Biosurfactants and Its Application in Oil Recovery

Samanta, Abhijit

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-70026-3_6

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“…Studies such as [ 33 , 49 , 63 ] have demonstrated the potential of surfactants from bio-based sources for use in EOR applications. These amphiphilic molecules possess both hydrophilic (water-loving) and hydrophobic (oil-loving) regions within their structure, allowing them to reduce the interfacial tension between oil and water, leading to improved oil mobility and displacement in reservoirs [ 88 , 89 ].…”

Section: Biosurfactants: Nature Properties and Their Applications To Eormentioning

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New Trends in Biosurfactants: From Renewable Origin to Green Enhanced Oil Recovery Applications

Shaikhah,

Loise,

Angelico

et al. 2024

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Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) processes are technologies used in the oil and gas industry to maximize the extraction of residual oil from reservoirs after primary and secondary recovery methods have been carried out. The injection into the reservoir of surface-active substances capable of reducing the surface tension between oil and the rock surface should favor its extraction with significant economic repercussions. However, the most commonly used surfactants in EOR are derived from petroleum, and their use can have negative environmental impacts, such as toxicity and persistence in the environment. Biosurfactants on the other hand, are derived from renewable resources and are biodegradable, making them potentially more sustainable and environmentally friendly. The present review intends to offer an updated overview of the most significant results available in scientific literature on the potential application of biosurfactants in the context of EOR processes. Aspects such as production strategies, techniques for characterizing the mechanisms of action and the pros and cons of the application of biosurfactants as a principal method for EOR will be illustrated and discussed in detail. Optimized concepts such as the HLD in biosurfactant choice and design for EOR are also discussed. The scientific findings that are illustrated and reviewed in this paper show why general emphasis needs to be placed on the development and adoption of biosurfactants in EOR as a substantial contribution to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly oil and gas industry.

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