Abstract

The pharmaceutical, petrochemical and environmental remediation industries all rely heavily on liquid-liquid equilibrium (LLE) separations. The effectiveness and efficiency of traditional LLE methods are frequently questioned. The incorporation of nanostructures into LLE systems has shown promise in recent years as a means to circumvent these restrictions. Using nanostructures in LLE separations has the potential to solve the issues of efficiency and cost that have plagued traditional techniques. Nanostructures offer many advantages for liquid-liquid phase separation if their large surface area, variable surface chemistry, and improved mass transfer capabilities can be put to use. This brief review is a helpful tool for scientists and engineers curious about the promising possibilities presented by nanostructured LLE separations.

Keywords:Liquid-liquid equilibrium (LLE) separations; Nanostructures; Efficiency; Cost-effectiveness; Large surface area