Mobilization of Oil through In Situ Emulsification in a Porous Medium: A Comparative Analysis of Oil Solubilization and Interfacial Tension Reduction.

The addition of surfactants into the aqueous phase is acknowledged as a primary mechanism for the reduction of the interfacial tension (IFT) between oil and water, providing oil mobilization within confined conditions. Certain surfactants exhibiting…

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