Surfactant flooding is a well-established method of heavy oil recovery; by pumping the surfactant into a reserve, the oil and ...

Thin oil films absorbed onto the surface of water droplets lead to anomalously stable, surfactant-free oil and water mixtures, according to a new study. The findings demonstrate a mechanism for ...

Shiseido has filed a patent for an oil-in-water emulsion composition that aims to improve emulsion stability and provide a more moisturizing feel. The composition includes a copolymer, batyl alcohol, ...

Shiseido has been granted a patent for a water-in-oil emulsion cosmetic that provides a replenishing and smooth feel, while minimizing the appearance of skin roughness and discoloration. The cosmetic ...

Flavor emulsions are water and oil emulsions typically prepared as a concentrate and can be diluted during the formation of a final product. Two flavor emulsion types are primarily used in the food ...