Effective demulsification for oil–water separation through metal–organic frameworks with an amphipathic micro-domain
Rui Wang, Yijun Feng, Haijuan Xu, Yanzhao Zou, Leiyi Fan, Ruiyang Zhang, Ying Zhou
Abstract
MIL-100(Fe), a metal organic framework (MOF), is an intrinsic heterogeneous demulsifier which can demulsify O/W and W/O emulsions effectively and resist the negative effects of pH and salinity as well as the degradation of the surfactant.
Topics & Concepts
DemulsifierMetal-organic frameworkAmphiphileChemical engineeringMaterials sciencePulmonary surfactantSalt (chemistry)Degradation (telecommunications)SalinityEmulsionOrganic chemistryAdsorptionChemistryCopolymerPolymerComposite materialComputer scienceBiologyEcologyTelecommunicationsEngineeringEnhanced Oil Recovery TechniquesMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsPower Transformer Diagnostics and Insulation