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Description
In Nature, many dynamic processes take place in purely aqueous environments within relatively narrow range of environmental conditions, such as temperature. How such sophisticated processes across hierarchical lengthscales in the natural biological world remains fascinating to materials scientists. One of the key phenomena that drives the formation of a diverse range of structures is aqueous phase separation, which gives rise to multiple immiscible liquid phases as well as liquid-liquid interfaces. In this talk, I will discuss how we take advantage of both segregative and associative phase separation in all-aqueous systems to assemble membranes, materials structures, and fluid devices. I will discuss the unique dynamics and properties that are uniquely observed in these all-aqueous phase-separating systems. If time allows, I will also share the unique applications that could be inspired using these systems.
