Preparation of spherical toner particles for atomic force microscopic studies of colloidal forces

Document Type

Editorial

Publication Date

5-15-1998

Department

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Abstract

The experimental procedure for the preparation of spherical toner particles with diameters of a few micrometers is described. This procedure involves the formulation of a toner-in-glycerol emulsion at an elevated temperature (90-100°C), solidification of dispersed toner droplets at a reduced temperature (35-45°C), and filtration of toner particles with a cellulose acetate membrane. Such prepared toner particles can be used for the determination of particle interaction forces in wastepaper deinking systems by atomic force microscopy.

Publication Title

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science

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