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Bituminous emulsions and their characterization by atomic force microscopy

Loeber1, Alexandre, Muller

  • 1UMR 6522 CNRS and Universite de Rouen, 76821 Mt. St. Aignan Cedex, France; Universite du Havre, Laboratoire de Chimie, 76600 Le Havre Cedex, France; SCR-Beugnet, Av. Morane Saulnier, 78142 Velizy Cedex, France; TOTALFINA Raffinage et Marketing, Cent.

Journal of Microscopy
|April 26, 2000
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We developed a new atomic force microscopy method to observe oil-in-water emulsions, specifically bitumen micelles. This technique allows detailed visualization of bitumen film formation and surfactant distribution in solution.

Area of Science:

  • Colloid and Surface Science
  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Oil-in-water emulsions containing bitumen present challenges for characterization due to the dispersed phase.
  • Understanding emulsion structure is crucial for applications in areas like petroleum recovery and environmental remediation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and validate a novel atomic force microscopy (AFM) method for high-resolution imaging of bitumen-in-water emulsions.
  • To characterize the adsorption behavior, film formation, and surfactant localization of bitumen micelles on a substrate.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized atomic force microscopy (AFM) with a liquid cell to image bitumen micelles adsorbed onto an atomically smooth mica substrate.
  • Employed a continuous water phase with dispersed bitumen micelles for sample preparation.

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  • Measured the height of adsorbed bitumen films in both wet and dry states.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully visualized fine, polydispersed bitumen micelles adsorbed to the mica surface in solution.
    • Quantified the height of the bitumen films, providing insights into their structure in different states.
    • Determined the homogeneity of film formation resulting from micelle coalescence.
    • Visualized the localization of surfactant molecules on and between the bitumen micelles.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed AFM method provides a powerful tool for detailed nanoscale observation of bitumen-in-water emulsions.
    • The study elucidates the structural characteristics and film-forming properties of bitumen micelles.
    • Insights into surfactant distribution offer a deeper understanding of emulsion stability and behavior.