Carbon in a Bubble: Cavitation in Ionic Liquids

该项目旨在通过推进对离子液体空化行为的理解，研究压力驱动相变作为从低熔点盐中去除溶解气体的节能机制的潜力。该项目期望通过研究人员开发的先进计算模拟和同步加速器x射线测量技术的创新结合，在流体力学领域产生新的知识。该项目的预期成果包括扩大对离子液体物理学的理解，以及设计更有效的气体分离系统的能力。该项目旨在通过提高能源效率使化工和能源部门受益。

This project aims to investigate the potential of pressure-driven phase change as an energy-efficient mechanism for removing dissolved gases from low melting point salts, by advancing understanding of the cavitation behaviour of ionic liquids. This project expects to generate new knowledge in the area of fluid mechanics through an innovative combination of advanced computational simulations and synchrotron X-ray measurement techniques developed by the investigators. Expected outcomes of this project include expanded understanding of the physics of ionic liquids, and the ability to engineer more efficient gas separation systems. The project aims to benefit the chemical and energy sectors through improved energy efficiency.