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  • Macro close up of silicon carbon battery powder particles illustrating silicon carbon battery issues such as particle cracking and expansion.
    21 February 2026

    Diagnosing Silicon-Carbon Battery Issues

    Silicon-carbon battery issues start with silicon’s extreme volume expansion during charging, often [...]

    Feature Article

  • Water-soluble fluoride in black mass, simplified diagram showing the three main control levers: upstream electrolyte removal, moisture exposure during handling, and thermal conditioning with off gas control.
    21 February 2026

    Water Soluble-Fluoride in Black Mass: Limits, Risks, and QA Control

    Water-soluble fluoride in black mass is now a control variable, not a [...]

    Insights

  • Deaeration lag in powders, hopper cutaway showing aerated bed with trapped air bubbles versus compacted bed, causing pause and surge discharge rate
    14 February 2026

    Deaeration lag, why “easy flowing” powders still surge

    Deaeration lag in powders creates a timing mismatch between how fast your [...]

    Insights

  • Refractory alloy powders for rocket propulsion, photorealistic lab scene with metal powder and AM test coupon
    14 February 2026

    Concentrated Refractory Alloy Powders for Rocket Propulsion

    Concentrated refractory alloy powders for rocket propulsion only create value when you [...]

    Feature Article

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  • Powders and Coatings in Orthopedic Implants
    5 January 2025

    Powders and Coatings in Orthopedic Implants

    Through the innovative use of Powders and Coatings in Orthopedic Implants, the [...]

    Feature Article

  • Pigments in Concrete Mixing
    28 December 2024

    Mixing Effects of Pigments in Concrete

    "Pigments in Concrete MixingPigments in concrete mixing enhance aesthetics while offering functional [...]

    Feature Article

  • Powder science in holiday beverages
    21 December 2024

    From Cocoa to Coffee: How Powder Science Shapes Your Holiday Beverages

    The holiday season brings the warmth of familiar traditions; among them, nothing [...]

    Feature Article

  • Liquid and Gas Processing Techniques drying
    14 December 2024

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

    In this series, we have thoroughly explored key processing techniques involving [...]

    Feature Article

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  • powder compaction techniques and technologies
    5 January 2025

    Compaction of Powders: Techniques and Technologies

    The compaction of powders, techniques and technologies are responsible for this crucial process [...]

    Insights

  • Powder Coatings Applications and Advantages
    28 December 2024

    Powder Coatings – Applications and Advantages

    Powder coatings have revolutionized the world of surface finishing, providing a sustainable, efficient, [...]

    Insights

  • Electrostatic charge in powder behavior
    22 December 2024

    Electrostatic Charge in Powder Behavior

    Electrostatic charge in powder behavior In industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to food [...]

    Insights

  • 3D printing with metal powders
    14 December 2024

    Advances in 3D Printing with Metal Powders

    3D printing with metal powders is reshaping industries by enabling the production of [...]

    Insights

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  • bulk density measurement
    9 June 2024

    Bulk Density Measurement

    Bulk density measurement is a fundamental aspect of material characterization. It has [...]

    Feature Article

  • Best Practices for Microfluidic Particle Manipulation
    4 June 2024

    Best Practices for Microfluidic Particle Manipulation

    Microfluidics has emerged as a transformative technology in the production and manipulation of [...]

  • Fluent Metal's Breakthrough in Metal 3D Printing
    2 June 2024

    Fluent Metal’s Breakthrough in Metal 3D Printing

    Fluent Metal is changing the game in metal additive manufacturing. Specifically, by departing [...]

  • functional component integration
    1 June 2024

    Functional Component Integration: Lab-on-a-Chip Fabrication (part 4)

    Functional component integration: An introduction In the previous series on lab-on-a-chip [...]

    Feature Article

  • Lab-on-a-Chip Fabrication: Deposition Techniques
    25 May 2024

    Lab-on-a-Chip Fabrication: Deposition Techniques (part 3)

    In the second series of lab-on-a-chip, we learned about photolithography. This technique [...]

    Feature Article

  • Photolithography and Etching
    11 May 2024

    The Power of Photolithography and Etching: Lab-on-a-Chip fabrication (part 2)

    Photolithography and Etching In the first part of our series on [...]

    Feature Article

  • Best Practices for Additive Use in the Petrochemical Industry
    4 May 2024

    Best Practices for Additive Use in the Petrochemical Industry

    Since the early days of petroleum refining, additives have been pivotal in enhancing [...]

  • Lab-on-a-Chip Technology
    4 May 2024

    Lab on a Chip: An Introduction (Part 1)

    The development of lab-on-a-chip technology combines various scientific disciplines, including microfluidics, materials [...]

    Feature Article

  • Iron Powder Heating 500 Households in Dutch Pilot Program
    1 May 2024

    Iron Fuel Powder Heating 500 Households in Dutch Pilot Program

    In a major step toward cleaner energy, RIFT (Renewable Iron Fuel Technology), a [...]

  • 10 Powder Processing Do's and Don'ts - Crystal Growth, Nucleation
    20 April 2024

    10 Powder Processing Do’s and Don’ts – Crystal Growth, Nucleation

    The fascinating world of crystal growth, nucleation, and powder processing is indeed a [...]

  • Particle engineering in Pharmaceuticals, Food, and Cosmetics
    20 April 2024

    Particle engineering in Pharmaceuticals, Food, and Cosmetics

    Particle engineering is an emerging field impacting multiple industries, particularly pharmaceuticals, food, [...]

    Feature Article

  • Microplastic Breakdown Pollution: An Unnatural Threat
    13 April 2024

    Microplastic Pollution: An Unnatural Threat

    Microplastic Pollution an introduction: Plastics are celebrated for their transformative role in [...]

    Feature Article

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