Phase Inversion Emulsification Method Research Articles

Synthesis and characterization of comb structure polyether acrylate silicone softener for cotton fabrics

In this study, a comb-like structured organosilicon softener, PEMMS, was synthesised and the optimum synthesis conditions were determined. The chemical structure and properties of PEMMS were characterized by 1H NMR, FT-IR and TG. The emulsion system based on PEMMS was prepared by a phase inversion emulsification method, and the optimum parameters with excellent stability were selected. The surface properties of the emulsion were investigated using the maximum bubble pressure method to determine the CMC (16.61 g/L). The application of the PEMMS-based emulsion on cotton fabrics was studied. The results show that the silicone-treated cotton fabrics have improved wettability, hydrophilicity and softness. In addition, their whiteness remains essentially unchanged, indicating a certain degree of resistance to yellowing. This simplified preparation of a high performance softener is crucial in lowering production costs and improving the safety of the production process.

Preparation of a Sunitinib loaded microemulsion for ocular delivery and evaluation for the treatment of corneal neovascularization in vitro and in vivo.

Background: Corneal neovascularization (CNV) is a pathological condition that can disrupt corneal transparency, thus harming visual acuity. However, there is no effective drug to treat CNV. Sunitinib (STB), a small-molecule multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor, was shown to have an effect on CNV. The purpose of this study was to develop an STB microemulsion (STB-ME) eye drop to inhibit CNV by topical application. Methods: We successfully prepared an STB-ME by the phase inversion emulsification method, and the physicochemical properties of STB-MEs were investigated. The short-term storage stability, cytotoxicity to human corneal epithelial cells, drug release, ocular irritation, ocular pharmacokinetics and the inhibitory effect on CNV were evaluated in vitro and in vivo. Results: The optimal formulation of STB-ME is composed of oleic acid, CRH 40, Transcutol P, water and sodium hyaluronate (SH). It is a uniform spherical particle with a mean droplet size of 18.74 ± 0.09nm and a polydispersity index of 0.196 ± 0.004. In the in vitro drug release results, STB-ME showed sustained release and was best fitted by a Korsmeyer-Peppas model (R 2 = 0.9960). The results of the ocular pharmacokinetics in rabbits showed that the formulation containing SH increased the bioavailability in the cornea (2.47-fold) and conjunctiva (2.14-fold). STB-ME (0.05% and 0.1%), administered topically, suppressed alkali burn-induced CNV in mice more effectively than saline, and high-dose (0.1%) STB-ME had similar efficacy to dexamethasone (0.025%). Conclusion: This study provides a promising formulation of STB-ME for the inhibition of CNV by topical administration, which has the excellent characteristics of effectiveness, sustained release and high ocular bioavailability.

Development and in vitro cytotoxicity assessment of nanoemulsified lawsone

Lawsone is a biomolecule that belongs to the naphthoquinone class found in henna leaves. This quinone is widely used in cosmetic products being considered the oldest coloring agent applied for dyeing hair. Moreover, biological activities have been attributed to lawsone such as antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer. However, these activities are mostly limited due to its low aqueous solubility and chemical instability. In this context, this study aimed to develop nanoemulsion containing lawsone (NE-law) and assess its in vitro cytotoxicity against cervical carcinoma cells. Emulsion phase inversion method was used to prepare nanoemulsion formulations (NE1, NE2, NE3, NE4, and NE-law). Following the formulation development, NE1 formulation was chosen to incorporate lawsone, presenting average droplet size about 45 nm with narrow size distribution (PdI < 0.1) and negative zeta potential (≈ − 13 mV). In TEM analyses, droplets were visualized with irregular spherical shapes, high homogeneity, and without aggregation. The incorporation efficiency of lawsone into NE was higher than 90%, and in vitro release profile of this naphthoquinone from formulation was gradual and regular throughout the experiment. Nanoemulsified lawsone improved in vitro cytotoxicity on cervical carcinoma cells compared to free lawsone. Therefore, we prepared a stable lawsone-loaded NE using a reproducible emulsification method.

Antibacterial Activity of Black Pepper Essential Oil Nanoemulsion Formulated by Emulsion Phase Inversion Method

Black pepper essential oil has been proved to inhibit the growth of microorganisms in many recent studies. However, free essential oils are often lipophilic and difficult to use in food products. The nanoemulsion has some advantages such as good dispersion, long-term stability, and transparency. In our study, the Emulsion Phase Inversion method was utilized to formulate black pepper essential oil nanoemulsion. After 6 months, the nanoemulsion retained the droplet size about 18 nm and there was a rise in polydispersity index from 0.087 to 0.608. Besides, concentrations of important components (α-pinene, β-pinene, D-limonene, 3-carene, and β-caryophyllene) in the BPEO phase of nanoemulsion were similar to pure essential oil. This study was also showed that Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica were sensitive to black pepper essential oil nanoemulsion than free essential oil. Minimal Inhibitory Concentrations of nanoemulsion for E. coli and S. enterica (137 and 273 µg/mL, respectively) were higher than those of free essential oil (547 µg/mL). In addition, nanoemulsion inhibited these bacterial growth on pork samples. When utilizing nanoemulsion as a meat preservative, meat samples, which contained nanoemulsions, observed significantly lower aerobic microbial counts than control samples.

Characterization of black pepper essential oil nanoemulsion fabricated by emulsion phase inversion method

Recently, essential oils have been become popular materials in many research on food, drug and cosmetic production. In this study, black pepper essential oil (Piper nigrum L.) was loaded in nanoemulsion by Emulsion Phase Inversion method. For understanding clearly phase behavior of this system, pseudo-ternary phase diagram was constructed and suitable parameters relating to components concentration were found: 10% (v/v) of essential oil and 2.0 surfactant-oil ratio. Besides, the difference in physical characteristics between frozen—thawed nanoemulsion and control nanoemulsion was indicated by thermal analysis, chemical components determination and stabilized test. Especially, the frozen—thawed step (frozen at −15°C for 24 hr then thawed at room temperature) not only remained volatile compounds well, but also improved black pepper essential oil nanoemulsion stabilization during five-week storage. Last but not least, Tween 80 was really reasonable for fabricating the most stable nanoemulsion among four testing Tweens. Novelty impact statement In our work, the EPI process for formulation of black pepper nanoemulsion was studies in order to obtain optimum parameters. The SOR of 2.0 and utilization of Tween 80 as surfactant was proved suitable in forming this system. Especially, a frozen step combined with thawing at room temperature of EPI nanoemulsion not only affected the system characteristics including thermal behavour, chemical components, but also effectively stabilized our nanoemulsion by decreasing both of droplet size and polydispersity index. Therefore, BPEO nanoemulsion could prolong the storage period for application.

Low energy nanoemulsions as carriers of thyme and lemon balm essential oils

The aim of this work was to produce monomodal and stable thyme and lemon balm-loaded nanoemulsions (NE), through a low energy approach. NEs were prepared by the emulsion phase inversion method using sunflower oil as carrier and Tween 80 as surfactant. Different surfactant-to-oil ratios (SOR) and essential oil (EO) loadings were evaluated. Nanoemulsions presented a monomodal diameter distribution below 200 nm and high negative zeta potential (>−40 mV). Nanoemulsions loaded with EOs were physically stable for 3 months at 4 °C and 20 °C. Nanoemulsions with thyme EO presented the highest radical scavenging activity by DPPH and ABTS tests. Loaded nanoemulsions were not effective against Escherichia coli but could inhibit Staphylococcus aureus. Cytotoxicity studies using cell counting kit-8 and resazurin assays revealed a dose-responsive effect of nanoemulsions on Caco-2 cells after incubation for 24 h. A concentration of 100 μg oil/mL of NE for unloaded and thyme loaded and 50 μg oil/mL of NE for lemon balm loaded showed to be safe to use.

Preparation of a stabilized aqueous polystyrene suspension via phase inversion.

Polymer suspensions have found various applications in novel technologies. In this research, an aqueous suspension of polystyrene was prepared via the phase inversion method using sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) as an anionic surfactant and two co-surfactants. The effects of co-surfactant ratio and salt concentration were investigated and the stability and characteristics of the prepared samples were identified. All samples possessed a zeta potential lower than −50 mV which reveals an electrostatic stability. The sample PS-1, containing the lower salt concentration of 1 × 10−3 M, was the most stable sample, while its stability decreases with increasing salt concentration. The sample PS-5 during the electrical conductivity measurement exhibited partial instability via agglomeration of polymer on the probe. Rheology measurements revealed that the suspension behavior varies between Newtonian and non-Newtonian. Eventually, PS-1 containing 4.00 g polystyrene, 1.70 g SLS and a co-surfactant ratio of 0.66, suspended within 150 mL of 0.003 M aqueous NaCl solution, exhibited proper stability.

Faz Değiştiren Madde Olarak n-Hekzadekan Esaslı Mikrokapsüllerin Hazırlanması, Karakterizasyonu ve Isıl Performansının T-Kayıt Yöntemiyle Belirlenmesi

Faz değiştiren maddeler (FDM’ler), ısıl enerjinin gizli ısı olarak depolanabilmesine olanak sağlayan, sıvıdan katıya ya da katıdan sıvıya faz değişimi esnasında büyük miktarda ısının depolanmasına veya salınmasına izin veren yeni nesil enerji depolama malzemeleridir. FDM’lerin faz değişimi esnasında belirli bir hacimde tutmak amacıyla makro veya mikro/nano ölçekte kapsüllenmeleri gerekmektedir. Kapsülleme işlemi sayesinde malzemenin dış çevrelerden etkilenme derecesi azaltıldığı gibi malzemenin katıdan sıvıya geçişi esnasında mevcut kabuk hacminde sabit tutulması mümkün olmakta ve ısı transfer yüzeyi de arttırılmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, organik FDM’ler sınıfında yer alan bir parafin olan ve binalarda iç ortamın ısıl konforunun sağlanması hususunda uygun faz değişim sıcaklık aralığı sayesinde ısı depolama malzemesi olarak kullanım potansiyeli bulunan n-hekzadekan (n-HD), faz inversiyon emülsifikasyonu yöntemiyle mikro boyutta kapsüllenmiştir. Faz dönüşümü esnasında sızdırma problemi nedeniyle doğrudan uygulamalarda kullanımı uygun olmayan n-hekzadekanın kapsülleme işleminde, kabuk olarak binalarda yalıtım amaçlı sıklıkla kullanılan stiren (St) ve çapraz bağlayıcı divinilbenzen (DVB) kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen mikrokapsüllerin ısıl özellikleri diferansiyel taramalı kalorimetre (DSC) ve Termogravimetrik Analiz (TGA) ile incelenirken, morfolojik özellikleri ve kimyasal yapısı ise sırasıyla Taramalı Elektron Mikroskobu (SEM) ve Fourier Dönüşümlü Kızılötesi (FT-IR) spektroskopisi ile belirlenmiştir. Elde edilen mikrokapsüllerin erime entalpisi 131,074 J/g olarak bulunurken, FDM içeriği %68,55 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Mikrokapsüllenmiş FDM’nin (MikroFDM) ve saf n-hekzadekanın ısı depolama özellikleri ısıtmalı-soğutmalı sirkülasyonlu bir banyo sisteminde karşılaştırmalı olarak test edilmiştir. T-Kayıt yöntemiyle gerçekleştirilen ölçümlerde elde edilen ısıl özellikler DSC analizinden elde edilen sonuçlarla karşılaştırmalı olarak sunulmuştur. N-hekzadekan faz değişim maddesini içeren mikrokapsüllerin sahip oldukları boyut aralığı, faz değişim sıcaklık aralığı, ısı depolama kapasitesi ve gösterdikleri ısıl performans açısından binalarda iç mekan uygulamalarında ısıl konforun sağlanması noktasında kullanımının uygun olduğu ve binalarda enerji tasarrufu açısından önemli kazanımlar sağlayabilecekleri öngörülmüştür.

Formulation, characterization and stability of o/w nanoemulsion containing rice bran oil prepared by emulsion phase inversion

Rice bran oil (RBO) contains naturally occurring antioxidants such as carotenoids, tocopherol, and γ-oryzanol. The aim of this research was to formulate and evaluate the characteristics of nanoemulsion which was prepared using RBO containing naturally occurring antioxidants. The RBO-in-water nanoemulsion was prepared by the emulsion phase inversion method. The oil phase of the nanoemulsion was prepared by either virgin coconut oil (VCO) or palm oil (PO) combined with RBO with the ratio of 5:5; 4:6, 3:7, 2:8 and 0:10. Tween 80 was used as a surfactant. The surfactant to oil ratios was predetermined at 2.5:1.0 and 3.0:1.0. The aqueous phase (80% w/w) was titrated into an organic phase that consisted of Tween 80 and oil phase (approximately 20% w/w). Droplet size, zeta-potential and polydispersity index of the nanoemulsion were used as the main parameters. The results showed that the smallest droplet (&lt;100 nm) of the nanoemulsion was obtained when the ratio of VCO: RBO at 3:7 and the ratio of PO: RBO at 4:6 with the surfactant to oil ratio (SOR) was 2.5. Nanoemulsion with a relatively small polydispersity index of 0.3 was achieved when the ratio of PO: RBO was 3:7 and SOR at 3. All of the freshly prepared RBO containing nanoemulsion have good stability with zetapotential values of &lt; -30 mV. Nanoemulsions were stable against centrifugation at 2300 rpm for 15 mins, but they were not stable against heating at 105°C for 5 hrs. The RBO-inwater nanoemulsion could be successfully prepared by phase inversion method, by combining RBO with either VCO or PO at different ratios.

The formation, stability of DHA/EPA nanoemulsion prepared by emulsion phase inversion method and its application in apple juice

This study prepared edible docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) nanoemulsion using EPI (emulsion phase inversion) method. The method for preparing DHA and EPA nanoemulsions is safe, convenient, low in energy consumption and can be used for food production. Factors affecting particle size and stability during preparation were investigated. Based on the optimal particle size combination, stability studies including particle size and residual rates of DHA and EPA at different temperature, pH and metal ions. The results showed that the nanoemulsion had good stability at low temperature storage, near neutral pH and in the absence of transition metal ions such as Fe3+, Cu2+, Al3+. The experiment initially studied the effect of nanoemulsion on apple juice beverage on the basic properties of juice itself. It was feasible in practical application of edible nanoemulsion.

Techniques for Formulation of Nanoemulsion Drug Delivery System: A Review.

Nanoemulsion drug delivery systems are advanced modes for delivering and improving the bioavailability of hydrophobic drugs and the drug which have high first pass metabolism. The nanoemulsion can be prepared by both high energy and low energy methods. High energy method includes high-pressure homogenization, microfluidization, and ultrasonication whereas low energy methods include the phase inversion emulsification method and the self-nanoemulsification method. Low energy methods should be preferred over high energy methods as these methods require less energy, so are more efficient and do not require any sophisticated instruments. However high energy methods are more favorable for food grade emulsion as they require lower quantities of surfactant than low energy methods. Techniques for formulation of nanoemulsion drug delivery system are overlapping in nature, especially in the case of low energy methods. In this review, we have classified different methods for formulation of nanoemulsion systems based on energy requirements, nature of phase inversion, and self-emulsification.

Preparation and characterization of encapsulated phase change materials in presence of gamma alumina for thermal energy storage applications

Modified gamma alumina/fatty acids composite phase change materials (PCMs) were prepared via encapsulation with poly(St-co-DVB) shell by phase inversion emulsification method. The gamma alumina (γ-Al2O3) nanoparticles were modified by cetyl trimethylammonium bromide (CTAB). The modified gamma alumina (M-γ-Al2O3) was added into fatty acid mixture, which composed of oleic acid (OA) and capric acid (CA) besides to n-hexadecane. Thus, the effect of alumina addition on the morphological and thermal properties of composite PCMs was investigated. The attachment of CTAB onto gamma alumina nanoparticles was verified by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) method. The morphological and chemical characterization of empty shell material (PS-DVB shell), microencapsulated PCM and composite PCMs was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, respectively. Furthermore, the thermal properties of the PCMs were examined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analyses and heat storage rate measurement.

Characteristics of prepared fenpropathrin nano-emulsion and research on glutathione S-transferase enzymatic activity and penetration performance on T. cinnabarinus

In this study, fenpropathrin nano-emulsion (NE) was prepared by phase inversion emulsification method. 8% xylene and 2% solvent oil 150 (The main component is 1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene) were used as solvent, styrylphenolpolyoxyethylene and calcium dodecylbenzenesulfonate were used as surfactants. The particle size, zeta potential, conductivity and contact angle were detected to evaluate the characteristic of the nano-emulsion. Toxicity of fenpropathrin nano-emulsion on the pest mite, Tetranychus cinnabarinus, was analyzed. The particle sizes of 8% fenpropathrin nano-emulsion and 20% fenpropathrin emulsion concentrates (EC) were 31.53 nm and 459.00 nm, zeta potentials were –22 mV and 5.762 mV, respectively, which showed that the size of nanoemulsion was much smaller and its stability was higher than that of EC. The contact angles of these two formulations were tested in concentrations of 500 mg/L to 2000 mg/L. We found that the contact angle of NE at the same concentration was 32% lower than that of EC averagely. The results indicated that the wettability and adhesion ability of nano-emulsion droplets were better than those of EC on the biological targets. According to determination of penetration performance to T. cinnabarinus, it was found that the penetration performance of NE to T. cinnabarinus is 4–6 times higher than that of EC. With the characteristics above, the NE has exhibited higher biological activity on the T. cinnabarinus. The results of Glutathione-S-transferase (GSTs) enzymatic activity of T. cinnabarinus showed nano-emulsion had higher effects than EC. In conclusion, compared with EC, nano-emulsion has better penetration, biological activity and a great application prospect in pesticide field in the future.

Development of a carboxymethyl chitosan functionalized nanoemulsion formulation for increasing aqueous solubility, stability and skin permeability of astaxanthin using low-energy method

In this research, firstly astaxanthin (ASX)-loaded nanoemulsions (NEs) were produced using a convenient low-energy emulsion phase inversion method. The optimised ASX-NEs were prepared in the presence of Cremophor® EL and Labrafil® M 1944 CS, with a surfactant-to-oil ratio of 4:6. The ASX-NE droplets were spherical with a mean droplet diameter below 100 nm and a small negative surface charge. The system was stable without alteration of mean droplet diameter for three months. Then, the ASX-NE was functionalised with carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) through direct CMCS (0.02%) incorporation during the preparation process. The ASX chemical stability and skin permeability increased in the following order: ASX solution control < ASX-NE < CMCS-ASX-NE. Cell viability assays on L929 cells revealed low cytotoxicity of blank NE, ASX-NE and CMCS-ASX-NE in the range from 5 to 500 μg mL−1. In conclusion, the CMCS-ASX-NE might be a promising delivery vehicle in dermal and transdermal products.

A Novel Pickering Emulsion for Carbon Fiber Sizing Agent Stabilized by Graphene Oxide Sheets.

In this paper, a method was proposed for obtaining a stable and homogeneous Pickering emulsion for carbon fiber (CF) sizing agent. Graphene oxide (GO) sheets and surfactants as the mixed emulsifiers system, epoxy resin as the primary film former, the CF sizing agent emulsion was developed by phase inversion emulsification method based on the stability principle of Pickering emulsion. Meanwhile, the factors that affected the performances of the emulsion, including the size of GO sheets and pH value, were investigated intensively by centrifuge, electrophoresis apparatus and laser particle size analyzer. According to scanning electron microscope observation, the CF surface was coated with GO and film former. The static contact angle tests indicated the wetting performance between the sized CF and epoxy resin was improved. Moreover, the tensile strength of single CF sized with the Pickering emulsion showed an increase compared with that of T700 CF. This research shows the huge potential for the fabrication of GO-based Pickering emulsion for CF sizing agent.

Synthesis of polymeric emulsifier and its application in epoxy emulsion-type sizing agent for carbon fiber

A new kind of polymeric emulsifier was readily synthesized through one-pot three-stage processes. Fourier transform infrared spectroscope (FTIR) combined with conversion rate of epoxide groups tests was applied to characterize the chemical composition of the polymeric emulsifier. The emulsion sizing based on the self-made polymeric emulsifier was prepared through phase inversion emulsification method. The stability of the sizing agent was evaluated by centrifugal sedimentation and particle size investigations. The surface morphology of CF was observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM). The effects of the sizing agent on CF handleability were examined by abrasion resistance, hairiness amount and stiffness tests. The results indicated that after sizing, the CF obtained an appreciable enhancement in handleability. Finally, interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) of sized CF/epoxy resin composite increased by 55.39% compared with that of the desized one.

Preparation of Nanoemulsion from Sacha Inchi Oil/Water by Emulsion Phase Inversion Methods

The aim of this study was to develop a nanoemulsion of Sacha inchi oil for cosmetic application by the emulsion phase inversion (EPI) method. The influence of surfactant type and surfactant-to-oil ratio (SOR) on the particle size distributions of the nanoemulsion was studied. The results obtained showed that nanoemulsion droplet size, and stability of nanoemulsions were varied considerably. At optimal condition, the smallest size (41.43 ± 0.12 nm.) and high zeta potential values were obtained

Development and characterization of multiple emulsions for controlled release of Trichilia catigua (Catuaba) extract

Considering the antioxidant activity of the Trichilia catigua extract (TCE), the aim of the current study was to develop and characterize W/O/W multiple emulsions containing different vegetable oils as a platform to deliver a TCE. The extract displayed antioxidant activity (IC50) of 4.59 µg/mL and total phenol content (TPC) of 50.84%. Formulations were prepared by the phase-inversion emulsification method and analyzed for morphological appearance, pH, conductivity, droplet size and distribution, content of active, rheological properties, in vitro release, skin permeation, and stability. Formulations prepared with canola oil were selected and displayed regular morphology, mean diameter 2.77 µm (without TCE), 3.07 µm with 0.5% and 3.23 µm with 1.0% TCE. Rheometry (flow) showed pseudoplastic behavior with minimal thixotropy for both systems. TCE could be released from emulsions containing 1.0% and 0.5% TCE in a controlled manner for 16 and 23 h, respectively. The emulsions allowed good retention of TCE in the skin (stratum corneum, epidermis, and dermis). In a 180-d assessment of accelerated chemical stability, TPC was more reduced for the emulsions at 40 °C; other parameters remained stable. Multiple emulsions containing TCE were developed, exhibited good characteristics, and may be considered for future investigations as anti-aging formulations for the skin.

Preparation of emulsion‐type thermotolerant sizing agent for carbon fiber and the interfacial properties of carbon fiber/epoxy resin composite

ABSTRACTA modified resin was synthesized through the reaction between dodecylamine and tetraglycidyldiaminodiphenylmethane (TGDDM), which was used as the film former of sizing agent for carbon fiber (CF). The sizing agents were prepared through phase inversion emulsification method. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was utilized to analyze the modified resin. Particle sizes of the sizing agents were tested to evaluate their stabilities. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) results demonstrated that the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the modified TGDDM is much higher than the Tg of the cured epoxy resin E‐44. The influences of the sizing treatment on CF were investigated by abrasion resistance, fluffs, and stiffness tests. The maximum abrasion resistance increased by 172.8%, compared with the abrasion resistance of the desized CF. Interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) results of the CF/TGDDM composites indicated that the interfacial adhesion between CF and matrix resin was greatly improved after CF was sized. The maximum ILSS value could obtain a 29.16% improvement, compared with the ILSS of the desized CF composite. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2015, 132, 41882.

Preparation and Properties of Emulsion Type Sizing Agent for Carbon Fiber

The epoxy resin and polyalkylene glycol allyl glycidyl ether (AEPH) were used to prepare the emulsion type epoxy sizing agents for carbon fiber (CF) by phase inversion emulsification method. Effects of mass ratio of mixed emulsifiers and emulsifiers/resin (ωe/r) and shear rate on stability of emulsion were investigated by centrifugal sedimentation analysis. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used to analyze the surface morphology of carbon fiber. Results show that the optimal emulsion was obtained when mass ratio of polyoxyethylene octylphenol ether-10 (OP-10), polysorbate-80 (Tween-80) and sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate (SDBS) was 65:25:10, ωe/rwas 9% and shear rate was 9000 r/min. The centrifugal sedimentation mass fraction of emulsion is 10.1%. SEM micrograph shows that the sizing agent forms a smooth film covering the carbon fibers.