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We study fundamentals of complex multiphase flows and their application to sustainable processing. We investigate, in particular, two-phase systems involving liquids, including drop interfacial phenomena, characteristics of two-phase flows from micro to pilot scales, rheology and the effects of viscoelasticity.
Our aim is to gain fundamental insights of the underpinning small scale flow and interfacial phenomena and their interactions with mass transfer, that we use to understand the global behaviour of the multiphase processes and to develop predictive models. We are currently exploring the role of machine learning and data driven approaches on multiphase flow predictions.
Applications include intensified continuous liquid-liquid flow extractions for the separations of metals such as platinum group metals and actinides/lanthanides and of biomolecules; processing of complex formulations; microfluidics for analysis and droplet generation. We have a sustained track record of collaborations with industry that have enabled technology translation and provision of consultancy.
Our work is supported by state-of-the-art experimental facilities and advanced instrumentation and measuring techniques.
- Projects
- PREMIERE programme, EPSRC grant.
- SusAgriChem - Sustainable Formulation of Agri-Chemicals via Dynamic Molecular Interfaces, in collaboration with Innospec, EPSCR grant.
- Pickering emulsions with nature-inspired structural stability for stimuli-responsive drug delivery, CNIE Inspiration grant.
- Understanding the key interfacial parameters in stability of Pickering emulsions: impact of particle surface anisotropy and softness, in collaboration with University of Oklahoma, Royal Society Travel grant.
- Elucidation of unusual nano-effects on dissolution, aggregation and denaturation processes of alpha particles generated by fuel debris retrieval, UK - Japan Civil Nuclear Research Programme, EPSRC grant.
- Johnson Matthey Industrial Case Studentship on Intensified Solvent Extractions Using Ionic Liquid Based Solvents, JM funded.
- UltraSOuNd-controlled drug release from Antimicrobial particles for denTAl tissues (SONATA), EPSRC grant.
- Complex ORAL health products (CORAL): Characterisation, modelling and manufacturing challenges (joined studentship GSK/EPSRC)
- Studies of Non-Newtonian Suspensions, in collaboration with GSK, EPSRC & GSK funded.
- UCL & Jiangsu University
- UCL & Tokyo Institute of Technology