With a new fluidized-bed agglomerator from Glatt, Sternchemie is expanding its capabilities for developing instantization and lecithinization solutions. The pilot plant for fluidized-bed agglomeration at the Technology Center in Ahrensburg enables testing under controlled, production-like conditions. This allows different formulations and process parameters to be evaluated before testing on a production line.
The transformation of liquid formulations into stable, free-flowing granules is a critical operation in nutraceutical manufacturing. Technologies such as spray drying and spray granulation in a fluidised bed are widely used to achieve this goal. The choice of technology depends on the particle characteristics required for the specific application.
Powders and granules are key products in the food and fine chemicals industries. Their quality depends on particle properties such as size, shape and stability – and on the energy input in the process. Rising energy costs and climate targets are placing an increasing focus on efficient production processes. In an interview, Gudrun Ding, Head of PTF New Technologies at Glatt Ingenieurtechnik, explains how high product quality and energy efficiency can be combined.
All coating parameters individually adjusted: The coating process determines the quality of the end product. In order to achieve optimum results, it is therefore essential to determine the most suitable coating process. To do this, the specific properties of the raw materials and the required functionality of the respective coating in the intended application must be taken into account.
Glatt powder synthesis offers a versatile tool for the development and industrial production of innovative battery materials. The highly flexible technology opens up the possibility of producing and refining anode and cathode materials as well as solid electrolytes in just one step. The key to the effectiveness of this process is the special conditions in the pulsating hot gas flow.
Particle design via powder synthesis: preparation and characterization of Ba0.5Sr0.5Co08Fe0.2O3‑δ for alkaline water electrolysis. The Glatt Powder Synthesis offers a versatile tool for the development and industrial manufacturing of innovative materials for catalyst production. This technology is exemplified by the material Ba0.5Sr0.5Co08Fe0.2O3‑δ (BSCF), showcasing its application as a catalyst for the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER). The effectiveness of this method is attributed to the specific conditions present in the pulsating hot gas flow.
Whether instant coffee, protein powder, spice mixes or baby food – they all have a common basis: a technology that usually remains in the background but is essential for modern food production. However, the processing of powders poses major challenges for food manufacturers. The fine particles tend to clump together, develop dust or, in the worst case, even become contaminated. At the same time, quality and hygiene requirements are constantly increasing. So how can powders be processed in such a way that they flow evenly, are precisely dosed and retain their valuable ingredients?
Phosphorus recycling from sewage sludge: more fertilizer, fewer heavy metals: Phosphorus is essential as an agricultural fertilizer. Globally, this indispensable element is becoming increasingly scarce, putting an increasing focus on recovery where natural phosphate deposits are rare. Glatt Ingenieurtechnik GmbH has further developed its patented PHOS4green fertilizer production process so that sewage sludge ash from conurbations with high heavy metal contents can be used. Their removal means that fewer pollutants are released into the environment. Glatt has expanded its PHOS4green process to facilitate the legally compliant recovery of valuable materials from sewage sludge ash contaminated with heavy metals
Workshops highlighted parameters of fertilizers and fertilizer mixtures – App supports farmers in their work. The Federal Association of Fertilizer Mixers (BVDM) recently held workshops with Deula Nienburg in Volkach, Lower Franconia, and with Amazone in Hasbergen-Gaste near OsnabrĂĽck. For one day each, the focus was on optimizing the physical quality of fertilizers and fertilizer mixtures.
Desired product properties make the difference. If liquid starting products are to be converted into bulk materials, both the spray drying and fluidized bed spray granulation processes are used. The choice of the optimum technology depends on which particle properties need to be set to enable the specific applications.
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