Effect of salinity on water/oil interface with model asphaltene and non-ionic surfactant: Insights from molecular simulations
Xiaoyu Sun, Hongbo Zeng, Tian Tang
Topics & Concepts
AsphalteneDemulsifierSurface tensionPulmonary surfactantChemistryEmulsionAdsorptionSalinityChemical engineeringIonic bondingSalt (chemistry)BrineIonThermodynamicsOrganic chemistryGeologyEngineeringOceanographyBiochemistryPhysicsEnhanced Oil Recovery TechniquesPetroleum Processing and AnalysisHydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis