Understanding Droplet Interactions in Solvent Extraction

这个项目的目的是了解有机液滴在水相中的行为。这将使新一代更详细的机制模型用于优化澳大利亚在溶剂萃取技术上的大量投资的性能。溶剂萃取行业正在经历一场转型，引入了短接触时间接触器，以减少溶剂库存，并转向更可持续的溶剂。该项目旨在为该行业开发高效和创新的接触器，并培养对新接触器技术应用的信心，为澳大利亚的矿产行业提供更高的竞争力。

The aim of this project is to develop an understanding of how organic drops behave in a water phase. This would enable a new generation of more detailed mechanistic models to be used to optimise the performance of Australia’s large investment in solvent extraction technology. The solvent extraction industry is undergoing a transformation with the introduction of short-contact-time contactors to reduce solvent inventory and a change to more sustainable solvents. The project aims to develop efficient and innovative contactors for this industry and to develop confidence in the application of new contactor technology offering enhanced competitive performance to Australia's minerals industry.