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Separation and Preconcentration of Particles in a Rotating Coiled Column Using a Water–Oil System: Theoretical Basis, Practical Capabilities, and Development Prospects
Original title: Separation and Preconcentration of Particles in a Rotating Coiled Column Using a Water–Oil System: Theoretical Basis, Practical Capabilities, and Development Prospects
Summary
Scientists are developing a new way to filter out microplastics using a spinning device with water and oil, similar to methods already used to separate chemicals. While this technology is still in the theoretical and modeling stage, it could eventually lead to better tools for detecting and removing microplastics from water — an important step since we're still learning how these tiny plastic particles affect our bodies when we ingest them through food and water.
Two-phase liquid systems of the water–oil type are actively used for the separation and preconcentration of various substances. Countercurrent chromatography is an effective method for the separation and preconcentration of organic and inorganic substances. However, this method is not currently used for the separation of solid particles. This paper describes driving forces of the particle separation process using two-phase liquid systems and modeling of the process of the extraction of microplastic in a rotating coiled column in a water–oil system, and formulates the capabilities and prospects for the development of this method for particle separation.