Graphene oxide (GO),
as an ultrathin, high-flux, and energy-efficient
separation membrane, has shown great potential for CO2 capture.
In this study, using molecular dynamics simulations, the separation
of CO2 and N2 through the interlayer gallery
of GO membranes was studied. The preferential adsorption of CO2 in the GO channel derived from their strong interaction is
responsible for the selectivity of CO2 over N2. Furthermore, the influences of interlayer spacing, oxidization
degree, and channel length on the separation of CO2/N2 were investigated. Our studies unveil the underlying mechanism
of CO2/N2 separation in the interlayer GO channel,
and the results may be helpful in guiding rational design of GO membranes
for gas separation.
The interfacial tension (IFT) is an important factor for the hydrocarbon flow in a porous reservoir. Methane, one main accompanied gas of hydrocarbon, has a crucial influence on the IFT. However, the methane effect is still unclear. In this work, the effects of the methane content, temperature, and pressure on the water−oil interface were investigated, employing molecular dynamics simulations. The interfacial density profiles were given and indicated that the methane molecules accumulate at the interface, leading to a decreasing IFT. As the methane mole fraction increases, the interfacial roughness and interfacial thickness increase and the induced deeper molecular penetrations and stronger miscibility initiate a decrease of the IFT. Further, an enhancing fluid diffusivity at the interface is observed, which accounts for the strengthening interfacial mobility. On the other hand, our calculations indicate that the IFT decreases with the rising temperature while increases with the strengthening pressure.Our study provides an in-depth understanding of the interfacial behavior in the ternary phase system and has some promise for the exploitation of shale oil.
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