Role of asphaltenes and resins at the interface of petroleum emulsions (W/O): A literature review

MHO Petroni, RRB Corona, CMS Sad, R Ramos… - Geoenergy Science and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The challenge of water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions in oil recovery processes is a key focus in
current research. This literature review explores the role of natural emulsifiers, specifically …

Preparation and evaluation of hydroxyethyl cellulose–based functional polymer for highly efficient utilization of heavy oil under the harsh reservoir environments

C Sun, H Ma, F Yu, S Xia - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
Emulsification viscosity reduction and subsequent demulsification are effective strategies to
improve the utilization rate of heavy oil. However, traditional surfactants are challenged by …

Study on the mechanism and recoverability of magnetically enhanced ionic liquid microemulsion for oily sludge treatment

X Li, S Zhang, X Wang, X Du, G Yu, A Li, Q Li - Geoenergy Science and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Magnetic ionic liquid (MIL) 1-hexadecyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrachloroferrate
(III)([C 16 mim] FeCl 4) with high surface activity and magnetic responsiveness was …

Reusable Light Hydrocarbon-Stabilizer System Applied to Heavy Oil Viscosity Reduction

B Dan, XP Ma, X Tang, Y Fan, C Zheng - Available at SSRN 4816528 - papers.ssrn.com
In order to solve the problem that light oil has poor viscosity reduction effect, large amount of
use and cannot avoid asphaltene deposition. A light hydrocarbon-stabilizer recycling system …