Application of Novel Fe3O4–Polyaniline Nanocomposites in Asphaltene Adsorptive Removal: Equilibrium, Kinetic Study and DFT Calculations

Recent investigations have shown that surface modification can improve the colloidal stability and chemical properties of the metallic nanoparticles. In this study, poly aniline (PANI) coated Fe3O4 nanoparticles were synthesized and used for asphaltene adsorption. The prepared nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared...