Effect of the addition of tetramethyl ammonium chloride on the solubility and interfacial activity of a sodium linear alkylbenzene sulfonate surfactant
Abstract:The field of action of surfactants encompasses the formulation of dispersed systems in the chemical and petroleum industry and, particularly, in applications such as enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and chemical dewatering (dewatering). In these applications it is necessary to use hydrophilic surfactants that are not sensitive to salinity and water hardness, minimizing their precipitation and improving their performance in terms of interfacial tension decrease. Some of the most widely used surfactants in the indust… Show more
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