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  • Materials Science
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Colloid Science

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  • Ternary systems of oil, surfactant, and ionic liquids are crucial in various applications.
  • Controlling emulsion morphology and properties is essential for industrial processes.
  • Existing methods for emulsion control often require harsh conditions or irreversible changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the reversible tuning of nanodomains in a novel ternary system using carbon dioxide (CO2).
  • To explore the impact of CO2 on emulsion morphology and physicochemical properties.
  • To develop an energy-efficient and compositionally stable method for emulsion control.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a ternary system comprising oil, surfactant, and a reactive ionic liquid.
  • Applied exposure to and removal of CO2 under mild temperature and pressure conditions.
  • Characterized equilibrium microstructures using small-angle neutron scattering (SANS).

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated reversible tuning of nanodomains upon CO2 interaction.
  • Showcased control over emulsion morphology and physicochemical properties like viscosity.
  • Achieved emulsion breaking without irreversible system changes or significant energy input.

Conclusions:

  • The developed system offers a novel, CO2-responsive platform for tunable emulsions.
  • This approach provides an energy-efficient and environmentally benign method for emulsion manipulation.
  • The findings open new avenues for responsive materials and smart fluid technologies.