Carmine Sabia , Lisa M. Radeke , Giovanni Frigerio , Luca Martinoli , Mathias Ulbricht , Heyko J. Schultz , Maurizio C. Barbato
{"title":"PIV validation of the CFD simulation of single-phase velocity field in spiral jet mills","authors":"Carmine Sabia , Lisa M. Radeke , Giovanni Frigerio , Luca Martinoli , Mathias Ulbricht , Heyko J. Schultz , Maurizio C. Barbato","doi":"10.1016/j.apt.2026.105179","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apt.2026.105179","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>On-site measurement of fluid velocity fields inside spiral jet mills is a very challenging task and an experimental validation of the CFD single-phase simulations has never been proposed and performed in literature. In this work, a comprehensive comparison between numerical and experimental velocity contours taken by PIV on a spiral jet mill with full optical accessibility is presented to assess the accuracy of the CFD predictions. The velocity is sampled on three planes at different micronization chamber heights and seven angular positions for two relevant operating conditions. A grid sensitivity study is conducted to determine optimal parameters minimizing the difference between numerical and experimental results. The validation revealed that both the qualitative comparison based on the flow contours and the quantitative analysis of the velocity magnitude profiles show very good agreement between CFD and PIV results, especially in the bulk, while minor deviations occur in the external toroidal part of the mill.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7232,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Powder Technology","volume":"37 2","pages":"Article 105179"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146184944","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhenjiang Zhao , Guoliang Wang , Weidong Liang , Weiwei Zhang , Ling Bai , Ling Zhou
{"title":"CFD-DEM investigation of binary particle flow and wear characteristics in a centrifugal pump","authors":"Zhenjiang Zhao , Guoliang Wang , Weidong Liang , Weiwei Zhang , Ling Bai , Ling Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105163","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105163","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Solid-liquid two-phase pumps often handle particles of different sizes, but their distinct motion characteristics limit the reliability of pump operation. In this study, Computational Fluid Dynamics–Discrete Element Method (CFD − DEM) was employed to establish a polydisperse particle system model containing 0.5 mm fine particles and 2.0 mm coarse particles. The particle flow characteristics, dynamic behavior, and wear mechanisms inside the pump were systematically investigated under five different mixing ratios. The reliability of the numerical simulation was verified through high-speed photography experiments and elbow erosion experiments. Particle trajectory analysis reveals distinct dynamic behaviors: coarse particles follow complex paths with long residence times, while fine particles demonstrate strong fluid-following ability but tend to recirculate near the volute tongue. Collision frequency and energy dissipation analysis indicate that coarse particles dominate the dissipation process, with the shear work on the volute surface exceeding that of other components by about one order of magnitude. The wear severity of the components ranks as volute > blades > hub > shroud, and the wear regions show clear spatial migration as the proportion of coarse particles increases. When the coarse particle fraction increases to 2:1, the buffering effect of the particle layer slows the wear rate. The particle size effects and wear mechanisms revealed in this study provide important insights for advancing powder transport technology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7232,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Powder Technology","volume":"37 2","pages":"Article 105163"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145922472","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fang Chen , Xupeng Zhu , Xuliang Fan , Haibin Liu , Wanting Pan , Xunfu Zhou , Liang Zhan , Xiaosong Zhou , Ya-Hao Wang
{"title":"Hierarchical CuS Nanoflowers enable efficient photo-assisted Cu2+ reversible storage for advanced aqueous copper ion batteries","authors":"Fang Chen , Xupeng Zhu , Xuliang Fan , Haibin Liu , Wanting Pan , Xunfu Zhou , Liang Zhan , Xiaosong Zhou , Ya-Hao Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105160","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105160","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Photo-assisted rechargeable battery has emerged as a promising energy storage system owing to its enhanced electrochemical performance under illumination. A key challenge in advancing this system is the development of active electrode material that combine strong photoactivity and highly reversible capacity. Herein, the hierarchical CuS nanoflower (H-CuS-NF) with reversible copper-ion storage and photo-responsive properties is demonstrated as a promising photo-cathode material for aqueous copper ion battery. Compared to the dark condition as well as CuS nanosheet (CuS-NS), the H-CuS-NF cathode delivers a higher discharge capacity of 662.0 mAh/g at 600 mA/g and a superior rate retention of 87.6 % when the current density increases from 600 to 1800 mA/g under illuminated condition. The enhanced performance is attributed to a more robust photo-assisted charge–discharge process, as confirmed by electronic structure analysis and theoretical simulations, which effectively facilitates the CuS-Cu<sub>2</sub>S conversion. Furthermore, the photo-assisted H-CuS-NF//Zn hybrid battery exhibits an expanded operating voltage of 1.15 V, exceptional discharge capacity of 694.6 mAh/g, and photo-charging capability of 104.2 mAh/g (after lighting 4 h), showing its significant potential for commercial applications. This work proves the morphology-mediated strategy for fabricating advanced CuS photoelectrode for high-performance photo-assisted rechargeable battery.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7232,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Powder Technology","volume":"37 2","pages":"Article 105160"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145922473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigation of Nafion adsorption behavior on Silane-modified alumina particles using Hansen solubility parameters","authors":"Ryosuke Maekawa , Makoto Kawano , Chika Takai","doi":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105159","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105159","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To not only enhance the mass-transport of the cathode layer (CL) of polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFC) but also to improve the dispersibility of catalyst-supported particles, the Nafion adsorption ratio and the structure on the particles in an ink, a precursor of the CL, are key factors. Based on our previous results, the quantitative structure–property relationships (QSPR) method, which can accurately estimate the Hansen solubility parameter (HSP) indicating the compatibility of substances, has been applied to particle surface design to improve the Nafion adsorption ratio and to redetermine the HSP value of Nafion for analyzing the adsorption structure. Alumina particles modified by silane coupling agents, used as model particles with HSP values well-defined in previous work, and Nafion are mixed in a water/ethanol/1-propanol solvent. Then, the Nafion adsorption ratio is measured. The HSP values of Nafion are redetermined by a dissolution test or through the QSPR method. We investigate whether the Nafion adsorption ratio correlates with the HSP difference between the particles and the solvent, and whether the Nafion adsorption structure can be estimated using the HSP difference between the particles and Nafion.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7232,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Powder Technology","volume":"37 2","pages":"Article 105159"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145922474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xing-Feng Shen , Yanhui Han , Zilong Zhou , Weihong Zhang , Zhiliang Gao , Zhaoxu Yang , Yue Feng
{"title":"Modelling of electrostatic adsorption with polarization effects for sliding particles","authors":"Xing-Feng Shen , Yanhui Han , Zilong Zhou , Weihong Zhang , Zhiliang Gao , Zhaoxu Yang , Yue Feng","doi":"10.1016/j.apt.2026.105187","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apt.2026.105187","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Adsorption occurs when charged particles slide on a grounded metal chute, driven by electrostatic force. Electrostatic adsorption can cause the sliding speed of particles to slow down or even lead to blockage. This study enhances the point charge model by accounting for polarization-induced electrostatic effects, improving the accuracy of discrete element simulations for the electrostatic force of cluster particles. The multiple relationships between the polarization effect model and the point charge model are examined under varying relative permittivity, surface charge densities, and particle sizes. The polarization effect model yields a stronger electrostatic attractive force. The inclination angle calculated using the polarization effect model has an error of only 4.9% compared with the inclination angle experimental results, which is smaller than 24.4% of the point charge model. Furthermore, the polarization effect model successfully simulates the adsorption of charged particles onto uncharged particles and onto small like charged particles. Discrete element simulation results indicate that, during sliding, the polarization effect model results in greater electrostatic adsorption of particles onto the metal chute. This helps guide the process conditions through discrete element simulation to prevent the occurrence of blockage caused by the electrostatic adsorption of particles.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7232,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Powder Technology","volume":"37 2","pages":"Article 105187"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146170349","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xuan Xu , Gehang Xue , Jiashan Yang , Zihan Wang , Gansu Zhang , Zhi Zhang , Liang Dong
{"title":"Comparison between acoustic oscillatory force and forces exerted on particles in a sound-assisted fluidized bed","authors":"Xuan Xu , Gehang Xue , Jiashan Yang , Zihan Wang , Gansu Zhang , Zhi Zhang , Liang Dong","doi":"10.1016/j.apt.2026.105177","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apt.2026.105177","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>During sound-assisted gas–solid fluidization, the hydrodynamic behavior of solid particles is affected compared to an ordinary fluidized bed because the suspended/semi-suspended particles are subjected to periodic oscillating acoustic field forces. In this work, an acoustic field oscillatory force model in a fluidized bed was refined and theoretically analyzed, unveiling the relationship among various forces acting on particles. The obtained results showed that the ratios of drag, gravity, and buoyancy forces to the sound field force in the bed significantly decrease as the sound field energy increases. Meanwhile, these ratios gradually increase as sound waves propagate through the bed due to sound attenuation. However, the sound oscillatory force increases due to the sound reflection at the distributor, leading to a reduction in the force ratios. Acoustic excitation leads to a bed compaction phenomenon that impedes gas-phase flow within the bed, reducing the bubble rising velocity by up to 35%.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7232,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Powder Technology","volume":"37 2","pages":"Article 105177"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146022863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Production of CuCrZr parts via the IR laser powder directed energy deposition through powder modification","authors":"Hamidreza Javidrad , Bahattin Koc","doi":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105152","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105152","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Additive manufacturing (AM) of copper-based alloys has gained massive attention from different industries due to their wide application in thermal management systems. However, processability of copper alloys remain challenging due to the high laser reflectivity and thermal conductivity. The aim of this work is to develop a cost-effective process for producing near defect-free parts from CuCrZr alloy via the laser powder directed energy deposition (LP-DED) technique. For this purpose, a thermal coating procedure was established and implemented in order to increase the laser absorptivity of this alloy by forming an absorptive layer around the powder particles, as well as increasing their surface roughness. The results showed that the combination of oxidation and nitriding procedures formed a stable and thick layer around the powder particles that can effectively improve the processability of this copper alloy and increase the density of the bulk specimens by increasing the melt pool stability. The optimized process parameters successfully resulted in near-fully dense bulk parts without using excessive input heat that could have damaged the optics and nozzle. The obtained microstructure from the bulk samples revealed finer grains for the treated powders due to the formation of coarser precipitates, which resulted in comparable mechanical properties.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7232,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Powder Technology","volume":"37 2","pages":"Article 105152"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145839644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xuan N. Pham , Hong Van T. Nguyen , Hoa T. Nguyen , Manh B. Nguyen , T.-Thanh-Bao Nguyen , Quang Vinh Tran , Huan V. Doan
{"title":"S-scheme TiO2@In2S3/MIL-101(Cr) composite for dual-function removal of polystyrene microplastics and tetracycline in water","authors":"Xuan N. Pham , Hong Van T. Nguyen , Hoa T. Nguyen , Manh B. Nguyen , T.-Thanh-Bao Nguyen , Quang Vinh Tran , Huan V. Doan","doi":"10.1016/j.apt.2026.105183","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apt.2026.105183","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The progressive contamination of aquatic environments by microplastics and pharmaceutical residues has emerged as a pressing environmental issue. In the present study, a novel S-scheme TiO<sub>2</sub>@In<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub>/MIL-101(Cr) heterojunction composite was synthesized and evaluated for its capacity to simultaneously eliminate polystyrene microplastics (PSMPs) and tetracycline (TC) from aqueous media. The TiO<sub>2</sub>@In<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub>/MIL-101(Cr) composite exhibited outstanding photocatalytic and adsorptive properties, achieving complete removal of PSMPs (500 mg L<sup>−</sup>1) within 90 min and 97% removal of TC (30 mg L<sup>−</sup>1) within 210 min under visible-light irradiation. In a binary pollutant system, the composite enabled full elimination of both PSMPs and TC within 240 min, with PSMPs reaching 100% removal at 180 min and TC at 240 min. The superior performance was attributed to enhanced charge carrier separation and the suppression of electron–hole recombination, facilitated by the engineered heterojunction structure. Reusability tests confirmed the material’s stability, with over 94% removal efficiency retained after four consecutive cycles. Moreover, adsorption experiments revealed a pronounced pH dependence, with optimal removal efficiency observed at pH 5. Collectively, these results highlight the dual functionality and robustness of TiO<sub>2</sub>@In<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub>/MIL-101(Cr), underscoring its potential as a promising candidate for large-scale water purification and environmental remediation applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7232,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Powder Technology","volume":"37 2","pages":"Article 105183"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146074244","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}