Research progress on nano-magnetic polymer microspheres in petroleum industry
With the continuous advancement of nanotechnology,magnetic polymer microspheres,as magnetically responsive nanomaterials,have shown promising application prospects in the petroleum industry.Here,the diverse structural types of magnetic polymer microspheres were systematically overviewed.The monomer polymerization and living polymerization were detailly introduced,as well as the corresponding technical characteristics,advantages,and limitations were analyzed.Furthermore,the latest research findings and technological developments of magnetic polymer microspheres in petroleum applications,including oil-water separation,high-efficiency desulfurization,catalytic modification,and intelligent oil recovery were reviewed,while the current challenges faced by magnetic polymer microspheres in petroleum industry were summarized,along with a prospective outlook on future research directions.It was suggested that future research should focus on innovative fabrication techniques,surface modification of the magnetic core and precise design of the polymer's outer layer groups to improve the material's magnetic quality and stability in petroleum environments.In addition,magnetic polymer microspheres should be fine-tuned to achieve high efficiency and target-oriented application effects,in other words,magnetic polymer microspheres with high magnetic content,uniform particle size distribution,surface functionality,and adjustable hydrophilic/hydrophobic properties should be developed to meet the diverse requirements of the petroleum industry.
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