Table 5 A comparison between the results of this study and previous research findings.
From: A green nanocomposite suppresses asphaltene precipitation in carbonates via multiscale evaluation
Nanoparticle type | Pressure conditions & asphaltene reduction efficiency | Sources |
|---|---|---|
NCs | 3700 psi: 2.77 wt. % reduction | Current study |
3500 psi: 2.24 wt. % reduction | ||
3300 psi: 4.00 wt. % reduction | ||
SiO2 | 2500 psi: 0.290 wt. % reduction | |
1500 psi: 0.580 wt. % reduction | ||
Calcium oxide | 2500 psi: 0.224 wt. % reduction | |
1500 psi: 0.406 wt. % reduction | ||
Functionalized SiO2 | 6500 psi: 0.148 wt. % reduction | |
5000 psi: 0.300 wt. % reduction | ||
4000 psi: 0.445 wt. % reduction | ||
Fe2O3 | 6500 psi: 0.119 wt. % reduction | |
5000 psi: 0.183 wt. % reduction | ||
4000 psi: 0.128 wt. % reduction | ||
Zirconia | 3400 psi: 0.91 wt. % reduction | |
2200 psi: 5.92 wt. % reduction |
