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The research aims to elucidate the dynamics of concentrated emulsions at critical volume fractions, specifically focusing on catastrophic phase inversion.

July 8, 2026Nature CommunicationsOpen Access

Non-reciprocal coalescence-breakup dynamics in flowing concentrated emulsions

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The research aims to elucidate the dynamics of concentrated emulsions at critical volume fractions, specifically focusing on catastrophic phase inversion.
Utilized both experimental and numerical data to analyze emulsion dynamics.
Explored fluctuations in droplet populations as emulsions approach critical volume fractions.
Developed a dynamical-system framework to characterize the interplay between coalescence and breakup.
Demonstrated that droplet population fluctuations lead to significant changes in emulsion rheology and stability at high volume fractions.
Clarified that dynamics near critical volume fractions are governed by the correlation length of the largest droplet.
Established a link between the observed dynamics and non-reciprocal phase transitions, enabling a deeper understanding of hydrodynamic systems.

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Experimental and numerical analysis reveals dynamics affecting phase transitions in concentrated emulsions, indicating critical stability changes.

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Girotto et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4dea63d2ea289ef62842de https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-75077-7

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Experimental and numerical analysis reveals dynamics affecting phase transitions in concentrated emulsions, indicating critical stability changes.

Non-reciprocal coalescence-breakup dynamics in flowing concentrated emulsions

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Non-reciprocal coalescence-breakup dynamics in flowing concentrated emulsions

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