Integration of phase change materials with multi-responsive halloysite nanotubes for efficient Pickering emulsification of high-viscosity oil
Limei Dong, Dan Zhang, Junfeng Li, Shichong Guo, Ying Xue, Zhining Wang, Yiming Li
Abstract
The low fluidity of high-viscosity oil usually hinders its emulsification. Facing this dilemma, a multiresponsive composite PCM with both in situ heating characteristics and Pickering emulsification properties was proposed.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceHalloysitePickering emulsionViscosityChemical engineeringComposite numberRheologyPhase changePhase (matter)NanotechnologyComposite materialNanoparticleChemistryOrganic chemistryThermodynamicsEngineeringPhysicsPickering emulsions and particle stabilizationPhase Change Materials ResearchLiquid Crystal Research Advancements