Powder Characterisation Workshop 2023

About the workshop

Reliable and consistent operation of processes involving particulate solids depends critically on understanding powder behaviour through the characterisation of its chemical, physical and mechanical properties. In this workshop, leading experts in the field outline the principles and methods for characterisation, ranging from molecular level to single particles and to bulk levels.  The workshop provides a forum for addressing basic principles as well as discussing the state-of-the art techniques and latest developments.

The workshop is tailored for scientists, engineers and technologists who wish to gain a better understanding of powder characteristics with the purpose of addressing powder handling, processing and manufacturing issues from a fundamental basis. It covers a broad overview of various characterisation approaches, followed by an in-depth assessment of their significance.

Workshop Delivery

The workshop will run on-site at the University of Leeds for three days starting on Tuesday 18th April 2023. It will be devliered by our guest academic and industrial speakers with internationally-leading expertise in their own speciality field. Each day also provides the opportunity to discuss technical questions and issues with the speakers during scheduled Q&A sessions.

Informal Forum

There will be informal fora at the end of each day for the workshop participants to network with the speakers and other participants.

Poster Presentation

The workshop has a designated area for scientific posters, addressing a number of current research activities in powder characterisation. Participants are also invited to bring a poster on related topics if they wish to do so. Any questions regarding the submission of the poster can be sent to W.P.Goh@leeds.ac.uk.

List of Talks

• Sampling and Sample Preparation for Particle Characterisation
• Particle Size Analysis
• Particle Shape and Structure Analysis
• Suspension Rheology
• Mechanical Properties of Powder
• Bulk Characterisation of Powder
• Adhesion
• Solubility and Dissolution of Particles
• Tabletting and Compaction of Powders
• Segregation in Bulk Flow of Powders
• Determination of Powder Surface Energy and Surface Chemistry
• Electrostatics in Powder Systems

This workshop is supported by the following instrument manufacturers:

They will be exhibiting and demonstrating their instrument at the workshop.

For more information, please refer to this brochure.
A detailed programme (tentative) of this workshop can be found here.