Surface‑Engineered Powder Coatings for Enhanced Blend Processability (Powder Blend Processability Improvements Through Minimal Amounts of Synergistically Selected Surface Coating Agents, Tech ID: 22‑020)
Technology Overview: This NJIT technology enables improved powder blend processability through the application of minimal amounts of synergistically selected surface‑coating agents. The method enhances powder flow, reduces segregation, and improves blending uniformity without altering bulk material properties. It is applicable to pharmaceutical, chemical, and additive manufacturing powders, where consistent processing is critical to product quality.
Industry Pain Point: Poor powder flow and segregation lead to variability and inefficiency in manufacturing.
NJIT Solution: This approach delivers significant processability gains using minimal surface modification, improving consistency and throughput.
Key Features & Advantages
- Minimal coating levels required
- Improved flow and blend uniformity
- Compatible with existing processing equipment
- Scalable and cost‑effective
Development Stage: TRL 5–6 – Laboratory and pilot‑scale validation completed.
Target Markets
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Additive manufacturing powders
- Specialty chemicals
Market Opportunity
- Global powder processing market (2026): ~$18B
- CAGR: ~6–7%
- Projected market size (2035): ~$30–32B
Commercial & IP Details
Inventors: Rajesh Dave, Sangah Kim, Zhixing Lin