Facile one-step microwave-assisted modification of kaolinite and performance evaluation of pickering emulsion stabilization for oil recovery application

A facile one-step microwave-assisted method was proposed for kaolinite intercalation and grafting. The structure, morphology, composition, and size distribution of kaolinite sheets were investigated using various methods, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier...

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Published in:Journal of environmental management 2019-05, Vol.238, p.257-262
Main Authors: Mo, Songping, Pan, Ting, Wu, Fan, Zeng, Minxiang, Huang, Dali, Zhang, Lecheng, Jia, Lisi, Chen, Ying, Cheng, Zhengdong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Emulsion stabilization
Kaolinite
Microwave
Modification
Oil recovery
Pickering
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Summary:A facile one-step microwave-assisted method was proposed for kaolinite intercalation and grafting. The structure, morphology, composition, and size distribution of kaolinite sheets were investigated using various methods, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric (TG) analysis. The potential application of the modified kaolinite as an oil/water emulsion stabilizer was studied. The results verified that intact kaolinite sheets were obtained. The dodecane/water emulsion stabilized by the modified kaolinite remained stable for more than 60 days. The effective performance suggests that the effectiveness of the proposed kaolinite modification method may be useful for Pickering emulsion stabilization in oil recovery applications. •A facile one-step microwave-assisted method was proposed for modifying kaolinite.•Intact modified kaolinite platelets were obtained for emulsion stabilization.•The modified kaolinite was verified to be an efficient emulsion stabilizer.•The modified kaolinite has great potential for application in oil recovery.
ISSN:0301-4797
1095-8630
DOI:10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.03.003