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Li L, Qu J, Liu W, Peng B, Cong S, Yu H, Zhang B, Li Y. Advancements in Characterization Techniques for Microemulsions: From Molecular Insights to Macroscopic Phenomena. Molecules 2024; 29:2901. [PMID: 38930964 PMCID: PMC11206267 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29122901] [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: 05/11/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Microemulsions are thermodynamically stable, optically isotropic, transparent, or semi-transparent mixed solutions composed of two immiscible solvents stabilized by amphiphilic solutes. This comprehensive review explores state-of-the-art techniques for characterizing microemulsions, which are versatile solutions essential across various industries, such as pharmaceuticals, food, and petroleum. This article delves into spectroscopic methods, nuclear magnetic resonance, small-angle scattering, dynamic light scattering, conductometry, zeta potential analysis, cryo-electron microscopy, refractive index measurement, and differential scanning calorimetry, examining each technique's strengths, limitations, and potential applications. Emphasizing the necessity of a multi-technique approach for a thorough understanding, it underscores the importance of integrating diverse analytical methods to unravel microemulsion structures from molecular to macroscopic scales. This synthesis provides a roadmap for researchers and practitioners, fostering advancements in microemulsion science and its wide-ranging industrial applications.
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- Longfei Li
- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, Beijing 100083, China; (L.L.); (J.Q.); (B.P.); (S.C.); (B.Z.); (Y.L.)
- College of New Energy and Materials, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, Beijing 102249, China;
- National Elite Institute of Engineering, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), Beijing 102200, China
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, Beijing 100083, China; (L.L.); (J.Q.); (B.P.); (S.C.); (B.Z.); (Y.L.)
- National Elite Institute of Engineering, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), Beijing 102200, China
- School of Rare Earth, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, Beijing 100083, China; (L.L.); (J.Q.); (B.P.); (S.C.); (B.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, Beijing 100083, China; (L.L.); (J.Q.); (B.P.); (S.C.); (B.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, Beijing 100083, China; (L.L.); (J.Q.); (B.P.); (S.C.); (B.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- College of New Energy and Materials, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, Beijing 102249, China;
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, Beijing 100083, China; (L.L.); (J.Q.); (B.P.); (S.C.); (B.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, Beijing 100083, China; (L.L.); (J.Q.); (B.P.); (S.C.); (B.Z.); (Y.L.)
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Jin H, Ma Q, Dou T, Jin S, Jiang L. Raman Spectroscopy of Emulsions and Emulsion Chemistry. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2023:1-13. [PMID: 37393560 DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2023.2228411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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Emulsions are dispersed systems widely used in various industries. In recent years, Raman spectroscopy (RS), as a spectroscopic technique, has gained much attention for measuring and monitoring emulsions. In this review, we explore the use of RS on emulsion structures and emulsification, important reactions that use emulsions such as emulsion polymerization, catalysis and cascading reactions, as well as various applications of emulsions. We explore how RS is used in emulsions, reactions and applications. RS is a powerful and versatile tool for studying emulsions, but there are also challenges in using RS to monitor emulsion processes, especially if they are rapid or volatile. We also explore these challenges and difficulties, as well as possible designs that can be used to overcome them.
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- Huaizhou Jin
- Key Laboratory of Quantum Precision Measurement, College of Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou China
- Key Lab of Zhejiang Province on Modern Measurement Technology and Instruments, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou China
- Key Lab of Zhejiang Province on Modern Measurement Technology and Instruments, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou China
- Key Lab of Zhejiang Province on Modern Measurement Technology and Instruments, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou China
- Key Lab of Zhejiang Province on Modern Measurement Technology and Instruments, Hangzhou, China
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Zhou B, Mao M, Cao X, Ge M, Tang X, Li S, Lin D, Yang L, Liu J. Amphiphilic Functionalized Acupuncture Needle as SERS Sensor for In Situ Multiphase Detection. Anal Chem 2018; 90:3826-3832. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.7b04348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Binbin Zhou
- Institute of Intelligent Machines, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- Institute of Intelligent Machines, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- Institute of Intelligent Machines, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- Institute of Intelligent Machines, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- Institute of Intelligent Machines, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- Institute of Intelligent Machines, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- Institute of Intelligent Machines, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- Institute of Intelligent Machines, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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Chen J, Shi YE, Zhang M, Zhan J. Diethyldithiocarbamate (DDTC) induced formation of positively charged silver nanoparticles for rapid in situ identification of inorganic explosives by surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra06111g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Diethyldithiocarbamate could induce the generation of positively charged silver nanoparticles for rapidin situdetection of the explosives with a portable Raman spectrometer.
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- Juan Chen
- National Engineering Research Center for Colloidal Materials
- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry of Ministry of Education
- Department of Chemistry
- Shandong University
- Jinan 250100
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- National Engineering Research Center for Colloidal Materials
- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry of Ministry of Education
- Department of Chemistry
- Shandong University
- Jinan 250100
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- National Engineering Research Center for Colloidal Materials
- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry of Ministry of Education
- Department of Chemistry
- Shandong University
- Jinan 250100
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- National Engineering Research Center for Colloidal Materials
- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry of Ministry of Education
- Department of Chemistry
- Shandong University
- Jinan 250100
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Zhu S, Zhang X, Cui J, Shi YE, Jiang X, Liu Z, Zhan J. Silver nanoplate-decorated copper wire for the on-site microextraction and detection of perchlorate using a portable Raman spectrometer. Analyst 2015; 140:2815-22. [DOI: 10.1039/c4an02109f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Silver nanoplates were decorated on a copper wire for the on-site microextraction and detection of perchlorate using a portable Raman spectrometer.
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- Sha Zhu
- Key Laboratory for Colloid & Interface Chemistry of Education Ministry
- Department of Chemistry
- Shandong University
- Jinan Shandong
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid & Interface Chemistry of Education Ministry
- Department of Chemistry
- Shandong University
- Jinan Shandong
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid & Interface Chemistry of Education Ministry
- Department of Chemistry
- Shandong University
- Jinan Shandong
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid & Interface Chemistry of Education Ministry
- Department of Chemistry
- Shandong University
- Jinan Shandong
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid & Interface Chemistry of Education Ministry
- Department of Chemistry
- Shandong University
- Jinan Shandong
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid & Interface Chemistry of Education Ministry
- Department of Chemistry
- Shandong University
- Jinan Shandong
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid & Interface Chemistry of Education Ministry
- Department of Chemistry
- Shandong University
- Jinan Shandong
- P. R. China
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