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Asadabadi S, Saien J, Kharazi M. Enhanced interfacial activity by maximizing synergy between long-chain ionic liquid and conventional surfactant for enhanced oil recovery. RSC Adv 2024; 14:18942-18949. [PMID: 38873546 PMCID: PMC11167612 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra02092h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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Conventional surfactants encounter limitations for application in oil reservoirs; however, combining surface-active ionic liquids (SAILs) with conventional surfactants presents an opportunity to enhance the interfacial properties of crude oil-water systems, giving also economic benefits. Accordingly, blends of a long-chain cationic imidazolium-based SAIL, namely, 1-dodecyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride, [C12mim][Cl], and the anionic conventional surfactant, sodium dodecyl sulfate were investigated here. Initial experiments with individual surfactants revealed efficient adsorption and consistent adsorption parameters. Subsequently, the use of mixtures showed synergistic effects for interfacial tension reduction of up to 86.0%, and critical micelle concentration reduction of 72.1% compared to the linear contribution of individual components. These improvements were observed at the optimal SAIL mole fraction of 0.3 and the mixture concentration of 0.003 mol dm-3, resulting in interfacial tension reduction from 29.1 to 1.6 mN m-1 as well as achieving a low critical micelle concentration of 2.7 × 10-3 mol dm-3 coinciding with 83.6% synergy. These findings underscore the favorable interactions between oppositely charged components in the mixtures, amplifying their activity beyond the linear contributions of the individual surfactants. Additionally, theoretical assessments using the Gibbs adsorption equation and the Rosen model provided insight into the adsorption behavior of both the individual surfactants and their mixtures, together with reasonable variations in the corresponding parameters.
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- Simin Asadabadi
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Petroleum Sciences, Bu-Ali Sina University Hamedan 6517838695 Iran +98 8131408080 +98 8131408080
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Petroleum Sciences, Bu-Ali Sina University Hamedan 6517838695 Iran +98 8131408080 +98 8131408080
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Petroleum Sciences, Bu-Ali Sina University Hamedan 6517838695 Iran +98 8131408080 +98 8131408080
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Saien J, Shokri B, Kharazi M. Effective Synergistic Action of Benzimidazolium Nano Gemini Ionic Liquid and Conventional Surfactant for Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:22336-22344. [PMID: 38799306 PMCID: PMC11112586 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c01768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Blends of newly developed Gemini surface-active ionic liquids (GSAILs) and conventional surfactants offer significant enhancements to the interfacial properties between crude oil and water, providing economic benefits in chemically enhanced oil recovery. In this study, the mixtures of a benzimidazolium cationic GSAIL, [C4benzim-C6-benzimC4][Br2], and sodium dodecyl benzenesulfonate (SDBS) were successfully utilized for improving crude oil-water interfacial properties. The research revealed synergistic effects of up to 99.6% in reducing interfacial tension (IFT), achieving a low IFT value of 0.04 mN m-1 corresponding to an optimal GSAIL mole fraction of 0.2 for the mixture of surfactants. Additionally, significant synergies of 53.4 and 74% were observed in oil-water emulsification and in surface wettability when using a GSAIL mole fraction of 0.2. These results showcase the importance of the dominant interaction between the opposite-charged surfactants. The Frumkin isotherm and the Rosen model were employed for the theoretical study of adsorption behavior of individual surfactants and their mixture at the interface, demonstrating reasonable parameter variations. The overall findings emphasize the potential of utilizing these unique blends to enhance oil recovery processes through tailored interfacial properties.
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- Javad Saien
- Faculty of Chemistry and
Petroleum Sciences, Bu−Ali Sina University, Hamedan 6517838695, Iran
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- Faculty of Chemistry and
Petroleum Sciences, Bu−Ali Sina University, Hamedan 6517838695, Iran
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- Faculty of Chemistry and
Petroleum Sciences, Bu−Ali Sina University, Hamedan 6517838695, Iran
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Castor RB, do Nascimento MH, Gorlach-Lira K. Exploring fungal bioemulsifiers: insights into chemical composition, microbial sources, and cross-field applications. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 40:127. [PMID: 38451356 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-024-03883-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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The demand for emulsion-based products is crucial for economic development and societal well-being, spanning diverse industries such as food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and oil extraction. Formulating these products relies on emulsifiers, a distinct class of surfactants. However, many conventional emulsifiers are derived from petrochemicals or synthetic sources, posing potential environmental and human health risks. In this context, fungal bioemulsifiers emerge as a compelling and sustainable alternative, demonstrating superior performance, enhanced biodegradability, and safety for human consumption. From this perspective, the present work provides the first comprehensive review of fungal bioemulsifiers, categorizing them based on their chemical nature and microbial origin. This includes polysaccharides, proteins, glycoproteins, polymeric glycolipids, and carbohydrate-lipid-protein complexes. Examples of particular interest are scleroglucan, a polysaccharide produced by Sclerotium rolfsii, and mannoproteins present in the cell walls of various yeasts, including Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Furthermore, this study examines the feasibility of incorporating fungal bioemulsifiers in the food and oil industries and their potential role in bioremediation events for oil-polluted marine environments. Finally, this exploration encourages further research on fungal bioemulsifier bioprospecting, with far-reaching implications for advancing sustainable and eco-friendly practices across various industrial sectors.
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- Rádamis Barbosa Castor
- Molecular Biology Department, Center of Exact and Natural Sciences, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Molecular Biology Department, Center of Exact and Natural Sciences, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Molecular Biology Department, Center of Exact and Natural Sciences, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil.
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Verma C, Dubey S, Bose R, Alfantazi A, Ebenso EE, Rhee KY. Zwitterions and betaines as highly soluble materials for sustainable corrosion protection: Interfacial chemistry and bonding with metal surfaces. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 324:103091. [PMID: 38281394 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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The primary requirements for interfacial adsorption and corrosion inhibition are solubility and the existence of polar functional groups, particularly charges. Traditional organic inhibitors have a solubility issue due to the hydrophobic moieties they incorporate. Most documented organic inhibitors have aromatic rings, hydrocarbon chains, and a few functional groups. The excellent solubility and high efficacy of zwitterions and betaines make them the perfect replacements for insoluble corrosion inhibitors. Zwitterions and betaines are more easily soluble because of interactions between their positive and negative charges (-COO-, -PO3-, -NH3, -NHR2, -NH2R, -SO3- etc.) and the polar solvents. The positive and negative charges also aid these molecules' physical and chemical adsorption at the metal-electrolyte interfaces. They develop a corrosion-inhibiting layer through their adsorption. After becoming adsorbed at the metal-electrolyte interface, they act as mixed-type inhibitors, slowing both cathodic and anodic processes. They usually adsorb according to the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. In this article, the corrosion inhibition potential of zwitterions and betaines in the aqueous phase, as well as their mode of action, are reviewed. This article details the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing zwitterions and betaines for sustainable corrosion protection.
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- Chandrabhan Verma
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar 246174, Garhwal, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Johannesburg 1710, South Africa
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 445-701, South Korea.
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Shaikhah D, Loise V, Angelico R, Porto M, Calandra P, Abe AA, Testa F, Bartucca C, Oliviero Rossi C, Caputo P. New Trends in Biosurfactants: From Renewable Origin to Green Enhanced Oil Recovery Applications. Molecules 2024; 29:301. [PMID: 38257213 PMCID: PMC10821525 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29020301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) processes are technologies used in the oil and gas industry to maximize the extraction of residual oil from reservoirs after primary and secondary recovery methods have been carried out. The injection into the reservoir of surface-active substances capable of reducing the surface tension between oil and the rock surface should favor its extraction with significant economic repercussions. However, the most commonly used surfactants in EOR are derived from petroleum, and their use can have negative environmental impacts, such as toxicity and persistence in the environment. Biosurfactants on the other hand, are derived from renewable resources and are biodegradable, making them potentially more sustainable and environmentally friendly. The present review intends to offer an updated overview of the most significant results available in scientific literature on the potential application of biosurfactants in the context of EOR processes. Aspects such as production strategies, techniques for characterizing the mechanisms of action and the pros and cons of the application of biosurfactants as a principal method for EOR will be illustrated and discussed in detail. Optimized concepts such as the HLD in biosurfactant choice and design for EOR are also discussed. The scientific findings that are illustrated and reviewed in this paper show why general emphasis needs to be placed on the development and adoption of biosurfactants in EOR as a substantial contribution to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly oil and gas industry.
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- Dilshad Shaikhah
- Institute of Functional Surfaces, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK;
- Scientific Research Centre, Soran University, Erbil 44008, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci Cubo 14D, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (V.L.); (C.B.); (C.O.R.); (P.C.)
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- Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences (DIAAA), University of Molise, Via De Sanctis, 86100 Campobasso, CB, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci Cubo 14D, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (V.L.); (C.B.); (C.O.R.); (P.C.)
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- National Research Council, CNR-ISMN (National Research Council-Institute for the Study of Nanostructured Materials), Strada Provinciale 35D n.9–00010, 00010 Montelibretti, RM, Italy;
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bari, Via E. Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, BA, Italy;
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- Department of Computer Engineering, Modeling, Electronics and Systems Engineering, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci Cubo 45A, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy;
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci Cubo 14D, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (V.L.); (C.B.); (C.O.R.); (P.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci Cubo 14D, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (V.L.); (C.B.); (C.O.R.); (P.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci Cubo 14D, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (V.L.); (C.B.); (C.O.R.); (P.C.)
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Zahraee H, Mohammadi F, Parvaee E, Khoshbin Z, Arab SS. Reducing the assemblies of amyloid-beta multimers by sodium dodecyl sulfate surfactant at concentrations lower than critical micelle concentration: molecular dynamics simulation exploration. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023:1-15. [PMID: 37599504 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2247086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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Amyloid-β peptide, the predominant proteinaceous component of senile plaques, is responsible for the incidence of Alzheimer's disease (AD), an age-associated neurodegenerative disorder. Specifically, the amyloid-β(1-42) (Aβ1-42) isoform, known for its high toxicity, is the predominant biomarker for the preliminary diagnosis of AD. The aggregation of the Aβ1-42 peptides can be affected by the components of the cellular medium through changing their structures and molecular interactions. In this study, we investigated the effect of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) at much lower concentrations than the critical micelle concentration (CMC) on Aβ1-42 aggregation. For this purpose, we studied mono-, di-, tri- and tetramers of Aβ1-42 peptide in two different concentrations of SDS molecules (10 and 40 molecules) using a 300 ns molecular dynamics simulation for each system. The distance between the center of mass (COM) of Aβ1-42 peptides confirms that an increase in the number of SDS molecules decreases their aggregation probability due to greater interaction with SDS molecules. Besides, the less compactness parameter reveals the reduced aggregation probability of Aβ1-42 peptides. Based on the energetic FEL landscapes, SDS molecules with the concentration closer to the CMC are an effective inhibitory agent to prevent the formation of Aβ1-42 fibrils. Also, the aggregation direction of the peptide pairs can be predicted by determining the direction of the accumulation-deterrent forces.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Hamed Zahraee
- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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Banjare BS, Banjare MK. Impact of carbocyclic sugar-based myo-inositol on conventional surfactants. J Mol Liq 2023; 384:122278. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.122278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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Kalam S, Abu-Khamsin SA, Gbadamosi AO, Patil S, Kamal MS, Hussain SMS, Al-Shehri D, Al-Shalabi EW, Mohanty KK. Static and dynamic adsorption of a gemini surfactant on a carbonate rock in the presence of low salinity water. Sci Rep 2023; 13:11936. [PMID: 37488132 PMCID: PMC10366107 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-38930-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023] Open
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In chemical enhanced oil recovery (cEOR) techniques, surfactants are extensively used for enhancing oil recovery by reducing interfacial tension and/or modifying wettability. However, the effectiveness and economic feasibility of the cEOR process are compromised due to the adsorption of surfactants on rock surfaces. Therefore, surfactant adsorption must be reduced to make the cEOR process efficient and economical. Herein, the synergic application of low salinity water and a cationic gemini surfactant was investigated in a carbonate rock. Firstly, the interfacial tension (IFT) of the oil-brine interface with surfactant at various temperatures was measured. Subsequently, the rock wettability was determined under high-pressure and high-temperature conditions. Finally, the study examined the impact of low salinity water on the adsorption of the cationic gemini surfactant, both statically and dynamically. The results showed that the low salinity water condition does not cause a significant impact on the IFT reduction and wettability alteration as compared to the high salinity water conditions. However, the low salinity water condition reduced the surfactant's static adsorption on the carbonate core by four folds as compared to seawater. The core flood results showed a significantly lower amount of dynamic adsorption (0.11 mg/g-rock) using low salinity water conditions. Employing such a method aids industrialists and researchers in developing a cost-effective and efficient cEOR process.
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- Shams Kalam
- Department of Petroleum Engineering, College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
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- Centre for Integrative Petroleum Research, College of Petrolcxeum Engineering & Geosciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
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- Centre for Integrative Petroleum Research, College of Petrolcxeum Engineering & Geosciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Petroleum Engineering Department, Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and Hydrogen (RICH), Khalifa University, PO BOX 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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Wang J, Liu R, Wang B, Cheng Z, Liu C, Tang Y, Zhu J. Synthesis of Polyether Carboxylate and the Effect of Different Electrical Properties on Its Viscosity Reduction and Emulsification of Heavy Oil. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3139. [PMID: 37514526 PMCID: PMC10385753 DOI: 10.3390/polym15143139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Heavy oil exploitation needs efficient viscosity reducers to reduce viscosity, and polyether carboxylate viscosity reducers have a significant viscosity reduction effect on heavy oil. Previous work has studied the effect of different side chain lengths on this viscosity reducer, and now a series of polyether carboxylate viscosity reducers, including APAD, APASD, APAS, APA, and AP5AD (the name of the viscosity reducer is determined by the name of the desired monomer), with different electrical properties have been synthesized to investigate the effect of their different electrical properties on viscosity reduction performance. Through the performance tests of surface tension, contact angle, emulsification, viscosity reduction, and foaming, it was found that APAD viscosity reducers had the best viscosity reduction performance, reducing the viscosity of heavy oil to 81 mPa·s with a viscosity reduction rate of 98.34%, and the worst viscosity reduction rate of other viscosity reducers also reached 97%. Additionally, APAD viscosity reducers have the highest emulsification rate, and the emulsion formed with heavy oil is also the most stable. The net charge of APAD was calculated from the molar ratio of the monomers and the total mass to minimize the net charge. While the net charge of other surfactants was higher. It shows that the amount of the surfactant's net charge affects the surfactant's viscosity reduction effect, and the smaller the net charge of the surfactant itself, the better the viscosity reduction effect.
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- Junqi Wang
- The Key Laboratory of Well Stability and Fluid & Rock Mechanics in Oil and Gas Reservoir of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an Shiyou University, Xi'an 710065, China
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- Shaanxi Key Research Laboratory of Chemical Additives, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- The Fourth Oil Production Factory of PetroChina Changqing Oilfield Company, Jingbian 718500, China
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- The Third Gas Production Plant of PetroChina Changqing Oilfield Company, Xi'an 710021, China
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- The First Gas Production Plant of PetroChina Changqing Oilfield Company, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Shaanxi Key Research Laboratory of Chemical Additives, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Well Stability and Fluid & Rock Mechanics in Oil and Gas Reservoir of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an Shiyou University, Xi'an 710065, China
- Shaanxi Key Research Laboratory of Chemical Additives, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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Xu J, Cheng J, Yang J, Tao H, Wang S, Lv W, Ma K, Lian C, Liu H. The charge regulation of surfactants on the rock surface in nanoconfinement: A reaction-coupling fluid density functional theory study. Chem Eng Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2023.118718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2023]
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Rhamnolipid Self-Aggregation in Aqueous Media: A Long Journey toward the Definition of Structure–Property Relationships. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24065395. [PMID: 36982468 PMCID: PMC10048978 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24065395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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The need to protect human and environmental health and avoid the widespread use of substances obtained from nonrenewable sources is steering research toward the discovery and development of new molecules characterized by high biocompatibility and biodegradability. Due to their very widespread use, a class of substances for which this need is particularly urgent is that of surfactants. In this respect, an attractive and promising alternative to commonly used synthetic surfactants is represented by so-called biosurfactants, amphiphiles naturally derived from microorganisms. One of the best-known families of biosurfactants is that of rhamnolipids, which are glycolipids with a headgroup formed by one or two rhamnose units. Great scientific and technological effort has been devoted to optimization of their production processes, as well as their physicochemical characterization. However, a conclusive structure–function relationship is far from being defined. In this review, we aim to move a step forward in this direction, by presenting a comprehensive and unified discussion of physicochemical properties of rhamnolipids as a function of solution conditions and rhamnolipid structure. We also discuss still unresolved issues that deserve further investigation in the future, to allow the replacement of conventional surfactants with rhamnolipids.
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Synergism for lowering interfacial tensions between betaines and extended surfactants: the role of self-regulating molecular size. J Mol Liq 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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Brown KA, Gugger MK, Roberts DS, Moreno D, Chae PS, Ge Y, Jin S. Synthesis, Self-Assembly Properties, and Degradation Characterization of a Nonionic Photocleavable Azo-Sulfide Surfactant Family. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:1465-1473. [PMID: 36638323 PMCID: PMC10164600 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c02820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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We report the synthesis and characterization of a new family of maltose-derived nonionic surfactants that contain a photocleavable azo-sulfide linker (mAzo). The self-assembly properties of these surfactants were investigated using surface tension measurements to determine the critical micelle concentration (CMC), dynamic light scattering (DLS) to reveal the hydrodynamic radius of their self-assemblies, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to elucidate the micelle morphology. Ultraviolet-visible (UV-visible) spectroscopy confirmed the rapid photodegradation of these surfactants, but surface tension measurements of the surfactant solutions before and after degradation showed unusual degradation products. The photodegradation process was further studied using online liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (LC-MS),which revealed that these surfactants can form another photo-stable surfactant post-degradation. Finally, traditionally challenging proteins from heart tissue were solubilized using the mAzo surfactants to demonstrate their potential in biological applications.
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- Kyle A. Brown
- Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706, USA
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- Department of Bionano Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan, 15588, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706, USA
- Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, USA
- Human Proteomics Program, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706, USA
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Sengupta S, Gera R, Egan C, Morzan UN, Versluis J, Hassanali A, Bakker HJ. Observation of Strong Synergy in the Interfacial Water Response of Binary Ionic and Nonionic Surfactant Mixtures. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:11391-11397. [PMID: 36455883 PMCID: PMC9761666 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c02750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Interfacial vibrational footprints of the binary mixture of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and hexaethylene glycol monododecyl ether (C12E6) were probed using heterodyne detected vibrational sum frequency generation (HDVSFG). Our results show that in the presence of C12E6 at CMC (70 μM) the effect of SDS on the orientation of interfacial water molecules is enhanced 10 times compared to just pure surfactants. The experimental results contest the traditional Langmuir adsorption model predictions. This is also evidenced by our molecular dynamics simulations that show a remarkable restructuring and enhanced orientation of the interfacial water molecules upon DS- adsorption to the C12E6 surface. The simulations show that the adsorption free energy of DS- ions to a water surface covered with C12E6 is an enthalpy-driven process and more attractive by ∼10 kBT compared to the adsorption energy of DS- to the surface of pure water.
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- AMOLF, Science Park 104, 1098 XGAmsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Condensed
Matter and Statistical Physics Centre, International
Centre for Theoretical Physics, Strada Costiera 11, 34151Trieste, Italy
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- Condensed
Matter and Statistical Physics Centre, International
Centre for Theoretical Physics, Strada Costiera 11, 34151Trieste, Italy
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- AMOLF, Science Park 104, 1098 XGAmsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Condensed
Matter and Statistical Physics Centre, International
Centre for Theoretical Physics, Strada Costiera 11, 34151Trieste, Italy
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- AMOLF, Science Park 104, 1098 XGAmsterdam, The Netherlands
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Rajalakshmi Seetharaman G, Sangwai J. Insights into the interaction between lowsal-alkali formulation: Debunking the effect of alkali and lowsal-alkali formulation on the wettability alteration of the quartz substrate. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.121062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Effects of the number of cationic sites on the surface/interfacial activity and application properties of quaternary ammonium surfactants. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Lara VM, Mendonça CM, Silva FV, Marguet ER, Vallejo M, Converti A, Varani AM, Gliemmo MF, Campos CA, Oliveira RP. Characterization of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Tw226 strain and its use for the production of a new membrane-bound biosurfactant. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.119889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Chowdhury S, Rakesh M, Sangwai JS. Investigation of water and polymer flooding for enhanced oil recovery method in differential lobe pore structure. Chem Ind 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/00194506.2022.2119894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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- Satyajit Chowdhury
- Gas Hydrate and Flow Assurance Laboratory, Petroleum Engineering Program, Department of Ocean Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Assam Energy Institute, A Centre of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Sivasagar, Assam, India
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering and Earth Sciences, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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- Gas Hydrate and Flow Assurance Laboratory, Petroleum Engineering Program, Department of Ocean Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Center of Excellence on Subsurface Mechanics and Geo-Energy, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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She Y, Aoki H, Hu Y, Zhang C, Mahardika MA, Nasir M, Wang W, Patmonoaji A, Matsushita S, Suekane T. Effect of In-situ Dual Surfactant Formulation on Spontaneous Oil Deformation: A Comprehensive Study from Mechanism Discovery to Oil Recovery Application. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c01735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Yun She
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1-I6-33, Ookayama, Meguroku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1-I6-33, Ookayama, Meguroku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
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- School of Human Settlement and Civil Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, Jilin University, 130025 Changchun, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1-I6-33, Ookayama, Meguroku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
- Mechanical Engineering, Institut Teknologi Nasional Bandung, Bandung 40124, West Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1-I6-33, Ookayama, Meguroku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1-I6-33, Ookayama, Meguroku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1-I6-33, Ookayama, Meguroku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo 184-8588, Japan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1-I6-33, Ookayama, Meguroku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1-I6-33, Ookayama, Meguroku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
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Shi P, Luo H, Tan X, Lu Y, Zhang H, Yang X. Molecular dynamics simulation study of adsorption of anionic–nonionic surfactants at oil/water interfaces. RSC Adv 2022; 12:27330-27343. [PMID: 36276041 PMCID: PMC9514088 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra04772a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Four anionic–nonionic surfactants with the same headgroups and different units of oxygen ethyl (EO) and oxygen propyl (PO) were adopted to investigate the influence on oil/water interfacial tensions in this article. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were conducted to study the interfacial property of the four surfactants. Four parameters were proposed to reveal the effecting mechanism of molecular structure on interfacial tension, which included the interfacial thickness, order parameter of the hydrophobic chain, radial distribution function, and the solvent accessible surface area. In addition, the electrostatic potential of the four surfactants was calculated. The research results indicated that the interface facial mask formed by the surfactants, which contained three EO or three PO units was more stable, and it was easier for the surfactants of six EO or six PO units to form a microemulsion at higher concentrations. The adsorption mechanism of the anionic–nonionic surfactant systems at the oil/water interfaces was supplemented at a molecular level, which provided fundamental guidance for an in-depth understanding of the optimal selection of the surfactants in enhancing oil recovery. Four anionic–nonionic surfactants with the same headgroups and different units of oxygen ethyl (EO) and oxygen propyl (PO) were adopted to investigate the influence on oil/water interfacial tensions in this article.![]()
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- Peng Shi
- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Heilongjiang Institute of Technology, Harbin 150026, People's Republic of China
- College of Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Petroleum, Harbin 150028, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Petroleum, Harbin 150028, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Heilongjiang Institute of Technology, Harbin 150026, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Heilongjiang Institute of Technology, Harbin 150026, People's Republic of China
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- College of Science, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin 150080, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Petroleum, Harbin 150028, People's Republic of China
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