Based on the core content of your article (a novel fluorinated surfactant system based on β-cyclodextrin-polyethylene glycol conjugates for stabilizing IL/scCO₂ microemulsions), here's a professional, clear, and visually appealing graphical abstract design concept. --- ### I. Core Design Concept Use a **"left-to-right" visual narrative flow** to summarize the entire study: **Molecular Design → Interfacial Assembly → Functional Application**. Ensure the graphic is clearly discernible in a single-column width. ### II. Suggested Composition (Three-Part Layout) **Part 1 (Left): Molecular Structure and Design** * **Visual Elements**: 1. Draw a simplified model of **β-cyclodextrin (β-CD)** (like a truncated cone or cylinder, using lines to represent glucose units). 2. Within the cavity of β-CD, embed a simplified model of the **imidazolium cation ([Bmim]⁺)**, highlighting the butyl chain extending into the cavity, using **dashed lines** or a **glowing effect** to illustrate the **host-guest inclusion interaction**. 3. From one end of β-CD, extend a **wavy line** representing the **PEG chain**, and label it "PEG" or "CO₂-philic" at the end. 4. Draw a simplified structural formula of the **BCA molecule** next to it, and use an **arrow** pointing to β-CD to indicate that it is included as a "guest." 5. Near the PEG chain or on BCA, schematically add the functional group symbols for **thiol (-SH)** and **acrylate (C=C)**, laying the groundwork for dynamic crosslinking. * **Caption/Title**: **Molecular Design: Host-Guest Surfactant Conjugate** **Part 2 (Middle): Interfacial Assembly and Reinforcement** * **Visual Elements**: 1. Draw a clear **interface**, with the upper part using a light blue background and CO₂ molecule models (•) to represent the **scCO₂ phase**, and the lower part using a light green or yellow background to represent the **ionic liquid (IL) phase**. 2. At the interface, arrange multiple **β-CD-PEG molecules from Part 1**, with their β-CD heads immersed in the IL phase (including [Bmim]⁺) and their PEG tails extending into the scCO₂ phase. 3. Crucially: between these arranged molecules, draw a **network structure of covalent bonds** (which can be achieved by connecting thiol and acrylate sites with short chains), forming a **"crosslinked network"** covering the interface. 4. Label the network with ***G′ > G″*** or **Elastic Film**
![Based on the core content of your article (a novel fluorinated surfactant system based on β-cyclodextrin-polyethylene glycol conjugates for stabilizing IL/scCO₂ microemulsions), here's a professional, clear, and visually appealing graphical abstract design concept.
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### I. Core Design Concept
Use a **"left-to-right" visual narrative flow** to summarize the entire study: **Molecular Design → Interfacial Assembly → Functional Application**. Ensure the graphic is clearly discernible in a single-column width.
### II. Suggested Composition (Three-Part Layout)
**Part 1 (Left): Molecular Structure and Design**
* **Visual Elements**:
1. Draw a simplified model of **β-cyclodextrin (β-CD)** (like a truncated cone or cylinder, using lines to represent glucose units).
2. Within the cavity of β-CD, embed a simplified model of the **imidazolium cation ([Bmim]⁺)**, highlighting the butyl chain extending into the cavity, using **dashed lines** or a **glowing effect** to illustrate the **host-guest inclusion interaction**.
3. From one end of β-CD, extend a **wavy line** representing the **PEG chain**, and label it "PEG" or "CO₂-philic" at the end.
4. Draw a simplified structural formula of the **BCA molecule** next to it, and use an **arrow** pointing to β-CD to indicate that it is included as a "guest."
5. Near the PEG chain or on BCA, schematically add the functional group symbols for **thiol (-SH)** and **acrylate (C=C)**, laying the groundwork for dynamic crosslinking.
* **Caption/Title**: **Molecular Design: Host-Guest Surfactant Conjugate**
**Part 2 (Middle): Interfacial Assembly and Reinforcement**
* **Visual Elements**:
1. Draw a clear **interface**, with the upper part using a light blue background and CO₂ molecule models (•) to represent the **scCO₂ phase**, and the lower part using a light green or yellow background to represent the **ionic liquid (IL) phase**.
2. At the interface, arrange multiple **β-CD-PEG molecules from Part 1**, with their β-CD heads immersed in the IL phase (including [Bmim]⁺) and their PEG tails extending into the scCO₂ phase.
3. Crucially: between these arranged molecules, draw a **network structure of covalent bonds** (which can be achieved by connecting thiol and acrylate sites with short chains), forming a **"crosslinked network"** covering the interface.
4. Label the network with ***G′ > G″*** or **Elastic Film**](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpub-8c0ddfa5c0454d40822bc9944fe6f303.r2.dev%2Fai-drawings%2F3K0lbJphG6f45jPmN5kawgbmjHkzigDR%2F2d81a213-a821-44f0-b803-e296ace80e9c%2F5e212834-e3b9-4931-9b2c-476f3f7f4ded.png&w=3840&q=75)
