Tackling industry’s burdensome bubble problem

Tackling industry’s burdensome bubble problem

MIT researchers uncovered the physics behind a membrane material that shows promise for removing bubbles from surfaces — a costly problem across many industries. The study should help manufacturers incorporate these membranes into many different systems, from…

In industrial plants around the world, tiny bubbles cause big problems. Bubbles clog filters, disrupt chemical reactions, reduce throughput during biomanufacturing, and can even cause overheating in … [+7206 chars]