Qualifying interfacial properties of crude oil-water system with the synergistic action of a nano Gemini ionic liquid and conventional surfactants.

ABSTRACT: Surface-active ionic liquids (SAILs) have gained much attention due to their green, stable, and efficient properties. The high costs associated with SAILs have raised concerns in their applications; however, blending with conventional surfactants like sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate (SDBS) can bring about desired outcomes. Gemini surface-active ionic liquids (GSAILs) have been recognized as more efficient surfactants. Accordingly, this study investigates the influence of a mixture of an imidazolium-based GSAIL, [C₄im-C₆-imC₄][Br₂], and SDBS on different aspects of crude oil-water interfacial properties. The findings show remarkable synergy in interfacial tension (IFT) reduction up to 98.8% together with incredibly low IFT value of 0.05 mN m

SUBMITTER: Saien J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11350118 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature