Summary of the extraction experiments' results for different systems in both batch and flow modes. All experiments were carried out using 1 : 1 ratios of both phases (toluene or CPME and buffer with 200 mM caprolactone) and for the flow runs, a flow rate of 0.1 mL min−1 was used for each pump.
| Solvent | Mixer | Concentration organic phase [mM] | Concentration aqueous phase [mM] | K-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | Metal mixer 1 | 146.8 | 48.4 | 3.03 |
| Metal mixer 2 | 89.6 | 97.9 | 0.91 | |
| Packed column | 93.6 | 118.2 | 0.79 | |
| Metal mixer AP03 | 94.7 | 97.1 | 0.98 | |
| Coil | 149.9 | 62.03 | 2.42 | |
| CPME | Metal mixer 1 | 90.6 | 88.07 | 1.03 |
| CPME | Batch | 82.2 | 56.2 | 1.46 |
| Toluene | Batch | 106.2 | 35.3 | 3 |