Facile and scalable surface functionalization approach with small silane molecules for oil/water separation and demulsification of surfactant/asphaltenes-stabilized emulsions
Xiaohui Mao, Ziqian Zhao, Diling Yang, Chenyu Qiao, Jinglin Tan, Qi Liu, Tian Tang, Hao Zhang, Hongbo Zeng
Topics & Concepts
AsphaltenePulmonary surfactantChemical engineeringSurface modificationMaterials scienceSilaneAbsorption (acoustics)FiberOil dropletEmulsionNanotechnologyComposite materialEngineeringSurface Modification and SuperhydrophobicityEnhanced Oil Recovery TechniquesPickering emulsions and particle stabilization