Demulsify 3 (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Rice University engineers have created a method that uses magnetic nanoparticles to separate emulsified oil and water at wells. From left: Sibani Lisa Biswal, Maura Puerto and Qing Wang. Credit Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.