Microemulsions Theory and Practice
- 1st Edition - November 13, 2012
- Latest edition
- Editor: Leon Prince
- Language: English
Microemulsions: Theory and Practice covers the development of the theory and practice of microemulsion systems. This book is divided into seven chapters that explore the physics… Read more
Microemulsions: Theory and Practice covers the development of the theory and practice of microemulsion systems. This book is divided into seven chapters that explore the physics and chemistry of microemulsions. This book deals first with the commercial history of microemulsions, from the discovery of carnauba wax emulsions to polymer emulsions. This topic is followed by discussions on the theoretical aspects of microemulsion formulation techniques and the design of other products. The subsequent chapter describes the microemulsion formulation with less solubilizer or emulsifier together with their optical properties. A chapter examines the mixed film theory that explains the dispersions, oil-water interface, and inferences in microemulsions. Another chapter considers the role of microemulsions in micellar solutions and their relations to the concentrations of different compounds. This chapter also looks into the association phenomena of three-component phase equilibria diagrams and liquids crystals to microemulsions. The concluding chapter discusses the role of the capillary and hydrostatic forces on the entrapment of oil in the reservoir and the necessary conditions for the displacement of entrapped oil. The important properties and economic aspects of a microemulsion slug required for the tertiary oil recovery are also covered in this chapter.
List of Contributors Preface 1 Schulman's Microemulsions I. Introduction II. Microemulsions of Commerce III. Physical Properties IV. Definitions Reference 2 Commercial History I. Introduction II. Carnauba Wax Emulsions III. Cutting Oils IV. Pine Oil Emulsions V. Flavor Emulsions VI. Pesticide Emulsions VII. Emulsion Polymers VIII. Other Systems References 3 Formulation I. Introduction II. Mechanics III. Choice of Emulsifiers IV. Emulsifiable Oils V. The Impasse VI. Rheology References4 How To Formulate Microemulsions with Less Surfactants I. Introduction II. Optical Identification of Microemulsions III. Relationship between w/o and o/w Microemulsions IV. Formulating Microemulsions with Less Solubilizer References 5 The Mixed Film Theory I. Introduction II. The Early Years III. The Bowcott and Schulman Paper IV. The Oil/Water Interface V. Complementary Studies VI. New Approaches References 6 Microemulsions and Micellar Solutions I. Stability of Microemulsions, Basic Factors II. Three- and Four-Component Diagrams III. W/O Microemulsions IV. O/W Microemulsions V. Mixed Film Theory versus Micellar Aspects VI. Perspectives References 7 Microemulsion and Tertiary Oil Recovery I. Introduction II. Effect of Capillary and Viscous Forces on Residual Oil Saturation and Displacement Efficiency III. Desirable Physico-Chemical Properties of a Microemulsion Slug IV. Mobility Control Design for the Microemulsion Process V. Economic Aspects of the Process References Index
- Edition: 1
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- Published: November 13, 2012
- Language: English
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