Profile of the Instructor
Prof. Prachi Thareja
Prof. Prachi Thareja is a professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Gandhinagar. She received her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, USA, followed by a postdoctoral position in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Delaware, USA. Her research at IIT Gandhinagar focuses on understanding structure-property relationships in soft materials, including suspensions, emulsions, and hydrogels.
Module details
Module Name :
Formulations of Suspensions, Emulsions and Foams
Case Study of Suspension Inks Emulsions and Foams in Consumer Care.
Concepts Covered :
Introduction to Formulations
Formulations of Suspensions :
Interactions Between Particles and Stability of Suspension Formulations
Stabilizers :
- Thermodynamics and Adsorption
- Emulsions and Foams, Creaming, and Flocculation
Learning Outcomes :
Factors influencing the stability of suspensions and emulsion and foam-based formulations. Characterization of flow behavior of formulations.
Intended Audience & Eligibility
Intended Audience
This workshop is designed for undergraduate and Postgraduate Students, as well as Industrial R&D Scientists, who are interested in formulating consumer products and linking formulation synthesis to functionality.
Eligibility
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students, as well as Industrial R&D Scientists, with backgrounds in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Food Technology, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, and Pharmaceutics.
Certification Criteria
Attendance and Assignment score will be considered for the certification.
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