Effect of Magnetic Fields on Magnetophoresis: A Research Paper

This research paper investigates magnetophoresis, focusing on the effects of magnetic field gradients and viscosity on low gradient magnetic separation (LGMS). The study explores the principles of magnetophoresis, detailing how magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) move in response to external magnetic fields. It examines the advantages of LGMS over high gradient magnetic separation (HGMS) and delves into the factors influencing the process, including particle aggregation and the hydrodynamic effect. The paper highlights the importance of understanding hydrodynamically driven LGMS to design effective magnetic separators and considers the impact of fluid viscosity on MNP behavior. The objectives include experimentally and through simulation evaluating the influence of magnetic field and viscosity on the intensity of magnetophoresis induced connection for LGMS. The literature review covers magnetophoresis applications, phenomena affecting LGMS (particle aggregation, hydrodynamic effect) and models used to predict magnetophoretic separation kinetics. The report emphasizes the significance of LGMS strategies and different physical effects that enhance the magnetophoresis separation rate. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the factors affecting magnetophoresis and its applications in various fields.