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This chapter focuses on feedback control of particle size distribution in nanoparticle synthesis and processing. Initially, control methods based on suitable approximations of population balance models are presented to design nonlinear, robust and predictive controllers for particulate systems. The applications of the model-based control methods are then demonstrated through batch and continuous crystallization as well as aerosol synthesis. Finally, the issues of control problem formulation and controller design for high-velocity oxygen-fuel (HVOF) thermal spray coating processing are discussed.

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Financial support from the NSF (ITR), CTS-0325246, and the Office of Naval Research (2001 Young Investigator Award) is gratefully acknowledged. The authors note that all the figures included in this Chapter are original and have permission to include them in the present chapter.

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Li, M., Christofides, P.D. (2012). Feedback Control of Particle Size Distribution in Nanoparticle Synthesis and Processing. In: Gorman, J., Shapiro, B. (eds) Feedback Control of MEMS to Atoms. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-5832-7_2

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