The fractal aggregation of asphaltenes

This paper discusses time-resolved small-angle neutron scattering results that were used to investigate asphaltene structure and stability with and without a precipitant added in both crude oil and model oil. A novel approach was used to isolate the scattering from asphaltenes that are insoluble and...

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Veröffentlicht in:Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids. - 1992. - 29(2013), 28 vom: 16. Juli, Seite 8799-808
1. Verfasser: Hoepfner, Michael P (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Fávero, Cláudio Vilas Bôas, Haji-Akbari, Nasim, Fogler, H Scott
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2013
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids
Schlagworte:Journal Article
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