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Chemistry, Physical
Sajjad Gholinezhad, Apostolos Kantzas, Steven L. Bryant
Summary: This research investigates the role of nanoparticles in interfacial phenomena, specifically focusing on wettability alteration, interfacial tension, and emulsification characteristics. The results show that nanoparticles can alter the wettability and morphology of glass surfaces but have little effect on the interfacial tension between water and n-octane. Additionally, nanoparticles exhibit excellent performance in emulsification behavior for water-n-octane systems.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Iman Nowrouzi, Amir H. Mohammadi, Abbas Khaksar Manshad
Summary: Carbonated water injection is an important technique in EOR, and combining it with surfactants can significantly reduce interfacial tension and increase crude oil swelling, while exhibiting different effects on contact angle.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bennet Nii Tackie-Otoo, Mohammed Abdalla Ayoub Mohammed, Hazman Akmal Bin Mohd Zalghani, Anas M. Hassan, Pearl Isabellah Murungi, Grace Amabel Tabaaza
Summary: This study investigates the potential of a combination of 1-hexadecyl-3-methyl imidazolium bromide (C(16)mimBr) and monoethanolamine (ETA) as an alkali-surfactant (AS) formulation for enhanced oil recovery in carbonate reservoirs at high salinity, high-temperature conditions.
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Chemistry, Physical
Guangyu Zeng, Chuanrong Zhong, Xiangcheng Wang, Xigao He, Enzhe Pu
Summary: A new Gemini hybrid surfactant DFCS was developed to enhance the salt resistance and interface activity of fluoro-nated surfactants. It can be used as a cleanup additive in fracturing and an active agent in water flooding for shale and superlow-permeability sandstone reservoirs. DFCS exhibited lower interface tensions than current fluorinated surfactants at high salinities, showed temperature resistance below 70 degrees Celsius, and had large molecular area and strong spontaneity in micelle formation.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zeta Nur Muhammad Yahya, Nadya Puteri Puspaseruni, Rani Kurnia, Deana Wahyuningrum, Irma Mulyani, Tito Wijayanto, Masanori Kurihara, Sigit Sulistio Waskito, Billal Maydika Aslam, Taufan Marhaendrajana
Summary: This study investigates the influence of aluminosilicate nanoparticles on the interfacial tension and wettability of anionic and nonionic surfactant mixtures in EOR processes. The results show that the addition of aluminosilicate nanoparticles reduces the contact angle and increases the interfacial tension, leading to contradictory effects on oil recovery.
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Energy & Fuels
Liu Xuefen, Kang Yili, Yan Lingling, Tian Jian, Li Jianfeng, You Lijun
Summary: This study investigates the effect of different surfactants on changing rock surface tension and interfacial tension, as well as their impact on enhanced oil recovery in tight oil reservoirs. The results show that fluoride FC-1 and GS surfactant have the potential to alter wettability and reduce interfacial tension. The study reveals that changing rock wettability is more favorable for oil recovery in tight sandstone oil reservoirs than reducing interfacial tension.
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Energy & Fuels
Tahany Mahmoud, Nadia A. Samak, M. M. Abdelhamid, A. A. Aboulrous, Jianmin Xing
Summary: The study focused on enhancing biosurfactant production using bacteria isolated from Egyptian crude oils, showing promising results in improving surfactin and trehalose productivity by optimizing carbon sources and cultivation strategies. The properties and effectiveness of the produced biosurfactants were demonstrated through various tests, indicating their potential for enhanced oil recovery.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rima Megayanti, Miftah Hidayat, Ndaru Cahyaningtyas, Mahruri Sanmurjana, Zeta Nur Muhammad Yahya, Fuja Sagita, Grandprix Thomryes Marth Kadja, Taufan Marhaendrajana
Summary: The application of nanoparticles in the oil and gas industry has gained attention due to its potential to enhance surfactant performance and improve oil recovery.
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Energy & Fuels
Iman Nowrouzi, Amir H. Mohammadi, Abbas Khaksar Manshad
Summary: Plant-derived surfactants have advantages in EOR processes such as being environmentally friendly, cheap, and readily available, although their performance in reducing Interfacial Tension (IFT) may be weaker than synthetic surfactants. Modifying the structure of saponin in plants can increase their surface activity and optimize EOR parameters.
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yarima Mudassir Hassan, Beh Hoe Guan, Lee Kean Chuan, Ahmed Halilu, Mohammed Adil, Abdullahi Abbas Adam, Bashir Abubakar Abdulkadir
Summary: Metal oxide nanoparticles play an important role in enhanced oil recovery. However, the agglomeration of nanoparticles in reservoirs hinders their performance. Injecting nanoparticles in the form of nanofluids under the influence of an electromagnetic field can improve their mobility. In this study, a new ZnOFe2O3/SiO2 nanofluid was synthesized and characterized, and its positive impact on interfacial tension and wettability was demonstrated.
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mohammad Barari, Mostafa Lashkarbolooki, Reza Abedini
Summary: The investigation focused on new families of ionic liquid (IL) based surfactants for enhanced oil recovery. Imidazolium based ILs with different alkyl chain lengths were synthesized and their effects on interfacial tension, emulsification, and wettability alteration were examined. Results showed different responses to NaCl and Na2SO4 salts based on the alkyl chain length of the ILs.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Xiao Deng, Zeeshan Tariq, Mobeen Murtaza, Shirish Patil, Mohamed Mahmoud, Muhammad Shahzad Kamal
Summary: Studies have shown that a combination of interfacial tension reduction and wettability alteration is the main mechanism for increased oil recovery. Residual oil is divided into five categories based on location and form, and the effect of IFT reduction and WA varies on different residual oil categories.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shubham Tiwari, B. Moses Abraham, Jayant K. Singh
Summary: This study investigates the combined effect of surfactants and nanoparticles at the air-water interface, showing that the presence of nanoparticles reduces the efficiency of Triton X-100 and Tween 20 surfactants primarily due to the adsorption of surfactants on the nanoparticles. Density functional theory simulations reveal that the adsorption of non-ionic surfactants on silica nanoparticles decreases as the degree of ionization of the nanoparticles increases, in agreement with experimental observations.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yue Shi, Xuezhen Wang, Kishore Mohanty
Summary: This study evaluates the use of nanoparticles in altering the wettability of carbonate reservoirs and compares their properties with those of an anionic surfactant. The results show that nanoparticles can help retain water-wettability during long-term oil production and have a higher retention rate compared to the surfactant.
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sumadi Paryoto, Yoga Romdoni, Ivan Kurnia, Merry Marteighianti, Oki Muraza, Munawar Khalil
Summary: This study investigates the effects of individual and combined systems on the interfacial tension and wettability alteration characteristics of a combination mixture of colloidal Fe3O4 nanoparticles and amphoteric-anionic surfactant. The results show that combining the two surfactants reduces the interfacial tension and adding Fe3O4 nanoparticles at lower concentrations increases the interfacial tension. Furthermore, the combination also changes the wettability from hydrophilic to strongly hydrophilic conditions. The study also finds that adding 0.01 wt% Fe3O4 colloidal nanoparticles in the surfactant mixture provides an optimal recovery efficiency.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mehdi Razavifar, Aliya Mukhametdinova, Ehsan Nikooee, Alexander Burukhin, Amin Rezaei, Alexey Cheremisin, Masoud Riazi
Summary: This study evaluates the porous structure of a carbonate rock sample using various techniques, with μCT providing porosity data closer to gas porosimetry compared to MIP. NMR technique yielded lower porosity values but higher than the prediction by MIP.
TRANSPORT IN POROUS MEDIA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Amin Rezaei, Zeinab Derikvand, Rafat Parsaei, Mohammadreza Imanivarnosfaderani
Summary: The study focuses on designing a promising foaming agent through the use of silica nanoparticles and various surfactants, with CAPB surfactant showing higher foam stability compared to LABSA and CTAB. Additionally, a combination of CAPB + SiO2 + NaCl demonstrated superior foam stability compared to other surfactants.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Farzaneh Rezaei, Amin Rezaei, Saeed Jafari, Abdolhossein Hemmati-Sarapardeh, Amir H. Mohammadi, Sohrab Zendehboudi
Summary: In this study, the magnitude of CO2-n-alkanes interfacial tension (IFT) was determined using soft computing and mathematical modeling approaches. The proposed RBF-ICA model showed the most reliable predictions with an average absolute percent relative error (AAPRE) of 4.42%. The Parachor model combined with Peng-Robinson and Soave-Redlich-Kwong EOSs was found to better estimate the IFT of the CO2-n-alkane systems.
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Energy & Fuels
Fatemeh Zahmatkeshan, Hojjat Mahdiyar, Hamed Aghaei, Mehdi Escrochi, Hojjat Kazemi
Summary: This study focuses on the main souring mechanisms in the Bangestan Group in Iran, rejecting various possibilities like bacterial sulfate reduction, thermochemical sulfate reduction, and souring due to migration. It concludes that thermal decomposition of organic sulfur compounds is the only potential souring mechanism, further supported by sulfur isotopic analysis. Additionally, the sweetness of the Ilam Formation is attributed to H2S absorption in lower horizons, confirmed through detailed petrographic analysis.
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Mechanics
Shima Baloochestanzadeh, Shadi Hassanajili, Mehdi Escrochi
Summary: A novel nanocomposite gel was proposed and optimized for better performance in high-salinity and high-temperature oilfield conditions. Tests on the nanocomposite gels showed that a 5 wt% silica content resulted in superior swelling ratio and mechanical strength, providing capable stability and water uptake under harsh conditions. Rheological studies demonstrated that nanosilica could significantly enhance the mechanical strength of the gels in high temperature and high salinity brines.
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Energy & Fuels
Mitra Abbaspour, Hojjat Mahdiyar, Yousef Kazemzadeh, Mehdi Eskroochi, Mohsen Nasrabadi
Summary: This article presents a new approach for comparing the effectiveness of artificial lifting and well stimulation. The method utilizes two charts summarizing the results of formation and well-column simulation. It proves to be a powerful tool for predicting and comparing the effectiveness of well stimulation and artificial lifting.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME
(2022)
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Energy & Fuels
Nima Sharifi Rayeni, Mohammadreza Imanivarnosfaderani, Amin Rezaei, Sina Rezaei Gomari
Summary: The study evaluates the performance of smart water injection with silica nano-particles in improving oil recovery from asphaltenic oil reservoirs. Results show that the presence of SNPs can effectively restrain sludge formation and improve rock surface wettability.
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Farshad Rezaeiakmal, Rafat Parsaei, Aniseh Shafiabadi, Amin Rezaei
Summary: Foam flooding is a viable option for diverting flow in heterogeneous porous media. This study investigates the behavior of conventional foam and polymer enhanced foam (PEF) and evaluates PEF performance in horizontal and vertical injection modes. The results show that PEF has a higher flow resistance and better plugging capacity compared to conventional foam. Additionally, vertical PEF flooding performs better due to the positive gravity effect.
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohammadjavad Fazeli, Mehdi Escrochi, Zohreh Sadat Hosseini, Behzad Vaferi
Summary: Asphaltene often causes issues in crude oil transportation and processing equipment. This research investigates the impact of angular frequency and n-heptane concentration on asphaltene precipitation and rheological behavior. The results suggest that optimizing the angular frequency and n-heptane concentration can reduce asphaltene content and viscosity.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Amin Rezaei, Aliakbar Hassanpouryouzband, Ian Molnar, Zeinab Derikvand, R. Stuart Haszeldine, Katriona Edlmann
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive experimental investigation of the flow behavior of H-2-Brine in different types of sandstones and a carbonate rock. The effect of pressure, brine salinity, and rock type on hydrogen flow behavior is examined and compared with that of CH4 and N-2. The results suggest that nitrogen can be used as a proxy gas for hydrogen in multiphase flow experiments.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Shima Baloochestanzadeh, Alireza Heiran, Shadi Hassanajili, Mehdi Escrochi
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the application of ferrofluids in reducing gas condensate blockage in gas reservoirs. Oil-based ferrofluids were prepared and controlled under a magnetic field, showing potential in reducing condensate blockage in gas reservoirs.
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Energy & Fuels
Amin Rezaei, Amin Khodabakhshi, Amir Esmaeili, Mehdi Razavifar
Summary: The initial wettability of rock surfaces plays a crucial role in the efficiency of displacement during core flooding experiments. This study utilized linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid (LABSA) and silica nanoparticles (NPs) as enhanced oil recovery (EOR) agents to improve oil recovery from carbonate rock samples. The results showed that LABSA and SiO2 NPs effectively reduced the oil-water interfacial tension and contact angle, with SiO2 NPs further decreasing the interfacial tension and surfactant adsorption on the rock surfaces. Core flooding experiments also demonstrated that the injection of a combination of LABSA and SiO2 in the secondary mode achieved the highest ultimate oil recovery from carbonate core samples.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Alireza Talebi, Masoud Shafiei, Yousef Kazemzadeh, Mehdi Escrochi, Masoud Riazi
Summary: The deposition and precipitation of asphaltene in the reservoir are natural. Different methods, including prevention and treatment, are used to deal with this problem. Treatment of asphaltene precipitation is expensive and has limitations, therefore prevention is recommended. Nanoparticles and nanofluids are effective in inhibiting asphaltene deposition and precipitation due to their unique properties.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Marziyeh Kabiri Samani, Mehdi Escrochi, Yousef Kazemzadeh, Masoud Riazi
Summary: The relative permeability and capillary pressure data are crucial in estimating reservoir parameters and predicting reservoir behavior. Considering the capillary effect is necessary in determining and correcting fluid flow functions, especially in heterogeneous media such as carbonate reservoir rocks with mixed wettability.
GEOENERGY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rajalaxmi Sahoo, C. Reshma, D. S. Shankar Rao, C. V. Yelamaggad, S. Krishna Prasad
Summary: This study investigates the influence of the flexible spacer parity of a guest photoactive liquid crystalline dimer on the photonic bandgap features of the cholesteric and twist grain boundary smectic C phases of the host molecule. The results show that the parity of the photoactive dimer affects the width of the photonic bandgap and the blue-shift of the cholesteric phase. Additionally, the parity of the dimer also affects the layer spacing and two-dimensional periodicity of the liquid crystalline phases.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sara Rozas, Alberto Gutierrez, Mert Atilhan, Alfredo Bol, Santiago Aparicio
Summary: This study presents a multiscale theoretical investigation on the use of bifunctional hydrophobic Deep Eutectic Solvent for carbon capture using tetrapropylammonium chloride, acetic acid, and ethanolamine. The characterization includes nanoscale analysis of CO2 absorption mechanisms and changes in liquid phase properties during gas capture.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tabouli Eric Da-yang, Alhadji Malloum, Jean Jules Fifen, Mama Nsangou, Jeanet Conradie
Summary: In this study, the potential energy of different glycine tautomers and their interaction with Cu2+ cations was investigated. The results showed that the solvation medium and the presence of Cu2+ cations influenced the stability of glycine tautomers.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoliang Gou, Nan Ye, Qingqing Han, Junjie Cui, Long Yi Jin
Summary: In this study, amphiphilic rod-coil molecules with rigid DSA parts and flexible oligoether chains were designed and their assembly capacities were investigated. The morphology of the molecular aggregates was influenced by the pH of the solution and UV light, and the aggregates showed adsorption capacity for nitroaromatic compounds.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuang Liu, Liyan Shan, Cong Qi, Wenhui Zhang, Guannan Li, Bei Wang, Wei Wei
Summary: Optimizing the design of styrene-butadiene-styrene copolymer (SBS) is crucial for producing cost-effective SBS modifiers and improving road quality. This study examined the influence of SBS content and molecular structure on viscosity and compatibility. The results showed that the viscosity contribution of SBS is determined by its molecular structure and phase morphology.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Artem A. Petrov, Ekaterina A. Titova, Aydar A. Akhmadiyarov, Ilnaz T. Rakipov, Boris N. Solomonov
Summary: This work focuses on the thermochemistry of solvation of azeotropes. The enthalpies of dissolution of azeotropes in different mediums were determined, and the impact of the structure of the azeotropes on their properties in solution was discussed. A correlation between enthalpies of solvation and molar refraction was used to determine the vaporization enthalpies of azeotropes for the first time. The results were found to be consistent with literature data, obtained using direct and calculated methods. These findings contribute to the analysis of the structure-property relationships of azeotropes.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
L. V. Kamaeva, E. N. Tsiok, N. M. Chtchelkatchev
Summary: Understanding the correlations between liquids and solids allows us to predict the thermodynamic parameter range favorable for the formation of intriguing solid phases by studying liquids. In this study, we experimentally and theoretically investigated an Al-Cu-Co system within different composition ranges, and identified high-temperature solid phases. Our findings demonstrated the correlation between the boundaries of different solid phases and undercooling and viscosity in the concentration area.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
R. Aneesh Kumar, S. Jamelah Al-Otaibi, Y. Sheena Mary, Y. Shyma Mary, Nivedita Acharjee, Renjith Thomas, Renjith Raveendran Pillai, T. L. Leena
Summary: In this study, the interactions between doped and pristine coronenes and adenine nucleobases were investigated using Density Functional Theory. The optimal configurations, adsorption energies, charge transfer, and electrical properties of each complex were calculated. It was found that doped coronene had stronger adsorption strength and charge transfer compared to pristine coronene. The stability of the complexes was attributed to non-covalent interactions in the interactive region. The change in electrical conductivity of coronenes after adsorption suggested their sensitivity towards DNA bases. The predicted energy gap and prolonged recovery time for adenine-coronene configurations indicated the potential application of pristine/doped coronene in DNA detection.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gang Zhou, Yongwei Liu, Biao Sun, Zengxin Liu, Cuicui Xu, Rulin Liu, Qi Zhang, Yongmei Wang
Summary: The CFD-DEM method was used to simulate the dust deposition pattern in the bronchus of anchor digging drivers, revealing the highest dust concentration in the vortex region of the working face. The study also found a positive correlation between dust particle diameter and bronchial deposition rate, and a negative correlation with alveolar deposition rate.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yan Zhang, Yafei Luo, Lingkai Tang, Mingyan E, Jianping Hu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of different transition metal decorations on B12N12 nanocages on the adsorption properties of nitrosourea drugs using computational methods. The results reveal the presence of weak non-covalent interactions between metals and nanocages, and the interaction between drugs and nanocages plays a significant role in drug adsorption. Compared to free drugs, the adsorption of drugs on nanocages can facilitate electron transfer, reduce energy gaps and chemical hardness, indicating activity at the target site.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
C. I. Alcolado, J. Poblete, L. Garcia-Rio, E. Jimenez, F. J. Poblete
Summary: In this study, the selective oxidation of aromatic aldehydes was investigated using Ru(VI) as a catalyst and hexacyanoferrate (III) as a cooxidant in an alkaline medium. The reaction mechanism involves complex reaction orders for the oxidant and the aromatic aldehyde, while the reaction order for Ru(VI) is one. The proposed mechanism includes two catalytic cycles and the formation and decomposition of complexes. Quantitative structure-activity relationship analysis showed that deactivating groups in the para-position enhance the process.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Inez A. Barbieri, Marcos L. S. Oliveira, Franciele S. Bruckmann, Theodoro R. Salles, Leonardo Zancanaro, Luis F. O. Silva, Guilherme L. Dotto, Eder C. Lima, Mu. Naushad, Cristiano R. Bohn Rhoden
Summary: This study evaluated the adsorption of zolpidem on magnetic graphene oxide and synthesized magnetic graphene oxide adsorbents for zolpidem removal. The best magnetic nanoadsorbent was found to have a removal percentage of 87.07% at specific pH and temperature conditions. The results suggest that the removal of zolpidem is related to the surface chemistry of the adsorbent rather than the surface area of graphene oxide. The adsorbent showed excellent adsorption efficiency and magnetic behavior, making it a promising material for removing zolpidem from aqueous solutions.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongyan Huang, Chunquan Li, Siyuan Huang, Yuling Shang
Summary: This study examines the sensitivity of the thermal conductivity of water-based alumina nanofluids to changes in concentration, sphericity, and temperature. The results show that volume fraction and temperature have a significant impact on the thermal conductivity, while sphericity also needs to be considered. A support vector machine regression model was created to analyze the sensitivity of the thermal conductivity to different parameters. The findings indicate that temperature, sphericity, and volume fraction are the most sensitive variables.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Correction
Chemistry, Physical
V. M. Pergamenshchik, T. Bryk, A. Trokhymchuk
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Valentyn Rudenko, Anatolii Tolochko, Svitlana Bugaychuk, Dmytro Zhulai, Gertruda Klimusheva, Galina Yaremchuk, Tatyana Mirnaya, Yuriy Garbovskiy
Summary: This paper reports on the synthesis, structural characterization, spectral and nonlinear-optical properties of glass nanocomposites made of glass forming ionic liquid crystals and nanoparticles. The study reveals that by exciting the nanocomposites within their absorption band, a control over effective optical nonlinearities can be achieved, allowing the modification of the magnitude and sign of the effective nonlinear absorption coefficient. The proposed strategy using metal-alkanoates based glass-forming ionic liquid crystals and nanoparticles shows great potential for the development of nanophotonics and plasmonics technologies.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)