In order to explore the mechanism of improving the surface wettability of low-energy polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE)by new extended surfactants,five kinds of extended anionic surfactants with different numbers of oxypro...In order to explore the mechanism of improving the surface wettability of low-energy polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE)by new extended surfactants,five kinds of extended anionic surfactants with different numbers of oxypropylene(PO)and oxyethylene(EO),octadecyl-(PO)_(m)-(EO)_(n)-sodium carboxylate(C_(18)PO_(m)EO_(n)C,m=5,10,15,n=5,10,15),were studied.The surface tension and contact angle of C_(18)PO_(m)EO_(n)C solution with different concentrations were measured,and the adhesion tension,PTFE-water interfacial tension,and adhesion work were calculated.It was found that the extended surfactant molecules adsorb on the surface of the solution and the PTFE-liquid interface simultaneously when the concentration is lower than the critical micelle concentration(cmc),and there was a linear relationship between surface tension and adhesion tension.The adsorption amount of C_(18)PO_(m)EO_(n)C at the PTFE-water interface was significantly lower than that on the surface of the solution.As the concentration increases above cmc,semi-micelle aggregates on the surface of PTFE are formed by C_(18)PO_(m)EO_(n)C molecules through hydrophobic interaction,and the hydrophilic group faces the solution to modify the surface of PTFE with high efficiency.展开更多
Recently, deep eutectic solvents (DES) have received great attention in assisting water flooding and surfactant flooding to improve oil recovery because they can reduce the interfacial tension (IFT) between oil and wa...Recently, deep eutectic solvents (DES) have received great attention in assisting water flooding and surfactant flooding to improve oil recovery because they can reduce the interfacial tension (IFT) between oil and water, inhibit surfactant adsorption, and change the wettability of rock. However, the effects of DES on the wettability of rock surface have not been thoroughly investigated in the reported studies. In this study, the effects of various DES samples on the wettability of sandstone samples are investigated using the Amott wettability measurement method. Three DES samples and several DES solutions and DES-surfactant solutions are firstly synthesized. Then, the wettability of the sandstone samples is measured using pure saline water, DES solutions, and DES-surfactant solutions, respectively. The effects of the DES samples on the wettability of the sandstone samples are investigated by comparing the measured wettability parameters, including oil displacement ratio (I_(o)), water displacement ratio (I_(w)), and wettability index (I_(A)). The Berea rock sample used in this study is weakly hydrophilic with I_(o), I_(w), and I_(A) of 0.318, 0.032, and 0.286, respectively. Being processed by the prepared DES samples, the wettability of the Berea sandstone samples is altered to hydrophilic (0.7 > I_(A) > 0.3) by increasing I_(w) but lowering Io. Similarly, DES-surfactant solutions can also modify the wettability of the Berea sandstone samples from weakly hydrophilic to hydrophilic. However, some DES-surfactant solutions can not only increase I_(w) but also increase I_(o), suggesting that the lipophilicity of those sandstone samples will be improved by the DES-surfactant solutions. In addition, micromodel flooding tests confirm the promising performance of a DES-surfactant solution in improving oil recovery and altering wettability. Moreover, the possible mechanisms of DES and DES-surfactant solutions in altering the wettability of the Berea sandstone samples are proposed. DES samples may improve the hydrophilicity by forming hydrogen bonds between rock surface and water molecules. For DES-surfactant solutions, surfactant micelles can capture oil molecules to improve the lipophilicity of those sandstone samples.展开更多
As the main factor influencing the flow and preservation of underground fluids,wettability has a profound impact on CO_(2)sequestration(CS).However,the influencing factors and internal interaction mechanisms of shale ...As the main factor influencing the flow and preservation of underground fluids,wettability has a profound impact on CO_(2)sequestration(CS).However,the influencing factors and internal interaction mechanisms of shale kerogen wettability remain unclear.In this study,we used molecular dynamics to simulate the influence of temperature,pressure,and salinity on wettability.Furthermore,the results were validated through various methods such as mean square displacement,interaction energy,electrostatic potential energy,hydrogen bonding,van der Waals forces,and electrostatic forces,thereby confirming the reliability of our findings.As temperature increases,water wettability on the surface of kerogen increases.At CO_(2)pressures of 10 and 20 MPa,as the temperature increases,the kerogen wettability changes from CO_(2)wetting to neutral wetting.As the CO_(2)pressure increases,the water wettability on the surface of kerogen weakens.When the pressure is below 7.375 MPa and the temperature is 298 or 313 K,kerogen undergoes a wettability reversal from neutral wetting to CO_(2)wetting.As salinity increases,water wettability weakens.Divalent cations(Mg2+and Ca2+)have a greater impact on wettability than monovalent cations(Na^(+)).Water preferentially adsorbs on N atom positions in kerogen.CO_(2)is more likely to form hydrogen bonds and adsorb on the surface of kerogen than H_(2)O.As the temperature increases,the number of hydrogen bonds between H_(2)O and kerogen gradually increases,while the increase in pressure reduces the number of hydrogen bonds.Although high pressure helps to increase an amount of CS,it increases the permeability of a cap rock,which is not conducive to CS.Therefore,when determining CO_(2)pressure,not only a storage amount but also the storage safety should be considered.This research method and results help optimize the design of CS technology,and have important significance for achieving sustainable development.展开更多
Wettability has complex effects on the physical properties of reservoir rocks.The wettability of rocks should be characterized accurately to explore and develop oil and gas.Researchers have studied the rock wettabilit...Wettability has complex effects on the physical properties of reservoir rocks.The wettability of rocks should be characterized accurately to explore and develop oil and gas.Researchers have studied the rock wettability by dielectric spectra which contained abundant information.To study the rock wettability from dielectric dispersion,four rock samples with different wettabilities were used to design an experimental measurement flow.The relative dielectric permittivity in the frequency range of 100 Hz-10MHz and nuclear magnetic resonance T_(2)spectra of the samples were obtained.Subsequently,the wettabilities of the rocks were verified by the T_(2)spectra.The dielectric dispersions of the samples under different conditions were analyzed.Furthermore,the simulated-annealing(SA)algorithm was used to invert the wettability and related parameters of the rocks by a dielectric dispersion model.The results indicated that the dielectric permittivity of lipophilic rocks is lower than that of hydrophilic rocks,and that the dielectric permittivity of hydrophilic rocks decreases faster as the frequency increases.The dielectric permittivity in the high-frequency band is associated with the water content.The rock wettability parameters obtained via inversion agreed well with the T_(2)spectra,and the saturation index of the rocks.The errors between the rock permittivity calculated by the inverted parameters and the experimentally measured values were minor,indicating that rock wettability could be accurately characterized using dielectric dispersion data.展开更多
Bubble nucleation plays a crucial role in boiling heat transfer and other applications.Traditional experiments struggle to capture its microscopic mechanisms,making molecular dynamics simulations a powerful tool for s...Bubble nucleation plays a crucial role in boiling heat transfer and other applications.Traditional experiments struggle to capture its microscopic mechanisms,making molecular dynamics simulations a powerful tool for such studies.This work uses molecular dynamics simulations to investigate bubble nucleation of water on copper surfaces with sinusoidal groove roughness under varying heat flux and surface wettability.Results show that at the same wettability,higher heat flux leads to higher surface temperatures after the same heating time,promoting bubble nucleation,growth,and departure.Moreover,under constant heat flux,stronger surface hydrophilicity enhances heat transfer from the solid to the liquid,further accelerating the nucleation.This study provides valuable insights into the mechanism of bubble nucleation and offers theoretical guidance for enhancing heat transfer.展开更多
The icing of areo-engine inlet components during flight can affect engine operational safety.Conventional hot-air anti-icing systems require a large amount of bleed air,which compromises engine performance.Consequentl...The icing of areo-engine inlet components during flight can affect engine operational safety.Conventional hot-air anti-icing systems require a large amount of bleed air,which compromises engine performance.Consequently,low-energy anti/de-icing methods based on superhydrophobic surfaces have attracted widespread attention.Previous studies have demonstrated that for stationary components,superhydrophobic surfaces can significantly reduce anti-icing energy consumption by altering the flow behavior of runback water.However,for rotating inlet components of aero-engines,the effectiveness of superhydrophobic surfaces and the influence of surface wettability on the evolution of runback water flow remain unclear due to the effects of centrifugal and Coriolis forces.This study establishes a 3D liquid water flow simulation model using the volume of fluid(VOF)method to investigate the effects of rotational speed,airflow velocity,and surface wettability on the runback water flow behavior over the rotating spinner under dynamic rotation conditions.The results show that the rotational effects and surface wettability mutually reinforce one another.Specifically,increasing the rotational speed and contact angle can both enhance the flow velocity of liquid water and accelerate the breakup and rupture of liquid film,leading to the formation of rivulets,droplets,and subsequent detachment from the surface.A theoretical model based on force balance is proposed to describe the evolution of runback water flow,and the analysis reveals that as the rotational speed and contact angle increase,the water film is more likely to break up to form rivulets and beads,and the critical radius for droplet detachment from the surface decreases,making it easier removal from the surface.展开更多
The present work deals with the numerical study of the two-phase flow pattern and heat transfer characteristics of single-loop pulsating heat pipes(PHPs)under three modified surfaces(superhydrophilic evaporation secti...The present work deals with the numerical study of the two-phase flow pattern and heat transfer characteristics of single-loop pulsating heat pipes(PHPs)under three modified surfaces(superhydrophilic evaporation section paired with superhydrophilic,superhydrophobic,and hybrid condensation section).The Volume of Fluid(VOF)model was utilized to capture the phase-change process within the PHPs.The study also evaluated the influence of surface wettability on fluid patterns and thermo-dynamic heat transfer performance under various heat fluxes.The results indicated that the effective nucleation and detachment of droplets are critical factors influencing the thermal performance of the PHPs.The overall heat transfer performance of the superhydrophobic surface was significantly improved at low heat flux.Under medium to high heat flux,the superhydrophilic condensation section exhibits a strong oscillation effect and leads to the thickening of the liquid film.In addition,the hybrid surface possesses the heat transfer characteristics of both superhydrophilic and superhydrophobic walls.The hybrid condensation section exhibited the lowest thermal resistance by 0.45 K/W at the heat flux of 10731 W/m^(2).The thermal resistance is reduced by 13.1%and 5.4%,respectively,compared to the superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic conditions.The proposed surface-modification method for achieving highly efficient condensation heat transfer is helpful for the design and operation of device-cooling components.展开更多
We presented a novel porous alumina ceramics(PACs)with superoleophilicity and superoleo-phobicity when immersed in different oil-water environments.The wettability,separation efficiency,permeation flux and reusability...We presented a novel porous alumina ceramics(PACs)with superoleophilicity and superoleo-phobicity when immersed in different oil-water environments.The wettability,separation efficiency,permeation flux and reusability of the PACs for oil/water separation were investigated and characterized via extensive ex-periments.The PACs material had favourable properties including mechanical strength and chemical durability compared with fabric-based materials and organic sponge-based materials previously reported in literature for oil/water separation.It is believed that the PACs material and methodology presented in this work may provide wastewater remediation industry with a promising alternative for dealing with the catastrophic ocean oil pollu-tion and other oil contamination.展开更多
Herein,an alkyne-terminated acid/base responsive amphiphilic [2]rotaxane shuttle was synthesized,and then modified onto the glass surface through “click” reaction.The XPS N 1s spectrum and contactangle measurement w...Herein,an alkyne-terminated acid/base responsive amphiphilic [2]rotaxane shuttle was synthesized,and then modified onto the glass surface through “click” reaction.The XPS N 1s spectrum and contactangle measurement were performed to prove the successful immobilization.The amphiphilic [2]rotaxane functionalized surface presented controllable wettability responding to external acid-base stimuli.This bistable rotaxane modified material system promoted the practical application of molecular machines.展开更多
Anisotropic surface broken bond densities of six different surfaces of calcite and three surfaces of fluorite were calculated. In terms of the calculated results, the commonly exposed surfaces of the two minerals were...Anisotropic surface broken bond densities of six different surfaces of calcite and three surfaces of fluorite were calculated. In terms of the calculated results, the commonly exposed surfaces of the two minerals were predicted and the relations between surface broken bonds densities and surface energies were analyzed. Then the anisotropic wettability of the commonly exposed surfaces was studied by means of contact angle measurement. The calculation results show that the （101^-4）, （213^-4）and （01 1^-8）surfaces for calcite and （111） for fluorite are the most commonly exposed surfaces and there is a good rectilinear relation between surface broken bond density and surface energy with correlation of determination （R^2） of 0.9613 and 0.9969, respectively. The anisotropic wettability of different surfaces after immersing in distilled water and sodium oleate solutions at different concentrations can be explained by anisotropic surface broken bond densities and active Ca sites densities, respectively.展开更多
A facile route for preparation of gradient wettability surface on copper substrate with contact angle changing from 90.3°to4.2°was developed.The Cu（OH）2 nanoribbon arrays were electrochemically deposited o...A facile route for preparation of gradient wettability surface on copper substrate with contact angle changing from 90.3°to4.2°was developed.The Cu（OH）2 nanoribbon arrays were electrochemically deposited on copper foil via a modified anodization technology,and the growth degree and density of the Cu（OH）2 arrays may be controlled varying with position along the substrate by slowly adding aqueous solution of KOH into the two-electrode cell of an anodization system to form the gradient surface.The prepared surface was water resistant and thermal stable,which could keep its gradient wetting property after being immersed in water bath at 100℃ for 10 h.The results of scanning electron microscopy（SEM）,X-ray diffraction（XRD） and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy（XPS） demonstrate that the distribution of Cu（OH）2 nanoribbon arrays on copper surface are responsible for the gradient wettability.展开更多
Wettability of acid volcanic reservoir rock from the Hailar Oilfield, China, was studied with crude oils of different acid numbers generated from an original crude oil with an acid number of 3.05 mg KOH/g. The modifed...Wettability of acid volcanic reservoir rock from the Hailar Oilfield, China, was studied with crude oils of different acid numbers generated from an original crude oil with an acid number of 3.05 mg KOH/g. The modifed oils and their resultant acid numbers were： A （2.09 mg KOH/g）, B （0.75 mg KOH/g）, C （0.47 mg KOH/g）, D （0.30 mg KOH/g）, and E （0.18 mg KOH/g）. Contact angles and improved Amott water indexes were measured to study the effects of temperature and acid number on the wettability of the acid volcanic reservoir rock. Experimental results indicated that the wettability was not sensitive to variation in temperature when using the same oil, but the acid number of the crude oil was a key factor in changing the wettability of the rock. The Amott water index, Iw was an exponential function of the acid number, and the Amott water index increased as the acid number decreased （i.e. Amott water index exponentially decreased with the acid number increase）. The Iw value of the core saturated with oil A, with an acid number of 2.09 mg KOH/g, ranged from 0.06 to 0.11, which indicated low water wetness. If the acid number of the oil decreased to 0.18 mg KOH/g, the Iw value increased to 0.95, which indicated strong water wetness. The contact angle decreased from 80~ to 35~ when the aid number decreased from 0.75 to 0.18 mg KOH/g, indicating a change towards more water wet conditions. The oil recovery by spontaneous imbibition of water also increased as the acid number of the oil decreased. As an example, at 80 ~C, the recovery of Oil A with an acid number of 2.09 mg KOH/g was only 7.6%, while Oil E with an acid number of 0.18 mg KOH/g produced 56.4%, i.e. an increase of 48.8%.展开更多
[Objective] The aim was to improve the adhesive bonding property of wheat straw surface to prepare wheat straw particleboard of soy protein isolate （SPI） adhesive through chemical and enzyme treatments. [Method] Eva...[Objective] The aim was to improve the adhesive bonding property of wheat straw surface to prepare wheat straw particleboard of soy protein isolate （SPI） adhesive through chemical and enzyme treatments. [Method] Evaluation and analysis were made on wettability of wheat straws in the control group and treated groups （chemical and enzyme treatments） by means of measurement of contact angle and calculation of spreading-penetration parameters （K）. In addition, we made analysis on surface elements through X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy （XPS）. [Result] The re- sults showed that K value of straw treated with sodium hydroxide, hydrogen peroxide and lipase increased by 58.0%, 48.7% and 83.2% compared to that of control group, respectively. The XPS analysis indicated that rapid decrease of silicon content and destruction of wax layer greatly contributed to wettability improvement of wheat straw surface. [Conclusion] The chemical and lipase treatments of wheat straw provided technical support for manufacture of wheat straw particle boand.展开更多
Anionic surfactant sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate(SDBS)at varying concentrations was selected to investigate the influence on the wettability of Zhaozhuang Coal by molecular dynamics simulation.Six groups of water/s...Anionic surfactant sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate(SDBS)at varying concentrations was selected to investigate the influence on the wettability of Zhaozhuang Coal by molecular dynamics simulation.Six groups of water/surfactant/coal systems with different concentrations were constructed.The influence of surfactant with different concentrations on the wettability of coal was concluded by analyzing various properties from the energetic behaviors to the dynamic characteristics.The results show that the interfacial tension decreases sharply and then rises slowly with the increase of SDBS surfactant concentration,obtaining that surfactants can obviously reduce the interfacial tension.The surfactant molecules could be detected at the water/coal interface through analyzing the system’s relative concentration distribution.In addition,the difference in the wettability of surfactants on coal surfaces is caused by the spatial distribution differences of alkyl chains and the benzene ring of the surfactant molecules.And the negative interaction energy between SDBS and the coal surface indicates that adsorption process is spontaneous.Furthermore,it is of great practical significance for improving the dust reduction effect and reducing the disaster of coal dust by exploring the effects of surfactant molecules on the wettability of coal.展开更多
The contact angles of distilled water and methanol solution on the wings of butterflies were determined by a visual contact angle measuring system. The scale structures of the wings were observed using scanning electr...The contact angles of distilled water and methanol solution on the wings of butterflies were determined by a visual contact angle measuring system. The scale structures of the wings were observed using scanning electron microscopy, The influence of the scale micro- and ultra-structure on the wettability was investigated. Results show that the contact angle of distilled water on the wing surfaces varies from 134.0° to 159.2°. High hydrophobicity is found in six species with contact angles greater than 150°. The wing surfaces of some species are not only hydrophobic but also resist the wetting by methanol solution with 55% concentration. Only two species in Parnassius can not resist the wetting because the micro-structure （spindle-like shape） and ultra-structure （pinnule-like shape） of the wing scales are remarkably different from that of other species. The concentration of methanol solution for the occurrence of spreading/wetting on the wing surfaces of different species varies from 70% to 95%. After wetting by methanol solution for 10 min, the distilled water contact angle on the wing surface increases by 0.8°-2.1°, showing the promotion of capacity against wetting by distilled water.展开更多
Reservoir wettability plays an important role in various oil recovery processes.The origin and evolution of reservoir wettability were critically reviewed to better understand the complexity of wettability due to inte...Reservoir wettability plays an important role in various oil recovery processes.The origin and evolution of reservoir wettability were critically reviewed to better understand the complexity of wettability due to interactions in crude oil-brine-rock system,with introduction of different wetting states and their influence on fluid distribution in pore spaces.The effect of wettability on oil recovery of waterflooding was then summarized from past and recent research to emphasize the importance of wettability in oil displacement by brine.The mechanism of wettability alteration by different surfactants in both carbonate and sandstone reservoirs was analyzed,concerning their distinct surface chemistry,and different interaction patterns of surfactants with components on rock surface.Other concerns such as the combined effect of wettability alteration and interfacial tension （IFT） reduction on the imbibition process was also taken into account.Generally,surfactant induced wettability alteration for enhanced oil recovery is still in the stage of laboratory investigation.The successful application of this technique relies on a comprehensive survey of target reservoir conditions,and could be expected especially in low permeability fractured reservoirs and forced imbibition process.展开更多
Bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation impose a heavy burden on the medical system. Bacterial adhesion on implant materials would induce inflammation and result in implant failure. The adhesion of bacteria on food-p...Bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation impose a heavy burden on the medical system. Bacterial adhesion on implant materials would induce inflammation and result in implant failure. The adhesion of bacteria on food-processing and handling equipment may lead to food-borne illness. To reduce and even prevent bacterial adhesion, some bacterial anti-adhesion surface designs have been developed. However,the effect of some surface properties(including surface patterning, roughness and wettability) on bacterial adhesion has not been systematically summarized. In this review, a comprehensive overview of bacterial anti-adhesion surface design is presented. Modifying the surface pattern and roughness could reduce the contact area between bacteria and surfaces to weaken the initial adhesion force. Fabricating superhydrophobic surface or modifying hydrophilic functional groups could hinder the bacterial adhesion. The analysis and discussion about influencing factors of bacterial anti-adhesion surfaces provide basic guidelines on antibacterial surface design for future researches.展开更多
In order to improve the wettability and bonding performance of the interface between carbon fiber and aluminum matrix,nickel-and copper-coated carbon fiber-reinforced aluminum matrix composites were fabricated by the ...In order to improve the wettability and bonding performance of the interface between carbon fiber and aluminum matrix,nickel-and copper-coated carbon fiber-reinforced aluminum matrix composites were fabricated by the squeeze melt infiltration technique.The interface wettability,microstructure and mechanical properties of the composites were compared and investigated.Compared with the uncoated fiber-reinforced aluminum matrix composite,the microstructure analysis indicated that the coatings significantly improved the wettability and effectively inhibited the interface reaction between carbon fiber and aluminum matrix during the process.Under the same processing condition,aluminum melt was easy to infiltrate into the copper-coated fiber bundles.Furthermore,the inhibited interface reaction was more conducive to maintain the original strength of fiber and improve the fiber−matrix interface bonding performance.The mechanical properties were evaluated by uniaxial tensile test.The yield strength,ultimate tensile strength and elastic modulus of the copper-coated carbon fiber-reinforced aluminum matrix composite were about 124 MPa,140 MPa and 82 GPa,respectively.In the case of nickel-coated carbon fiber-reinforced aluminum matrix composite,the yield strength,ultimate tensile strength and elastic modulus were about 60 MPa,70 MPa and 79 GPa,respectively.The excellent mechanical properties for copper-coated fiber-reinforced composites are attributed to better compactness of the matrix and better fiber−matrix interface bonding,which favor the load transfer ability from aluminam matrix to carbon fiber under the loading state,giving full play to the bearing role of carbon fiber.展开更多
Naturally fractured carbonate reservoirs have very low oil recovery efficiency owing to their wettability and tightness of matrix.However,smart water can enhance oil recovery by changing the wettability of the carbona...Naturally fractured carbonate reservoirs have very low oil recovery efficiency owing to their wettability and tightness of matrix.However,smart water can enhance oil recovery by changing the wettability of the carbonate rock surface from oilwet to water-wet,and the addition of surfactants can also change surface wettability.In the present study,the effects of a solution of modified seawater with some surfactants,namely C12 TAB,SDS,and TritonX-100(TX-100),on the wettability of carbonate rock were investigated through contact angle measurements.Oil recovery was studied using spontaneous imbibition tests at 25,70,and 90°C,followed by thermal gravity analysis to measure the amount of adsorbed material on the carbonate surface.The results indicated that Ca2+,Mg2+,and SO42-.ions may alter the carbonate rock wettability from oil-wet to water-wet,with further water wettability obtained at higher concentrations of the ions in modified seawater.Removal of NaCl from the imbibing fluid resulted in a reduced contact angle and significantly enhanced oil recovery.Low oil recoveries were obtained with modified seawater at 25 and 70°C,but once the temperature was increased to 90°C,the oil recovery in the spontaneous imbibition experiment increased dramatically.Application of smart water with C12 TAB surfactant at 0.1 wt%changed the contact angle from 161°to 52°and enhanced oil recovery to 72%,while the presence of the anionic surfactant SDS at 0.1 wt%in the smart water increased oil recovery to 64.5%.The TGA analysis results indicated that the adsorbed materials on the carbonate surface were minimal for the solution containing seawater with C12 TAB at 0.1 wt%(SW+CTAB(0.1 wt%)).Based on the experimental results,a mechanism was proposed for wettability alteration of carbonate rocks using smart water with SDS and C12 TAB surfactants.展开更多
The applications of nanotechnology in oilfields have attracted the attention of researchers to nanofluid injection as a novel approach for enhanced oil recovery. To better understand the prevailing mechanisms in such ...The applications of nanotechnology in oilfields have attracted the attention of researchers to nanofluid injection as a novel approach for enhanced oil recovery. To better understand the prevailing mechanisms in such new displacement scenarios,micromodel experiments provide powerful tools to visually observe the way that nanoparticles may mobilize the trapped oil.In this work, the e ect of silicon oxide nanoparticles on the alteration of wettability of glass micromodels was investigated in both experimental and numerical simulation approaches. The displacement experiments were performed on the original water-wet and imposed oil-wet(after aging in stearic acid/n-heptane solution) glass micromodels. The results of injection of nanofluids into the oil-saturated micromodels were then compared with those of the water injection scenarios. The flooding scenarios in the micromodels were also simulated numerically with the computational fluid dynamics(CFD) method. A good agreement between the experimental and simulation results was observed. An increase of 9% and 13% in the oil recovery was obtained by nanofluid flooding in experimental tests and CFD calculations, respectively.展开更多
文摘In order to explore the mechanism of improving the surface wettability of low-energy polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE)by new extended surfactants,five kinds of extended anionic surfactants with different numbers of oxypropylene(PO)and oxyethylene(EO),octadecyl-(PO)_(m)-(EO)_(n)-sodium carboxylate(C_(18)PO_(m)EO_(n)C,m=5,10,15,n=5,10,15),were studied.The surface tension and contact angle of C_(18)PO_(m)EO_(n)C solution with different concentrations were measured,and the adhesion tension,PTFE-water interfacial tension,and adhesion work were calculated.It was found that the extended surfactant molecules adsorb on the surface of the solution and the PTFE-liquid interface simultaneously when the concentration is lower than the critical micelle concentration(cmc),and there was a linear relationship between surface tension and adhesion tension.The adsorption amount of C_(18)PO_(m)EO_(n)C at the PTFE-water interface was significantly lower than that on the surface of the solution.As the concentration increases above cmc,semi-micelle aggregates on the surface of PTFE are formed by C_(18)PO_(m)EO_(n)C molecules through hydrophobic interaction,and the hydrophilic group faces the solution to modify the surface of PTFE with high efficiency.
基金supported by the Scientific Research and Technology Development Projects of PetroChina(2023ZZ22-02)the Local Efficient Reform and Development Funds for Personnel Training Projectsthe China Scholarship Council(CSC)via a Ph.D.Scholarship(No.202008510128).
文摘Recently, deep eutectic solvents (DES) have received great attention in assisting water flooding and surfactant flooding to improve oil recovery because they can reduce the interfacial tension (IFT) between oil and water, inhibit surfactant adsorption, and change the wettability of rock. However, the effects of DES on the wettability of rock surface have not been thoroughly investigated in the reported studies. In this study, the effects of various DES samples on the wettability of sandstone samples are investigated using the Amott wettability measurement method. Three DES samples and several DES solutions and DES-surfactant solutions are firstly synthesized. Then, the wettability of the sandstone samples is measured using pure saline water, DES solutions, and DES-surfactant solutions, respectively. The effects of the DES samples on the wettability of the sandstone samples are investigated by comparing the measured wettability parameters, including oil displacement ratio (I_(o)), water displacement ratio (I_(w)), and wettability index (I_(A)). The Berea rock sample used in this study is weakly hydrophilic with I_(o), I_(w), and I_(A) of 0.318, 0.032, and 0.286, respectively. Being processed by the prepared DES samples, the wettability of the Berea sandstone samples is altered to hydrophilic (0.7 > I_(A) > 0.3) by increasing I_(w) but lowering Io. Similarly, DES-surfactant solutions can also modify the wettability of the Berea sandstone samples from weakly hydrophilic to hydrophilic. However, some DES-surfactant solutions can not only increase I_(w) but also increase I_(o), suggesting that the lipophilicity of those sandstone samples will be improved by the DES-surfactant solutions. In addition, micromodel flooding tests confirm the promising performance of a DES-surfactant solution in improving oil recovery and altering wettability. Moreover, the possible mechanisms of DES and DES-surfactant solutions in altering the wettability of the Berea sandstone samples are proposed. DES samples may improve the hydrophilicity by forming hydrogen bonds between rock surface and water molecules. For DES-surfactant solutions, surfactant micelles can capture oil molecules to improve the lipophilicity of those sandstone samples.
基金supported by the China Scholarship Council(Grant No.202306440152)the CNPC Science and Technology Major Project of the Fourteenth Five-Year Plan(Grant No.2021DJ0101)+1 种基金the Science Foundation of China University of Petroleum,Beijing(Grant No.2462022YXZZ007)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42102145).
文摘As the main factor influencing the flow and preservation of underground fluids,wettability has a profound impact on CO_(2)sequestration(CS).However,the influencing factors and internal interaction mechanisms of shale kerogen wettability remain unclear.In this study,we used molecular dynamics to simulate the influence of temperature,pressure,and salinity on wettability.Furthermore,the results were validated through various methods such as mean square displacement,interaction energy,electrostatic potential energy,hydrogen bonding,van der Waals forces,and electrostatic forces,thereby confirming the reliability of our findings.As temperature increases,water wettability on the surface of kerogen increases.At CO_(2)pressures of 10 and 20 MPa,as the temperature increases,the kerogen wettability changes from CO_(2)wetting to neutral wetting.As the CO_(2)pressure increases,the water wettability on the surface of kerogen weakens.When the pressure is below 7.375 MPa and the temperature is 298 or 313 K,kerogen undergoes a wettability reversal from neutral wetting to CO_(2)wetting.As salinity increases,water wettability weakens.Divalent cations(Mg2+and Ca2+)have a greater impact on wettability than monovalent cations(Na^(+)).Water preferentially adsorbs on N atom positions in kerogen.CO_(2)is more likely to form hydrogen bonds and adsorb on the surface of kerogen than H_(2)O.As the temperature increases,the number of hydrogen bonds between H_(2)O and kerogen gradually increases,while the increase in pressure reduces the number of hydrogen bonds.Although high pressure helps to increase an amount of CS,it increases the permeability of a cap rock,which is not conducive to CS.Therefore,when determining CO_(2)pressure,not only a storage amount but also the storage safety should be considered.This research method and results help optimize the design of CS technology,and have important significance for achieving sustainable development.
基金supported by the Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(1242025)。
文摘Wettability has complex effects on the physical properties of reservoir rocks.The wettability of rocks should be characterized accurately to explore and develop oil and gas.Researchers have studied the rock wettability by dielectric spectra which contained abundant information.To study the rock wettability from dielectric dispersion,four rock samples with different wettabilities were used to design an experimental measurement flow.The relative dielectric permittivity in the frequency range of 100 Hz-10MHz and nuclear magnetic resonance T_(2)spectra of the samples were obtained.Subsequently,the wettabilities of the rocks were verified by the T_(2)spectra.The dielectric dispersions of the samples under different conditions were analyzed.Furthermore,the simulated-annealing(SA)algorithm was used to invert the wettability and related parameters of the rocks by a dielectric dispersion model.The results indicated that the dielectric permittivity of lipophilic rocks is lower than that of hydrophilic rocks,and that the dielectric permittivity of hydrophilic rocks decreases faster as the frequency increases.The dielectric permittivity in the high-frequency band is associated with the water content.The rock wettability parameters obtained via inversion agreed well with the T_(2)spectra,and the saturation index of the rocks.The errors between the rock permittivity calculated by the inverted parameters and the experimentally measured values were minor,indicating that rock wettability could be accurately characterized using dielectric dispersion data.
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文摘Bubble nucleation plays a crucial role in boiling heat transfer and other applications.Traditional experiments struggle to capture its microscopic mechanisms,making molecular dynamics simulations a powerful tool for such studies.This work uses molecular dynamics simulations to investigate bubble nucleation of water on copper surfaces with sinusoidal groove roughness under varying heat flux and surface wettability.Results show that at the same wettability,higher heat flux leads to higher surface temperatures after the same heating time,promoting bubble nucleation,growth,and departure.Moreover,under constant heat flux,stronger surface hydrophilicity enhances heat transfer from the solid to the liquid,further accelerating the nucleation.This study provides valuable insights into the mechanism of bubble nucleation and offers theoretical guidance for enhancing heat transfer.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12172029)the open Resarch Project of Key Laboratory of Icing and Anti/De-icing of CARDC(No.IADL 20230101)。
文摘The icing of areo-engine inlet components during flight can affect engine operational safety.Conventional hot-air anti-icing systems require a large amount of bleed air,which compromises engine performance.Consequently,low-energy anti/de-icing methods based on superhydrophobic surfaces have attracted widespread attention.Previous studies have demonstrated that for stationary components,superhydrophobic surfaces can significantly reduce anti-icing energy consumption by altering the flow behavior of runback water.However,for rotating inlet components of aero-engines,the effectiveness of superhydrophobic surfaces and the influence of surface wettability on the evolution of runback water flow remain unclear due to the effects of centrifugal and Coriolis forces.This study establishes a 3D liquid water flow simulation model using the volume of fluid(VOF)method to investigate the effects of rotational speed,airflow velocity,and surface wettability on the runback water flow behavior over the rotating spinner under dynamic rotation conditions.The results show that the rotational effects and surface wettability mutually reinforce one another.Specifically,increasing the rotational speed and contact angle can both enhance the flow velocity of liquid water and accelerate the breakup and rupture of liquid film,leading to the formation of rivulets,droplets,and subsequent detachment from the surface.A theoretical model based on force balance is proposed to describe the evolution of runback water flow,and the analysis reveals that as the rotational speed and contact angle increase,the water film is more likely to break up to form rivulets and beads,and the critical radius for droplet detachment from the surface decreases,making it easier removal from the surface.
基金support by Beijing Natural Science Foundation(3194046)BUCEA Post Graduate Innovation Project.
文摘The present work deals with the numerical study of the two-phase flow pattern and heat transfer characteristics of single-loop pulsating heat pipes(PHPs)under three modified surfaces(superhydrophilic evaporation section paired with superhydrophilic,superhydrophobic,and hybrid condensation section).The Volume of Fluid(VOF)model was utilized to capture the phase-change process within the PHPs.The study also evaluated the influence of surface wettability on fluid patterns and thermo-dynamic heat transfer performance under various heat fluxes.The results indicated that the effective nucleation and detachment of droplets are critical factors influencing the thermal performance of the PHPs.The overall heat transfer performance of the superhydrophobic surface was significantly improved at low heat flux.Under medium to high heat flux,the superhydrophilic condensation section exhibits a strong oscillation effect and leads to the thickening of the liquid film.In addition,the hybrid surface possesses the heat transfer characteristics of both superhydrophilic and superhydrophobic walls.The hybrid condensation section exhibited the lowest thermal resistance by 0.45 K/W at the heat flux of 10731 W/m^(2).The thermal resistance is reduced by 13.1%and 5.4%,respectively,compared to the superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic conditions.The proposed surface-modification method for achieving highly efficient condensation heat transfer is helpful for the design and operation of device-cooling components.
基金Fund by the Science and Technology Programme Project of Bengbu City(No.2023gx01)the Key Technologies R&D Program of CNBM(No.2021HX0809)。
文摘We presented a novel porous alumina ceramics(PACs)with superoleophilicity and superoleo-phobicity when immersed in different oil-water environments.The wettability,separation efficiency,permeation flux and reusability of the PACs for oil/water separation were investigated and characterized via extensive ex-periments.The PACs material had favourable properties including mechanical strength and chemical durability compared with fabric-based materials and organic sponge-based materials previously reported in literature for oil/water separation.It is believed that the PACs material and methodology presented in this work may provide wastewater remediation industry with a promising alternative for dealing with the catastrophic ocean oil pollu-tion and other oil contamination.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21901063,U20041101)Young Talents Personnel Fund of Henan Agricultural University(No.30500604)Key Science and Technology Foundation of Henan Province(Nos.242102230178,232102310379)。
文摘Herein,an alkyne-terminated acid/base responsive amphiphilic [2]rotaxane shuttle was synthesized,and then modified onto the glass surface through “click” reaction.The XPS N 1s spectrum and contactangle measurement were performed to prove the successful immobilization.The amphiphilic [2]rotaxane functionalized surface presented controllable wettability responding to external acid-base stimuli.This bistable rotaxane modified material system promoted the practical application of molecular machines.
基金Project (50834006) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject (CX2011B122) supported by Hunan Provincial Innovation Foundation for PostgraduateProject (2011ybjz045) supported by Graduate Degree Thesis Innovation Foundation of Central South University
文摘Anisotropic surface broken bond densities of six different surfaces of calcite and three surfaces of fluorite were calculated. In terms of the calculated results, the commonly exposed surfaces of the two minerals were predicted and the relations between surface broken bonds densities and surface energies were analyzed. Then the anisotropic wettability of the commonly exposed surfaces was studied by means of contact angle measurement. The calculation results show that the （101^-4）, （213^-4）and （01 1^-8）surfaces for calcite and （111） for fluorite are the most commonly exposed surfaces and there is a good rectilinear relation between surface broken bond density and surface energy with correlation of determination （R^2） of 0.9613 and 0.9969, respectively. The anisotropic wettability of different surfaces after immersing in distilled water and sodium oleate solutions at different concentrations can be explained by anisotropic surface broken bond densities and active Ca sites densities, respectively.
基金Project(S2012010010417)supported by the Guangdong Natural Science Foundation,ChinaProject(20130172110008)supported by the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China
文摘A facile route for preparation of gradient wettability surface on copper substrate with contact angle changing from 90.3°to4.2°was developed.The Cu（OH）2 nanoribbon arrays were electrochemically deposited on copper foil via a modified anodization technology,and the growth degree and density of the Cu（OH）2 arrays may be controlled varying with position along the substrate by slowly adding aqueous solution of KOH into the two-electrode cell of an anodization system to form the gradient surface.The prepared surface was water resistant and thermal stable,which could keep its gradient wetting property after being immersed in water bath at 100℃ for 10 h.The results of scanning electron microscopy（SEM）,X-ray diffraction（XRD） and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy（XPS） demonstrate that the distribution of Cu（OH）2 nanoribbon arrays on copper surface are responsible for the gradient wettability.
文摘Wettability of acid volcanic reservoir rock from the Hailar Oilfield, China, was studied with crude oils of different acid numbers generated from an original crude oil with an acid number of 3.05 mg KOH/g. The modifed oils and their resultant acid numbers were： A （2.09 mg KOH/g）, B （0.75 mg KOH/g）, C （0.47 mg KOH/g）, D （0.30 mg KOH/g）, and E （0.18 mg KOH/g）. Contact angles and improved Amott water indexes were measured to study the effects of temperature and acid number on the wettability of the acid volcanic reservoir rock. Experimental results indicated that the wettability was not sensitive to variation in temperature when using the same oil, but the acid number of the crude oil was a key factor in changing the wettability of the rock. The Amott water index, Iw was an exponential function of the acid number, and the Amott water index increased as the acid number decreased （i.e. Amott water index exponentially decreased with the acid number increase）. The Iw value of the core saturated with oil A, with an acid number of 2.09 mg KOH/g, ranged from 0.06 to 0.11, which indicated low water wetness. If the acid number of the oil decreased to 0.18 mg KOH/g, the Iw value increased to 0.95, which indicated strong water wetness. The contact angle decreased from 80~ to 35~ when the aid number decreased from 0.75 to 0.18 mg KOH/g, indicating a change towards more water wet conditions. The oil recovery by spontaneous imbibition of water also increased as the acid number of the oil decreased. As an example, at 80 ~C, the recovery of Oil A with an acid number of 2.09 mg KOH/g was only 7.6%, while Oil E with an acid number of 0.18 mg KOH/g produced 56.4%, i.e. an increase of 48.8%.
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文摘[Objective] The aim was to improve the adhesive bonding property of wheat straw surface to prepare wheat straw particleboard of soy protein isolate （SPI） adhesive through chemical and enzyme treatments. [Method] Evaluation and analysis were made on wettability of wheat straws in the control group and treated groups （chemical and enzyme treatments） by means of measurement of contact angle and calculation of spreading-penetration parameters （K）. In addition, we made analysis on surface elements through X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy （XPS）. [Result] The re- sults showed that K value of straw treated with sodium hydroxide, hydrogen peroxide and lipase increased by 58.0%, 48.7% and 83.2% compared to that of control group, respectively. The XPS analysis indicated that rapid decrease of silicon content and destruction of wax layer greatly contributed to wettability improvement of wheat straw surface. [Conclusion] The chemical and lipase treatments of wheat straw provided technical support for manufacture of wheat straw particle boand.
基金financially supported by the State Key Research Development Program of China(No.2016YFC0600708)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(No.2011QZ02)the Yue Qi Distinguished Scholar Project,China University of Mining&Technology,Beijing
文摘Anionic surfactant sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate(SDBS)at varying concentrations was selected to investigate the influence on the wettability of Zhaozhuang Coal by molecular dynamics simulation.Six groups of water/surfactant/coal systems with different concentrations were constructed.The influence of surfactant with different concentrations on the wettability of coal was concluded by analyzing various properties from the energetic behaviors to the dynamic characteristics.The results show that the interfacial tension decreases sharply and then rises slowly with the increase of SDBS surfactant concentration,obtaining that surfactants can obviously reduce the interfacial tension.The surfactant molecules could be detected at the water/coal interface through analyzing the system’s relative concentration distribution.In addition,the difference in the wettability of surfactants on coal surfaces is caused by the spatial distribution differences of alkyl chains and the benzene ring of the surfactant molecules.And the negative interaction energy between SDBS and the coal surface indicates that adsorption process is spontaneous.Furthermore,it is of great practical significance for improving the dust reduction effect and reducing the disaster of coal dust by exploring the effects of surfactant molecules on the wettability of coal.
文摘The contact angles of distilled water and methanol solution on the wings of butterflies were determined by a visual contact angle measuring system. The scale structures of the wings were observed using scanning electron microscopy, The influence of the scale micro- and ultra-structure on the wettability was investigated. Results show that the contact angle of distilled water on the wing surfaces varies from 134.0° to 159.2°. High hydrophobicity is found in six species with contact angles greater than 150°. The wing surfaces of some species are not only hydrophobic but also resist the wetting by methanol solution with 55% concentration. Only two species in Parnassius can not resist the wetting because the micro-structure （spindle-like shape） and ultra-structure （pinnule-like shape） of the wing scales are remarkably different from that of other species. The concentration of methanol solution for the occurrence of spreading/wetting on the wing surfaces of different species varies from 70% to 95%. After wetting by methanol solution for 10 min, the distilled water contact angle on the wing surface increases by 0.8°-2.1°, showing the promotion of capacity against wetting by distilled water.
文摘Reservoir wettability plays an important role in various oil recovery processes.The origin and evolution of reservoir wettability were critically reviewed to better understand the complexity of wettability due to interactions in crude oil-brine-rock system,with introduction of different wetting states and their influence on fluid distribution in pore spaces.The effect of wettability on oil recovery of waterflooding was then summarized from past and recent research to emphasize the importance of wettability in oil displacement by brine.The mechanism of wettability alteration by different surfactants in both carbonate and sandstone reservoirs was analyzed,concerning their distinct surface chemistry,and different interaction patterns of surfactants with components on rock surface.Other concerns such as the combined effect of wettability alteration and interfacial tension （IFT） reduction on the imbibition process was also taken into account.Generally,surfactant induced wettability alteration for enhanced oil recovery is still in the stage of laboratory investigation.The successful application of this technique relies on a comprehensive survey of target reservoir conditions,and could be expected especially in low permeability fractured reservoirs and forced imbibition process.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (52003028)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (FRF-GF-20-06B)
文摘Bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation impose a heavy burden on the medical system. Bacterial adhesion on implant materials would induce inflammation and result in implant failure. The adhesion of bacteria on food-processing and handling equipment may lead to food-borne illness. To reduce and even prevent bacterial adhesion, some bacterial anti-adhesion surface designs have been developed. However,the effect of some surface properties(including surface patterning, roughness and wettability) on bacterial adhesion has not been systematically summarized. In this review, a comprehensive overview of bacterial anti-adhesion surface design is presented. Modifying the surface pattern and roughness could reduce the contact area between bacteria and surfaces to weaken the initial adhesion force. Fabricating superhydrophobic surface or modifying hydrophilic functional groups could hinder the bacterial adhesion. The analysis and discussion about influencing factors of bacterial anti-adhesion surfaces provide basic guidelines on antibacterial surface design for future researches.
基金The authors are grateful for the financial supports from Joint Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the China Academy of Engineering Physics(U1630129).
文摘In order to improve the wettability and bonding performance of the interface between carbon fiber and aluminum matrix,nickel-and copper-coated carbon fiber-reinforced aluminum matrix composites were fabricated by the squeeze melt infiltration technique.The interface wettability,microstructure and mechanical properties of the composites were compared and investigated.Compared with the uncoated fiber-reinforced aluminum matrix composite,the microstructure analysis indicated that the coatings significantly improved the wettability and effectively inhibited the interface reaction between carbon fiber and aluminum matrix during the process.Under the same processing condition,aluminum melt was easy to infiltrate into the copper-coated fiber bundles.Furthermore,the inhibited interface reaction was more conducive to maintain the original strength of fiber and improve the fiber−matrix interface bonding performance.The mechanical properties were evaluated by uniaxial tensile test.The yield strength,ultimate tensile strength and elastic modulus of the copper-coated carbon fiber-reinforced aluminum matrix composite were about 124 MPa,140 MPa and 82 GPa,respectively.In the case of nickel-coated carbon fiber-reinforced aluminum matrix composite,the yield strength,ultimate tensile strength and elastic modulus were about 60 MPa,70 MPa and 79 GPa,respectively.The excellent mechanical properties for copper-coated fiber-reinforced composites are attributed to better compactness of the matrix and better fiber−matrix interface bonding,which favor the load transfer ability from aluminam matrix to carbon fiber under the loading state,giving full play to the bearing role of carbon fiber.
文摘Naturally fractured carbonate reservoirs have very low oil recovery efficiency owing to their wettability and tightness of matrix.However,smart water can enhance oil recovery by changing the wettability of the carbonate rock surface from oilwet to water-wet,and the addition of surfactants can also change surface wettability.In the present study,the effects of a solution of modified seawater with some surfactants,namely C12 TAB,SDS,and TritonX-100(TX-100),on the wettability of carbonate rock were investigated through contact angle measurements.Oil recovery was studied using spontaneous imbibition tests at 25,70,and 90°C,followed by thermal gravity analysis to measure the amount of adsorbed material on the carbonate surface.The results indicated that Ca2+,Mg2+,and SO42-.ions may alter the carbonate rock wettability from oil-wet to water-wet,with further water wettability obtained at higher concentrations of the ions in modified seawater.Removal of NaCl from the imbibing fluid resulted in a reduced contact angle and significantly enhanced oil recovery.Low oil recoveries were obtained with modified seawater at 25 and 70°C,but once the temperature was increased to 90°C,the oil recovery in the spontaneous imbibition experiment increased dramatically.Application of smart water with C12 TAB surfactant at 0.1 wt%changed the contact angle from 161°to 52°and enhanced oil recovery to 72%,while the presence of the anionic surfactant SDS at 0.1 wt%in the smart water increased oil recovery to 64.5%.The TGA analysis results indicated that the adsorbed materials on the carbonate surface were minimal for the solution containing seawater with C12 TAB at 0.1 wt%(SW+CTAB(0.1 wt%)).Based on the experimental results,a mechanism was proposed for wettability alteration of carbonate rocks using smart water with SDS and C12 TAB surfactants.
文摘The applications of nanotechnology in oilfields have attracted the attention of researchers to nanofluid injection as a novel approach for enhanced oil recovery. To better understand the prevailing mechanisms in such new displacement scenarios,micromodel experiments provide powerful tools to visually observe the way that nanoparticles may mobilize the trapped oil.In this work, the e ect of silicon oxide nanoparticles on the alteration of wettability of glass micromodels was investigated in both experimental and numerical simulation approaches. The displacement experiments were performed on the original water-wet and imposed oil-wet(after aging in stearic acid/n-heptane solution) glass micromodels. The results of injection of nanofluids into the oil-saturated micromodels were then compared with those of the water injection scenarios. The flooding scenarios in the micromodels were also simulated numerically with the computational fluid dynamics(CFD) method. A good agreement between the experimental and simulation results was observed. An increase of 9% and 13% in the oil recovery was obtained by nanofluid flooding in experimental tests and CFD calculations, respectively.
