Up-scaling a Sol-Gel Process for the Production of a Multi-Component Xerogel Powder

Authors

  • Barbara Pföss Institute Straumann AG, Peter Merian-Weg 12, CH-4052 Basel, Switzerland
  • Jonathan Caldi Institute of Chemical Technology, Haute école d’Ingénierie et d’Architecture Fribourg, HESSO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Boulevard de Pérolles 80, CH-1700 Fribourg, Switzerland.
  • Sutida Jansod Institute of Chemical Technology, Haute école d’Ingénierie et d’Architecture Fribourg, HESSO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Boulevard de Pérolles 80, CH-1700 Fribourg, Switzerland.
  • Christophe Allemann Institute of Chemical Technology, Haute école d’Ingénierie et d’Architecture Fribourg, HESSO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Boulevard de Pérolles 80, CH-1700 Fribourg, Switzerland.
  • Pierre Brodard Institute of Chemical Technology, Haute école d’Ingénierie et d’Architecture Fribourg, HESSO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Boulevard de Pérolles 80, CH-1700 Fribourg, Switzerland.
  • Roger Marti Institute of Chemical Technology, Haute école d’Ingénierie et d’Architecture Fribourg, HESSO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Boulevard de Pérolles 80, CH-1700 Fribourg, Switzerland.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2533/chimia.2024.142

PMID:

38547016

Keywords:

Glass ceramic, Sol-gel chemistry, Up-scaling

Abstract

A sol-gel process for the synthesis of a multi-component oxide material from the system SiO2-ZrO2-Al2O3underwent optimization and up-scaling. Initially, on a laboratory scale, components including precursors, catalysts, and additives were methodically evaluated to ensure a safe and efficient transition to larger volumes. Subsequently, the equipment for the whole setup of the sol-gel process was strategically selected. Leveraging insights from these optimizations, the process was successfully scaled-up to pilot-scale operation, conducting hydrolysis, condensation reactions, gelation, aging, and drying within a single, integrated conical dryer system for an 80 L batch. A visual test and FTIR spectroscopy were applied for process control and monitoring.

Funding data

CHIMIA Vol. 78 No. 3 (2024): Academic / Industrial Collaborations in Process Chemistry & Technology

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2024-03-27

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Vol. 78 No. 3 (2024): Academic / Industrial Collaborations in Process Chemistry & Technology

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Scientific Articles

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Copyright (c) 2024 Barbara Pföss, Jonathan Caldi, Sutida Jansod, Christophe Allemann, Pierre Brodard, Roger Marti

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Chimia 2024, 78, 142, DOI: 10.2533/chimia.2024.142.