Ultrasonic homogenizers, the modern version of "mortar and pestle", they can disrupt tissues and cells through cavitation and ultrasonic waves.  Basically, an ultrasonic homogenizer has a tip which very rapidly vibrates, causing bubbles in the surrounding solution to rapidly form and collapse.  This creates shear and shock waves which tear apart cells and particles.

Ultrasonic Homogenizers are recommended for homogenization and lysis of laboratory samples that do not require traditional grinding or rotor-stator cutting techniques for processing. Small and large ultrasonic probes are used in a variety of sample volumes to be processed. A solid probe allows for less chance of sample loss and cross-contamination between samples.

Sonication is the act of applying sound energy to agitate particles in a sample, for various purposes. Ultrasonic frequencies (around 20 kHz) are usually used, leading to the process also being known as ultrasonication or ultra-sonication. In the laboratory, it is usually applied using an ultrasonic bath or an ultrasonic probe, colloquially known as a sonifier.

Sonication can be used for the production of nanoparticles, such as nanoemulsions, nanocrystals, liposomes and wax emulsions, as well as for wastewater purification, degassing, extraction of plant oil, extraction of anthocyanins and antioxidants, production of biofuels, crude oil desulphurization, cell disruption, polymer and epoxy processing, adhesive thinning, and many other processes. Sonication is also commonly used in nanotechnology for evenly dispersing nanoparticles in liquids.

Features

• 7" color touch screen controller and matte black finish
  
• Built-in temperature probe
• Ultrasonic probe with corrosion-resistant titanium alloy tip (PH value 3 to 10)
• Mixing, blending, emulsifying, and homogenizing solutions
• Use during extraction to disintegrate cells and increase yield
• Adjustable ultrasonic power and time
• Frequency and sample temperature display
• Sound enclosure reduces the high-powered sound waves, while clear door permits viewing of the sample while processing
• A variety of optional easy-swap ultrasonic probes available
• Compact and lightweight, plug and play, no assembly required
• Comes with a 6mm OD ultrasonic probe 

IMPORTANT! For maximum probe life, run probe in clean water for 3 minutes after each use.

Compatible ultrasonic probes: 2mm, 3mm, 6mm, 10mm, 12mm and 15mm tip diameter