The vast utilization and scope of ionic liquids in a variety of fields have been presented
based upon available literature. Systematic and concise analysis of the various ionic liquids' …

The depletion of conventional resources and steady increase in the global oil demands has
led to the shift of attention to the unconventional resources which are difficult to extract due …

Mechanical oil recovery (ie, booming and skimming) is the most common tool for oil spill
response. The recovered fluid generated from skimming processes may contain a …

In recent years, ionic liquids have received increasing interests as an effective demulsifier
due to their characteristics of non-flammability, thermal stability, recyclability, and low vapor …

Unique properties of ionic liquids (ILs) and deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have given
impetus for widespread application in various fields of science, including the oil industry …

The increasing demand for oil production requires the extraction of oil obtained from not only
primary and secondary stages, but also tertiary recovery methods in order to meet …

This contribution explores utilizing the novel nanostructure multicationic surface active ionic
liquids (MSAILs) as alternatives to conventional surfactants in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) …

Heavy and bituminous crude oils containing asphaltene are expected to compensate for the
decline of conventional oil production in the upcoming days. Asphaltene precipitation is …

For a chemist who is concerned with the synthesis of new energetic compounds, it is
essential to be able to assess physical and thermodynamic properties, as well as the …

Gas hydrates are ice-like solids that can readily form and restrict flow in high-pressure
natural gas transmission lines. The use of antifreeze thermodynamic inhibitors dominated …