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    • Optical Measurement Techniques
    • Transport Phenomena

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    • Accurate measurement of binary liquid diffusion coefficients (D) is crucial for understanding mass transport.
    • Traditional methods for determining D are often time-consuming, requiring hours for a single measurement.
    • Existing techniques may lack the speed and direct observational capabilities needed for dynamic diffusion studies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a novel, rapid optical method for measuring binary liquid diffusion coefficients.
    • To leverage the spatial resolving capabilities of an asymmetric liquid-core cylindrical lens (ALCL) for concentration gradient analysis.
    • To significantly reduce the time required for diffusion coefficient measurements.

    Main Methods:

    • An asymmetric liquid-core cylindrical lens (ALCL) was employed to measure the refractive index gradient.
    • The refractive index gradient was used to determine the liquid concentration distribution along the diffusion direction.
    • Fick's second law was applied to diffusion images to calculate the diffusion coefficient (D).
    • Measurements were performed using a single instantaneous diffusion image.

    Main Results:

    • The novel optical method successfully measured the diffusion coefficients of ethylene glycol in pure water.
    • Measurements were conducted across a temperature range of 288.15 to 308.15 K.
    • The obtained D values showed excellent agreement with results from holographic interferometry and Taylor dispersion methods.
    • The measurement time was reduced from hours to mere seconds.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed optical method offers a significantly faster alternative for measuring liquid diffusion coefficients.
    • The technique allows for direct observation of the diffusion process.
    • This method provides a rapid, easy-to-operate approach for determining diffusion coefficients, with broad applicability in liquid transport studies.