How do ions contribute to brine-hydrophobic hydrocarbon Interfaces? An in silico study

The saltwater-oil interface is of broad implication in geochemistry and petroleum disciplines. To date, the main focus has been on the surface contribution of polar, heavy compounds of crude oil, widely neglecting the role of non-polar hydrocarbons. However, non-polar compounds are expected to contribute to characteristics of oil-brine interfaces. Utilizing molecular dynamics simulation, we aim to characterize ion behavior adjacent to...