Synchrotron-Based X-ray Fluorescence Profiling of Asphaltene Deposits: Overcoming Atmospheric and Scattering Interferences for Enhanced Elemental Characterization.
Asphaltene deposition remains a significant operational challenge in the petroleum industry, requiring precise elemental characterization to understand formation mechanisms and develop mitigation strategies. This study utilizes Synchrotron Radiation X-ray Fluorescence (SR-XRF) at the SESAME facility to profile asphalte...