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  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Fluid Dynamics

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  • Liquid-liquid extraction is crucial for chemical separation processes.
  • Traditional methods often require complex equipment and significant energy input.
  • Paper-based microfluidic devices offer a low-cost, portable alternative for chemical analysis and separation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate proof-of-concept for two-phase countercurrent flow on paper.
  • To develop a simple, paper-based device for liquid-liquid extraction.
  • To investigate the control of immiscible fluid movement on modified paper surfaces.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a two-layer paper device with one hydrophobic layer using a sizing agent.
  • Utilizing differential wetting properties of water and octanol on the paper layers.
  • Observing and controlling the countercurrent flow of two immiscible liquid phases.

Main Results:

  • Successful demonstration of two-phase countercurrent flow on the paper device.
  • Differential wetting behavior of water and octanol was confirmed.
  • Both liquid phases could be independently controlled to move in different directions.

Conclusions:

  • Paper-based devices can facilitate controlled two-phase countercurrent flow.
  • This approach enables efficient liquid-liquid extraction using simple materials.
  • The technology holds potential for portable and cost-effective separation applications.