Insight of the Week

Welcome to Insight of the Week, where we spotlight practical, actionable knowledge in powder technology and material sciences. Each week, we delve into a key topic, offering a short analysis, expert perspectives, and innovative solutions tailored to industry challenges.

Featured Insight of the Week

  • Powder Hazards

    Powder Hazards: Safe Powder Storage and Handling Practices

    Understanding your powder’s physical and chemical behavior is essential to preventing accidents. By applying proper storage methods, using enclosed and grounded handling systems, maintaining clean and functional equipment, and preparing for emergencies, you can reduce the risks associated with powder hazards while improving process safety and product quality. Table [...]

  • powder-based electronics

    The Future of Powder-Based Electronics

    Powder-based electronics are moving swiftly from lab-scale experiments to industrial production, enabling new possibilities in flexible, sustainable, and customizable devices. By mastering powder behavior, ensuring strict quality control, and tracking emerging applications like printed sensors and sintered interconnects, professionals in powder technology can lead this next wave of electronic manufacturing innovation. [...]

  • hygroscopicity in food powders

    Measuring Hygroscopicity in Food Powders: Why It Matters More Than You Think

    Check out these related articles: https://powdertechnology.info/moisture-content-analysis-in-powder-samples/ Hygroscopicity — a powder’s tendency to absorb moisture — directly impacts shelf life, flowability, and product quality. Measuring it through sorption isotherms or DVS helps food manufacturers prevent caking, preserve texture, and design smarter packaging. Ignoring it risks product failure. [...]

  • Powdered Activated Carbon Treatment

    Powdered Activated Carbon Treatment Insights

    Powdered Activated Carbon Treatment (PACT) is a powerful solution for industries struggling with complex wastewater. This hybrid method combines the best of both worlds: adsorption and biological treatment. It is especially useful when dealing with fluctuating loads, high chemical oxygen demand (COD), or persistent organic pollutants. Check out the EPA article on the Impact [...]

  • magnetic powders

    Magnetic Powders: Driving Innovation in Energy and Electronics

    Magnetic powders are reshaping the future of energy storage, sensors, and electronics. These fine, magnetically responsive materials are powering major advances across sectors. Understanding how they work—and where they work—offers valuable insights for engineers, researchers, and manufacturers. What Are Magnetic Powders? Magnetic powders are composed of ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic materials such [...]

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Molecular Sieve Adsorption in the Oil and Gas Industry

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Categories: Agglomaration, Cohesion, Construction, Editors pick, Feature Article, Flowability, Sustainability

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Processing Techniques Involving Liquids and Gases – Drying (Part 4)

Categories: AI, Chemical Industry, Cryogenic Processing, Crystallinity, Editors pick, Energy Industry, Feature Article, Food Industry, Future, Granules, Laboratory, Liquid and Gas Processing Techniques, Pharmaceutical Industry, powders, Spray-Drying, Sustainability, Thermal Properties

Hydrotreating and Hydrocracking: The Backbone of Modern Oil Refining

Categories: Chemical Industry, Editors pick, Feature Article, Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Sustainability

Exploring the Microscopic World of Particle Surfaces using SEM

Categories: Adhesion, Chemical Industry, Cosmetics industry, Editors pick, Feature Article, Legislation and Standards, Microscopy, Particle size distribution, Particle Size Testing, Pharmaceutical Industry, powders, research, SEM, Surface Energy

Exploring Metal-Organic Frameworks: The Future of Porous Materials and Gas Storage

Categories: Bulk Solids Characterization, Chemical Industry, Editors pick, Feature Article, Laboratory, Oil and Gas, Pharmaceutical Industry, Porosity, research, Thermal Properties

Common Bulk Powders Used in Global Industry

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Dust Explosion Risks and Safety Protocols with Michel Vandeweyer

Categories: Dustiness, Editors pick, Feature Article, Interview

The Power of Plasma Functionalization – Enhancing Powder Surface Chemistry

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Fluid Characterization and Testing in Oil and Gas

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Tribological Powder Properties: Friction, Wear, and Lubrication

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Powder Packing Density: Assessing and Optimizing

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Moisture Content Analysis in Powder Samples

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