“…ABSs are particularly attractive as separating media because both of the phases are mainly composed of water . Further, the components of many ABSs are generally nonvolatile, nontoxic, and considered environmentally benign, thus making ABSs attractive as potentially “green” media for separations. − ,− Several biological applications of ABSs have been reported using these systems, owing to the gentle and nondenaturing character of their phases. − Separations of metal ions, organic molecules, radiochemicals, nanoparticulate matter, and minerals have been previously demonstrated in ABSs. − However, to gain wider acceptance in industry, the fundamental parameters governing partitioning in these systems need to be further understood. This work investigates one such parameter, temperature, and the differences in its effect on poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) versus poly(ethylene oxide)−poly(propylene oxide) (EO−PO) random copolymer ABSs.…”