Abstract: Major recent advances. Particle formation and design of solid particles and powdery composites with unique properties is at the moment a major developmentof supercritical fluids (synonymsČ dense gasses, dense fluids, highpressure) applications. This review will focus on recent advances and on fundamentals of these processes and their applications.Keywords: chemical processing, high pressure technology, micronization, supercritical fluids, micro-particles, nano-particles, powder generation, crystallization, particles from gas saturated solutionsPublished in DKUM: 01.06.2012; Views: 3777; Downloads: 112 Link to full text
Abstract: A series of spraying processes designed to generate powders and composites using supercritical fluids have been proposed in the past 15 years. In this review, thermo- and fluid-dynamic aspects and engineering principles are discussed and advantages of such technologies are demonstrated. These new techniques display convincing advantages, producing competitive high-quality products with tailor-made properties. Initial industrial applications have been achieved in the production of food products and fine-chemicals.Keywords: chemical processing, high pressure technology, micronization, supercritical fluids, particles, powder generation, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, PGSSPublished in DKUM: 01.06.2012; Views: 2658; Downloads: 107 Link to full text
