Powder processing is used to modify/improve the physical, chemical and biological properties of materials. This is typically done by wet chemistry. However, the solution used in the process may be hazardous and requires post-treatment (which increases the cost). The solvent used may also be volatile and toxic to human health. An innovative alternative is to directly process powder in a dry environment. As this process requires no solution, it is a green/environmentally benign process as well as a process of lower cost.

Dry powder processing has a wide range of applications: Cosmetics, Dyestuff, Toner, Pharmaceuticals, Food, Ceramics, Powder, Biochemical, Electromaterials, Fertilizer, ...etc. The process can change/improve the properties of the target particles, such as: Flowability, Dispersibility, Wettability, Coloring, Falvor, Hydrophilic/Hydrophobic Properties, Electristatic/Electric/Magnetic/Optical Characteristics, Particle Size Distribution, Shape/Sphericity, Solid Phase reactivity, ...etc.

The subject areas we have been working on include particle coating and flake fabrication.

• Dry Particle Coating
• Flake Fabrication