Ultrasound-assisted production and optimization of mini-emulsions in a microfluidic chip in continuous-flow
Abstract
Fast generation of W/O and O/W emulsions with low-reagent consumption. Images show the initial formation of the emulsion by cavitation bubbles. Emulsion droplet diameter is independent of ultrasound power. Emulsions with different HLB values were formed in continuous flow. Submicron polymeric particles with low dispersity were synthesized from miniemulsions.
- Publication:
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Ultrasonics Sonochemistry
- Pub Date:
- June 2021
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2021.105556
- Bibcode:
- 2021UltS...7405556N
- Keywords:
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- Ultrasonic emulsification;
- W/o and o/w emulsions;
- Microfluidics;
- In-line emulsification;
- Polymeric particles synthesis;
- High-power ultrasound