The invention provides a preparation method and application of a pH sensitive type magnetic
demulsifier with
surface charges and hydrophilic-hydrophobic properties controlled. Based on magnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles, through
surface modification with
silicon dioxide and a
grafting copolymerization reaction, surface active monomers and pH sensitive
monomer copolymer chains are introduced on the surfaces of the nanoparticles, and the surface
grafting structure and the pH value are further adjusted to control the
surface charges and hydrophilic-hydrophobic properties of the
magnetic nanoparticles. The reduction of the pH value can enhance the hydrophobic property of the
magnetic nanoparticles and reduce
negative charge repulsive interaction between the
demulsifier and oil droplets so that the
demulsifier can be absorbed onto the surfaces of the
emulsified oil droplets and quickly isolate the
emulsified oil droplets under the action of an external
magnetic field. Recycling of the
magnetic nanoparticles can be achieved, and the demulsifier is be unlikely to be affected by
pollution of negative-
ion surface active materials in
emulsified oil wastewater. According to the magnetic demulsifier, the preparation method is simple, the recycling process is convenient and efficient, the recycling performance is excellent, and therefore the magnetic demulsifier has very board application prospects in the fields of emulsified oil
wastewater treatment and oil-water separation.