Apparatus and methods for preparing an emulsion

A column for receiving a packing material, the column having a longitudinal axis and a periphery defining an interior cavity, the interior cavity having a longitudinal length;

• the packing material configured to permit fluid flow through the column along the longitudinal axis, the column comprising:
• an inlet in fluid communication with the interior cavity, wherein the inlet is configured to receive at least one fluid;
• an outlet in fluid communication with the interior cavity;
• and
• at least one divider positioned within the interior cavity, each divider of the at least one divider extending along at least a portion of the longitudinal length of the interior cavity,
• wherein the at least one divider is configured to partition the packing material and direct fluid flow therethrough the interior cavity.