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Absorption vs. Adsorption

Absorption is a process in which atoms, molecules, or ions enter into a bulk phase – liquid or solid material. Meanwhile, adsorption is the process in which gas, liquids, or dissolved solids loosely adhere or stick to the surface of another substance – solid or liquid. 

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Azeotropic distillation separates azeotropic mixtures by adding an entrainer that changes the relative volatility of the substances.

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How Does Microfiltration Work?

Microfiltration is a pressure driven membrane separation method in which suspended particles are separated from a fluid when passed through a microporous membrane structure

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