Analytical Techniques and methods

Analytical techniques are vital for understanding and optimizing the properties of powders and materials. From particle size analysis and flowability testing to porosity and surface area evaluation, these methods provide essential insights into material behavior. Advanced tools like SEM imaging, BET analysis, and zeta potential measurement ensure precision and drive quality across applications.

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Changeover Losses in Continuous Powder Lines: 5 Fast Wins to Boost Efficiency
Changeovers can quietly waste hours and tons of product in continuous powder lines. The cause is rarely a single fault. Most losses stem from small oversights that add up—sticky residues, trapped air, timing mistakes, or slow cleanups. Focusing on five targeted actions can reclaim yield, reduce downtime, and improve consistency without incurring new [...]
Case Study: Powder Technology Principles in Laser-Assisted Bioprinting
Table of contents Executive Summary laser-assisted bioprinting powder principles show the benefits of particle thinking. Treat every printed droplet as a living particle. Then use the same physics that guide powders to design jetting, impact, packing, and maturation. This frame reduces trial and error and gives teams a shared [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Powder Technology
Powder technology is the backbone of precision manufacturing and process optimization. Industries that master it, through deep control of particle size, flowability, and morphology, gain critical advantages in processes like mixing, granulation, milling, and blending. Whether developing pharmaceuticals, producing food powders, printing metal parts, or enhancing materials, success hinges on understanding how powders [...]
Advanced Powder Characterization Techniques
In this article, we will take a glance at the Advanced Powder Characterization techniques, that are currently available. Characterizing powders is a deceptively complex challenge. At first glance, it might seem that measuring particle size, bulk density, or flowability should tell us all we need to know. But anyone working with powders knows better. [...]
Powders and Coatings in Orthopedic Implants
Through the innovative use of Powders and Coatings in Orthopedic Implants, the landscape is changing in a great way. Orthopedic implants, used to replace damaged bones such as the femur, tibia, fibula, humerus, or acetabulum, rely on anatomically designed biomaterials and advanced surface engineering. These innovations ensure implants are durable, biocompatible, and capable [...]

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Analytical Techniques and methods: Particle Size Analysis

Particle size analysis is a cornerstone of powder characterization, offering critical insights into material performance and behavior. Accurate measurement of particle size impacts flowability, packing density, and reactivity, influencing applications across industries like pharmaceuticals, construction, and food production. Explore advanced techniques such as sieving, laser diffraction, and dynamic light scattering to ensure precision and optimize product quality.

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Powder Technologies Within Circular Systems
The relevance of powder testing for circular economy powder usage. Circular production changes powder behavior across cycles. Therefore, measure oxidation, moisture, morphology, and flow every loop. Set clear release criteria. Track energy and carbon per cycle to keep quality stable. Table of contents The circular [...]
$AI-assisted material characterization: laser diffraction setup analyzes a powder stream with a camera and PSD histogram on a lab monitor.$
Material Characterization with AI-Assisted Analytics
AI-assisted material characterization speeds testing, strengthens models, and improves inline control. Labs link imaging and spectroscopy to machine learning. Plants then act on real-time signals to hold quality and cut waste. Table of contents AI now runs beside the test bench. Imaging, spectroscopy, and machine [...]
AI-Powered Particle Size Monitoring in Continuous Milling
AI-based in-line particle size monitoring allows real-time tracking during milling. It improves process control, reduces waste, and eliminates the need for manual sampling. Real-Time Control, No Sampling Needed In milling, size matters. However, traditional methods rely on offline analysis. That causes delays and limits control. By contrast, [...]

Analytical Techniques and methods: Flowability Testing

Flowability testing is essential for understanding powders’ behaviour during handling, storage, and processing. By measuring properties like flow rate, angle of repose, and cohesive strength, these tests help predict performance and identify potential issues like clogging or segregation. Explore advanced tools and techniques that ensure efficient material flow, optimize processes, and maintain product quality across industries.

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Powder Plateau S Curve: How to Win When Physics Limits You
The powder plateau S-curve explains why progress is incremental and why expectations must stay realistic. Physical forces cap performance, so teams pursue steady gains in flow, yield, and energy per kilogram, verified by hard metrics. Optimize current processes, and invest a small, high risk stream in research that could start the next curve. [...]
Build a Powder Quality “Fingerprint” in 7 Days
You can prevent most production surprises by tracking six simple powder markers. Set baselines, watch for drift, and act on clear rules. You will reduce variability, scrap, and downtime with a powder quality fingerprint. Why a powder quality fingerprint beats a folder of tests Many teams test [...]
Representative Powder Sampling a practical guide and overview
Representative powder sampling starts at the process, not in the lab. Always sample when the material is moving, take multiple small increments across the full stream, then mix and split with a riffler. Most “bad lab data” is actually “bad sampling.” Fix sampling first, then fix the process. Table [...]

Analytical Techniques and methods: Microscopy Tools

Microscopy tools provide a window into the microscopic world of powders and materials, revealing critical details about particle shape, size, and surface properties. From high-resolution imaging with SEM to advanced techniques like confocal and atomic force microscopy, these tools deliver precise insights into material characteristics. Explore how microscopy enhances understanding, quality control, and innovation across industries.

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Case Study: Powder Technology Principles in Laser-Assisted Bioprinting
Table of contents Executive Summary laser-assisted bioprinting powder principles show the benefits of particle thinking. Treat every printed droplet as a living particle. Then use the same physics that guide powders to design jetting, impact, packing, and maturation. This frame reduces trial and error and gives teams a shared [...]
$AI-assisted material characterization: laser diffraction setup analyzes a powder stream with a camera and PSD histogram on a lab monitor.$
Material Characterization with AI-Assisted Analytics
AI-assisted material characterization speeds testing, strengthens models, and improves inline control. Labs link imaging and spectroscopy to machine learning. Plants then act on real-time signals to hold quality and cut waste. Table of contents AI now runs beside the test bench. Imaging, spectroscopy, and machine [...]
Role of Powder Morphology in Industrial Applications
Powder morphology—the study of particle shape, size, and surface texture—is critical in determining powder performance and processing. Its effects span diverse industries such as pharmaceuticals, ceramics, energy storage, and manufacturing. Understanding and controlling these attributes can significantly influence product quality and efficiency. Making Powder Morphology in Industrial Applications a fundamental aspect of production. [...]

Analytical Techniques and methods: Porosity and Surface Area Testing

Porosity and surface area testing are critical for understanding material performance in applications such as filtration, catalysis, and adsorption. By analyzing pore size distribution, surface area, and material density, these methods provide insights into how powders interact with gases, liquids, and other solids. Techniques like BET analysis, mercury intrusion porosimetry, and gas adsorption enable precise evaluations, helping to optimize product design and process efficiency across industries.

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Powder Technologies Within Circular Systems
The relevance of powder testing for circular economy powder usage. Circular production changes powder behavior across cycles. Therefore, measure oxidation, moisture, morphology, and flow every loop. Set clear release criteria. Track energy and carbon per cycle to keep quality stable. Table of contents The circular [...]
Hard Carbon in Sodium-Ion Batteries: Moisture Control, Powder QA, and Line Readiness
Hard carbon sodium-ion batteries are a match made in heaven. When moisture stays low and surface area remains controlled. A disciplined dry-room setup, paired with tight powder QA, improves Coulombic efficiency and shortens formation cycles. It all starts with the powder. Table of contents Sodium-ion [...]
Dry Electrode Battery Manufacturing: Powder Rules for Modern Factories
Dry electrode battery manufacturing demands tighter powder control. Flow, moisture, and morphology define stability, yield, and cost. Table of contents Dry electrode battery manufacturing is no longer a niche R&D ambition. Instead, it is rapidly moving into large-scale production. The attraction is clear: lower costs, [...]

Analytical Techniques and methods: Moisture and Thermal Analysis

Moisture and thermal analysis are essential for evaluating the behavior of materials under varying conditions. These techniques provide insights into moisture content, thermal stability, and decomposition processes, critical for optimizing production, storage, and application. From thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) to moisture content testing, these methods ensure material quality and performance across industries.

Featured Moisture and Thermal Analysis Articles

Inside Perspective of Powder Wettability in the Food and Feed Industries
Powder wettability in food and feed determines how fast powders sink, hydrate, and disperse. By controlling surface fat, agglomeration, and surfactants, processors reduce clumping, energy use, and fines while improving product quality, pellet strength, and line efficiency. Table of contents Water is the most essential [...]
Dew Point vs Water Activity in Powder Processing
For powders, dew point vs water activity defines control. Dew point governs the air. Water activity governs the material. Control both, or moisture wins. Stop Mixing Them Up Teams often blur these terms. Dew point vs water activity is not a nuance. Dew point describes air moisture. [...]
PFAS vs PTFE in 2025: What’s Really Changing for Powder-Based Manufacturing
PFAS PTFE powder manufacturing industries will face policy tightening across Europe. PTFE’s role as a binder and in plant materials sits in the spotlight. The next 12–24 months will shape supply, compliance costs, and the technical direction of powder-based manufacturing. Table of contents PFAS PTFE [...]

Analytical Techniques and methods: Chemical Composition Analysis

Chemical composition analysis provides critical insights into the elemental and molecular makeup of materials. By employing techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), these methods identify material properties, impurities, and chemical stability. Understanding chemical composition ensures product quality, compliance with standards, and optimization across various industrial applications.

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Inside Perspective of Powder Wettability in the Food and Feed Industries
Powder wettability in food and feed determines how fast powders sink, hydrate, and disperse. By controlling surface fat, agglomeration, and surfactants, processors reduce clumping, energy use, and fines while improving product quality, pellet strength, and line efficiency. Table of contents Water is the most essential [...]
Dew Point vs Water Activity in Powder Processing
For powders, dew point vs water activity defines control. Dew point governs the air. Water activity governs the material. Control both, or moisture wins. Stop Mixing Them Up Teams often blur these terms. Dew point vs water activity is not a nuance. Dew point describes air moisture. [...]
PFAS vs PTFE in 2025: What’s Really Changing for Powder-Based Manufacturing
PFAS PTFE powder manufacturing industries will face policy tightening across Europe. PTFE’s role as a binder and in plant materials sits in the spotlight. The next 12–24 months will shape supply, compliance costs, and the technical direction of powder-based manufacturing. Table of contents PFAS PTFE [...]

Analytical Techniques and methods: Bulk Solids Testing

Bulk solids testing evaluates the unique properties of powders and granular materials to optimize their handling, storage, and processing. Techniques like rotating drum analyzers, shear cells, and uniaxial compression testing reveal insights into flow dynamics, shear strength, and compressibility. These methods ensure efficiency and reliability across industries, supporting consistent performance in diverse applications.

Featured Bulk Solids Testing Articles

Powder Plateau S Curve: How to Win When Physics Limits You
The powder plateau S-curve explains why progress is incremental and why expectations must stay realistic. Physical forces cap performance, so teams pursue steady gains in flow, yield, and energy per kilogram, verified by hard metrics. Optimize current processes, and invest a small, high risk stream in research that could start the next curve. [...]
Dew Point vs Water Activity in Powder Processing
For powders, dew point vs water activity defines control. Dew point governs the air. Water activity governs the material. Control both, or moisture wins. Stop Mixing Them Up Teams often blur these terms. Dew point vs water activity is not a nuance. Dew point describes air moisture. [...]
Powder Segregation Test: The 20 Minute Bottle Method
Most blend failures start with segregation during transfer. Run a 20 minute bottle test. Adjust drop height and fill rate. Lock in mass-flow geometry to stabilize potency and dose. Why this test Segregation hides in routine moves. A blend leaves the mixer in spec. Then it falls [...]