Pioneering method for the synthesis of lead sulfide (PbS) nanoparticles using a surfactant-free microemulsion scheme

Tarkas, Hemant; Rokade, Abhilasha; Upasani, Devashri; Pardhi, Narendra; Rokade, Avinash; Sali, Jaydeep; Patole, Shashikant P.; Jadkar, Sandesh

doi:10.1039/d3ra07679b

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“…This approach yielded good economic results in oil displacement experiments [ 72 ]. As research progresses, some scholars have developed microemulsion formulations without surfactants and optimized the concentration of microemulsions to reduce costs [ 73 ].…”

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Advance of Microemulsion and Application for Enhanced Oil Recovery

Leng,

Guan,

Liu

et al. 2024

Nanomaterials

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With the ongoing advancement in oil exploration, microemulsion, as an innovative oil displacement method, has garnered considerable attention owing to its exceptional physicochemical properties in enhancing crude oil recovery. As such, this study initially delineates the fundamental concepts, classifications, formation mechanisms, advantages, and preparation methodologies of microemulsions. Subsequently, it introduces the selection criteria for microemulsion components, followed by an elucidation of the characterization methods for microemulsions based on these criteria. Furthermore, it examines the factors influencing the efficacy of microemulsions in enhancing oil recovery through two distinct methods, along with the effects of various formulation microemulsions under laboratory and oilfield conditions. Additionally, it outlines prospects, challenges, and future development trends pertaining to microemulsions.

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Advance of Microemulsion and Application for Enhanced Oil Recovery

Leng,

Guan,

Liu

et al. 2024

Nanomaterials

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Synthesis of Colloidal Semiconductor Nanocrystals for Enhanced Optoelectronic Technologies

Pinto,

Dey,

Taft

et al. 2024

Engineering Materials

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Structure and Potential Application of Surfactant-Free Microemulsion Consisting of Heptanol, Ethanol and Water

Gudelj,

Kranjac,

Jurko

et al. 2024

Colloids and Interfaces

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Microemulsions, which are thermodynamically stable and isotropic mixtures of water, oil, and surfactants, attract significant research interest due to their unique physicochemical properties and diverse industrial applications. Traditional surfactant-based microemulsions (SBMEs) stabilize the interface between two typically immiscible liquids, forming various microstructures such as oil-in-water (O/W) droplets, water-in-oil (W/O) droplets, and bicontinuous phases. However, the use of surfactants poses environmental concerns, cost implications, and potential toxicity. Consequently, there is increasing interest in developing surfactant-free microemulsions (SFMEs) that offer similar benefits without the drawbacks associated with surfactants. In this study, we explore the formation and characteristics of a new surfactant-free microemulsion in a ternary system comprising water, ethanol, and heptanol. Advanced techniques are employed to characterize the microstructures and stability of surfactant-free microemulsions. These include electrical conductivity measurements, surface tension analysis, dynamic light scattering (DLS), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). These methods have been extensively used in previous research on surfactant-free microemulsions (SFMEs) to reveal the properties and interactions within microemulsion systems. The area of interest is identified using these techniques, where silica nanoparticles are subsequently synthesized and then visualized using transmission electron microscopy (TEM).

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Pioneering method for the synthesis of lead sulfide (PbS) nanoparticles using a surfactant-free microemulsion scheme

Abstract: Herein, we report a pioneering method using cyclohexane:isopropanol:dimethyl-sulfoxide surfactant-free microemulsion for the synthesis of lead sulfide (PbS) nanoparticles.

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References 33 publications

Advance of Microemulsion and Application for Enhanced Oil Recovery

Advance of Microemulsion and Application for Enhanced Oil Recovery

Synthesis of Colloidal Semiconductor Nanocrystals for Enhanced Optoelectronic Technologies

Structure and Potential Application of Surfactant-Free Microemulsion Consisting of Heptanol, Ethanol and Water

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