Journal
AICHE JOURNAL
Volume 66, Issue 4, Pages -Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1002/aic.16891
Keywords
cohesive energy; dipole-dipole interaction; electric double layer; electrolytes; interfacial energy; nanoparticles; surfactants
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- University of Wyoming
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The addition of surfactants to modify the surface property of nanoparticles (NPs) from hydrophilic to hydrophobic also enhances their interfacial properties. Several approaches were previously proposed to calculate the surface tension/interfacial tension (IFT) for different systems in the presence of NPs, surfactants, and electrolytes. However, most of these approaches are indirect and require several measured parameters. Therefore, a mathematical model is developed here to calculate the surface tension/IFT for these systems. The developed model takes into account the cohesive energy due to the interaction of the surfactant CH2 groups, the electric double layer effect due to the interaction among the ions of NPs, surfactants, and electrolytes, and the dipole-dipole interaction of NPs and electrolytes. The developed model is compared and validated with the laboratory experimental data in literature. The results reveal further understanding of the mechanisms involved in stabilization of oil/water emulsion in the presence of NPs, surfactants, and electrolytes.
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