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  • LFP black mass pre export workflow infographic showing sampling, testing, review, decision, logistics, and shipping
    31 January 2026

    Black Mass Powder Quality: Sampling, QA Panel, and Spec Templates

    Black mass powder quality decides yield, buyer acceptance, and dispute risk. First, [...]

    Know How

  • Wall friction drift in hoppers, shown as clean wall flow versus film driven ratholing.
    31 January 2026

    Wall Friction Drift in Hoppers: Why Discharge Degrades Over Time

    Many hopper issues are boundary-limited. Wall friction drifts upward over time, so [...]

    Insights

  • Technician uses a riffle splitter to divide silicon anode powder into labelled sample jars on a lab bench.
    24 January 2026

    Silicon Anode Powder: The Manufacturing Bottleneck Behind Next Gen Battery Gains

    Silicon anode powder fails in production for predictable reasons. Particle morphology, oxide [...]

    Feature Article

  • Illustration showing water activity in powders versus moisture content, with internal water inside particles and surface water forming liquid bridges at particle contacts.
    24 January 2026

    Water Activity in Powders: Why Moisture Content Misleads in line drifts during production

    Water activity in powders predicts caking, sticking, and flow loss better than moisture [...]

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  • AI-driven powder scaling
    15 March 2025

    AI-Driven Powder Scaling: From Laboratory to Production to Global Market

    Table of Contents: AI-driven powder scaling Particles gradually transition [...]

    Feature Article

  • Powder Technology use in Protein Stability and Unfolding Research
    1 March 2025

    Protein Stability and Unfolding though Powder Technology

    In this article we will cover Protein Stability and Unfolding with the [...]

    Feature Article

  • Limestone Industry
    22 February 2025

    Limestone Industry. From Geological Formation to Modern Applications

    Lime is a useful and versatile material that construction industries use extensively. [...]

    Feature Article

  • Gypsum in Construction
    17 February 2025

    Gypsum in Modern Construction: A Comprehensive Overview

    At PowderTechnology.info, we’ve long been fascinated by the humble yet mighty gypsum. [...]

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  • Particle shape impact
    16 March 2025

    Particle Shape Impact on Surface Area and Reactivity

    Particle shape impacts surface area, directly affecting chemical reactivity and processing efficiency. Although [...]

    Insights

  • Advanced Powder Characterization
    2 March 2025

    Advanced Powder Characterization Techniques

    In this article, we will take a glance at the Advanced Powder Characterization [...]

    Insights

  • Powder morphology in Industrial applications
    22 February 2025

    Role of Powder Morphology in Industrial Applications

    Powder morphology—the study of particle shape, size, and surface texture—is critical in determining [...]

    Insights

  • Powder recyclability in manufacturing
    17 February 2025

    Powder Recyclability in Manufacturing: Sustainable Approaches

    In today’s manufacturing environment, sustainability is not only a goal—it’s a necessity. Industries [...]

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  • Gene Editing and Powder Technology
    19 October 2024

    Gene Editing and Powder Technology

    Gene Editing and Powder Technology: A Symbiotic Relationship in Advanced Biotechnology [...]

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  • Role of Powders in Battery Materials for Energy Storage
    12 October 2024

    Role of Powders in Battery Materials for Energy Storage

    Energy storage technologies, particularly batteries, are evolving rapidly, and powders play a key [...]

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  • Assessing Powder Packing Density
    12 October 2024

    Assessing Powder Packing Density

    In many industries, from pharmaceuticals to construction, powder packing density plays a [...]

    Feature Article

  • Bulk Powders Used in Global Industry
    6 October 2024

    Common Bulk Powders Used in Global Industry

    Bulk Powders in Industry: An introduction Bulk powders are fundamental to [...]

    Feature Article

  • Powder Bed Fusion in Additive Manufacturing
    5 October 2024

    Powder Bed Fusion in Additive Manufacturing

    The Powder Bed Fusion: An introduction Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) is one [...]

    Insights

  • Agglomeration in powder processing
    29 September 2024

    Agglomeration in Powder Processing: Causes and Solutions

    Agglomeration in powder processing an introduction Agglomeration in powder processing, specifically the [...]

    Insights

  • Dust Explosion Risks and Safety Protocols with Michel Vandeweyer
    25 September 2024

    Dust Explosion Risks and Safety Protocols with Michel Vandeweyer

    As a featured speaker at Dustiness Day 2024, Michel Vandeweyer will shed [...]

    Feature Article

  • The Power of Plasma Functionalization - Enhancing Powder Surface Chemistry
    21 September 2024

    The Power of Plasma Functionalization – Enhancing Powder Surface Chemistry

    Powder materials are foundational in industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemicals, and [...]

    Feature Article

  • Particle Size Distribution and Its Impact on Material Performance
    21 September 2024

    Particle Size Distribution and Its Impact on Material Performance

    Particle size distribution (PSD) is a crucial factor that directly influences the behavior [...]

    Insights

  • Do’s & Don’ts: Fluid Oil and Gas Characterization
    14 September 2024

    Do’s & Don’ts: Fluid Oil and Gas Characterization

    Fluid characterization is, without a doubt, a cornerstone of success in the oil [...]

  • Fluid Characterization and Testing in Oil and Gas
    14 September 2024

    Fluid Characterization and Testing in Oil and Gas

    Fluid characterization in oil and gas: an Introduyction Crude oil, often [...]

    Feature Article

  • Advanced Aerogel Materials for Heat and Fire Insulation
    11 September 2024

    Advanced Aerogel Materials for Heat and Fire Insulation

    Advanced Aerogel Materials for Heat and Fire Insulation Researchers at the Hefei [...]

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