Development of a continuous nanoparticle coating with electrospraying

Coating of micron-sized particles (host particles) with nanoparticles can result in modifying the surface properties of host particles leading to various applications. This work presents a novel concept of combining the electrospraying of nanoparticles onto the charged particles entrained out of the fluidized bed for developing a continuous coating process. By controlling the processes to effectively charge and contact particles using electric forces, we are able to fine-tune the properties of the obtained nano-coated particles.

Reference: 
The 13th International Conference on Fluidization - New Paradigm in Fluidization Engineering, Engineering Conferences International Year 2010, Refereed Proceedings
Author: 
Ellis, N.1, Yurteri, C.U.2, and van Ommen, J.R.2