Laboratory Internal Batch Mixer for Development of Novel and Advanced Polymer Nanocomposites and Polymer Blends

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A laboratory internal batch mixer is a requirement in any nano-based polymer materials development and processing laboratory. The batch mixer that is proposed in this grant can be used to create new polymer nanocomposites and other multiphase polymer materials, and provides well-mixed samples of 100-300 grams of compound for further testing. The focus of our group's research is on polymer mixing and new material development. The Polymer Processing Group at the University of Calgary requires sophisticated mixing equipment with measurement and processing capabilities to further the science of polymer nanocomposites and other multiphase polymer materials; this equipment is absolutely essential for the research program. Due to recent electrical and electronics issues with our outdated batch mixer processing equipment, it is currently not working. Therefore, there is an urgent need to purchase a new mixer.