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Journal of Materials Science and Nanotechnology | Volume 3
October 07-08, 2019 | Frankfurt, Germany
Materials Science and Engineering
3
rd
International Conference on
Mater Sci Nanotechnol, Volume 3
Process intensification techniques for the production of nano and submicronic
particles at industrial scale
Marco Stoller
Sa pienza University of Rome, Italy
N
owadays, nanoparticles are of great interest for the
industry due to their numerous possible applications in
several fields. Research on this topic seeks to develop many
procedures to produce nanoparticles, mostly at lab scale,
batch-wise and with low yield. These procedures generally
do not suit industrial needs of continuous, high capacity
production. Moreover, the product characteristics require
targeting narrow particle size distributions and high quality,
which is difficult to achieve by traditional equipment. Process
intensification techniques aim to minimize plant size of
continuous, high yield equipment capable to produce specific
sized, high quality nanoparticles, combinedwith an increase in
energy efficiency, safety and cost reduction.
This paper reviews some adopted Process Intensification (PI)
techniques for nanoparticles synthesis processes employed
in the food and pharmaceutical sector. By reducing the
technology transfer gap, nanotechnologies may become
convenient and feasible, allowing both industries to achieve
the production of higher quality products with particular
characteristics without sensibly increasing additional costs.
This will represent in the next future a strategic key feature of
industries in the global market.
e
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marco.stoller@uniroma1.it