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  • Acoustics
  • Physical Chemistry

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  • Studying liquid drops in liquid-liquid systems is challenging due to instability and difficulty in non-invasive observation.
  • Existing methods often lack the precision and long-term stability required for fundamental mechanistic studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a low-impact acoustic levitation system for immobilised single drops.
  • To enable precise, non-invasive, long-term observation of liquid drops for fundamental research.
  • To investigate the system's suitability for mass transfer studies and analyze acoustic field effects.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a low-impact acoustic levitation apparatus.
  • Utilizing non-invasive optical measurements for drop observation.
  • Employing rainbow schlieren deflectometry for qualitative analysis of acoustic field effects.

Main Results:

  • The system allows for stable levitation and observation of millimetre-sized drops for extended periods (days).
  • Precise volume determination, low signal noise, and high reproducibility were achieved.
  • No significant acoustic streaming or drop vibration was observed near the levitated drop.
  • Acoustic standing wave planes were found to impede the dispersion of dissolved substances.

Conclusions:

  • The developed acoustic levitation system provides a robust platform for fundamental research on liquid drops.
  • The system is well-suited for mass transfer studies and offers excellent optical accessibility.
  • Proper degassing of liquid phases is crucial for system stability and reliable measurements.