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Micro- and Nanoparticle Technology
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:41:36
Abstract
Introduction to fundamentals of micro- and nanoparticle synthesis and processing. Characterization of suspensions, sampling and measuring techniques; basics of gas-solid and liquid-solid systems; fragmentation, coagulation, growth, separation, fluidization, filtration, mixing, transport, coatings. Particle processing in manufacture of catalysts, sensors, nanocomposites and chemical commodities.
Objective
Introduction to design methods of mechanical processes, scale-up laws and optimal use of materials and energy
Content
Characterisation of particle suspensions and corresponding measuring techniques; basic laws of gas / solids resp. Liquid / solids systems; unit operations of mechanical processing: desintegration, agglomeration, screening, air classifying, sedimentation, filtration, particle separation from gas streams, mixing, pneumatic conveying. Synthesis of unit operations to process systems in chemical industry, cement industry etc.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Mechanical Process Engineering I
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture | Micro- and Nanoparticle Technology |
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2 h weekly |
| exercise | Micro- and Nanoparticle Technology |
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2 h weekly |
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Microsystems and Nanoscale Engineering (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Christofer Hierold)
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