Colloid and interfacial chemistry

Particle formation in surfactant systems and emulsions

Currently responsible for KJEM299 - Bachelor project in Chemistry and NANO299 - Bachelor project in Nanotechnology. Also parttaking in MTEK320 - Flow chemistry and technology.

Have tought "Physical Chemistry(KJEM210), "Surface- and colloid chemistry (KJEM214), "Experimental methods in Physical Chemistry" (KJEM319) and "Nano Processes and Nano Materials" (NANO200)

From fall 2011 in charge of "Chemistry in Nature" (KJEM100)

Tematic areas for master thesis projects:

Formation of nanoparticles in surfactant systems and other colloidal systems

In colloidal systems chemical reactions (for example the precipitation of particulate material) will partly be governed by the size of the colloidal domains. Very often the product will be nanosized. By using surfactants a number of different surfactant aggregates may be formed, all within the "colloidal dimensions".

Possible project descriptions:

• Mapping of surfactant systems suitable as matrices for particle formation; what material(s) may be produced in the systems?
• Reactions in microemulsions (one type of surfactant systems); How to control the particle size?
• Reactions in microemulsions; Different strategies for the reduction of metal ions.
• "Recycling" of microemulsions; Can a surfactant system be used more than once for a given particle synthesis?
• "Nano-emulsions" as reaction media

The surfaktants systems and formed nanoparticles may be characterised by use of dynamic light scattering measurements (for particle size, surface charge etc.) Other experimental techniques like rheology, Langmuir-Blodgett deposition, electron microscopy, etc. may also be employed.

Previous master thesis projects

 Water in silicon oil; dielectric properties: Effects of flocculation, viscosity and droplet size.

• Preparation of polyamid microcapsules and the study of these by FTIR and scanning electron microscopy

• Gas hydrate studies: Adsorption of chemicals (inhibitors) on hydrate surfaces and dielectric characterisation of  the hydrate formation process 

• Hausmannite as an Alternative Weighting Agent in Oil Based Drilling Fluids

• An Investigation of Formation Damage Mechanisms of Oil Based Drilling Fluids

 

Academic article

• Wiktoria Karolina Szapoczka; Viljar Hesenget Larsen; Hanna Böpple et al. (2024). Transparent, Antibiofouling Window Obtained with Surface Nanostructuring. (external link)
• Lars Egil Helseth; Tore Skodvin (2009). Optical monitoring of low-field magnetophoretic separation of particles. (external link)
• O. Mouraille; Tore Skodvin; Johan Sjöblom et al. (1998). Stability of Water-in-Crude Oil Emulsions: Role Played by the State of Solvation of Asphaltenes and by Waxes. (external link)
• Christian Totland; Peter Thomas; Bodil Holst et al. (2020). 9-Acridinemethanamine and Acridine-9-Carboxaldehyde as Potential Fluorescence Lifetime pH Indicators. (external link)
• Wiktoria Karolina Szapoczka; Adam Leo Truskewycz; Tore Skodvin et al. (2023). Fluorescence intensity and fluorescence lifetime measurements of various carbon dots as a function of pH. (external link)
• Vijayshankar Asokan; Pawel Jan Kosinski; Tore Skodvin et al. (2013). Characterization of carbon black modified by maleic acid. (external link)
• Tore Skodvin; J. Sjöblom; O. Sæten et al. (1994). Water-in-crude oil emulsions form the Norwegian continental shelf. Part IX. A dielectric spectroscopic characterization of authentic as well as model systems. (external link)
• J. Sjøblom; H. Førdedal; Tore Skodvin et al. (1999). Emulsions characterized by means of time domain dielectric measurements (TDS). Technical applications. (external link)
• Johan Sjöblom; Tore Skodvin; Ø. Holt et al. (1997). Colloid chemistry and modern instrumentation in offshore petroleum production and transport. (external link)
• Christian Totland; Peter Thomas; Bodil Holst et al. (2019). A broad-range fluorescence lifetime pH sensing material based on a single organic fluorophore. (external link)
• Johan Sjøblom; Tore Skodvin; M. H. Selle et al. (1992). Dielectric Properties of 1-alcohol/Hydrated Copper Nitrate/Tetraethyl Orhtosilicate Solutions. (external link)
• Christian Totland; Peter Thomas; Bodil Holst et al. (2019). The use of surfactant-filled mesoporous silica as an immobilising medium for a fluorescence lifetime pH indicator, providing long-term calibration stability. (external link)
• Tore Skodvin; Johan Sjøblom (1996). Dielectric spectroscopy on w/o emulsions under influence of shear forces. (external link)
• Zouhir Ekeland Allouni; Mihaela Roxana Cimpan; Paul Johan Høl et al. (2009). Agglomeration and Sedimentation of TiO2 Nanoparticles in Cell Culture Medium. (external link)
• Tore Skodvin; Johan Sjøblom (1996). Models for the dielectric properties of flocculated emulsions. (external link)
• Tore Skodvin; [Mangler fornavn] Jakobsen; J. Sjöblom (1994). Dielectric properties of w/o emulsions under flow. (external link)
• J. Sjöblom; Tore Skodvin; T. Jakobsen et al. (1994). Dielectric spectroscopy and emulsions a theoretical and experimental approach. (external link)
• T. Jakobsen; Tore Skodvin; J. Sjøblom (1993). Dielektrisk Spektroskopi og Flerfasestrømning. (external link)
• Djurdjica Corak; Tanja Barth; Sylvi Høiland et al. (2011). Effect of subcooling and amount of hydrate former on formation of cyclopentane hydrates in brine. (external link)
• T. Jacobsen; Tore Skodvin; J. Sjöblom (1994). Dielektrisk spektroskopi og flerfasestrømning. (external link)
• Tore Skodvin; J. Sjöblom; J. O. Sæten et al. (1994). A time domain dielectric spectroscopy study of some model emulsions and liquid margarines. (external link)
• Rafiq Ahmad; Åge Oterhals; Ying Xue et al. (2019). Impact of fish protein concentrate on apparent viscosity and physical properties of soy protein concentrate subjected to thermomechanical treatment. (external link)
• Wiktoria Karolina Szapoczka; Chiara Olla; Cristina Carucci et al. (2024). Ratiometric Fluorescent pH Sensing with Carbon Dots: Fluorescence Mapping across pH Levels for Potential Underwater Applications. (external link)

Academic book chapter

• Johan Sjöblom; B.H. Pettersen; Tore Skodvin (1998). Dielectric Properties of W/O Emulsions and Particulate Suspensions. (external link)

Conference poster

• Wiktoria Karolina Szapoczka; Adam Leo Truskewycz; Tore Skodvin et al. (2022). Carbon Dots as Fluorescent pH-sensing Materials. (external link)
• Tore Skodvin (2001). (Aqueous core)Microcapsule Suspensions and W/O-Emulsions. Comparison of Dielectric Properties. (external link)
• Wiktoria Karolina Szapoczka; Viljar H. Larsen; Hanna Böpple et al. (2024). Transparent Anti-Biofouling Window. (external link)
• Tore Skodvin (2009). Characterization of surfactant systems containing Fe(II) and Fe(III) and the formation of magnetic particles. (external link)
• Wiktoria Karolina Szapoczka; Adam Leo Truskewycz; Tore Skodvin et al. (2023). Fluorescence Emission and Fluorescence Lifetime Measurements of Five Carbon Dots as a Function of pH. (external link)
• Wiktoria Karolina Szapoczka; Viljar H. Larsen; Hanna Böpple et al. (2024). Creating Transparent Anti-Biofouling Windows with Surface Nanostructuring. (external link)

Lecture

• Tore Skodvin (2016). Øl, Champagne og Kaffe - Inspirasjon for nanoteknologer?. (external link)

Conference lecture

• Wiktoria Karolina Szapoczka; Adam Leo Truskewycz; Tore Skodvin et al. (2022). Fluorescence Intensity and Fluorescence Lifetime Measurements of Various Carbon Dots as a Function of pH presented with Background Information on the Development of a Novel, Affordable, Compact, and Stable Optical pH-sensor for Long-term Seawater Monitoring Applications. (external link)
• Tore Skodvin (1999). Gas hydrates in offshore oil production. (external link)
• Tore Skodvin (2003). Forskningen ved Senter for Integrert Petroleumsforskning. (external link)
• Tore Skodvin (2001). Suspensions of Aqueous Core Microcapsules - Application as "Model" W/O-Emulsions?. (external link)
• Wiktoria Karolina Szapoczka; Viljar H. Larsen; Hanna Böpple et al. (2024). Transparent Anti-Biofouling Window Achieved through Surface Nanostructuring. (external link)
• Tore Skodvin (2000). Dielektrisk spektroskopi og vann-i-olje emulsjoner. (external link)
• Wiktoria Karolina Szapoczka; Adam Leo Truskewycz; Tore Skodvin et al. (2022). Quantification of Fluorescence Intensity and Fluorescence Lifetime of Various Carbon Dots as a Function of pH. (external link)
• Wiktoria Karolina Szapoczka; Tore Skodvin; Peter Thomas et al. (2022). Nanoteknologi og Biofouling. (external link)

Encyclopedia entry

• Tore Skodvin (2001). Formation of Gas hydrates in stationary and flowing W/O emulsions. (external link)
• Yuri Feldman; Tore Skodvin; Johan Sjöblom (2001). Dielectric Spectroscopy on Emulsions and Related Colloidal Systems- A Review. (external link)

Doctoral thesis (PhD)

• Tore Skodvin (1995). Dielectric properties of flocculated water-in-oil emulsions. (external link)
• Rafiq Ahmad; Åge Oterhals; Tor Andreas Samuelsen et al. (2018). Thermal and rheological properties of fish feed protein ingredients. (external link)

See a complete overview of publications in Cristin.

Vijayshankar Asokan, Pawel Kosinski, Tore Skodvin, Velaug Myrseth
Characterization of carbon black modified by maleic acid
Frontiers of Materials Science, 2013, Volume 7(3) p.302-7

Corak, D., Barth, T., Høiland, S., Skodvin, T., Larsen, R., Skjetne, T.
Effect of subcooling and amount of hydrate former on formation of cyclopentane hydrates in brine. 
Desalination, 2011, Volume 278 (1-3) p. 268-74

Allouni, Zouhir Ekeland; Cimpan, Mihaela Roxana; Høl, Paul Johan; Skodvin, Tore; Gjerdet, Nils Roar.
Agglomeration and Sedimentation of TiO2 Nanoparticles in Cell Culture Medium. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 2009 ;Volum 68.(1) s. 83-87

Helseth, Lars Egil; Skodvin, Tore.
Optical monitoring of low-field magnetophoretic separation of particles. Measurement science and technology 2009 ;Volum 20.(9)

Skodvin, Tore. 
Characterization of surfactant systems containing Fe(II) and Fe(III) and the formation of magnetic particles. 13th IACIS International Conference on Surface and Colloid Science; 2009-06-14 - 2009-06-19 (Poster)

Feldman, Yuri; Skodvin, Tore; Sjöblom, Johan. 
Dielectric Spectroscopy on Emulsions and Related Colloidal Systems- A Review. I: Encyclopedic Handbook of Emulsion Technology. Marcel Dekker 2001 ISBN 0-8247-0454-1. s. 121-

Skodvin, Tore. 
(Aqueous core)Microcapsule Suspensions and W/O-Emulsions. Comparison of Dielectric Properties. XV Conference, European Colloid and Interface Society; 2001-09-16 - 2001-09-21

Skodvin, Tore. 
Formation of Gas hydrates in stationary and flowing W/O emulsions. I: Encyclopedic Handbook of Emulsion Technology. Marcel Dekker 2001 ISBN 0-8247-0454-1. s. 18-

Skodvin, Tore. 
Suspensions of Aqueous Core Microcapsules - Application as "Model" W/O-Emulsions?. Surfaktanter i Teknikens Tjänst; 2001-12-14 - 2001-12-16

Skodvin, Tore. 
Dielektrisk spektroskopi og vann-i-olje emulsjoner. surfaktanter i teknikens tjänst; 2000-04-13 - 2000-04-14

Sjøblom, J.; Førdedal, H.; Skodvin, Tore; Gestblom, B.. 
Emulsions characterized by means of time domain dielectric measurements (TDS). Technical applications. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology 1999 ;Volum 20.(3) s. 921-943

Skodvin, Tore. 
Gas hydrates in offshore oil production. [Mangler data]; 1999

Mouraille, O.; Skodvin, Tore; Sjöblom, Johan; Peytavy, J.L.. 
Stability of Water-in-Crude Oil Emulsions: Role Played by the State of Solvation of Asphaltenes and by Waxes. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology 1998 ;Volum 19.(2&3) s. 339-368

Sjöblom, Johan; Pettersen, B.H.; Skodvin, Tore. 
Dielectric Properties of W/O Emulsions and Particulate Suspensions. I: Handbook on Ultrasonic and dielectric characterization. : American Ceramic Society 1998 s. 47-74

Sjöblom, Johan; Skodvin, Tore; Holt, Ø.; Nilsen, F.P.. 
Colloid chemistry and modern instrumentation in offshore petroleum production and transport. Colloids and Surfaces 1997 ;Volum A123-124. s. 593-607

Skodvin, Tore; Sjøblom, Johan. 
Dielectric spectroscopy on w/o emulsions under influence of shear forces. Colloid and Polymer Science 1996 ;Volum 274. s. 754-762

Skodvin, Tore; Sjøblom, Johan. 
Models for the dielectric properties of flocculated emulsions. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 1996 ;Volum 182. s. 190-198

Skodvin, Tore. 
Dielectric properties of flocculated water-in-oil emulsions.. Bergen: Department of Chemistry, University of Bergen 1995 (ISBN 82-7406-011-3) 1 s.

Jacobsen, T.; Skodvin, Tore; Sjöblom, J.. 
Dielektrisk spektroskopi og flerfasestrømning. Kjemi 1994 ;Volum 9. s. 12-16

Sjöblom, J.; Skodvin, Tore; Jakobsen, T.; Dukhin, S. S.. 
Dielectric spectroscopy and emulsions a theoretical and experimental approach. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology 1994 ;Volum 15. s. 401-421

Skodvin, Tore; Jakobsen, [Mangler fornavn]; Sjöblom, J.. 
Dielectric properties of w/o emulsions under flow. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology 1994 ;Volum 15. s. 423-448

Skodvin, Tore; Sjöblom, J.; Sæten, J. O.; Wärnheim, T.; Gestblom, B.. 
A time domain dielectric spectroscopy study of some model emulsions and liquid margarines. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 1994 ;Volum 83. s. 75-82

Skodvin, Tore; Sjöblom, J.; Sæten, O.; Urdahl, O.; Gestblom, B.. 
Water-in-crude oil emulsions form the Norwegian continental shelf. Part IX. A dielectric spectroscopic characterization of authentic as well as model systems. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 1994 ;Volum 166. s. 43-50

Jakobsen, T.; Skodvin, Tore; Sjøblom, J.. 
Dielektrisk Spektroskopi og Flerfasestrømning.. Kjemi 1993 ;Volum 9. s. 12-16

Sjøblom, Johan; Skodvin, Tore; Selle, M. H.; Sæten, Jens Olav; Friberg, S. E.. 
Dielectric Properties of 1-alcohol/Hydrated Copper Nitrate/Tetraethyl Orhtosilicate Solutions.. J Phys Chem 1992 ;Volum 96. s. 8578-8581