Laboratory

Laboratory of Professor Élodie Boisselier

Department

Département d’ophtalmologie et d’oto-rhino-laryngologie, Faculté de Médecine

Funding agency(ies)

Fondation canadienne pour l’Innovation (FCI)

Manufacturer (model)

RheoSense (mVROC) couplé à un ThermoCube de Solid State Cooling Systems

Commissioning

2016

Equipment Description

This instrument enables rheological measurements, i.e., the evaluation of the effects of an applied force on fluid flow. It can apply high shear rates and use sample volumes as small as 20 μL, which is particularly useful for protein analysis. The instrument is coupled with a Thermocube for temperature control of the samples.

In the laboratory, this instrument is commonly used to measure the viscosity of protein and nanoparticle mixtures.

Technical Specifications

• Minimum sample volume: 20 μL

• Maximum shear rate: >1,000,000 s⁻¹

• Viscosity range: 0.2–2,000 cP

• Temperature range: 5–50 °C

Areas of expertise

Microrheology

Conditions of Use

This instrument is available to academic and industrial collaborators, depending on the number of users and the availability of a research professional. This technique requires appropriate training and the presence of a research professional.

Rental Fees (CAD)

On-Campus

To be discussed with the person in charge.

Off-Campus (Academic)

To be discussed with the person in charge.

Industry

To be discussed with the person in charge.

Reservations

Élodie Boisselier, Professeure

elodie.boisselier@fmed.ulaval.ca

418-682-7511, poste 84429