The Renewable Nanomaterials Laboratory is dedicated to the production of nanostructured materials from biomass. This laboratory infrastructure makes it possible to isolate nanoparticles, produce macro objects (foams, films, filaments) and carry out mechanical property tests. The main equipment available includes ultrasound instruments, a high-pressure homogenizer, a freeze-dryer, a centrifuge, greenhouses, a universal mechanical testing machine and a viscometer.

Description: 3D printer for extruding bioinks and hydrogels to make 3D parts. It has a dual extrusion system capable of combining different bioinks.
Technical specifications: Photopolymerization: 405 nm (cell-safe radiation); Resolution: 25 μm, Layer thickness: 100 μm; Build volume: 12.5×8.0x8.0 cm (x,y,z).

Description: High-pressure homogenizer with fixed geometry and a ceramic plunger (Zirconia) for processing and shearing solid dispersions and emulsions.
Technical specifications: Accessory: 87 µm diameter diamond chamber. Adjustable process pressures up to 2,068 bar (30,000 psi).

Description: Spectrophotometer with photodiode array for simultaneous measurement of the complete spectrum from ultraviolet to visible light in less than one second.
Technical specifications: Diode array with wavelength range from 190 to 1100 nm; Deuterium and tungsten lamps.

Description: Electromechanical universal testing machine with low force capacity for tensile, bending and compression tests.
Technical specifications: Max. capacity 20 KN; Digital control panel; Load cells of: 50, 500 and 5000 N

Description: The equipment dries products by sublimation, in which the water is removed without passing through the liquid state.
Technical specifications: Operating temperature of up to -55ºC; Nitrile rubber manifolds/taps, with pressure relief and open/close control; Flasks ranging in volume from 150 to 750 mL.

Description: Equipment for producing dispersions and homogenizing samples. It works by converting electrical energy into mechanical energy.
Technical specifications: Power: 130 W output, Frequency: 20kHz; Pulser: Direct and pulsating; Timer: 1 s to 10 h; Processing capacity: 250 µL to 10 mL.

Description: Cone and plate configuration rotational viscometer, suitable for determining the absolute and apparent viscosity of fluids in small sample volumes (0.5 to 2ml) and provides the precision required for the development of complete rheological data.
Technical specifications: Speed: 0.1 to 200 rpm; -100°C to 300°C.

Description: equipment that separates samples quickly and efficiently. The equipment performs a rotating movement so that the liquid and solid parts of the sample are separated.
Technical specifications: Maximum speed: 22,000 rpm; Maximum RCF: 55,200 ×g, Temperature: -20° to +40°C; Capacity: 4 x 1000mL (4L).