Solvent Reflux
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Assembly of a Reflux System for Heated Chemical Reactions
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2023
Source: Laboratory of Dr. Philip Miller — Imperial College London Many chemical experiments require elevated temperatures before any reaction is observed, however heating solutions of reactants can lead to loss of reactants and/or solvent via evaporation if their boiling points are sufficiently low. In order to ensure no loss of reactants or solvent, a reflux system is used in order to condense any vapors produced on heating and return these condensates to the reaction...
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Surgical Models of Gastroesophageal Reflux with Mice
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2015
This article demonstrates surgical procedures of gastroesophageal reflux with mice. These models are useful tools for research on mechanisms and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and potentially Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma.
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The Effect of Reflux Ratio on Tray Distillation Efficiency
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2023
Source: Kerry M. Dooley and Michael G. Benton, Department of Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA Tray and packed columns are both commonly used for distillation, absorption, and stripping separation operations.1,2 The goal of this experiment is to distill a mixture of alcohols (methanol, isopropanol) and water in a sieve tray column and examine how closely simple theories of distillation based on equilibrium assumptions are followed. Sieve trays provide maximum...
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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2026
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the backward flow of stomach contents (acid, pepsin, or bile) into the esophagus, causing mucosal inflammation known as esophagitis. It results from failure of antireflux mechanisms, mainly the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), influenced by mechanical and physiological factors.Etiology and Risk FactorsGERD develops when LES function is weakened or when intra-abdominal pressure increases. Risk factors include aging, obesity, and sliding hiatal hernia,...
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Rotary Evaporation to Remove Solvent
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2023
Source: Dr. Melanie Pribisko Yen and Grace Tang — California Institute of Technology Rotary evaporation is a technique most commonly used in organic chemistry to remove a solvent from a higher-boiling point compound of interest. The rotary evaporator, or "rotovap", was invented in 1950 by the chemist Lyman C. Craig. The primary use of a rotovap is to dry and purify samples for downstream applications. Its speed and ability to handle large volumes of solvent make rotary evaporation a preferred...
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The cycle maintains the solvent near its boiling point while returning condensed liquid to the sample. This limits substantial solvent loss during prolonged heating and preserves repeated contact between the solvent and environmental material. As a result, extraction conditions remain more consistent, which supports improved efficiency and reproducibility when processing samples for contaminant analysis.
Controlled heating keeps the solvent at the intended boiling condition, while the condenser converts vapor back into liquid for return to the reaction vessel. Together, these components sustain the process without rapidly depleting the solvent. Stable operation is important because inconsistent heating or condensation can reduce the uniformity of prolonged extraction or chemical treatment.
Unlike open-vessel heating, solvent reflux allows prolonged heating with little substantial solvent loss because vapor is condensed and returned to the mixture. The returning solvent also maintains continued contact with the sample. This makes the technique useful when extended exposure is needed to improve extraction efficiency or support a chemical digestion or reaction step.
Environmental applications include the extraction of organic pollutants from soil, sediment, plant material, and waste samples. The selected sample matrix affects the material placed in contact with the solvent, but the central goal remains recovering target contaminants for subsequent analysis. These measurements can help researchers quantify pollution and evaluate associated environmental risks.
A typical workflow places the environmental sample and solvent in a reaction vessel, applies controlled heating until the solvent boils, and uses a condenser to return vapor as liquid. The mixture is maintained under these conditions for the required prolonged contact period. Afterward, the treated mixture or extract can proceed to analytical measurement.
Solvent reflux is useful when environmental samples require extended extraction of organic pollutants or a chemical digestion or reaction before measurement. It can be applied to soil, sediment, plant, and waste materials. By supporting efficient and reproducible preparation, the technique helps produce data for contaminant quantification and environmental-risk assessment.