This study systematically explores the characteristics of bilgewater emulsions, using various in situ analytical methods to understand the impact of environmental factors such as ionic strength, suspended solids (SS), and temperature on emulsion destabilization. The effectiveness of three emulsifiers—Triton X-100, B&B 3100, and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS)—was evaluated under different conditions over five days. Key findings include that emulsion stability decreases with increased NaCl and temperature, and that emulsions stabilized with B&B 3100 were more resilient than those with Triton X-100 and SDS. The study also demonstrated that SS particles larger than the initial droplet size promoted oil coalescence. The research highlights quick and straightforward analytical techniques for assessing bilgewater emulsion stability, especially in offshore environments where sophisticated equipment may not be available. These methods could be applied to further investigate other cleaning products and real bilgewater samples, aiding in proper bilgewater management.-Science Journal cover design by scapiens
[Scientific Journal cover design] Low-Thermal-Budget Fluorite-Structure Ferroelectrics for Future Electronic Device Applications
In article number 2100028, Jiyoung Kim, Si Joon Kim, and their team review key factors involved in developing fluorite-structure ferroelectrics
