Surface Energy

Surface energy is a measure of the energy at a material’s surface, influencing how it interacts with other substances, including liquids, powders, and gases. This property plays a crucial role in industries like pharmaceuticals, coatings, and adhesives, where adhesion, wetting, and cohesion are key to product performance and processing efficiency.

On this page, learn about the principles of surface energy, its measurement techniques, and its impact on industrial applications, from improving material adhesion to optimizing formulations.

Featured Surface Energy Articles

  • Particle shape impact

    Particle Shape Impact on Surface Area and Reactivity

    Particle shape impacts surface area, directly affecting chemical reactivity and processing efficiency. Although particle size often receives more attention in discussions of material performance, the impact of particle shape is equally critical. Particle shape determines how effectively particles interact during processing, influencing their behavior in practical industrial applications. Consequently, understanding the role of shape [...]

  • Powder Technology Guide

    The Ultimate Guide to Powder Technology

    Powder technology is the backbone of precision manufacturing and process optimization. Industries that master it, through deep control of particle size, flowability, and morphology, gain critical advantages in processes like mixing, granulation, milling, and blending. Whether developing pharmaceuticals, producing food powders, printing metal parts, or enhancing materials, success hinges on understanding how powders [...]

  • Advanced Powder Characterization

    Advanced Powder Characterization Techniques

    In this article, we will take a glance at the Advanced Powder Characterization techniques, that are currently available. Characterizing powders is a deceptively complex challenge. At first glance, it might seem that measuring particle size, bulk density, or flowability should tell us all we need to know. But anyone working with powders knows better. [...]

  • Powders and Coatings in Orthopedic Implants

    Powders and Coatings in Orthopedic Implants

    Through the innovative use of Powders and Coatings in Orthopedic Implants, the landscape is changing in a great way. Orthopedic implants, used to replace damaged bones such as the femur, tibia, fibula, humerus, or acetabulum, rely on anatomically designed biomaterials and advanced surface engineering. These innovations ensure implants are durable, biocompatible, and capable [...]

  • Surface morphology analysis using SEM

    Exploring the Microscopic World of Particle Surfaces using SEM

    In this article, we will cover Surface morphology analysis using SEM. The potential to uncover hidden details at the microscopic level transforms a wide range of industries, from pharmaceuticals to aerospace. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) offers this capability, providing critical insights into surface morphology and material behavior. Importance of Surface [...]

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