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Woodhead Publishing Series in Electronic and Optical Materials
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction to food powders
Abstract :
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Crystalline and amorphous microstructure of powders
1.3 Cohesive forces in powders
1.4 Adhesive forces and surface energetics
1.5 Stickiness of powders during their formation and handling
1.6 Surface structure of powders
1.7 Packing property of powders
1.8 Fluidity of powders
1.9 Compressibility of powders
1.10 Mixing property of powders
1.11 Segregation of powder particles
1.12 Dust formation and explosion risk
1.13 Hydration property of powders
1.14 Conclusion
Part I: Processing and handling of technologies
Chapter 2: Spray drying for food powder production
Abstract:
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Principles of spray drying
2.3 Spray drying techniques and configurations
2.4 Applications of spray drying in the production of food powder
2.5 Conclusion and future trends
2.6 Sources of further information and advice
Chapter 3: Freeze drying for food powder production
Abstract:
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The freeze drying process
3.3 Comparison to other drying methods
3.4 Freeze drying and powder production
3.5 Applications of freeze drying in the production of food powders
3.6 Conclusions and future trends
Chapter 4: Roller and drum drying for food powder production
Abstract :
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Principles and operation of drum dryers
4.3 Modelling and simulation of drum drying
4.4 Drum drying technology
4.5 Conclusion
4.6 Sources of further information and advice
Chapter 5: Modelling crystallization in spray drying for food powder production
Abstract:
5.1 Introduction
5.2 The spray-drying process
5.3 Principles of crystallization: Williams-Landel-Ferry (WLF) equation and explaining solid-phase crystallization during spray-drying process
5.4 Techniques and applications: comparing the relative degree of crystallinity of spray-dried powders using mathematical model
5.5 Limitations of the solid-phase crystallization model
5.6 Conclusions and future trends
Chapter 6: Grinding for food powder production
Abstract:
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Principles of grinding and modelling
6.3 Grinding technologies and equipments
6.4 Applications of grinding in the production of food powders
6.5 Limitations
6.6 Alternation drying and grinding (ADG) in powder technology
6.7 Conclusion and future trends
6.9 Appendix: nomenclature
Chapter 7: Agglomeration/granulation in food powder production
Abstract:
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Powder characteristics
7.3 Physicochemical reactivity of food powders
7.4 Agglomeration processes and mechanisms
7.5 Wet controlled growth agglomeration technologies
7.6 Wet agglomeration mechanisms and powder reactivity
7.7 Conclusion
Chapter 8: Fluidization in food powder production
Abstract:
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Principles of fluidization
8.3 Techniques and equipment
8.4 Applications of fluidization in the production of food powders
8.5 Limitations
8.6 Conclusion and future trends
8.7 Sources of further information and advice
8.9 Appendix: nomenclature
Chapter 9: Powder mixing in the production of food powders
Abstract:
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Mixture quality: defining and assessing
9.3 Mixing processes and mechanisms
9.4 Mixing devices
9.5 Some elements for powder-mixer calculation and scale-up
9.6 Conclusion and future trends
Chapter 10: Handling of food powders: flow