Vortex-fluidic-mediated phase separation of polyethylene glycol and aqueous potassium phosphate characterised by real-time neutron imaging and scattering

Key Points

• Instantaneous phase separation occurs in a PEG and potassium phosphate mixture under vortex-fluidic conditions, enhancing efficiency.
• Real-time imaging and scattering techniques provide crucial insights into the phase behavior of the system when subjected to vortex-fluidic forces.
• Neutron imaging allows for detailed characterization of the separation process, which is substantially quicker than traditional batch processing.
• Shortened phase separation time in these fluidic systems opens possibilities for practical applications in various chemical processes.

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