Spray Drying of Calcium carbonate
Spray Drying of Calcium carbonate with the Mini Spray Dryer B-290
Calcium carbonate is a naturally occurring mineral that is widely used in various industries, including the food, pharmaceutical, and paper industries. Spray drying is a technique that can be used to convert calcium carbonate into a dry powder, which can have advantages for various applications, such as drug delivery, food processing, and environmental remediation.
The areas of focus in spray drying of calcium carbonate include optimizing the process parameters, such as inlet temperature, outlet temperature, atomizer type, feed rate, and solvent composition, to achieve the desired particle size, morphology, and purity of the calcium carbonate powder. Additionally, research has been conducted to evaluate the impact of different processing aids and excipients on the physical and chemical properties of the calcium carbonate powder, such as its solubility, bioavailability, and rheological behavior.
Other areas of interest include the development of novel calcium carbonate-based materials with unique properties, such as high surface area or tailored surface chemistry, for various applications, such as catalysts or adsorbents. Spray drying has also been explored as a potential method for producing calcium carbonate powders with controlled release properties, allowing for sustained drug delivery over a longer period of time. Overall, spray drying of calcium carbonate offers a promising approach for improving the functionality and performance of calcium carbonate-based materials in various applications.
Please see the application note for starting paramters, formulations and some results.
