Two-phase aqueous partition

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012379",
  "term": "Two-phase aqueous partition",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A liquid-liquid extraction technique that uses a system composed of two immiscible aqueous phases for separating macromolecules, cells, or particles. These phases are formed by mixing solutions of two different water-soluble polymers, such as polyethylene glycol and dextran, or a polymer and a salt. The partitioning of a substance between the two phases depends on its surface properties, including charge and hydrophobicity.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 517. 'Glossary of terms used in extraction (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 536 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0903)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/two-phase-aqueous-partition/"
}