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Phase Behavior of Charged Vesicles Under Symmetric and Asymmetric Solution Conditions Monitored with Fluorescence Microscopy
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2017
Experiments on phase separated giant unilamellar vesicles (GUVs) frequently neglect physiological solution conditions. This work presents approaches to study the effect of high-salinity buffer on liquid-liquid phase separation in charged multicomponent GUVs as a function of trans-membrane solution asymmetry and temperature.
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In Situ Visualization of the Phase Behavior of Oil Samples Under Refinery Process Conditions
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2017
This article describes a setup and method for the in situ visualization of oil samples under a variety of temperature and pressure conditions that aim to emulate refining and upgrading processes. It is primarily used for studying isotropic and anisotropic media involved in the fouling behavior of petroleum feeds.
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Thermal Scanning Conductometry (TSC) as a General Method for Studying and Controlling the Phase Behavior of Conductive Physical Gels
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2018
The kinetics of the cooling process defines the properties of ionic gels based on low molecular weight gelators. This manuscript describes the usage of thermal scanning conductometry (TSC), which obtains full control over the gelation process, along with in situ measurements of the samples' temperature and conductivity.
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Asymmetric Walkway: A Novel Behavioral Assay for Studying Asymmetric Locomotion
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2016
Here, we present a protocol to quantify precise stepping in rodents. Cortical and the spinal central pattern generator signals are required for precise foot-placement during obstructed locomotion. We report here the novel constrained walking task that directly examines precise stepping behavior.
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Studying the Neural Basis of Adaptive Locomotor Behavior in Insects
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2011
We describe a method to record motor activity, timed to the electrically recorded tarsal contact signal in a tethered insect, walking on a slippery surface. This is used to study the neural basis of adaptive behavior under reduced influence of mechanical interaction between legs through the substrate.
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Phase diagrams organize the conditions under which phases form, disappear, or coexist. By locating a system’s temperature, pressure, and composition on the diagram, engineers can identify equilibrium regions and anticipate transitions during operation. This information helps establish workable conditions for separations, refrigeration, power cycles, and other processes where phase changes influence performance and control.
These variables jointly determine which phases are stable and whether multiple phases can coexist. Changing one variable may shift phase boundaries, alter fluid properties, or cause a phase to appear or disappear. Evaluating them together allows engineers to predict operating behavior more reliably and avoid designs based on conditions that do not represent the actual process environment.
Equilibrium calculations predict the conditions associated with phase coexistence and transitions, while equations of state help represent fluid properties under specified conditions. Used alongside measured data and phase diagrams, these tools provide a basis for estimating how a system will behave when temperature, pressure, or composition changes. Their results support process design and operating-limit decisions.
A study typically begins by identifying the relevant materials and operating variables, then measuring or predicting phase equilibria across the conditions of interest. Engineers organize the results with phase diagrams, equilibrium calculations, or equations of state, and use them to evaluate phase formation, disappearance, and coexistence. The resulting information can guide equipment design and process control.
Its applications include chemical separation processes, refrigeration systems, power cycles, and subsurface operations. In each setting, phase behavior predictions help engineers account for fluid properties and flow behavior as conditions change. The analysis therefore supports choices about operating conditions and equipment design, especially when phase transitions can affect process performance or reliability.
Reliable data identify conditions associated with phase changes and help define safe operating limits. They also allow engineers to anticipate changes in fluid properties and flow behavior, which can support more efficient energy use and better process control. In addition, the data inform material selection and contribute to developing industrial processes that perform more effectively under their intended conditions.