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ND-SP Ultrasonic spray coater

Description

Polymer thin film coatings are of interest for a large number of applications. Their use ranges from photovoltaic cells to chemical and biological sensors to biomedical applications. In comparison with other coating techniques, such as drop casting, spin coating, inkjet printing, and screen printing, spray coating has the advantage of being able to coat three dimensional micro structures.

Conventionally, air pressure is used for atomization, i.e. to break up the liquid into tiny droplets. Alternatively, ultrasonic atomization uses high frequency sound vibration to generate a fine mist of droplets. Ultrasonic spray coating is generally preferred for high tech applications, since it generates smaller, more uniform droplets, enabling precise and reproducible conformal coating on planar and (micro)structured surfaces.

This equipment is located at Surfix (Plus Ultra, Bronland 12, Wageningen Campus).

Technical Details

The spray coating system includes a syringe pump, ultrasonic generator and nozzle. It is also equipped with a hotplate (max. 100 oC) and a laser pointer. The system is enclosed by a ventilated cabinet.

Maximum sample size 250x250 mm2
Nozzle distance: 5-70 mm
Nozzle speed: 20-2000 mm/min
Spray width: 10-80 mm*
Flow rate: 0.01-20 ml/min*
Maximum viscosity: 30 cPs
Droplet size: 15-40 µm

* range depends on nozzle type

More information: Nadetech innovations: https://www.nadetech.com

Applications

Ultrasonic spray coating can be used for depositing polymer thin film coatings for various applications, e.g.:

Energy (fuel cells, solar cells) 
Electronics and MEMS
Medical devices and sensors


Last edited by Oscar de Vos on 2024-05-31

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Brand

Nadetech Innovations

Type

ND-SP

Organisation

Shared Research Facilities
Shared Research Facilities

Subdivision

Surfix BV



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