Selection of Optimum Surfactant Formulations with Ultralow Interfacial Tension for Improving the Oil Washing Efficiency
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c02930
Abstract: Ultralow oil–water interfacial tension (IFT) has provided an important basis for screening optimum surfactant formulation for improving the oil washing efficiency. Thus, it is of great significance to further investigate the selection method for surfactant… read more here.
Keywords: washing efficiency; optimum surfactant; oil washing; oil ... See more keywords
Stability of oil-in-water (O/W) nanoemulsions and its oil washing performance for enhanced oil recovery
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0058759
Abstract: Nanoemulsions consist of small particle size, uniform dispersion, and long-term stability, making them suitable for use in enhanced oil recovery for low-permeability reservoirs. In this paper, an ultrastable oil-in-water nanoemulsion was prepared using the emulsification… read more here.
Keywords: water; enhanced oil; oil washing; nanoemulsion ... See more keywords