Experimental and Simulation Studies of Imidazolium Chloride Ionic Liquids with Different Alkyl Chain Lengths for Viscosity Reductions in Heavy Crude Oil: The Effect on Asphaltene Dispersion

Heavy crude oil poses challenges in terms of extraction and transportation due to its high viscosity. In the pursuit of effective methods to reduce viscosity in heavy crude oil, this study investigates the potential of imidazolium chloride ionic liquids with varying alkyl chain lengths as viscosity...

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Main Authors: Chaoyue Xiang, Yangwen Zhu, Guanghao Liu, Tao Liu, Xinru Xu, Jingyi Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/5/1184