Microfluidic process monitor for industrial solvent extraction system
The present invention provides a system for solvent extraction utilizing a first electrode with a raised area formed on its surface, which defines a portion of a microfluidic channel; a second electrode with a flat surface, defining another portion of the microfluidic channel that opposes the raised area of the first electrode; a reversibly deformable substrate disposed between the first electrode and second electrode, adapted to accommodate the raised area of the first electrode and having a portion that extends beyond the raised area of the first electrode, that portion defining the remaining portions of the microfluidic channel; and an electrolyte of at least two immiscible liquids that flows through the microfluidic channel. Also provided is a system for performing multiple solvent extractions utilizing several microfluidic chips or unit operations connected in series.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-06CH11357
- Assignee:
- UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC. (Chicago, IL)
- Patent Number(s):
- 9,233,859
- Application Number:
- 14/067,560
- OSTI ID:
- 1344801
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2013 Oct 30
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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