Electrohydrodynamic Atomization & Electrostatic Capture Systems
Work in this area is focused on the following areas:
A) Understanding the charging of a variety of nanomaterials in electrospray
systems. A mechanistic description of charge transfer is explored to
promote and facilitate a range of applications. Work has also focused on
controlled electrohydroatomization of viruses, proteins and other macromolecular
structures.
B) Novel electrostatic capture systems wherein enhancement of charging of
nanoparticles by photo-ionization techniques have been demonstrated. In
addition to enhanced capture of nanoparticles over a broad range of sizes,
inactivation of bio-terror agents in these systems has also been demonstrated.
C) Systems to synthesize liposome based drug carriers by self assembly is also
being studied.
