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Recent advancements in polymer materials have enabled the synthesis of bio-based monomers from renewable resources, promoting sustainable alternatives to fossil-based materials. This study presents a novel zwitterionic surfactant, SF, derived from 10-undecenoic acid obtained from castor oil through a four-step reaction, achieving a yield of 78%. SF has a critical micelle concentration (CMC) of 1235 mg/L, slightly higher than the commercial anionic surfactant Rhodacal DS-4 (sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate), and effectively stabilizes monomer droplets, leading to excellent conversion and stable latex formation. The zwitterionic groups in SF enhance adhesion to hydrophilic substrates (glass, stainless steel, and skin). Films produced with SF exhibit outstanding water resistance, with only 18.48% water uptake after 1800 min, compared to 81% for the control using Rhodacal DS-4. Notably, SF maintains low water uptake across various concentrations, minimizing water penetration. Thus, the synthesized SF demonstrates improved adhesive properties and excellent water resistance in emulsion polymerization applications, highlighting its potential as a sustainable, high-performance alternative to petrochemical surfactants. Full article

The mining of molybdenum and uranium ores inevitably results in the generation of large volumes of wastewater containing low concentrations of metals, which poses significant threats to the environment. This study presents a novel precipitation–flotation process for the simultaneous separation of molybdenum and uranium from wastewater. A systematic investigation was conducted on the impacts of the type of precipitant, flotation reagent type, and flotation parameters on the experimental results. Ferric salt served better as a precipitant than aluminum salt and humic acid did, and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) was more suitable than sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate for acting as a surfactant and foaming agent. Under specific conditions, including a pH of 6.6, an Fe³⁺ dosage of 0.6 mmol·L⁻¹, an SDS dosage of 40 mg·L⁻¹, an air flow rate of 25 mL·min⁻¹, and a flotation time of 10 min, the removal efficiencies of molybdenum and uranium reached 96.6% and 93.6%, respectively. After flotation, the molybdenum concentration, uranium concentration, chemical oxygen demand, and turbidity of the treated water all meet the emission standards. Furthermore, the metal removal mechanisms, including the particle size distribution, functional group structure, surface element composition, microstructure, and element distribution, were elucidated on the basis of characterization of the precipitation–flotation products. Full article

Touch serves as an important medium for human–environment interaction. The piezoresistive tactile sensor has attracted much attention due to its convenient technology, simple principle, and convenient signal acquisition and analysis. In this paper, conductive beads-on-string polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/polyaniline doped with dodecyl benzene sulfonic acid (PANI-DBSA) nanofibers were fabricated via the electrospinning technique. Due to the special nanostructure of PVA-coated PANI-DBSA, the tactile sensor presented a wide measuring range of 12 Pa–121 kPa and appreciable sensitivity of 8.576 kPa⁻¹ at 12 Pa~484 Pa. In addition, the response time and recovery time of the sensor were approximately 500 ms, demonstrating promising prospects in the field of tactile sensing for active upper limb prostheses. Full article

In this particular study, a hydrogel known as SAP-1 was synthesized through the grafting of acrylic acid-co-acrylamide onto pullulan, resulting in the creation of Pul-g-Poly (acrylic acid-co-acrylamide). Additionally, a sponge hydrogel named SAP-2 was prepared by incorporating the surfactant sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate (SDBS) into the hydrogel through free radical solution polymerization. To gain further insight into the composition and properties of the hydrogels, various techniques, such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, hydrogen nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR), atomic absorption spectroscopy, and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), were employed. Conversely, the absorption kinetics and the equilibrium capacities of the prepared hydrogels were investigated and analyzed. The outcomes of the investigation indicated that each of the synthesized hydrogels exhibited considerable efficacy as adsorbents for cadmium (II), copper (II), and nickel (II) ions. In particular, SAP-2 gel displayed a remarkable cadmium (II) ion absorption ability, with a rate of 190.72 mg/g. Following closely, SAP-1 gel demonstrated the ability to absorb cadmium (II) ions at a rate of 146.9 mg/g and copper (II) ions at a rate of 154 mg/g. Notably, SAP-2 hydrogel demonstrated the ability to repeat the adsorption–desorption cycles three times for cadmium (II) ions, resulting in absorption capacities of 190.72 mg/g, 100.43 mg/g, and 19.64 mg/g for the first, second, and third cycles, respectively. Thus, based on the abovementioned results, it can be concluded that all the synthesized hydrogels possess promising potential as suitable candidates for the adsorption and desorption of cadmium (II), copper (II), and nickel (II) ions. Full article

Currently, the alteration of external factors during crude oil extraction easily disrupts the thermodynamic equilibrium of asphaltene, resulting in the continuous flocculation and deposition of asphaltene molecules in crude oil. This accumulation within the pores of reservoir rocks obstructs the pore throat, hindering the efficient extraction of oil and gas, and consequently, affecting the recovery of oil and gas resources. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate the principles of asphaltene deposition inhibition and the synthesis of asphaltene inhibitors. In recent years, the development of nanotechnology has garnered significant attention due to its unique surface and volume effects. Nanoparticles possess a large specific surface area, high adsorption capacity, and excellent suspension and catalytic abilities, exhibiting unparalleled advantages compared with traditional organic asphaltene inhibitors, such as sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate and salicylic acid. At present, there are three primary types of nanoparticle inhibitors: metal oxide nanoparticles, organic nanoparticles, and inorganic nonmetal nanoparticles. This paper reviews the recent advancements and application challenges of nanoparticle asphaltene deposition inhibition technology based on the mechanism of asphaltene deposition and nano-inhibitors. The aim was to provide insights for ongoing research in this field and to identify potential future research directions. Full article

Nano-micro calcium carbonate has a small particle size, uniform distribution, and good dispersion performance, offering great research value and development prospects. It has been widely used as a filler material for rubber, paper, ink, pigments, and coatings. Developing an efficient and controllable approach to preparing nano-micro calcium carbonate with adjustable morphology and controllable size has significant economic and environmental benefits. This study reports the controllable synthesis of nano-micro calcium carbonate meditated by additive engineering. The effects of various additives including inorganic acids, organic acids, alcohol, and surfactants on the particle size and morphology of the prepared materials were investigated. SEM, FT-IR and other characterization methods were used to analyze the prepared nano-micro calcium carbonate particle size, dispersion, and uniformity. The results showed that the particle size of calcium carbonate was 4~7 μm with a cubic structure. The particle size of calcium carbonate prepared by adding surfactant additives is in the range of 1~4 μm, and the crystal shape of calcium carbonate changes from calcite to vaterite after adding sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate. With the aid of additives, the calcium carbonate particles dispersed more evenly. The mechanism of the controllable synthesis of nano-micro calcium carbonate mediated by additive engineering is elucidated and discussed. SDBS was found to be the best additive for preparing nano-micro calcium carbonate, and the synthesis conditions were explored and optimized. Full article

BaFe₁₂O₁₉-polypyrrolenanocomposites were prepared via the in situ chemical oxidative polymerization of pyrrole monomers in the presence of BaFe₁₂O₁₉ powder, with ammonium persulfate as an oxidant and sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate as a dopant. X-ray diffraction measurements and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy indicated that there were no chemical interactions between BaFe₁₂O₁₉ and polypyrrole. In addition, scanning electron microscopy showed that the composites exhibited a core–shell structure. Subsequently, the prepared nanocomposite was used as a filler to prepare a coating suitable for ultraviolet curing. The performance of the coating was investigated by evaluating its hardness, adhesion, absorbance, and resistance to acids and alkalis. Importantly, the addition of BaFe₁₂O₁₉-polypyrrole nanocomposites not only improved the coating hardness and adhesion but also produced a coating with a good microwave absorption performance. The results suggested that BaFe₁₂O₁₉/PPy composite has a lower reflection loss peak and a larger effective bandwidth at the X band when the proportion of the absorbent sample is 5–7%, when the absorption performance is the best. The reflection loss is in the range of 8.88–10.92 GHz below −10 dB. Full article

The low-cost calcium-based bentonite modified with anionic and cationic surfactants was granulated by cross-linking to sodium alginate (SA) to promote the adsorption efficiencies of norfloxacin (NOR). The characterization studies illustrated that the intercalation of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) and sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate (SDBS) was successful. The modification improved the pore structure and the granular SA/organically modified bentonite composite (GOMBt) exhibited a lamellar structure with some roughness. The adsorption kinetics and isotherms indicated that adsorption of NOR on GOMBt was an endothermic process. The effects of various factors on the adsorption of NOR suggested that the maximum adsorption capacity was obtained under acidic conditions and cations improved the adsorption process. A fixed-bed column was employed to investigate the dynamic adsorption characteristics of NOR by GOMBt. The breakthrough time and bed height had a positive correlation; however, the relation of flow rate, pH, and breakthrough time had a negative correlation. The results showed that the dynamic adsorption data of NOR on GOMBt fitted Thomas and Yoon–Nelson models. The internal and external diffusion in GOMBt dynamic adsorption was not a rate-limiting step. Full article

This work developed an electrically conductive thermosetting resin composite that transitioned from a liquid to solid without using solvents in response to an increase in temperature. This material has applications as a matrix for carbon fiber reinforced plastics. The composite comprised polyaniline (PANI) together with dodecyl benzene sulfonic acid (DBSA) as a liquid dopant in addition to a radical polymerization system made of triethylene glycol dimethacrylate with a peroxide initiator. In this system, micron-sized non-conductive PANI particles combined with DBSA were dispersed in the form of conductive nano-sized particles or on the molecular level after doping induced by a temperature increase. The thermal doping temperature was successfully lowered by decreasing the PANI particle size via bead milling. Selection of an appropriate peroxide initiator also allowed the radical polymerization temperature to be adjusted such that doping occurred prior to solidification. Optimization of the thermal doping temperature and the increased radical polymerization temperature provided the material with a high electrical conductivity of 1.45 S/cm. Full article

A diesel particulate filter (DPF) can remove the diesel particulate matter from the incomplete combustion exhaust gases of diesel engine vehicles. The regeneration process of DPF is critical since the cost of the DPF/catalytic system for Euro 5/6 Diesel Cars has been calculated as half of the cost of the whole engine of the car. Nowadays, organic based solvents are used for regenerating filters while simultaneously revealing potential toxicity. As a result, there is a need for an innovative and environmentally friendly regenerating process. The studied reagents were citric acid, a deep eutectic solvent (DES) of choline chloride and lactic acid, sodium dodecyl-benzene sulfonate, and sodium hypochlorite. By this novel regenerating method, up to 90% of the organic compounds from diesel filters were removed. Full article

A novel method was conducted to synthesize conductive polyaniline (PANI) doped with dodecyl benzene sulfonic acid (DBSA) (PANDB) in xylene by using chemical oxidative polymerization at 25 °C. Meanwhile, the synthesis process was photographed. Results showed as the reaction time was increased, and the color of the product was gradually turned into dark green. The influence of different synthesis time on properties of synthesized PANDB was then examined by a Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer, an ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer (UV-vis), a four-point measurement method, and a Field-emittance scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM). The result indicated that the optimum reaction time was 24 h with conductivity at around 2.03 S/cm. FE-SEM images and the conductivity testing showed that the more needle-like shapes in resulted PANDB, the higher the conductivity. The synthesized PANDB solution was blended with UV curable coating firstly and then coated on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) sheet. The UV coating/PANDB conductive composite films displayed an impressive translucency along with an adequate flexibility at room temperature. The UV coating/PANDB conductive composite film on PET sheet was flexible, transparent, and with antistatic function. Full article

An eco-friendly solid-state symmetric ultracapacitor (Uc) device was fabricated using a polyaniline graphene oxide composite co-doped with sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) and dodecyl benzene sulfonic acid (DBSA) or camphor sulfonic acid (CSA), as electrode material utilizing gold sheets as current collectors. The device showed specific capacitance value of 150 F/g at 1 A/g current density, with a capacitance retention value of 93.33% at higher current density (10 A/g), indicating a high rate capability. An energy density of 15.30 Whkg⁻¹ with a power density of 1716 Wkg⁻¹ was obtained at the current density of 1 A/g. The values of areal capacitance, power density, and energy density, achieved at the current density of 5 mAcm⁻², were 97.38 mFcm⁻², 9.93 mWhcm⁻², and 1.1 Wcm⁻², respectively. Additionally, the device showed very low solution and charge transfer resistance (0.885 Ω and 0.475 Ω, respectively). A device was also fabricated utilizing copper as current collector; however, a lower value of specific capacitance (82 F/g) was observed in this case. Full article

During the exploitation of low permeability gas-condensate reservoirs, the mud filtrate, acidizing liquid, and fracturing fluid invade the reservoir and condensate gas, severely reducing the permeability of the reservoirs due to increased capillary pressure and water wettability. For the current paper, an oligomeric silicone surfactant (OSSF) containing sulfonic acid groups was synthesized to improve the flowback of such fluids. The critical micelle mass concentration and critical surface tension were determined by equilibrium surface tension. The surface tension increased with the hot rolling temperature and decreased with the addition of NaCl, KCl, or CaCl₂. When the concentration exceeded critical micelle mass concentration, a micelle was formed and its size increased with mass concentration. OSSF adsorption through solid–liquid surface changed the surface chemical composition of the cores and transferred the wettability of cores from water-wet to preferential gas-wet by decreasing the surface energy. At the same time, the increasing temperature led to a change in the adsorption isotherm of quartz sand from Langmuir type (L-type) to “double plateau” type (LS-type) in the OSSF solution. In addition, NaCl decreased the relative foam volume of OSSF while extending the half-life. OSSF decreased the initial foaming volume and stability of the induction period and accelerated sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate (SDBS) formation. Full article

DBSA was used as a solubilizer together with conventional rejuvenator (CR) to produce a solubilized rejuvenator (SR), two kinds of aged bitumen involving TFOT aged bitumen and PAV aged bitumen were obtained by thin film oven test (TFOT) and pressurized aging vessel (PAV), respectively. Effects of CR and SR on the physical properties, chemical components, colloidal structure and micro-morphology of TFOT aged bitumen and PAV aged bitumen were investigated. Testing results of physical properties and chemical components indicated that CR and SR can replenish aged bitumen with necessary aromatics, TFOT aged bitumen that chemical component variation deteriorates its physical properties. With regard to PAV aged bitumen, of which the performance attenuation lies in chemical components variation and colloidal structure transformation, even if the content of CR reached up to 10 wt %, the regenerated bitumen cannot meet the regeneration requirement yet due to its definite influence on colloidal structure transformation, comparatively, sulfonic group in SR can react with the superficial atoms of asphaltenes to reform a solvation layer to facilitate the colloidal structure transformation of PAV aged bitumen, performance and beelike structure of regenerated PAV aged with bitumen with 10 wt % SR were approximated to that of virgin bitumen. Full article