colloidal-stability-analyzer

# 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 ```json { "nanoparticle_type": "string", "size": "number (nm)", "surface_chemistry": "string", "dispersion_medium": "string", "pH_range": {"min": "number", "max": "number"}, "ionic_strength": "number (mM)" } ``` ## Output Schema ```json { "zeta_potential": "number (mV)", "stability_classif...