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: 110 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: 104 Link to full text
Abstract: For controlling the degree of crystallinity and crystal form during particle formation using supercritical fluids, knowledge of pressure influence on solid-liquid-gas (S-L-G) equilibrium and solubility data of the system is crucial. S-L-G equilibrium data were determined in pressure range from 50 to 600 bar for systems monostearate/CO2 and tristearate/CO2 using a high-pressure view cell. Results showed a temperature minimum for both systems.The solubilities of CO2 in liquid glycerides were high: maximum solubilities, which were determined at temperatures 70 and 90 °C and pressure range from 50 to 450 bar, were from 50 to 90 mol%. Physical characteristics of micronized monostearate and tristearate samples were studied in detail after micronization and after 3 months of storage at 20 °C.Keywords: chemical processing, high pressure technology, supercritical fluids, micronization, fine particles, Particles from Gas Saturated Solution, degree of crystallinityPublished in DKUM: 31.05.2012; Views: 2958; Downloads: 58 Link to full text
