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Particle Characterization

Particle Characterization. Instructor: Dr. R. Nagarajan, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Madras. This advanced course in Particle Characterization deals with methods and techniques for quantitatively and qualitatively evaluating properties of single particles and particulate assemblies. Emphasis is on the fine-particle size range, from micrometers to nanometers. Particle characteristics are linked to relevant applications in industry. Transport properties, adhesion/ cohesion phenomena and surface-particle removal mechanisms are dealt with in detail. (from nptel.ac.in)

Introduction: Why Study Particle Characterization?


Lecture 01 - Introduction: Why Study Particle Characterization?
Lecture 02 - Introduction: Classification of Particle Characteristics
Lecture 03 - Morphological Characterization: Shape Analysis Methods
Lecture 04 - Morphological Characterization: Techniques of Shape Assessment
Lecture 05 - Morphological Characterization: Decision Rules
Lecture 06 - Morphological Characterization: Static vs Dynamic Methods of Size Analysis
Lecture 07 - Morphological Characterization: Static Methods of Size Analysis
Lecture 08 - Morphological Characterization: Light Scattering from Spherical Particles
Lecture 09 - Morphological Characterization: Particle Counters
Lecture 10 - Morphological Characterization: Particle Size Distributions
Lecture 11 - Morphological Characterization: Acoustic Attenuation Spectroscopy
Lecture 12 - Morphological Characterization: Nano-particle Size Analysis
Lecture 13 - Structural Characterization
Lecture 14 - Interfacial Characterization
Lecture 15 - Surface Adhesion: Forces
Lecture 16 - Surface Adhesion: Electrostatic and Surface-Tension Forces
Lecture 17 - Surface Adhesion: Adhesion Force Measurement
Lecture 18 - Particle Removal: Methods
Lecture 19 - Particle Removal: Wet Cleaning
Lecture 20 - Particle Cohesion: Forces
Lecture 21 - Particle Cohesion: Flowability Implications
Lecture 22 - Transport Properties: Diffusion and Electrostatic Field Effects
Lecture 23 - Transport Properties: Drag and Inertia
Lecture 24 - Transport Properties: Deposition Fluxes and Rates
Lecture 25 - Transport Properties: Illustrative Application
Lecture 26 - Chemical and Compositional Characterization: Reactivity
Lecture 27 - Chemical and Compositional Characterization: Analytical Methods
Lecture 28 - Chemical and Compositional Characterization: XRD and AFM
Lecture 29 - Nano-particle Characterization: Bottom-Up Synthesis Methods
Lecture 30 - Nano-particle Characterization: Top-Down Synthesis Methods
Lecture 31 - Nano-particle Characterization: Dispersion
Lecture 32 - Nano-particle Characterization: Properties and Techniques
Lecture 33 - Practical Relevance of Particle Characterization: Nano-Fluids
Lecture 34 - Practical Relevance of particle Characterization: Filtration
Lecture 35 - Practical Relevance of Particle Characterization: Cleanrooms
Lecture 36 - Practical Relevance of Particle Characterization: High-technology Manufacturing
Lecture 37 - Particle Relevance of Particle Characterization: Explosivity
Lecture 38 - Particle Relevance of Particle Characterization: Environment and Human Health
Lecture 39 - Practical Relevance of Particle Characterization: Other Applications
Lecture 40 - Summary

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Particle Characterization
Instructor: Dr. R. Nagarajan, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Madras. This course deals with methods and techniques for quantitatively and qualitatively evaluating properties of single particles and particulate assemblies.