Abstract
A two-dimensional particle size distribution model is used to describe gas phase synthesis of titania and silica powders. By incorporating a coalescence term along with a particle sintering rate in the governing population balance equation, the model traces the evolution of both the volume and surface area of aerosol particles. The simultaneous calculation of particle volume and surface area distribution leads to a direct characterization of the primary particles (grains) as well as particle aggregates. The effects of residence time, temperature and particle material properties on powder morphology are investigated. Effective sintering rates for pure titania, silica and silica-doped titania are deduced by comparing grain sizes obtained by model simulations and those measured experimentally from specific surface area and microscopic analyses.
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