To determine the tie line length of an aqueous two-phase system (ATPS), you can use the following steps:

Here is a more detailed explanation of each step:

To do this, you will need to prepare a stock solution of PEG and a stock solution of salt. Then, you can mix the two stock solutions in different ratios to create ATPSs with different PEG-salt ratios. You can also vary the volume ratio of the two phases by adding more or less of one of the phases.

To do this, you can use a variety of methods, such as refractometry, density measurement, or chromatography.

A ternary phase diagram is a graph that shows the composition of a three-component system. To plot the composition of the top and bottom phases of an ATPS on a ternary phase diagram, you will need to know the composition of the PEG, salt, and water in each phase.

You can measure the tie line length using a ruler or other measuring device.

Once you have determined the tie line length of an ATPS, you can use it to design a liquid-liquid extraction process. For example, if you want to extract a protein from an aqueous solution, you can choose an ATPS with a tie line length that is greater than the partition coefficient of the protein. This will ensure that the protein will partition to the top phase of the ATPS, which will make it easier to separate from the bottom phase.

Here are some references that provide more detailed information on determining tie line lengths and designing liquid-liquid extraction processes using ATPSs:

• Aqueous Two-Phase Systems: Methods and Protocols by Hans-Jürgen Bart, Humana Press, 2007.
• Liquid-Liquid Extraction: Principles and Methods by Paul C. Wankat, John Wiley & Sons, 2013.
• "Tie-Line Length Determination in Aqueous Two-Phase Systems" by E. Albertsson and K. Ljunggren, Journal of Chromatography A, 1997.
• "Design of Liquid-Liquid Extraction Processes Using Aqueous Two-Phase Systems" by A. E. Albertsson, Partitioning in Aqueous Two-Phase Systems: Theory, Methods, Applications, and Design, 1990.

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In aqueous two-phase separation, the tie line length (TLL) can be determined by using the weight ratio of the two phases1. The TLL is equal to zero at the critical point (point C) on the binodal curve1. The tie line length and component concentration have the same units1.

To determine the tie line length, you can follow these steps:

For more detailed information on aqueous two-phase systems (ATPS) and their applications, you may find the following references helpful:

• “Aqueous two-phase system (ATPS): an overview and advances in its applications” by Mujahid Iqbal et al., published in Biological Procedures Online1.
• “PEG–salt aqueous two-phase systems: an attractive and versatile liquid–liquid extraction technology for the downstream processing of proteins and enzymes” by Anna Glyk et al., published in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology3.

Please note that these references provide comprehensive information on ATPS and their applications, including liquid-liquid extraction techniques, PEG-salt ratios, volume ratios, and phase diagrams.

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