Observation of dispersion/flocculation of nano particle in slurry by in situ solidification

Abstract

Nano-particles are gathered attention in a variety of ceramic fields. Unfortunately, we have only a little knowledge of dispersion behavior of nano-particles in slurry. In order to observe dispersion state of nano-particles, in-situ solidification technique using polymerization of organic monomers was utilized. Thin section of solidified ceramic slurry was observed by transmission electron microscope. The relationship between dispersion, pH, viscosity, and zeta potential will be discussed.