Glycerol Carbonate as an Emulsifier for Light Crude Oil: Synthesis, Characterization, and Stability Analysis.

Autor:	Morales Cepeda, Ana Beatriz, Villalobos Neri, Elda Elizabeth, Macclesh del Pino Pérez, Luis Alejandro, Gonzalez Pedraza, Eric Joaquin
Předmět:	ENHANCED oil recovery PETROLEUM OIL spills PARTICLE analysis STABILIZING agents
Zdroj:	Molecules; Oct2024, Vol. 29 Issue 20, p4937, 13p
Abstrakt:	This study focuses on the synthesis and application of glycerol carbonate (GC) as an emulsifier for light crude oil. GC was synthesized from glycerol and dimethyl carbonate via transesterification, achieving a 90% yield. Characterization through 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and FT-IR confirmed its structure. The emulsification properties of GC were tested by mixing it with light crude oil and water, demonstrating effective emulsification and forming stable emulsions. Stability tests with GC concentrations of 60/40, 70/30, and 80/20 revealed that emulsions remained stable for over 24 h. A particle size analysis indicated that higher GC concentrations produced smaller droplet sizes, enhancing the emulsification efficiency. This study highlights the potential applications of GC in oil spill remediation and enhanced oil recovery, emphasizing its biodegradability and low toxicity as environmental benefits. Overall, GC is presented as an effective and eco-friendly emulsifier for light crude oil, offering stable emulsions and promising industrial applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze:	Complementary Index
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