Asphaltene deposition in the reservoirs, tubbing, and surface facilities causes serious flow
assurance problems with significant economic implications. Asphaltene flow assurance …

Using scanning probe microscopy techniques, at low temperatures and in ultrahigh vacuum,
individual molecules adsorbed on surfaces can be probed with ultrahigh resolution to …

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) was introduced in 1986 and has since made its way into
surface science, nanoscience, chemistry, biology, and material science as an imaging and …

For decades, discussion of asphaltene structure focused primarily on molecular weight. Now
that it is widely accepted that asphaltene monomers are between∼ 250 and 1200 g/mol …

The early stages of soot formation, namely inception and growth, are highly debated and
central to many ongoing studies in combustion research. Here, we provide new insights into …

Previously, asphaltene science had been hindered by many significant uncertainties
regarding molecular weight, molecular structure, and nanocolloidal characteristics in …

In petroleum science, asphaltenes are well-known as the most refractory fraction of crude oil
and remain infamous for problems in production, transportation, and refining processes …

Combustion-generated soot particles can have significant impact on climate, environment
and human health. Thus, understanding the processes governing the formation of soot …

Using a rejuvenator to increase the dose of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) materials in
asphalt mixtures is a sustainable practice in the pavement industry. However, the …

Asphaltene structure is one of the most controversial topics in petroleum chemistry. The
controversy is centered on the organization of aromatic cores within asphaltene molecules …