Importance of Interfacial Phenomena in Separation Science and Technology

摘要

The different types of separation technologies have many common features that can be used to define a unified field. All separation processes bring about a spatial differentiation of the components of a mixture. In most cases, the separation is conducted in a heterogeneous process which requires the movement of the component of interest to, or through, an interface between phases. Thus, interfacial phenomena will frequently represent important, or even controlling, mechanisms in the separation process. There will be important needs and opportunities for interfacial research in support of advanced separation concepts. Some of these needs will be pointed out for selected areas of new or emerging technologies. 3 figs. (ERA citation 11:036393)