High throughput Nano-encapsulation
This project focuses on coaxial electrospray, an electrohydrodynamic technique that enables the fabrication of core-shell microparticles by atomizing a charged liquid jet. The method allows for precise encapsulation, producing particles with narrow and tunable size distributions.
Such control is critical for a range of advanced applications, including:
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Targeted drug delivery
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Self-healing materials
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Functional coatings for food and solar cells
By joining this project, the student will contribute to the development and optimization of this cutting-edge technology and gain hands-on experience in microfabrication, additive manufacturing, and process modeling.
As part of this research experience, the student will:
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Design microfluidic devices using SolidWorks, tailored for stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing.
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Optimize SLA printing parameters to achieve high-resolution microchannel fabrication.
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Explore and refine electrospinning/electrospray deposition settings to enhance process control.
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Collect, process, and analyze experimental data to support the development of a mathematical model describing key process variables.
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daniel.olvera.trejo@tec.mx
additive manufacturing
electrospray
coaxial electrospray
