The Surface properties of Particulate Materials and their Caking Behaviour

与工业高度相关的问题是粉末结块。在加工和储存期间，粉末容易发生变化，这可能导致粉末难以管理。根据颗粒材料的性质（例如结晶度、表面性质、粒度）和环境影响（例如湿度、温度、压力），粉末结块有各种原因。这个博士项目的目的是通过开发一种表征方法来研究粉末结块。旨在更好地了解粉末结块的起源，机理并最终防止粉末结块。

A problem of high industrial relevance is powder caking. During processing and storage time, powders are susceptible to undergo changes, that may result in an unmanageable powder. Depending on the nature of the particulate material (e.g. crystallinity, surface properties, particle size) and environmental influences (e.g. humidity, temperature, pressure), there are various origins for powder caking. This PhD project is designed to investigate powder caking by developing a characterization methodology. Aiming for a better understanding of origins, mechanisms and ultimately prevention of powder caking.