Han Jia,Daofan Wang,Fengbin Lv,Qiang Wang,Li Lv,Xin Wei,Lin Song,Haidong Jia,Kaihe Lv,Dexin Liu
Both negatively charged SiO 2 nanoparticle and positively charged AlOOH nanoparticle have been widely used in various fields, including enhanced oil recovery (EOR). In this study, the mixed binary AlOOH/SiO 2 nanoparticle (MBN) systems are constructed and firstly employed in EOR. The measurements of zeta potential and Z-average diameter indicate that the stable MBN aqueous dispersion could be obtained by controlling AlOOH/SiO 2 mass ratios, which is quantificationally confirmed via the e-DLVO theory. Then the ternary TX-100-AlOOH-SiO 2 (TX-A-S) system exhibits the great ability to stabilize the emulsion at the much low nanoparticle concentration (0.15 wt% in total). The emulsion stability is further evaluated in the harsh conditions (high shear, temperature and electrolyte concentration). Moreover, core flooding and microscopic visualization experiments reflect the TX-A-S stabilized emulsion can dramatically enhance tertiary oil recovery (~23% of initial oil in place), which should be attributed to the high improvement of both displacement and sweep efficiency.
Dan Zhao,Shunkai Zhang,Weili Yang,Cheng Xue,Guanglite Shen,Wenhui Zhang,Huixia Feng,Nali Chen,Lin Tan
Graphical Through the calculation based on the e-DLVO theory, investigate the aggregation situation of sulfonated phenolic resin in diverse aquatic environments. Plastic waste is widely recognized as a global environmental threat. Nanoplastics (NPs), derived from the degradation of macroplastics and microplastics, pose potential risks to human health. The aggregation behavior of NPs in aquatic systems is primarily governed by electrolyte concentration and pH. In this study, the aggregation behavior of NPs, represented by sulfonated lignin phenolic resin (SLPFR), was systematically investigated in aqueous solutions containing a series of monovalent and divalent electrolytes. Aggregation kinetics experiments, adsorption studies, material characterization, and extended-Derjaguin–Landau–Verwey–Overbeek (e-DLVO) theoretical calculations demonstrated that electrostatic interaction is the dominant force governing the aggregation of SLPFR NPs. Different electrolyte types alter the surface charge of NPs, consequently increasing the electrostatic repulsion and steric hindrance between particles. These findings provide significant insights for better assessing the aggregation of NPs in diverse aquatic environments and their associated environmental impacts and risks.