Synthesis of Ni_xFe_3-xO₄ Nanoparticles by Microwave-Assisted Coprecipitation and their Application in Viscosity Reduction of Heavy Oil

Abstract:

Ni_xFe_3-xO₄ nanoparticles have been synthesized using microwave-assisted coprecipitation. Samples were prepared by using FeCl₃•6H₂O, FeSO₄•7H₂O, NiCl₂•6H₂O, and NH₄OH as precursors. Concentrated black precipitates were produced after samples were heated in microwave 500 W 2.45 GHz for 3 minutes. According to X-Ray diffractogram, it was indicated that the Ni_xFe_3-xO₄ was obtained. According to Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) characterization, it was shown that Ni_0.3Fe_2.7O₄ nanoparticles have spherical morphology and average particle size about 43 nm. In this research, Ni_xFe_3-xO₄ nanoparticles were applied as catalyst in the reduction of heavy oil via aquathermolysis. In catalytic activity test, Fe₃O₄ and Ni_0.3Fe_2.7O₄ nanoparticles 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 Fe₃O₄ and Ni_0.3Fe_2.7O₄ powders were added in aquathermolysis reaction, respectively.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 737)
• Pages: 204-208
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.737.204
• Online since: January 2013
• Authors: Mohamad Insan Nugraha, Prawistin Noorlaily, Mikrajuddin Abdullah, Khairurrijal Khairurrijal, Ferry Iskandar
• Keywords: Heavy Oil, Microwave-Assisted Coprecipitation, Ni_xFe_3-XO₄ Nanoparticles, Viscosity

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