Investigation on the oil bridge between air bubble and glass surface in water: Formation, deformation, mechanical force and implications for froth flotation

Unveiling the revolutionary role of nanoparticles in the oil and gas field: Unleashing new avenues for enhanced efficiency and productivity

“…After the solid surface has been coated with this layer, the adsorption process continues until a complete bilayer is formed [ [257] , [258] , [259] ]. To enhance the adsorption of the surfactant onto solid surfaces, it is essential to anchor the molecules at the interfaces between liquid-liquid or liquid-air [ 260 , 261 ]. By maintaining the surfactant molecules at these interfaces, the presence of nanoparticles in the surfactant solution could potentially impact the adsorption mechanisms and behavior at the interfaces [ 262 , 263 ].…”

“…When introduced into a slug, these nanoparticles induce a chemical reaction that forms a protective layer on the reservoir rock, thereby reducing the adsorption of chemicals during flooding experiments [ 265 , 266 ]. Numerous laboratory experiments have been conducted to assess the effectiveness of these nanoparticles in enhancing oil recovery [ 255 , [257] , [258] , [259] , [260] , [261] , [262] , [263] , [264] , [265] , [266] , [267] , [268] , [269] ]. However, it is worth noting that the adsorption of nanoparticles onto the rock surface is not economically viable for oil recovery.…”