The Biomaterials Processing Laboratory is directed by Ryan K. Roeder and located in 1,065 square feet of space. Major equipment includes a Malvern Zetasizer Nano-ZS for particle size and zeta potential measurement, a Wabash Monarch® compression molding press, a Daca MicroInjector® injection molder, a Carver laboratory press with heated platens, an Innovative Technologies System One Glovebox, two forced convection programmable ovens, a programmable muffle furnace, a vacuum oven, a Labec 400°C vacuum oven, a Parr 4860 pressure reactor, a ThermoIEC Centra® benchtop centrifuge, and a water deionization system. Other equipment includes a Hach SensION® 4 pH/ISE meter, analytical and platform balances, stirring hotplates, a sonic dismembrator, a refrigerator/freezer, and a large supply of glassware. Appropriate storage and safety measures, including chemical fume hoods, solvent cabinets, an eyewash and shower, are present for safe interaction with chemicals.

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