emulsionsystem
An emulsion system, or emulsion, is a heterogeneous mixture in which droplets of one immiscible liquid are dispersed throughout another liquid that is the continuous phase. Emulsions are typically stabilized by an emulsifier or stabilizing particles to reduce interfacial tension and to prevent droplet coalescence. The properties of an emulsion depend on the dispersed-phase fraction, droplet size distribution, interfacial tension, and the rheology of the continuous phase. Emulsions are usually kinetically stable, meaning they persist for a time but are not thermodynamically stable.
Common types include oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions, where oil droplets are dispersed in water, and water-in-oil (W/O)
Stability is influenced by factors such as creaming or sedimentation, flocculation, coalescence, and Ostwald ripening. Stabilization