Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Colloids03:22

Colloids

17.7K
Children at play often make suspensions such as mixtures of mud and water, flour and water, or a suspension of solid pigments in water known as tempera paint. These suspensions are heterogeneous mixtures composed of relatively large particles that are visible to the naked eye or can be seen with a magnifying glass. They are cloudy, and the suspended particles settle out after mixing. On the other hand, a solution is a homogeneous mixture in which no settling occurs and in which the dissolved...
17.7K
Distillation: Vapor–Liquid Equilibria01:01

Distillation: Vapor–Liquid Equilibria

2.9K
Distillation is a separation technique that takes advantage of the boiling point properties of disparate elements in a mixture. To perform distillation, we begin by heating a miscible mixture of two liquids with a significant difference in boiling points (at least 20°C). As the solution heats up and reaches the bubble point of the more volatile component, some molecules of the more volatile component transition into the gas phase and travel upward into the condenser, which is a glass tube...
2.9K
Intermolecular Forces and Physical Properties02:56

Intermolecular Forces and Physical Properties

21.1K
21.1K
Entropy and Solvation02:05

Entropy and Solvation

7.1K
The process of surrounding a solute with solvent is called solvation. It involves evenly distributing the solute within the solvent. The rule of thumb for determining a solvent for a given compound is that like dissolves like. A good solvent has molecular characteristics similar to those of the compound to be dissolved. For example, polar solutions dissolve polar solutes, and apolar solvents dissolve apolar solutes. A polar solvent is a solvent that has a high dielectric constant (ϵ...
7.1K
Colloidal precipitates01:09

Colloidal precipitates

655
The high insolubility of some precipitates can result in an unfavorable relative supersaturation. This can lead to colloidal particles with a large surface-to-mass ratio, where adsorption is promoted. For instance, in the precipitation of silver chloride, silver ions are adsorbed on the surface of the colloidal particles, forming a primary layer. This layer attracts ions of opposite charge (such as nitrate ions), forming a diffuse secondary layer of adsorbed ions. This electric double layer...
655
Solubility03:00

Solubility

17.6K
Solution, Solubility, and Solubility Equilibrium
A solution is a homogeneous mixture composed of a solvent, the major component, and a solute, the minor component. The physical state of a solution—solid, liquid, or gas—is typically the same as that of the solvent. Solute concentrations are often described with qualitative terms such as dilute (of relatively low concentration) and concentrated (of relatively high concentration).
In a solution, the solute particles (molecules,...
17.6K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A skyrmionic topology perspective on Lehmann clusters.

Soft matter·2026
Same author

Decay of skeins of dislocations in cholesterics: rewiring Conway's tangles into necklaces of bangles.

Soft matter·2025
Same author

Ionic Liquid Crystals as Chromogenic Materials.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2024
Same author

Lyotropic Aqueous 2-Picolinium Ionic Liquid Crystals and Their Shear-Induced Foams.

Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids·2024
Same author

Assessing the Genotoxicity of Cellulose Nanomaterials in a Co-Culture of Human Lung Epithelial Cells and Monocyte-Derived Macrophages.

Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)·2023
Same author

Genotoxicity of Three Micro/Nanocelluloses with Different Physicochemical Characteristics in MG-63 and V79 Cells.

Journal of xenobiotics·2022
Same journal

Correction: Yang et al. Microstructural Characteristics of High-Pressure Die Casting with High Strength-Ductility Synergy Properties: A Review. <i>Materials</i> 2023, <i>16</i>, 1954.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Effect of La and Ce Microalloying on the Corrosion Resistance of 0.4Sb Low-Alloy Steel in a Harsh Marine Atmospheric Environment.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

High-Temperature Properties of Magnesium Ammonium Phosphate Cement Modified with Gold Tailings.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

A Study on the Evolution of Intermetallic Phase Microstructure and High-Temperature Creep Behavior in Mg-8.0Al-1.0Nd-1.5Gd-Mn Alloys.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Material-Driven Clinical Complications in Mechanical Circulatory Support: From Blood-Material Interactions to Device-Related Adverse Events.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Influence of Final Irrigation on Calcium Silicate-Based Sealer Dentinal Tubular Penetration: A Systematic Review.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 5, 2025

Self-Nanoemulsification of Healthy Oils to Enhance the Solubility of Lipophilic Drugs
08:18

Self-Nanoemulsification of Healthy Oils to Enhance the Solubility of Lipophilic Drugs

Published on: July 27, 2022

1.1K

Oil/Water Mixtures and Emulsions Separation Methods-An Overview.

Maria Helena José1, João Paulo Canejo1, Maria Helena Godinho1

  • 1CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 29, 2023
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This review explores materials and technologies for oil/water separation, focusing on challenging emulsions. It highlights absorbent materials like sponges and nanoparticles for effective oil spill cleanup and wastewater treatment.

Keywords:
oil microdropletsoil removingoil-absorption materialsoil-adsorption materialsoil/water emulsionsoil/water separationwater removing

More Related Videos

Measurement of the Rheology of Crude Oil in Equilibrium with CO2 at Reservoir Conditions
10:38

Measurement of the Rheology of Crude Oil in Equilibrium with CO2 at Reservoir Conditions

Published on: June 6, 2017

12.8K
In vitro Digestion of Emulsions in a Single Droplet via Multi Subphase Exchange of Simulated Gastrointestinal Fluids
10:20

In vitro Digestion of Emulsions in a Single Droplet via Multi Subphase Exchange of Simulated Gastrointestinal Fluids

Published on: November 18, 2022

2.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Aug 5, 2025

Self-Nanoemulsification of Healthy Oils to Enhance the Solubility of Lipophilic Drugs
08:18

Self-Nanoemulsification of Healthy Oils to Enhance the Solubility of Lipophilic Drugs

Published on: July 27, 2022

1.1K
Measurement of the Rheology of Crude Oil in Equilibrium with CO2 at Reservoir Conditions
10:38

Measurement of the Rheology of Crude Oil in Equilibrium with CO2 at Reservoir Conditions

Published on: June 6, 2017

12.8K
In vitro Digestion of Emulsions in a Single Droplet via Multi Subphase Exchange of Simulated Gastrointestinal Fluids
10:20

In vitro Digestion of Emulsions in a Single Droplet via Multi Subphase Exchange of Simulated Gastrointestinal Fluids

Published on: November 18, 2022

2.6K

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering

Background:

  • Global oil spill accidents and industrial wastewater pose significant threats to marine ecosystems, economies, and public health.
  • Separating emulsified oil/water mixtures is particularly challenging due to the stability and small droplet size of emulsions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review various materials and technologies for oil/water separation.
  • To focus on effective methods for separating stable water/oil emulsions.
  • To assess the suitability of oil-absorbent materials for large-scale environmental remediation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of oil-absorbent materials, including sponges, foams, nanoparticles, and aerogels, with tailored hydrophobic and oleophilic properties.
  • Analysis of oil adsorbent materials such as meshes, textiles, membranes, and clays that utilize surface capture mechanisms.
  • Evaluation of material porosity and wettability for efficient oil absorption and separation.

Main Results:

  • Porous, hydrophobic, and oleophilic materials (sponges, foams, nanoparticles, aerogels) demonstrate high oil absorption capacity.
  • Adsorbent materials (meshes, textiles, membranes, clays) offer a low-cost, easily manufactured alternative for oil capture.
  • These materials are advantageous for tackling large-scale environmental oil spills and industrial wastewater.

Conclusions:

  • Materials with controlled wettability and porous structures are effective for oil/water separation, especially for emulsions.
  • Low-cost adsorbent materials present a practical solution for oil spill response and pollution control.
  • Further development in material science can enhance efficiency and scalability for environmental remediation.