GR20 


Gallery of Rheology Contest


Salt hive emulsion


October 16, 2024 (Wednesday) 6:30


Gallery of Rheology / Waterloo 3 & 4

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  1. Marín Castaño, Eliana P. (Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro, Department of Mechanical Engineering)
  2. Rodrigues da Costa Moraes, Lorena (PUC-Rio)
  3. Ribeiro Varges, Priscilla (PUC-Rio)
  4. de Souza Mendes, Paulo R. (Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro, Department of Mechanical Engineering)
  5. Naccache, Monica F. (Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro, Department of Mechanical Engineering)

(in printed abstract book)
Eliana P. Marín Castaño, Lorena Rodrigues da Costa Moraes, Priscilla Ribeiro Varges, Paulo R. de Souza Mendes and Monica F. Naccache
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22451-900, Brazil


de Souza Mendes, Paulo R.


experimental methods; emulsions


These images showcases scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with a cutting-edge cryogenic system, revealing an water-in-oil emulsion made from crude oil and brine water. By sublimating the water, we uncover the intricate network of residual salt crystals, offering a unique glimpse into the hidden world of emulsions. These images, captured at various magnifications, not only highlight the salt's structure but also provide valuable insights into how the organization of droplets impacts the emulsion's rheology.