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The droplet non-coalescence characteristics and mechanism under a DC electric field are investigated by comprehensively using high-speed microscopic experiments, molecular dynamics simulations, and interface dynamics simulations. The researches show whether two droplets coalesce or not depends on the evolution of liquid bridge. The liquid bridge evolution is not only dominated by the electric force F-E and the capillary force F-i, but also slowed down by the viscous force. The relative strength of F-E and capillary force F-i relies on the electric capillary number Ca and the maximum liquid bridge radius R*(max). The droplet non-coalescence is more likely to happen as the Ca increases or the R*(max) decreases. Furthermore, the critical value Ca-c for droplet non-coalescence reduces as the R*(max) decreases. The ion transportation causes uneven distribution of ions and thus strengthens the F-E, resulting in the non-coalescence. These results provide significant guidance for efficient demulsification of water-in-oil emulsion.
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AICHE JOURNAL
ISSN: 0001-1541
Year: 2022
Issue: 4
Volume: 69
3 . 7
JCR@2022
3 . 5 0 0
JCR@2023
ESI Discipline: CHEMISTRY;
ESI HC Threshold:74
JCR Journal Grade:2
CAS Journal Grade:3
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WoS CC Cited Count: 10
SCOPUS Cited Count: 11
ESI Highly Cited Papers on the List: 0 Unfold All
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30 Days PV: 2
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