1* Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, D.Y. Patil International University, Akurdi, Pune. Email: kirti.zare@dypiu.ac.in (Corresponding Author)
This study investigates the role of bio-surfactants in enhancing the efficiency of gas hydrate formation, with a focus on optimizing mass transfer and reaction kinetics. Gas hydrates, crucial for energy and environmental applications, often face challenges related to slow formation rates and inefficient mass transfer. By incorporating bio-surfactants, known for their ability to alter surface properties and improve solubility, we demonstrate significant improvements in these critical aspects. Our findings reveal that bio-surfactants not only accelerate gas hydrate formation but also enhance the overall reaction kinetics, leading to more efficient and rapid synthesis. This research provides new insights into leveraging bio-surfactants as a viable strategy for optimizing gas hydrate processes, offering promising implications for both industrial applications and fundamental scientific understanding. Gas hydrates offer significant potential for diverse applications such as gas mixture separation, carbon dioxide capture, transportation and sequestration, methane storage and transport, and seawater desalination. A major challenge in these applications is reducing the initiation time for hydrate formation and accelerating the growth rate of hydrates during the water-to-hydrate reaction. This paper explores how different surface types impact gas hydrate formation across various reactions, with a specific focus on the role of bio-surfactants. Factors such as temperature, pressure, and surface characteristics play a crucial role in the formation and growth of gas hydrates. While traditional methods like mechanical mixing and chemical additives have been used to enhance hydrate formation, they often face limitations in efficiency and may have adverse environmental effects.
Keywords: Bio surfactants Hydrate reaction, Surface tension, Mass transfer coefficient.
How to cite this article: Kirti B. Zare. Improving Gas Hydrate Formation Efficiency: Insights into Mass Transfer and Kinetics with Bio-Surfactants. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(5): 136-143. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.5.15
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