I have tried centrifugation, but the microcapsules aren't stable enough. The microcapsules also don't settle on their own in the solvent.
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The capsules are 1-5 microns in diameter. I have tried solvents, and one is promising due to its polarity, but the microcapsules still don't pack down efficiently after centrifugation. Changing the density isn't enough for these microcapsules for some reason. I used hexane, something mush less dense water, but it doesn't break the necessary interactions in the emulsion.
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