The application of microfibrillated cellulose and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) to obtain heavy crude oil emulsions in water has been considered. First of all, the optimal concentration of cellulose in its aqueous dispersion was studied. A rheological…
Water cut crude oil needs to be deeply dehydrated before further transportation or refining because water residuals not only tremendously increase the transportation cost and energy consumption, but also harm the oil delivery pipelines and refining…
Formation of water/oil emulsions is a frequent and challenging problem to deal with during crude oil extraction and processing. Crude oil must have water contents (BS&W) below 0,5% to meet transport and export requirements. Lowering BS&W values in…
It remains a great challenge to develop functional aerogels with superior mechanical robustness, durable superhydrophobicity, and excellent photothermal conversion ability for the promising next generation of oil/water separation materials and energy…
Extraction of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from wastes is a valuable strategy from the environmental and economical points of view. Herein, a novel and cost-effective method for the preparation of superhydrophobic, environmentally friendly, and…
It remains a great challenge to develop functional aerogels with superior mechanical robustness, durable superhydrophobicity, and excellent photothermal conversion ability for the promising next generation of oil/water separation materials and energy…