Synthesis of NixFe3-xO4 nanoparticles by microwave-assisted coprecipitation and their application on viscosity reduction of heavy oil

Mohamad Insan Nugraha, Prawistin Noorlaily, Mikrajuddin Abdullah, Khairurrijal, Ferry Iskandara*

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    Abstract

    NixFe3-xO4nanoparticles have been synthesized using microwave-assisted coprecipitation. The samples were prepared using FeCl3·6H2O, FeSO4·7H2O, NiCl2·6H2O, and NH4OH as precursors. The concentrated black precipitates were produced after the samples were heated in microwave 500 W 2.45 GHz for 3 minutes. According to X-Ray diffractogram, it was indicated that the NixFe3-xO4was obtained. According to Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), it was shown that Ni0.3Fe2.7O4nanoparticles have spherical morphology and average particle size about 43 nm. In this research, NixFe3-xO4nanoparticles were applied as catalyst in the viscosity reduction of heavy oil via aquathermolysis. In catalytic activity test, Fe3O4and Ni0.3Fe2.7O4nanoparticles were added respectively to the mixture of water and heavy oil in autoclave on temperature 120°C for 6 hours. Experimental result showed that the viscosity of heavy oil reduced 30% and 17% when Fe3O4and Ni0.3Fe2.7O4powders were added in aquathermolysis reaction, respectively.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Title of host publicationNanotechnology Applications in Energy and Environment
    PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
    Pages204-208
    Number of pages5
    ISBN (Print)9783037856222
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2013
    EventSymposium on Nanotechnology Applications in Energy and Environment 2012, NAEE 2012 - Bandung, Indonesia
    Duration: Sep 20 2012Sep 21 2012

    Publication series

    NameMaterials Science Forum
    Volume737
    ISSN (Print)0255-5476
    ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

    Conference

    ConferenceSymposium on Nanotechnology Applications in Energy and Environment 2012, NAEE 2012
    Country/TerritoryIndonesia
    CityBandung
    Period09/20/1209/21/12

    Keywords

    • Heavy oil
    • Microwave-assisted coprecipitation
    • Viscosity

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Materials Science
    • Condensed Matter Physics
    • Mechanics of Materials
    • Mechanical Engineering

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