UW News
Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory
April 12, 2013
New device could cut costs on household products, pharmaceuticals
![Surfactant gel structure forms after passing through device.](https://uw-s3-cdn.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2013/04/04200043/Flow_1-150x150.jpg)
A new procedure that thickens and thins fluid at the micron level could save consumers and manufacturers money, particularly for some soap products.