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Formation of crystals is a crucial part of many manufacturing processes in industries including pharmaceuticals, foods, chemicals and advanced materials. Nevertheless, formation of new crystals remains poorly understood and there are many fundamental questions about crystal formation and practical challenges in designing and controlling industrial crystallisation processes.
This project aims at investigation of secondary nucleation which plays a key role in many industrial crystallisation processes. Secondary nucleation is formation of new crystals in presence pre-existing crystals in a crystallisation process. This project will further our understanding of how secondary nucleation works and how it can be designed and optimised at scales relevant to industrial pharmaceutical manufacturing. There are two major physical aspects of the crystallisation process that become important under manufacturing conditions but whose effects on crystal nucleation and growth are not well understood: firstly, the effect of the fluid flow typical for industrial scale processes; and secondly the effect of mechanical impact of existing crystals in agitated vessel used in manufacturing plants. The project will contribute both fundamental insight into crystal behaviour and phenomenology, and progress in advanced industrial manufacturing methods for scale up and process design.
In addition to undertaking cutting edge research, students are also registered for the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Development (PGCert), which is a supplementary qualification that develops a student’s skills, networks and career prospects.
Information about the host department can be found by visiting:
www.strath.ac.uk/engineering/chemicalprocessengineering
www.strath.ac.uk/courses/research/chemicalprocessengineering/
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