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​Our Research Themes: 

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The Particle Technology Group is currently specialising in the application of experimental methods and modelling to improve the mechanistic understanding of a variety of processes. Our research is currently focused around four main topics of research:

The nucleation, growth, consolidation and deformation of granules
  • Distribution nucleation in fluidised beds
  • Granule consolidation and layered growth in high-shear granulators
  • Granule deformation; simulation and experimental
  • Growth and micro-structure of granules produced from non-wetting systems

Using modelling approaches for effective design and scale-up of granulation processes
  • Modelling high shear wet granulation
  • Effective design of solid process units

Liquid coating of particles
  • Liquid coating mechanisms via contact spreading in fluidised beds
  • Spray coating of powders and particles in tumbling drums

Mechanistic modelling of spherical agglomeration
  • A mechanistic approach to understanding spherical agglomeration for process intensification
  • A study into the effect of breakage on spherical agglomerates

Advance electrode manufacturing
  • Novel co-operative agglomerates
  • Dry powder mixing and flow
  • Novel deposition for dry processing
  • Advanced compaction modelling.

More detail on individual projects can be found in each student's profile page, accessible here. 

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School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering
Sir Robert Hadfield Building
The University of Sheffield
Mappin Street,
​Sheffield, S1 3JD
  • Home
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  • Our Group
    • Academics
    • Post-Doctoral Researchers
    • PhD Researchers
    • Affiliated Members
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    • Summer Students
    • Visiting Academics
  • News & Events
    • Latest Updates
    • AiPT2024 Workshop
  • Current Opportunities
  • Get in Touch