Methane hydrate formation enhanced by thermally expanded graphite with multi-sized pores

Promoting CH4 Hydrate Formation Kinetics by Utilizing Synergistic Promotion Effects of Graphite Particles with Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate

“…25 Among the particle-type additives, graphite is notable owing to its large specific surface area, ease of handling, high thermal conductivity, and low cost. 26 Graphite possesses a hydrophobic surface, creating a gas-rich area near the surface, 27 which induces hydrate formation by promoting ice-like arrangements of water molecules. 28 Yang et al used a suspension of graphite nanoparticles (GNPs) to promote CH 4 hydrate formation.…”

“…The carbon materials play a seeding role in the formation of water structures such as gas hydrate and ice nuclei, inducing the formation of gas hydrates . Among the particle-type additives, graphite is notable owing to its large specific surface area, ease of handling, high thermal conductivity, and low cost . Graphite possesses a hydrophobic surface, creating a gas-rich area near the surface, which induces hydrate formation by promoting ice-like arrangements of water molecules .…”