| abstract |
Systems and methods are disclosed for use in the separation of chiral compounds, and enantiomers in particular. The system comprises a cavity ( 110 ) for containing a fluid mixture that comprises one or more types of chiral molecules, which may also include enantiomers, and at least one ferromagnetic or paramagnetic substrate ( 120 ) providing at least one interface ( 130 ) with said fluid mixture. The substrate ( 120 ) is magnetized providing a magnetic field Bz perpendicular to said ferromagnetic or paramagnetic interface ( 130 ), thereby providing a variation in the interaction energy of chiral molecules of different handedness, aka. enantiomers, with said substrate ( 120 ). |