A comparative study on emulsification in the presence of a nanoclay (Pickering emulsion) or a surfactant using high intensity mixing

• Published in: Chemical engineering research & design Vol. 197; pp. 617 - 627
• Main Authors: Utomo, Adi, Alderman, Neil J., Padron, Gustavo A., Özcan-Taşkın, N. Gül
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2023
• Subjects: Emulsification; Laponite; Nanoclays; Pickering emulsions; Ultrasonication; Ultrasonication; Pickering emulsions; Laponite; Emulsification; Nanoclays

The study explored the potential of using a nanoclay, Laponite RD, as a stabilizing agent in comparison to a surfactant, Tergitol TMN6, at dispersed phase volume fractions of 10–50% vol. An ultrasonicator was employed as an energy intensive device; covering a specific power input range of ∼ 36–52 W ...