2016 Frontiers Particle Science and Technology
Breaking up is hard to do: On the De-agglomeration of Cohesive Particles
Cohesion between solids can arise from numerous sources. In this work, we consider cohesion arising from van der Waals forces, liquid coatings, and humidity. Experiments and DEM simulations are used to explore the role of cohesion on fluidization, and particularly on de-agglomeration.