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Quantitative and Qualitative Examination of Particle-particle Interactions Using Colloidal Probe Nanoscopy
Published on: July 18, 2014
Quantitative evaluation of particle-binder interactions in ceramic slurries via differential centrifugal
Hideaki Nakajima1, Toshihiko Ogura2, Yuichi Kato3
1Nano Carbon Device Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Tsukuba, 305-8565, Japan. nakajima.h@aist.go.jp.
Abstract:
In diverse materials science spanning from fine ceramics to lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells, the particle-binder interactions in slurries play a crucial role in governing the ultimate performance. Despite numerous efforts to date, quantitatively elucidating these hidden interactions has remained a longstanding challenge. Here, we demonstrate a dynamic approach to evaluate adsorptive interactions between ceramic particles and polymeric binders entangled in a slurry utilizing differential centrifugal sedimentation (DCS). Particles settling under a centrifugal force field impart significant viscous resistance on the adsorbed binder, leading to its detachment, influenced by particle size and density. This behaviour directly reflects the particle-binder interactions, and detailed DCS spectrum analysis enables the quantitative assessment of nano-Newton-order adsorption forces. An important finding is the strong correlation of these forces with the mechanical properties of the moulded products. Our results provide insight that forming a flexible network structure with appropriate interactions is essential for desirable formability.
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