MTI Dual Zone Split Tube Furnace
OTF-1200X-II-UL is a Split two-zone tube furnace which can achieve faster heating up to 1200oC and create a different thermal gradient by setting the different temperatures of each zone under custom atmosphere.
Vigor Glovebox
Dual-user, SciLab model. The argon atmosphere is maintained inside the glovebox. Water or air sensitive synthesis, materials preparation and cell assembly are done in this equipment.
MTI Compact Split Tube Furnace
OTF-1200X-S is a compact split tube furnace with a max working temperature of 1200°C. The furnace allows heating samples in the vacuum or flowing gas.
MTI Large Muffle Furnace
KSL-1200X-L is a 16x16x16" furnace built with thermal-efficient ceramic (high-purity alumina fiber) insulation surrounding the chamber to provide maximum energy efficiency. The heating elements on all three sides of the interior chamber allows fast heating and enhances temperature uniformity.
Denver Flotation machine
Denver Model D12 flotation machine is flotation testing unit with a suspended type flotation mechanism, equipped with advanced parts for conducting test with tanks ranging from 250 to 2000 grams.
Quantachrome Autosorb iQ
A dual-port physisorptiion (chemisorption can be integrated) gas sorption analyzer that is used to analyze surface area, pore size and distribution of porous materials (including both micropore and mesopore analysis capability).
QSonica Sonicator
Q700 Sonicator is an advanced ultrasonic processor with a touchscreen interface, allowing a maximum power output of 700 watts with amplitude control.
MSE Manual Hydraulic Press
MSE Supplies' 24-Ton manual hydraulic pellet press is used in for battery electrode material pressing, complemented by a range of pellet and ball milling equipment and accessories.
Neware Battery Tester
BTS-4008T-5V10mA Neware Battery Tester with high electrochemical data collection accuracy.
MTI Vacuum Oven (2)
DZF-6020-Series is a vacuum oven with a KF25 adapter and a leaking valve for venting. The maximum working temperature is 200°C. Max vacuum level can reach 10-5 torr at room temperature
MTI Convection Oven (5)
Forced Air Drying Oven with 30L capacity and 250°C max working temperature. This radiant warm wall heating system provides optimal uniformity and conserves chamber space for drying, curing, and plating applications.
Pine Research MSR Rotator
Pine Research MSR Rotator is a versatile and precise instrument designed for electrochemical researchers conducting experiments with rotating electrodes and is crucial in electrochemical studies to ensure uniformity in the reactions occurring at the electrode surface.
Oakton pH meter
The Oakton 2700 meters feature a high 0.001 pH resolution and ±0.002 pH accuracy, storage and recall of up to 500 sets of data with PC or printer connectivity, advanced customization options, datalogging intervals, programmable limit alarm, and comprehensive self-diagnostics.
SPEX Ball Mill
SPEX Sample Prep ball mill is a high-energy machine that can accommodates sample sizes from 0.2 to 1.5 grams, ideal for grinding and pulverizing brittle samples, with applications including mechanical alloying, slurry grinding, and mixing powders
Metrohm Autolab Workstations
Metrohm Autolab electrochemical workstations is a multi-channel potentiostat/galvanostat which allows different measurements on each channel at the same time. It could perform all kinds of electrochemical measurements including cyclic voltammetry, galvonostatic charging and discharging, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, etc.
Manual Roll Press
Rolling press machine is utilized in battery manufacturing to precisely compress electrode materials onto current collectors, ensuring uniformity and optimal performance in the assembly of battery cells.
Thinky Mixer
Thinky Mixer model ARM-310 for simultaneous processing of mixing, dispersing of materials.
Co-Z Ultrasonic Cleaner
CO-Z Ultrasonic Cleaner with Heater and Timer, 1/2 gal ultrasonic cleaning machine, 80W sonic cavitation machine with digital control
OHAUS Centrifuge
Rotor centrifuge with 6 x 50 mL slots and rotating speed up at 6000 rpm.
MTI Muffle Furnace
Model KSL-1100X is a compact tube furnace that offers a 4"x4"x4" heating chamber and up to 1000°C under air.
BioLogic Potentiostat
VSP-300 Potentiostat features 6 channels, each can accommodate from an ultra-low current up to 40A.
MTI Glove box
Designed for lithium-sulfur & litihium-metal battery research.
Vigor Glove box (2)
Dual-user, SciLab model. The argon atmosphere is maintained inside the glovebox. Water or air sensitive synthesis, materials preparation and cell assembly are done in this equipment.
MTI Ultrasonic Metal Welder
Model MSK-800W ultrasonic metal welder with touch-screen, designed for welding stacked electrode sheets and tabs onto current collectors.
TMAX Calendaring Machine (3)
8" width heat calendaring machine with variable speed and can be heat up to 150°C for preparing electrode sheet.
MTI Vacuum Sealer (2)
Model MSK-115 3-in-1 compact hot sealer for sealing the pouch case after injection of electrolyte inside the glove box
MTI Heating Sealer
Model MSK-140 heating sealer for sealing laminated aluminum case of pouch cells.
MTI Pouch Cell Cup Former
Model MSK-120 pouch cell case/cup former is made for aluminum-laminated films.
MTI Electrode Die Cutter
Model MSK-180 precision die cutter for pouch cell electrode sheet
BambuLab 3D Printer
Model P1P. Able to print PLA, PETG, PP,... to assist with research workload.
Neware Battery Tester
BTS-4008T-5V10mA Neware Battery Tester with high electrochemical data collection accuracy.
MTI Convection Oven (2)
Gravity Convection Oven with 12L volume and 200°C max working temperature. This radiant warm wall heating system provides optimal uniformity and conserves chamber space for drying, curing, and plating applications.
MTI Vaccum Oven (2)
DZF-6020-Series is a vacuum oven with a KF25 adapter and a leaking valve for venting. The maximum working temperature is 200°C. Max vacuum level can reach 10-5 torr at room temperature
VEVOR Ultrasonic Cleaner
Ultrasonic Cleaner with Heater and Timer, 3L ultrasonic cleaning machine, 100W sonic cavitation machine with digital temperature control.
MTI Tube Furnace
GSL-1700X is a tube furnace with max heating temperature at 1700°C. The tube is 60 mm in diameter with vacuum flanges. It is used to sinter all types of materials samples under vacuum or other gas conditions.
Fisherbrand Gravity Oven
Fisherbrand gravity oven for drying of equipments with max temperature of 250°C and has over-heating protection.
AInternational Oven
Across Internatinal stainless steel digital forced air convection oven with max operating temperature at 300°C.
Thinky Mixer
Thinky Mixer model ARM-310 for simultaneous processing of mixing, dispersing of materials.
OHAUS Centrifuge
Rotor centrifuge with 6 x 50 mL slots and rotating speed up at 6000 rpm.
TMAX Planetary Ball Mil
Model PBM-H-0.4A planetary ball mill with two jars at 50-100 mL volume and maximum speed up to 1630 rpm.
MTI Muffle Furnace
Model KSL-1100X is a compact tube furnace that offers a 4"x4"x4" heating chamber and up to 1000°C under air.
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NanoEngineering Materials Research Center (NE-MRC)
The Department of NanoEngineering's Materials Research Center (NE-MRC), consisting of 5 complementary materials preparation and characterization suites, was established in 2012 to provide both researchers in the department of NanoEngineering and researchers from other (UCSD) departments with comprehensive materials characterization capabilities in a centralized facility and foster interdisciplinary interaction and collaboration.
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Nano3
Nano3 is the main facility of the San Diego Nanotechnology Infrastructure (SDNI), which is one of 16 nation-wide sites of the NSF supported National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI) founded in 2015.
Nano3 provides advanced capabilities for fabrication and characterization in a state-of-the-art cleanroom opened in May 2006. The name Nano3 reflects the synergetic nature of the facility, focusing on three fields of nanoscale research and development within the space - Nanoscience, Nanoengineering and Nanomedicine.
In addition to providing essential nanofabrication capabilities for research on electronic and optoelectronic materials and devices, the facility facilitates the pursuit of research in emerging, interdisciplinary, and rapidly growing fields such as biomedical and biochemical devices, heterogeneous integrated devices and circuits, and sensor technology.
More information about available equipments and training schedule can be found here.
