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Formation and influence of the dynamic adsorption layer on kinetics of the rising bubble collisions with solution/gas
J Zawala1, D Kosior1, K Malysa1
1Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry PAS, ul. Niezapominajek 8, 30-239 Krakow, Poland.
Background:
The DAL (dynamic adsorption layer) formation, that is, the establishment of uneven distribution of adsorption coverage over the rising bubble surface, with significantly diminished coverage at the upstream pole, is the factor of crucial importance for the bubble motion parameters and kinetic of the bubble collisions with various interfaces. The DAL presence can influence the stability of the thin liquid films formed by the colliding bubble at solution/gas and solution solid interfaces.
Aim:
The purpose of this paper is to critically review the existing state of art regarding the influence of the DAL formation and existence on the bubble motion parameters as well as kinetics of coalescence at free solution surface and three phase contact (TPC) formation at solid/liquid interfaces of different hydrophilic/hydrophobic properties.
Conclusions:
Despite the fact that up to now there is no direct experimental evidence showing DAL existence, it is documented by experimental data showing clear correlation between bubble local velocity variations and shape pulsations as well as lifetimes of the liquid film formed by the colliding bubble at gas/liquid and gas/solid interfaces.
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