| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9629181 | Fuel | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The study reveals that the sodium hydroxide solution reacts with fatty acids in the aliphatic fraction of the crude oil and/or with the fatty acids formed from the slow oxidation of long chain hydrocarbons, and form soap like interfacially active components. These accumulate at the crude oil-water interface and contribute to the stability of the oil/water emulsion.
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Authors
Mingyuan Li, Meiqin Lin, Zhaoliang Wu, Alfred A. Christy,