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A new interfacial tension measurement method through a pore array micro-structured device.

Shaowei Li1, Jianhong Xu, Yujun Wang

  • 1The State Key Lab of Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.

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A new, practical method measures interfacial tension (IFT) of immiscible fluids using a pore array device. This facile technique requires only active pore number observation, offering high accuracy with less than 1% deviation.

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Area of Science:

  • Physical Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Fluid Dynamics

Background:

  • Interfacial tension (IFT) is a critical parameter in multiphase systems.
  • Accurate IFT measurement is essential for understanding fluid behavior and optimizing processes.
  • Existing methods can be complex or require specialized equipment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel, facile, and practical method for measuring interfacial tension (IFT).
  • To utilize a pore array micro-structured device for IFT determination.
  • To establish a reliable and accurate measurement technique for a wide range of IFT values.

Main Methods:

  • A pore array micro-structured device was employed.
  • The method leverages the relationship between pore resistance and capillary pressure.
  • The number of active pores was used as the key parameter, obtained via direct observation.

Main Results:

  • The method successfully measured IFT for systems ranging from 1.0 to 50.0 mN m⁻¹.
  • A proper operating condition range for IFT measurement was defined.
  • Experimental results showed excellent agreement with existing data, with a relative deviation below 1%.

Conclusions:

  • The developed method is facile, practical, and realizable for IFT measurement.
  • The pore array device offers a simple yet accurate approach to determining interfacial tension.
  • This technique provides a valuable tool for scientific research and industrial applications.