Unravelling the mechanics of particle deposition at the micro-scale

该项目旨在发现在一系列气流条件下气溶胶颗粒与表面之间相互作用的机制。该项目预计将通过结合新颖的基于激光的诊断技术，光学相干断层扫描和最先进的颗粒配方方法来改变我们对颗粒沉积的理解。该项目的预期成果包括提供优化颗粒沉积的新方法，开发可调粉末配方，以及定义流动中的颗粒-表面相互作用机制。该项目将为从增材制造到气溶胶输送等应用的颗粒系统提供显着的好处。

This project aims to discover the mechanisms responsible for the interactions between aerosol particles and surfaces in a range of air flow conditions. The project expects to transform our understanding of particle deposition through a combination of novel laser-based diagnostic techniques, optical coherence tomography, and state of the art particle formulation methodologies. Expected outcomes of the project include delivery of new methods to optimise particle deposition, development of tunable powder formulations, as well as definition of particle-surface interaction mechanisms in flows. The project should provide significant benefits to particle systems for applications ranging from additive manufacturing to aerosol delivery.