Agent Skills: Colloidal Stability Analyzer

Colloidal stability assessment skill for evaluating nanoparticle dispersion stability through zeta potential, aggregation kinetics, and shelf-life prediction

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Skill Metadata

Name
colloidal-stability-analyzer
Description
Colloidal stability assessment skill for evaluating nanoparticle dispersion stability through zeta potential, aggregation kinetics, and shelf-life prediction

Colloidal Stability Analyzer

Purpose

The Colloidal Stability Analyzer skill provides comprehensive assessment of nanoparticle dispersion stability, enabling prediction of aggregation behavior, shelf-life estimation, and optimization of stabilization strategies through DLVO theory and experimental validation.

Capabilities

  • Zeta potential analysis
  • DLVO theory-based stability prediction
  • Aggregation kinetics modeling
  • pH and ionic strength effects
  • Steric stabilization assessment
  • Shelf-life prediction algorithms

Usage Guidelines

Stability Assessment

  1. Zeta Potential Analysis

    • Measure at multiple pH values
    • Determine isoelectric point
    • Assess stability window (|zeta| > 30 mV)
  2. DLVO Theory Application

    • Calculate van der Waals attraction
    • Estimate electrostatic repulsion
    • Determine energy barrier height
  3. Shelf-Life Prediction

    • Monitor size over time
    • Apply accelerated aging protocols
    • Predict long-term stability

Process Integration

  • Nanoparticle Synthesis Protocol Development
  • Nanomaterial Surface Functionalization Pipeline
  • Nanoparticle Drug Delivery System Development

Input Schema

{
  "nanoparticle_type": "string",
  "size": "number (nm)",
  "surface_chemistry": "string",
  "dispersion_medium": "string",
  "pH_range": {"min": "number", "max": "number"},
  "ionic_strength": "number (mM)"
}

Output Schema

{
  "zeta_potential": "number (mV)",
  "stability_classification": "stable|marginally_stable|unstable",
  "aggregation_rate": "number (nm/day)",
  "predicted_shelf_life": "number (days)",
  "optimization_recommendations": ["string"]
}