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Trevor J Shimokusu¹, Vanessa G Maybruck², Jesse T Ault³

¹Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, United States.

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This study introduces a novel microfluidic separation technique using dissolved carbon dioxide (CO2) to drive particle movement. This method efficiently separates colloids and oil nanoemulsions, offering a versatile tool for various applications.

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Area of Science:

Colloid and Interface Science
Microfluidics
Separation Science

Background:

Electrolytic diffusiophoresis is a promising particle manipulation technique.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolution in aqueous solutions generates ions that can drive diffusiophoresis.
Separating oil nanoemulsions and other charged colloids presents significant challenges in microfluidic systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a microfluidic crossflow separation method for colloids using dissolved carbon dioxide.
To investigate the diffusiophoretic behavior of particles induced by a CO2 gradient.
To demonstrate the separation of challenging targets like oil nanoemulsions.

Main Methods:

Utilizing the dissolution of carbon dioxide (CO2) gas in aqueous suspensions within a microfluidic channel.
Creating a diffusiophoretic crossflow by exposing one side of the channel to CO2.
Employing a two-dimensional model to analyze coupled advection and diffusiophoresis dynamics.
Using highly charged particles as carrier vehicles for separating oil nanoemulsions.

Main Results:

Successfully demonstrated microfluidic crossflow separation of colloids driven by CO2 dissolution.
Established a CO2-induced diffusiophoretic crossflow for particle manipulation.
Developed a model accurately describing the interplay between advection and diffusiophoresis.
Achieved effective separation of oil nanoemulsions using carrier particles.

Conclusions:

Dissolved carbon dioxide provides an effective mechanism for microfluidic particle separation via diffusiophoresis.
The developed method is portable and versatile, applicable to diverse separation challenges.
This technique shows potential for applications in oil extraction, drug delivery, and bioseparation.