators are widely used for the release of active substances such as APIs, bioactive plant…
https://www.hielscher.com/sonication-for-drug-testing-and-drug-potency-analysis.htmGenetic Transformation in Plant Cells using Ultrasonics
Sonication-Assisted Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation (SAAT) is an efficient method to infect plant cells with foreign genes using Agrobacterium as transporter. Ultrasonic cavitation causes sonoporation, which can be described as targeted micro-wounding of plant tissue. Via these ultrasonically creates micro-wounds, DNA and…
https://www.hielscher.com/genetic-transformation-in-plant-cells-using-ultrasonics.htmEfficient and Controlled Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles
Gold nanoparticles of uniform shape and morphology can be efficiently synthesized via sonochemical route. The ultrasonically promoted chemical reaction of gold nanoparticle synthesis can be precisely controlled for particle size, shape (e.g., nanospheres, nanorods, nanobelts etc.) and morphology. The efficacious,…
https://www.hielscher.com/efficient-and-controlled-synthesis-of-gold-nanoparticles.htmUltrasonically Improved Ice Cream Production
The application of power ultrasound has several beneficial effects on the production of high-quality ice cream. The major advantages of sonication include the reduction of the crystal size and the acceleration of freezing in ice cream. Thereby, ultrasonication improves the…
https://www.hielscher.com/ultrasonically-improved-ice-cream-production.htmDuckweed Protein Extraction
Duckweed (Lemna minor) is a fast growing aquatic plant rich in proteins and other nutritional compounds. Ultrasonic extraction is used as a highly efficient and reliable processing technology to release proteins, lipids and phyto-nutrients from duckweed. Sonication allows for the…
https://www.hielscher.com/duckweed-protein-extraction.htmSonoelectrolytic Hydrogen Production from Dilute Sulfuric Acid
Electrolysis of dilute sulfuric acid produces hydrogen gas and oxygen gas. Ultrasonication reduces the diffusion layer thickness at the electrode surface and improves mass transfer during electrolysis. Ultrasonication can increase hydrogen gas production rates in the electrolytic cell, significantly. Two…
https://www.hielscher.com/hydrogen-production-electrolysis.htmHow to Make Nanofluids
A nanofluid is an engineered fluid that consist of a base fluid containing nanoparticles. For the synthesis of nanofluids, an efficacious and reliable homogenization and deagglomeration technique is required to ensure a high degree of uniform dispersion. Ultrasonic dispersers are…
https://www.hielscher.com/how-to-make-nanofluids.htmMost Efficient Ultrasonic Dismembrators
Ultrasonic dismembrators are commonly used in the laboratory, bench-top and industry to prepare homogeneous colloidal suspensions such as emulsions and dispersions with droplet or particle sizes in the submicron- and nano-range. Furthermore, ultrasonic dismembrators are used for cell disruption, lysis,…
https://www.hielscher.com/most-efficient-ultrasonic-dismembrators.htmUltrasonic Emulsions for Water-in-Diesel Combustion
Power generators, ship engines and railway engines, which are fuelled with diesel, can be run more efficiently when water-in-diesel emulsions are used. Water-diesel emulsion fuels reduce the fuel consumption, lower the combustion temperature, burn cleaner and reduce emissions, such as…
https://www.hielscher.com/ultrasonic-emulsions-for-water-in-diesel-combustion.htmUltrasonic Extraction of Medicinal Herbs
Herbs, spices and other plant materials are rich in phytochemicals, which are valued components for medicinal and nutritional products. Sonication breaks the cell structure and releases the bioactive compounds - resulting in higher yields and faster extraction rates. As a…
https://www.hielscher.com/ultrasonic-extraction-of-medicinal-herbs.htm