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  Thermal Gradient Segregation: Why Heat Moves Particles

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  Thermal Gradient Segregation: Why Heat Moves Particles

  Analytical Techniques and Methods, Dispersion, Feature Article, Segregation

Thermal Gradient Segregation: Why Heat Moves Particles

Thermal gradient segregation begins when one region [...]

By Martijn Daalder|2026-06-27T14:42:21+01:0025 April 2026|Categories: Analytical Techniques and Methods, Dispersion, Feature Article, Segregation|Tags: crystal growth segregation, drying stratification, formulation stability, natural convection, particle migration, pigment dispersion, slurry stability, Soret effect, suspension stability, thermal gradient segregation, thermal loading, thermophoresis|0 Comments

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  Acoustic Emission for Flow Blockage Prediction

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  Acoustic Emission for Flow Blockage Prediction

  Analytical Techniques and Methods, Bulk Solids Characterization, Feature Article, Flowability, Hoppers

Acoustic Emission for Flow Blockage Prediction

Acoustic emission for flow blockage prediction captures high-frequency [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2026-06-27T14:42:22+01:0018 April 2026|Categories: Analytical Techniques and Methods, Bulk Solids Characterization, Feature Article, Flowability, Hoppers|Tags: acoustic emission, acoustic emission for flow blockage prediction, Bulk Solids Characterization, flowability, hopper blockage, pneumatic conveying, powder flow monitoring, powder handling, Predictive Maintenance, process monitoring, signal processing, solids flow|0 Comments

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  Powder Segregation Diagnosis During Mixing, Conveying, and Filling

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  Powder Segregation Diagnosis During Mixing, Conveying, and Filling

  Conveying, Editors pick, Feature Article, Flowability, Mixing technology, Segregation, Uncategorised

Powder Segregation Diagnosis During Mixing, Conveying, and Filling

Powder segregation diagnosis starts by locating where the [...]

By Martijn Daalder|2026-06-27T14:42:24+01:0011 April 2026|Categories: Conveying, Editors pick, Feature Article, Flowability, Mixing technology, Segregation, Uncategorised|Tags: and dusting., and filling, and how to identify sifting, conveying, fluidization, Learn how powder segregation diagnosis works during mixing, trajectory effects|0 Comments

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  Diagnosing and Solving Free-Flowing Powder Arching and Blockage in Hoppers

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  Diagnosing and Solving Free-Flowing Powder Arching and Blockage in Hoppers

  Feature Article, Flowability, Hoppers

Diagnosing and Solving Free-Flowing Powder Arching and Blockage in Hoppers

Free-flowing powders can form stable arches and block [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2026-06-27T14:42:25+01:004 April 2026|Categories: Feature Article, Flowability, Hoppers|Tags: critical arching diameter, flow function, free-flowing powder arching, funnel flow, hopper arching, hopper blockage, mass flow, powder flow troubleshooting, shear cell test, time consolidation, unconfined yield strength, wall friction|0 Comments

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  Triboelectric Charging in Powders: Why Humidity Matters

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  Triboelectric Charging in Powders: Why Humidity Matters

  Electrostatic Effects, Feature Article, Moisture Sensitivity

Triboelectric Charging in Powders: Why Humidity Matters

Triboelectric charging in powders is not fixed by [...]

By Martijn Daalder|2026-06-27T14:42:27+01:0028 March 2026|Categories: Electrostatic Effects, Feature Article, Moisture Sensitivity|Tags: antistatic control, charge dissipation, contact electrification, humidity effects, insulating surfaces, particle-surface interactions, powder adhesion, powder electrostatics, powder handling, static electricity, surface chemistry, triboelectric charging, triboelectric charging in powders, wall build-up, work function|0 Comments

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  Wall Friction and Hopper Geometry: Why Some Bins Mass Flow and Others Funnel Flow

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  Wall Friction and Hopper Geometry: Why Some Bins Mass Flow and Others Funnel Flow

  Bulk Solids Characterization, Feature Article, Flowability, Hoppers

Wall Friction and Hopper Geometry: Why Some Bins Mass Flow and Others Funnel Flow

Mass flow requires hopper walls that are steep [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2026-06-27T14:42:28+01:0021 March 2026|Categories: Bulk Solids Characterization, Feature Article, Flowability, Hoppers|Tags: bulk solids handling, feeder design, funnel flow, hopper design, hopper geometry, Jenike shear tester, mass flow, outlet sizing, powder flow, rat holing, segregation, silo design, stagnant zones, wall friction, wall friction testing|0 Comments

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  Why Free-Flowing Powders Still Arch in Hoppers, and How to Diagnose the Real Cause

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  Why Free-Flowing Powders Still Arch in Hoppers, and How to Diagnose the Real Cause

  Editors pick, Feature Article, Flowability, Hoppers

Why Free-Flowing Powders Still Arch in Hoppers, and How to Diagnose the Real Cause

A powder can look easy to handle in [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2026-06-27T14:42:30+01:0014 March 2026|Categories: Editors pick, Feature Article, Flowability, Hoppers|Tags: bulk solids handling, critical arching dimension, flow function, free-flowing powders, funnel flow, hopper arching, hopper outlet design, mass flow, powder blockage, powder flow testing, shear cell testing, time consolidation, unconfined yield strength, wall friction|0 Comments

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  The Rise of Biodegradable Magnesium Alloy Powders for Next-Generation Orthopedics

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  The Rise of Biodegradable Magnesium Alloy Powders for Next-Generation Orthopedics

  3D printing, Coating, Feature Article, Health care, Metallurgy

The Rise of Biodegradable Magnesium Alloy Powders for Next-Generation Orthopedics

Biodegradable magnesium alloy powders are gaining attention in [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2026-06-27T14:42:31+01:007 March 2026|Categories: 3D printing, Coating, Feature Article, Health care, Metallurgy|Tags: 3d printing, additive manufacturing, biodegradable magnesium alloy powders, bioresorbable implants, corrosion control, healthcare materials, hydrogen evolution, implant materials, lattice design, magnesium alloys, magnesium corrosion, orthopedic implants, powder metallurgy, powder quality, Surface Engineering|0 Comments

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  Functional Importance of Porosity in Food Powders

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  Functional Importance of Porosity in Food Powders

  Bulk Solids Characterization, Compaction, Editors pick, Feature Article, Food Industry, Porosity, Rheology, Spray-Drying

Functional Importance of Porosity in Food Powders

Article updated February 2026 Porosity controls hydration [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2026-02-27T18:32:32+00:0028 February 2026|Categories: Bulk Solids Characterization, Compaction, Editors pick, Feature Article, Food Industry, Porosity, Rheology, Spray-Drying|Tags: Bulk density, compressibility, food powder engineering, food powder functionality, food powder morphology, food powder porosity, food powder processing, food powder stability, functional characteristics of food powders, particle morphology, porosity analysis techniques, Porosity in food powders, porosity measurement, powder characterization, powder hydration, powder packing density, roller-milled wheat flour, spray-dried milk powder|0 Comments

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  Diagnosing Silicon-Carbon Battery Issues

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  Diagnosing Silicon-Carbon Battery Issues

  Energy Industry, Feature Article, Fracture Mechanics

Diagnosing Silicon-Carbon Battery Issues

Silicon-carbon battery issues start with silicon’s extreme volume [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2026-06-27T14:42:34+01:0021 February 2026|Categories: Energy Industry, Feature Article, Fracture Mechanics|Tags: battery degradation, Coulombic efficiency, phone battery engineering, prelithiation, SEI, silicon anode, silicon carbon battery, volume expansion|0 Comments

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