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An Introduction to Polymer Nano Particles Polymer nano particles are tiny structures between the size of 1 and 1000 nanometers which are made of polymers - such as polyethylene glycol (PEG) or polylactide-co-glycolide (PLGA) - and feature unique properties that have made them indispensable in applications across various industries including medicine, electronics, agriculture and environmental science. In medicine, polymer nano particles are used to make drugs that target specific parts of the body, and vaccinations. In electronics, they are used to make screens, laptops, and smartphones. Polymer nano particles also play a vital role in the manufacturing of implants, tissue engineering scaffolds, and drug delivery. Polymer nano particles have gained prominence because of their small size and high surface-area-to-volume ratio, which offer distinct physical, chemical, and biological properties to particles. As a result, manufacturers in industries such as medicine, agriculture and elec...

5 Benefits of Using High-Pressure Homogeniser for Mixing Before we talk about the benefits of using a high-pressure homogeniser for mixing, let's understand its definition first. What is a homogeniser? Where is it used? Well, a high-pressure homogeniser is basically an advanced mixing device designed to create uniform and stable emulsions, suspensions, and dispersions.  These homogenised particles are used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, food production, and chemical processing. The homogeniser forces fluids through a narrow orifice at very high pressures (between 100 to 300 MPa or megapascals). The intense pressure creates extreme turbulence, which helps break down particles or droplets into nanometer or micrometre sizes. Critical features of high-pressure homogenisers include their ability to offer consistent particle size reduction, which, for example, improve bioavailability in pharmaceutical applications. High-pressure homogenisers are also known for their...