Perspectives: Past, Present, and Future Developments in Particle Science and Technology

Abstract

Members of the American Editorial Board of the KONA Powder and Particle Journal recently convened to consider current and future perspectives in the fields of particle science and technology. This brief overview presents their observations regarding current and emerging areas of interest in select domains of particle and powder technologies. The major areas of practical significance identified were particle characterization, milling, granular material handling, scale-up considerations, and particle design strategies for environmental and pharmaceutical applications. An attempt has been made to highlight the role of artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) in generating robust modeling and simulations for designing particle and powder systems for future process and product innovations.