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A Microfluidic Approach for the Study of Ice and Clathrate Hydrate Crystallization
Published on: August 18, 2022
A microfluidic platform for studying supercritical fluid crystallization and its applications
Fatma Ercicek1,2, Arnaud Erriguible1,3, Olivier Nguyen1
1Univ. Bordeaux, CNRS, Bordeaux INP, ICMCB, UMR 5026, F-33600 Pessac, France. samuel.marre@icmcb.cnrs.fr.
Abstract:
We demonstrate here the development and use of an on-chip crystallization microfluidic device combined with in situ analytical techniques for supercritical antisolvent crystallization. The setup facilitated real-time observation of crystallization events under pressure, giving critical insights into the time-dependent dynamics of the crystallization process. By integrating Raman spectroscopy for continuous monitoring, the system enabled precise control of local species concentrations during diffusion-driven crystallization. The microfluidic platform demonstrated effectiveness in rapid crystal screening and the identification of new co-crystals.
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