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Polymer Science
Yan Zhou, Xiaolin Pu
Summary: This study investigated the potential use of poly-amide and poly-ester as rheology modifiers, confirming their structures and properties through various analyses. The addition of these modifiers significantly affected the viscosity, thixotropy, and settlement factor of the emulsion, demonstrating their potential for improving rheological control properties and suspension stability.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
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Engineering, Environmental
Ya Liu, Yunfeng Zhao, Ning Jiang, Wei Cheng, Dongwei Lu, Tao Zhang
Summary: This study reports a CO2-responsive material that can extract emulsified oil and demulsify oil droplets, allowing for separate reclamation of oil and surfactant. The material exhibits a high adsorption capacity for emulsified oil and can switch its surface wettability to achieve the separation of oil and surfactant. High rates of oil removal, oil recovery, and surfactant recovery are maintained during repeated adsorption/desorption operations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Polymer Science
Hai Zhong, Jianping Deng
Summary: Chirality is widely present in nature and plays a significant role in living organisms. Polyamides, as an important class of polymers, can create attractive chiral polymers when chirality is introduced. Optically active polyamides have diverse applications in fields such as asymmetric catalysis and membrane separation.
MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Talha Majeed, Muhammad Shahzad Kamal, Xianmin Zhou, Theis Solling
Summary: The application of foam in the upstream petroleum industry has attracted attention, with stability being crucial for success, and nanoparticles playing a significant role in stabilizing the foam.
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Polymer Science
Marcos Vinicius Giro Maitam, Joao Victor Nicolini, Frederico de Araujo Kronemberger
Summary: Fouling is a major limitation in membrane separation processes, which can be mitigated by modifying the membrane's surface properties. This study investigated the effect of coating membranes with surfactants on the membrane's performance. The results showed that the coated membranes had improved hydrophilicity and increased permeate flux, indicating the effectiveness of the coating in reducing fouling.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
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Polymer Science
Jin Qu, Xinru Ma, Guohao Miao, Yu Yang, Junping Zheng, Xiaofei Liu
Summary: This study investigates the structure and oil displacement performance of the oil-based supramolecular system based on polyacrylamide, and further discusses its oil displacement mechanism. The results show that the viscosity of the system increases significantly, improving the mobility ratio and swept volume. The ability of the system to remove crude oil from surfaces is enhanced, and the mathematical relationships are discussed. The oil displacement efficiency of the system in different dispersion media is explored using nonhomogeneous multistage bifurcation microchannels, supporting its practical application in oil fields.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Hong Li, Haiyang Yu, Nai Cao, He Tian, Shiqing Cheng
Summary: Artificial intelligence has shown great potential in the oil and gas industry, with applications in optimizing production plans, enhancing oil recovery, and identifying fractures. By analyzing existing AI algorithms, suggestions and potential directions for future AI applications in oil and gas development have been provided.
ARCHIVES OF COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yongliang Ding, Cheng Liu, Xi Zhou, Zhiyou Wang, Juan He, Feng Jiang, Zhongkai Wang
Summary: Biobased eco-plastics are a type of sustainable materials. This article presents a method to design and prepare mechanically strong polyester amides (PEAs) from low-grade plant oils, which can be treated as real eco-plastics. The resulting PEAs can be processed like thermoplastics and can undergo sustainable recycling without sacrificing performance.
CELL REPORTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Jincy Johny, Solomon Amos, Radhakrishna Prabhu
Summary: Oil and gas explorations are moving into deeper zones, causing serious safety concerns globally, leading to an increasing demand for improved sensors for enhanced production efficiency and safety assurance. Traditional electrical sensors are seen as less effective in extreme environmental conditions, prompting a shift towards optical fibre-based sensors which are believed to provide superior sensing capabilities.
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Chemistry, Physical
Min Zhang, Wanli Kang, Hongbin Yang, Zhe Li, Xinxin Li, Bobo Zhou, Xin Kang, Menglan Li, Bauyrzhan Sarsenbekuly
Summary: This study investigates the application of erucic acid amidopropyl-betaine (EDAB) and sodium alkyl sulfate (SDS) in constructing worm-like micelle systems for enhanced oil recovery. The results demonstrate that under specific conditions, the EDAB/SDS system exhibits viscoelastic fluid behavior, forming longer linear worm-like micelles and larger network structures. The rheological properties of the EDAB/SDS system are influenced by pH, temperature, and salt concentration.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
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Social Issues
Raja Wasim Ahmad, Khaled Salah, Raja Jayaraman, Ibrar Yaqoob, Mohammed Omar
Summary: This article explores the potential opportunities and applications of blockchain technology in the oil and gas industry, specifically in supply chain and logistics operations. The study finds that blockchain can provide traceability, transparency, and security features to address issues in the current systems. Additionally, the article presents various systems and case studies that utilize blockchain technology, demonstrating its practicality.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2022)
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Energy & Fuels
Mohamed Almobarak, Zangyuan Wu, Matthew B. Myers, Colin D. Wood, Nasser S. Al Maskari, Yongbing Liu, Renke Rommerskirchen, Ali Saeedi, Quan Xie
Summary: This study investigates the use of surfactant-based and alcohol-based chemicals to reduce the MMP in a methane-oil system at different temperatures. The results show that surfactant-based chemicals can effectively reduce the MMP at high temperatures, while alcohol-based chemicals have a limited effect. Increasing temperature improves the performance of the chemicals in reducing MMP, suggesting their effectiveness in high temperature reservoirs.
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jinjian Hou, Lingyu Sun
Summary: This study demonstrated the synergistic effect of using nanofluids and surfactants to enhance oil recovery from carbonate asphalt rocks. Nanofluids rendered the oil-wet calcite surface hydrophilic, while surfactants aided in the release of heavy oil. The combined use of nanofluids and surfactants resulted in altered wettability of the oil-wet calcite surface.
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Polymer Science
Xiujun Wang, Naxiang Wang, Sisi Yuan, Qingqing Tang, Yifan Wang, Shenwen Fang, Ming Duan
Summary: A novel crude oil emulsion demulsifier was prepared via dispersion polymerization, and the optimal reaction conditions were found through investigating various factors. The product showed good demulsification performance and similar efficiency to the block polyether demulsifier BH133.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jakub Grajewski
Summary: Macrocyclic nitrogen-containing compounds are versatile and can form supramolecular noncovalent interactions with guest molecules. They have wide-ranging applications as catalysts, sensors, selectors, and receptors, often forming inclusion compounds in the solid state. These properties are closely associated with the presence of nitrogen atoms in the macrocyclic ring.
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Chemistry, Physical
Zejun Zhang, Guosheng Ai, Guanxin Zeng, Huaikui Yuan, Ying Yang, Liwei Shen, Xuening Feng, Fan Ye, Yuanzhu Mi
Summary: A three-branch structure demulsifier (GTE-DDA) was synthesized and showed high demulsification efficiency at lower temperatures and excellent salt tolerance for the treatment of crude oil emulsions.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fan Ye, Xuebin Jiang, Hanjun Liu, Guosheng Ai, Liwei Shen, Ying Yang, Xuening Feng, Huaikui Yuan, Zejun Zhang, Yuanzhu Mi, Xuemin Yan
Summary: Removing oil from oily wastewater is crucial for industrial production and environmental protection. This study developed an amine-functionalized recycling wastepaper demulsifier (AWP) for treating oily wastewater, which exhibited excellent demulsification performance and could be used under different conditions. It not only achieved the recycling of waste wastepaper but also provided a new method for treating oily wastewater.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xuening Feng, Hanjun Liu, Xuebin Jiang, Guosheng Ai, Ying Yang, Liwei Shen, Zejun Zhang, Fan Ye, Huaikui Yuan, Yuanzhu Mi
Summary: In this study, a hyperbranched polymer (PDPD) was synthesized and characterized. The results showed that PDPD exhibited excellent demulsification performance in treating oily wastewater, achieving high transmittance of separated water and high oil removal ratio. Moreover, PDPD also demonstrated high salt tolerance. The possible demulsification mechanism was explored by studying dynamic interfacial tension and other parameters.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Liwei Shen, Tianqi Liu, Kecang Huang, Dalei Zhang, Xincai Luo, Ying Yang, Xuening Feng, Zejun Zhang, Fan Ye, Yuanzhu Mi
Summary: A RH-NH2 demulsifier was prepared for the separation of stable oil-in-water emulsions. The demulsifier showed high efficiency in removing oil from the emulsion, and can potentially be used in industrial applications due to its low cost.
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Environmental Sciences
Ying Yang, Xuebin Jiang, Hanjun Liu, Guosheng Ai, Liwei Shen, Xuening Feng, Fan Ye, Zejun Zhang, Huaikui Yuan, Yuanzhu Mi
Summary: In this study, diethylenetriamine-modified rice straw powder (AM-RSP) was successfully used to treat oily wastewater, showing high efficiency and salt resistance. The factors affecting the treatment performance were investigated, and the demulsification mechanism was explored using various indicators.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Ye, Liwei Shen, Shi Liu, Huanyu Liu, Xinyuan Zhang, Zejun Zhang, Ying Yang, Xuening Feng, Yuqi Tang, Dong Xiang, Yuanzhu Mi, Xuemin Yan
Summary: This study develops two new amphiphilic and interfacial active gemini ionic liquids for treating crude oil and investigates their demulsification mechanism. The results show that STA and PTA have excellent demulsification efficiency.
Article
Polymer Science
Zejun Zhang, Fan Ye, Guosheng Ai, Huanyu Liu, Guanxin Zeng, Liwei Shen, Ying Yang, Huaikui Yuan, Xuening Feng, Yuanzhu Mi
Summary: A highly branched PNDC demulsifier with 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate as centronucleus was prepared using an efficient one-pot strategy. The demulsification efficiency (DE) was investigated by bottle test, and the optimal DE of 94.63% was achieved with a PNDC concentration of 100 mg/L, settling time of 60 min, and operating temperature of 70?. The DE could still reach 91.58% even with a concentration of only 20 mg/L under the same conditions. PNDC exhibited excellent performance in W/O emulsions at extremely low concentrations and wide pH range (4-12) and high salinities, showing good salt, acid and alkaline tolerance. Additionally, interfacial tension (IFT), surface tension (SFT), elastic modulus, and micrograph analysis were carried out to explore the possible mechanism.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huaikui Yuan, Fan Ye, Guosheng Ai, Guanxin Zeng, Lihan Chen, Liwei Shen, Ying Yang, Xuening Feng, Zejun Zhang, Yuanzhu Mi
Summary: This study developed an environmentally friendly RHC-0.5 demulsifier and evaluated its performance through experiments. The results showed that RHC-0.5 exhibited excellent performance in terms of demulsifying efficiency and salt tolerance.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zejun Zhang, Zhansheng Wang, Qingji Wang, Hua Zhang, Yuqi Tang, Qian Qu, Liwei Shen, Dong Xiang, Yuanzhu Mi, Xuemin Yan
Summary: A multi-branched trinuclear ionic liquid demulsifier (EDHBr-IL) was synthesized and characterized. EDHBr-IL showed favorable demulsifying performance in W/O emulsions at lower temperature, with a demulsifying efficiency of 90% at 50 degrees C for 2 hours. It exhibited excellent acid, alkaline and salt resistance, achieving high demulsification efficiency at a wide pH range and salinity. The demulsification mechanism was explored based on interfacial properties and micro examination. EDHBr-IL has great potential for the demulsification of W/O emulsions due to its simple and safe preparation, and performance comparable to commercial demulsifiers.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zejun Zhang, Zhansheng Wang, Hua Zhang, Qingji Wang, Yuqi Tang, Qian Qu, Liwei Shen, Yuanzhu Mi, Xuemin Yan
Summary: In this study, an ionic liquid demulsifier (MDBr-IL) with dual cationic centers and multiple hydrophobic chains was synthesized using N,N,N,N,-tetraglycidyl-4,4-diaminodiphenylmethane as the starting material. The structure of MDBr-IL was characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FT-IR) and 1H nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer (1H NMR). The demulsifying efficiency (DE) of MDBr-IL was investigated in a water-in-crude oil emulsion, and it was found that the DE reached 95.24% at a concentration of 500 mg/L, a temperature of 60 degrees C, and a demulsifying time of 180 min. Moreover, MDBr-IL showed outstanding resistance to acid, alkali, and salt and higher DE at a demulsifying temperature of 70 degrees C.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Ding, Min Huang, Xialing Wang, Huan Li, Shuman Li, Zhijie Hu, Yuqi Tang, Qian Qu, Zejun Zhang, Yuanzhu Mi, Weichu Yu
Summary: In this study, a high efficiency DED-12 demulsifier was synthesized using poly (ethylene glycol) diglycidyl ether and ethanolamine as raw materials through a simple two-step method. The DED-12 structure was assessed using both Fourier transform infrared spectrometer and nuclear magnetic resonance hydrogen spectra. The demulsifying performance of DED-12 was evaluated by bottle test and the effect of concentration, pH value, salinity and temperature on the demulsification efficiency (DE) was studied in detail. The results showed that DED-12 exhibited high demulsification efficiency under various conditions.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xuening Feng, Shi Liu, Hanjun Liu, Xuebin Jiang, Weiyang Wang, Ying Yang, Liwei Shen, Zejun Zhang, Fan Ye, Yuanzhu Mi
Summary: A demulsifier with double hydrophobic chain structure (PEDA) was synthesized using polyethylene glycol diglycidyl ether (PEDGE) and dodecyl amine (DA) as starting materials. The synthesis method was simple and required fewer raw materials. PEDA showed excellent demulsifying efficiency in water-in-crude oil emulsions and had good resistance to acid, alkaline and salt. The demulsification mechanism of PEDA was investigated using various characterization methods.
GEOENERGY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yu Ding, Guosheng Ai, Jinliang Du, Guangming Yu, Lu Lai, Xuemin Yan, Weichu Yu, Yuanzhu Mi
Summary: In this study, an efficient Gemini ionic liquid demulsifier Y12 was synthesized and showed promising potential for applications. Y12 achieved 100% demulsification efficiency in 120 minutes at 50 degrees C, and exhibited good performance under different oil content and pH, salinity conditions.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2024)