Naneum ‘SAC 1’ instrument – available now

The Naneum SAC 1 investigative instrument is a hand-held size-selective device which counts aerosol particle concentrations in the nano-particulate range.

The device size resolves particulates in the size range 1nm to 100 nm in up to 20 separate size bands. Within each size bands particulates are counted on-line to give a rapid (1-5 minutes) measure of the total number of particles and their size distribution by number.

The Naneum SAC 1 instrument operates at ambient temperatures and pressures, and is sufficiently robust to operate indoors or in the field.  The nanoparticle size distribution is not distorted by condensation, evaporation or agglomeration.  The instrument can be designed to cope with high temperature or corrosive atmospheres.

The applications for this instrument are many and include in-situ and real-time identification of sources of nanoparticles, and measurement of exposure to nanoparticles and the associated health risk assessment.

Competitor comparison – no competitor instruments offer the combination of advantages that Naneum provides, namely:

• Portability
• Cost effectiveness
• Accurate size resolution
• Detection down to 1nm
• On line
• No distortion of results through charging particles, or changing temperatures or pressures
• Simplicity of use

 
Naneum ‘SAC 2’ instruments – under development

Naneum is developing a range of remote monitoring devices which will be battery or solar powered and be self-tending. They will size resolve and count particles in the nano particulate range in up to 20 size bands and store data or download remotely to a central using cable or wireless means. They will be sufficiently compact and cost effective to allow widespread deployment in sensitive environments or as personal monitors.  If you have a potential interest in these instruments when they are available please contact us, and register your interest.  We can then keep you closely informed of when they will be available.

Naneum ‘WRAS 1’ instrument - available now

The Naneum WRAS 1 sampler has a unique capability to collect ultra-fine particles in the nanoparticle and micrometer range sorted according to their size. Samples can then be analysed chemically and characterised physically using techniques such as atomic adsorption, mass spectroscopy and electron microscopy.
This capability compliments the Naneum 'SAC' range of instruments which detect and count particles according to their size. Once target particles have been identified the Naneum WRAS 1 sampler allows physical and chemical characterisation, so that the effects of particles on their environment can be better understood. 

Naneum ‘WRAS 2’ instruments – under develoment

Naneum is developing a WRAS 2 personal sampler that will be able to be carried by individuals to measure exposure to nanoparticles. Such a device will be unique in the market allowing the monitoring of long term exposures of individuals to particles in the environment. This is the basis for investigating links between specific ultrafine particles and associated health effects.