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  • Close-up of powder flow from a hopper, illustrating the link between packing density and powder flow.
    2 August 2025

    Balancing Packing Density and Powder Flow in Continuous Processing

    Packing density and powder flow rarely align naturally. Engineering this balance requires [...]

    Insights

  • Laboratory setup showing nano spray drying equipment collecting submicron powder from a fine mist.
    2 August 2025

    Nano Spray Drying: Producing Submicron Powders for Biotech and Pharma

    Nano spray drying creates submicron powders from fragile materials with high recovery [...]

    Know How

  • Close-up of particles formed through laser spheroidization of titanium powders, showing spherical morphology and smooth surfaces.
    2 August 2025

    Laser Spheroidization of Titanium Powders

    Laser spheroidization turns irregular titanium powders into dense, spherical feedstock with excellent [...]

    Feature Article

  • On-demand atomisation metal powder system in an R&D laboratory.
    26 July 2025

    On-Demand Atomisation: Custom Metal Powders for R&D and Prototyping

    On-demand atomisation metal powder low-volume production is changing the way labs and [...]

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Flow & bulk behaviour

FlowabilitySegregationDustinessCakingElectrostatic EffectsMoisture SensitivityShearCohesionPermeabilityPacking Density

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AgglomerationAttritionAbrasionWearAdhesionSurface EnergyDispersionRheologyPorosityThermal PropertiesParticle Size Distribution

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Mixing TechnologyHoppersConveyingCompactionCoatingSilo StorageEncapsulation TechniquesSpray DryingMilling

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Bulk Solids CharacterizationParticle Size TestingAnalytical Techniques and MethodsChemical Composition AnalysisMicroscopy

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  • Agglomeration Characterization Techniques
    7 October 2023

    Agglomeration Characterization Techniques and Modeling

    In recent years, agglomeration mechanisms have transformed significantly. This shift has deepened [...]

    Feature Article

  • Zeolites' Porous Crystalline Structure
    24 September 2023

    Zeolites’ Porous Crystalline morphology and its Diverse Applications

    Zeolites are crystalline materials with a porous structure. They have extensive applications [...]

    Feature Article

  • Powder technology research laboratories
    17 September 2023

    Powder Technology Research Labs

    In materials science, powder technology research labs drive scientific progress forward. These [...]

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  • New Frontiers: Advancements in Metal Powder 3D Printing
    9 September 2023

    New Frontiers: Advancements in Metal Powder 3D Printing

    3D printing of composite materials and metal powders is evolving swiftly. This [...]

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  • Technical Consultancy for Legal Cases
    31 January 2022

    Building demolition close to a Belgian Museum possibly led to contamination of valuable paintings

    Through detailed particle analysis and XRF testing, Delft Solids Solutions identified that [...]

  • Attrition and abrasion as a result of various types of industrial transport
    30 January 2022

    Attrition and abrasion as a result of various types of industrial transport

    Industrial transport systems—especially pneumatic conveying—can cause significant attrition and abrasion of particles, [...]

  • Interview with Tiago Vilela Director of Business Development and Refinery Catalyst Testing with Avantium Catalysis
    30 January 2022

    Interview with Tiago Vilela Director of Business Development and Refinery Catalyst Testing with Avantium Catalysis

    Avantium Catalysis collaborates with Delft Solids Solutions to enhance catalyst testing for refineries, [...]

  • Changes on the horizon for Slow-release Fertilizers
    30 January 2022

    Changes on the horizon for Slow-release Fertilizers

    Driven by upcoming EU regulations banning non-biodegradable coatings by 2026, the fertilizer industry [...]

  • Product Wear assessment and predictions during Pneumatic Transport - Pneumatic Conveying Wear
    30 January 2022

    Product Wear assessment and predictions during Pneumatic Transport

    Pneumatic conveying causes significant particle wear and dust generation, especially at high velocities [...]

  • EU Transparency Regulation
    29 January 2022

    Transparency Regulation effective on March 27 2021: How will this affect food, feed, and agriculture industries?

    Effective March 27 2021, the EU Transparency Regulation (Regulation 2019/1381) introduces stricter requirements [...]

  • Titanium Dioxide Regulations
    29 January 2022

    New Legislation for powder coating, pigment, and cosmetics industry: Allowing for a transition period until October 1st

    New EU regulations mandate that, starting October 1st, all powder mixtures containing ≥1% [...]

  • Heterogeneous Catalysts
    29 January 2022

    Heterogeneous catalysts in industry

    Heterogeneous catalysts are essential in industrial chemistry, enabling efficient, selective reactions through surface [...]

  • Nanoparticles electron microscopy
    17 January 2022

    Nanoparticles by SEM – electron microscopy analysis

    Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) offers direct visualization of nanoparticle size and shape, making [...]

  • Differential centrifugal sedimentation nanoparticles
    17 January 2022

    Nano particle size analysis by centrifugal sedimentation

    Differential centrifugal sedimentation (DCS) is a high-resolution technique for nanoparticle size analysis, capable [...]

  • Nanomaterial BET analysis
    17 January 2022

    Surface Area of Nanomaterials by BET analysis

    BET analysis is a key method for assessing the specific surface area of [...]

  • Nanoparticle testing
    16 January 2022

    Nanomaterial analysis and Nanoparticle testing

    Nanoparticle testing is essential for regulatory compliance and product optimization in the EU, [...]

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