The effect of de-gassing on the dispersion and stability of emulsions and colloidal solutions.

尽管人们普遍认为油和水不会混合，但最近发现在完全脱气的不寻常条件下会发生相反的情况。这一发现为研究和开发新工艺和新产品开辟了新的领域。烃油和疏水粉末现在可以很容易地分散在水中，而无需使用添加剂。然而，所涉及的机制尚未得到阐明，本项目的目的是了解这一过程并开发潜在的商业应用。

Although it is widely accepted that oil and water will not mix, the reverse has recently been found to occur (by the applicant) under the unusual conditions of complete de-gassing. This discovery has opened up new areas for investigation and for the development of new processes and products. Hydrocarbon oils and hydrophobic powders can now be readily dispersed in water without the use of additives. However, the mechanisms involved have not yet been elucidated and it is the aim of this project to understand the process and develop potential commercial applications.