Towards energy efficient nanobubble generation with fluidic oscillation

0361204 - ÚT 2012 RIV GB eng J - Journal Article
Zimmerman, W. B. - Tesař, Václav - Bandulasena, H.C.H.
Towards energy efficient nanobubble generation with fluidic oscillation.
Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science. Roč. 16, č. 4 (2011), s. 350-356. ISSN 1359-0294. E-ISSN 1879-0399
Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z20760514
Keywords : nanobubbles * microfluidics * microbubbles
Subject RIV: BK - Fluid Dynamics
Impact factor: 8.010, year: 2011
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359029411000264

Nanobubbles are a mystery. So far their uses are limited to high value applications, such as medical imaging and controlled drug delivery and release. The current methods ofnanobubble generation and understanding of nanobubble interfacial structure are reviewed. The analysis ofthe potential benefits of nanobubbles leads to the conclusion that if energy efficient nanobubbles that wereflexible in injection and production were available, there would be widespread usage. The hypothesis that arecent methodology for energy efficient microbubble generation could be extended to nanobubble generationis presented and reviewed. The current applications and promising potential applications for energy efficientmicrobubbles are discussed, ranging from bioreactors to dispersal of ozone, through flotation separations andenhanced chemical reactions by reactive separation.
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