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If the particle size decreases, the ratio of surface area to volume increases considerably. This provides benefits for all surface-driven processes that run faster or at lower temperatures than larger particles. However, handling and characterization of the nanopowders are much more difficult. Particularly polydisperse powders with irregular shape, as grinding products, represent a challenge. Granulometry in the submicron and nanoscale often leads to incorrect results without knowledge of particle morphology.
This presentation demonstrates potentials of using the volume-specific surface area (SV or VSSA) in the granulometric characterization of nanopowders, for instance, correlations between the volume-specific surface area and the median particle size are discussed considering the particle morphology and the model of the logarithmic normal distribution.
Moreover, the presentation deals with the optimal dispersion of nanopowders during sample preparation. Indirect ultrasound device with defined cooling was developed to prevent both contamination by sonotrode abrasion and sample changes by heat.
Successful granulometric characterization of nanopowders demands both improved dispersion technology and very often an effective combination of two or more measurement methods.
Die gemeinsame Forschungsstrategie der Bundesoberbehörden zur Nanotechnologie wurde 2016 veröffentlicht. Die darin enthaltenen Aufgaben wurden von den Bundesoberbehörden vielfältig bearbeitet. Diese Präsentation gibt einen Überblick über die Projekte, die von der BAM bis 2019 bearbeitet wurden/werden und sich in den Rahmen der Forschungsstrategie einordnen.
In this paper, we introduce a nano aerial robot swarm for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring applications such as occupational health and safety of (industrial) workplaces. The robotic swarm is composed of nano Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), based on the Crazyflie 2.0 quadrocopter, and small lightweight Metal Oxide (MOX) gas sensors for measuring the Total Volatile Organic Compound (TVOC), which is a measure for IAQ. An indoor localization and positioning system is used to estimate the absolute 3D position of the swarm similar to GPS. A test scenario was built up to validate and optimize the swarm for the intended applications. Besides calibration of the IAQ sensors, we performed experiments to investigate the influence of the rotor downwash on the gas measurements at different altitudes and compared them with stationary measurements. Moreover, we did a first evaluation of the gas distribution mapping performance. Based on this novel IAQ monitoring concept, new algorithms in the field of Mobile Robot Olfaction (MRO) are planned to be developed exploiting the abilities of an aerial robotic swarm.
Grouping of nanomaterials (NM) promises to serve effectively to reduce the extensive safety testing needs associated with regulatory risk assessment. Key challenges in this task are how to rapidly and cost-efficiently generate the needed data, and how to best combine structural material characteristics with biological effects data. Herein, we performed NM grouping from combining existing physiochemical data with high-throughput screening (HTS)-derived hazard assessment data generated in the human lung epithelial cell line BEAS-2B. Twenty-one NMs from the European Joint Research Centre´s Representative Nanomaterials Repository (diverse nanoforms of substances ZnO, SiO2 and TiO2) and five reference chemicals were analyzed by HTS assays for cytotoxicity/cell viability (CellTiterGlo, Dapi-staining), oxidative stress (8-OHdG), apoptosis (Caspase-3), and DNA damage repair (γH2AX). Additionally, physicochemical data relevant for grouping of NMs under REACH (ECHA, 2017 Appendix R.6-1) were collated for 15 of the NMs, including from EU-funded projects (NanoReg2, caLIBRAte) and the OECD Testing Programme of Nanomaterials. The diverse data types were scaled, normalized and integrated using a newly developed scoring pipeline inspired by the US-EPA Toxicological Prioritization Index (ToxPi). Results demonstrated that the in vitro-derived hazard data permitted substance-based grouping of the selected NMs, whereas integration of physicochemical data deepened the grouping of specific nanoforms within each substance group. Furthermore, a case study on 10 TiO2 NMs showed that hazard-based grouping allowed for read across of physicochemical data between 6 NMs acting as source nanoforms and 4 NMs acting as target nanoforms. The ToxPi tool and scoring pipeline permitted transparent visualization of the final grouping, while giving equal weight to different types of data/results related to structure and biology. Overall, this study aligns fully with the ECHA recommendations for grouping of NM (Appendix R.6-1), i.e. i) to aim at identification of criteria for grouping nanoforms (and non-nanoforms) within one substance, and ii) to provide additional information beyond physicochemical data to support read across between nanoforms.
Protection from explosion events requires the determination of key safety parameters like lower explosion limit, maximum explosion over-pressure, and maximum rate of pressure rise. These parameters are routinely obtained through standard tests performed typically either in a 20 L-sphere or a 1 m3-container. But several aspects are worth a closer investigation. Firstly, the test apparatus must be able to disperse a fairly uniform dust cloud. However, previous investigations showed that actually the current dispersion system can be improved. Secondly, the influence of humidity on the explosivity is not considered in current standards. It is just stated that the relative humidity should be checked and noted down, though some provisions exist in American standards. Thirdly, the ignition delay time is sometimes modified to study the impact of the dust cloud turbulence on flame propagation but is often misunderstood.
Maybe these aspects have not been thoroughly considered for micron powders. However, in the case of nanopowders, the importance of these influencing factors was shown in order to duly evaluate explosion parameters. Experimental evidences confirm these aspects and alternative solutions will be presented.
A fundamental question in ecology is how biodiversity affects ecosystem function. Biodiversity is commonly estimated based on genetic variation. We investigated a new approach that defines and measures biodiversity in complex microbial communities. We used the variation in multiple functionally-relevant, phenotypic traits measured in parallel in single cells as a metric for microbial phenotypic diversity. We studied phenotypic diversity and ecosystem functioning throughout different photosynthetic layers dominated by divergent microbial communities in the gradient of Lago di Cadagno. We determined genetic diversity by 16S and 18S amplicon sequencing and bulk ecosystem functioning (photosynthesis). In addition, we determined phenotypic diversity using single-cell technologies such as nanometer-scale secondary ion mass spectrometry (NanoSIMS) correlated with confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and scanning flow-cytometry. We measured functional trait variation between individuals in 13CO2 fixation, 15NH4+ uptake, and variation in physio-morphological cell traits, such as cell size, shape, and auto-fluorescence for various pigments related to photosynthesis. We used the distances between individuals in a multidimensional trait space to derive phenotypic trait-based diversity indices, such as trait richness, trait evenness, and trait divergence. We find that phenotypic trait divergence associates with ecosystem functioning, whereas genetic diversity does not. Including activity-based, single-cell phenotypic measurements with NanoSIMS provided an additional accuracy to the trait-based diversity assessment and allowed us to formulate hypotheses on the mechanisms that shape the correlation between phenotypic diversity and eco-system function. Together, our results show that phenotypic diversity is a meaningful concept to measure microbial biodiversity and associate it with ecosystem functioning.
New concepts for the measurement of focal spot parameters of nano- and microfocus X-ray tubes
(2019)
Accurate measurement of focal spot sizes of X-ray tubes, betatrons and linear accelerators is still an open problem. Several standards are currently active, which provide different results depending on the focal spot shape. CEN published the standard series EN 12543 (five parts) in 1999, which describes the measurement of focal spot sizes of X-ray tubes for NDT applications. The measurement procedure and its tolerances deviate from the measurement standards for medical X-ray tubes, e.g. EN 60336:2006 / IEC 60336:2005. EN 12543 describes different measurement methods for X-ray tubes with focal spots in several size ranges, defined as macrofocus, minifocus and microfocus. CEN TC 138 WG 1 und ASTM E 07.01 are revising (CEN) or have just revised (ASTM) the standards for focal spot size measurements, basing them on pin hole or edge measurements only. Slit cameras are applied for medical tube evaluation only. Tomographic methods for focal spot size shape reconstruction were proposed and will be discussed, but have not yet been used for standardization. The currently available standards cover the range of spot sizes from 5 µm up to several millimetres. During the last years, more and more nanofocus tubes have been developed for high-resolution applications and microscopy. Manufacturers and users apply different methods for measurement of nanofocus spot sizes and image resolution, which differ by a factor of up to two. These well-known methods and new alternative methods for the measurement of nanofocus spots (size and shape) will be evaluated and improved in the EMPIR project “NanoXSpot” in order to develop a related measurement standard.
Neue Konzepte zur Messung von Parametern der Brennflecke von Nano- und Mikrofokus-Röntgenröhren
(2019)
Die exakte Messung der Brennfleckgrößen von Röntgenröhren, Betatrons und Linear-Beschleunigern ist immer noch ein offenes Problem. Es existieren diverse Standards, die alle zu unterschiedlichen Resultaten führen in Abhängigkeit von der Brennfleckform. CEN hat 1999 die Serie EN 12543 (5 Teile) veröffentlicht, die die Messung der Brennfleckgrößen von Röntgenröhren für ZfP-Anwendungen beschreibt. Die Messprozeduren und Toleranzen unterscheiden sich von den Messstandards für medizinische Röntgenröhren, wie z. B. DIN EN 60336:2006 / IEC 60336:2005. EN 12543 beschreibt verschiedene Messmethoden für Standard-, Minifokus- und Mikrofokus-Röntgenröhren. CEN TC 138 WG 1 und ASTM E 07 revidieren bzw. revidierten daher die Standards zur Brennfleckmessung, wobei alle Messungen auf Pin-Hole- oder Kantenabbildungen zurückgeführt werden sollen. Die Schlitzblenden-Messung wird dann nur noch in der Medizin Anwendung finden. Es wurden auch tomographische Verfahren zur Rekonstruktion von Brennflecken vorgeschlagen. Die derzeit verfügbaren Standards decken den Bereich von 5 μm bis zu mehreren Millimetern ab. Mit der Entwicklung von Nanofokus-Röhren haben Hersteller unterschiedliche Verfahren zur Auflösungs- oder Brennfleckmessung eingeführt, deren Werte teilweise um den Faktor 2 unterschiedlich sind. Vorrangig wird hierbei auf ein JIMA-Target zurückgegriffen, dessen Auswertung die Detailerkennbarkeit widerspiegelt. Verschiedene Europäische Partner diskutieren derzeit Konzepte zur Messung von Brennflecken im Bereich von 100 nm bis 5 μm. Dabei werden hauptsächlich Messprozeduren zur Auswertung der Aufnahmen von Strichgruppenkörpern und kleinen Lochplatten untersucht. Als Ergebnis sollen Daten zur Brennflecklänge, -breite und -form bestimmt und standardisiert werden, um Produkte vergleichbar zu klassifizieren. Erste Konzepte hierzu und Ergebnisse früherer Untersuchungen werden vorgestellt.