Hongrui Fu, Wei Liu, Xiaojun Sun, Feifei Zhang, Jing Wei, Yang Li, Yiming Li, Jinren Lu, Mutai Bao
Oil dispersion, a crucial process in oil transport, involves the detachment of oil droplets from slicks and their introduction into the water column, influencing subsequent oil migration and transformation. This study examines oil dispersion, considering characteristics, stability, and mechanisms, while evaluating the impact of dispersants and salinity. Results show the significant role of surfactant type in dispersants on oil dispersion characteristics, with anionic surfactants exhibiting higher sensitivity to salinity changes compared to nonionic surfactants...
April 13, 2024: Journal of Environmental Management