RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(43), P. 31663 - 31674
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
novel
carbon-based
nano-emulsifer
is
synthesized,
utilizing
graphene
oxide
as
substrate
and
hydrophilic
alkyl
glycidyl
ether
polyoxyethylene
brushers.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(35), P. 36874 - 36903
Published: July 22, 2024
Enhanced
oil
recovery
(EOR)
techniques
are
crucial
for
maximizing
the
extraction
of
residual
from
mature
reservoirs.
This
review
explores
latest
advancements
in
surfactant
carriers
EOR,
focusing
on
their
mechanisms,
challenges,
and
opportunities.
We
delve
into
role
inorganic
nanoparticles,
carbon
materials,
polymers
polymeric
surfactants,
supramolecular
systems,
highlighting
interactions
with
reservoir
rocks
potential
to
improve
rates.
The
discussion
includes
formulation
behavior
nanofluids,
impact
adsorption
different
rock
types,
innovative
approaches
using
environmentally
friendly
materials.
Notably,
use
metal
oxide
nanotubes,
graphene
derivatives,
surfacants
development
complexes
managing
surfacant
delivery
examined.
address
need
further
research
optimize
these
technologies
overcome
current
limitations,
emphasizing
importance
sustainable
economically
viable
EOR
methods.
aims
provide
a
comprehensive
understanding
emerging
trends
future
directions
EOR.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. e42875 - e42875
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Graphene
oxide-enhanced
hydrolyzed
polyacrylamide
(GOeH)
hybrids
present
a
promising
advancement
for
enhanced
oil
recovery
(EOR),
addressing
knowledge
gap
in
understanding
the
stability
of
these
materials
under
different
conditions.
The
current
study
investigates
how
key
parameters,
including
polymer
concentration
(1000
and
1500
ppm),
graphene
oxide
(GO)
(100
300
salinity
(seawater
0.1
seawater),
presence
or
absence
divalent
ions
(Mg2+),
affect
GOeH
at
high
temperatures
(80
°C
).
A
2K-full
factorial
experimental
design
analysis
variance
(ANOVA)
were
employed
to
quantify
effects.
GO
was
synthesized
characterized
using
common
methods,
XRD,
FTIR,
Raman,
DLS
analysis.
Zeta
potential
used
assess
over
21
days,
while
sedimentation
method
measured
instability.
ANOVA
results
reveal
that,
within
studied
range,
neither
nor
Mg2+
significantly
impacts
stability.
However,
both
factors
seem
contribute
positively
long-term
Notably,
has
significant
positive
effect
on
stability,
with
percent
contribution
38.24
%,
suggesting
that
higher
concentrations
enhance
hybrid.
Conversely,
statistically
negative
impact
potentially
due
salt-in
effect.
Additionally,
interaction
between
shows
borderline
effect,
indicating
excessive
cross-linking
could
reduce
These
findings
offer
valuable
insights
into
optimizing
EOR
strategies,
aiding
developing
more
effective
approaches
utilizing
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(13), P. 15819 - 15832
Published: June 20, 2024
Water-based
drilling
fluids
are
prone
to
contamination
by
high
temperatures
and
salt,
resulting
in
a
deteriorated
filtration
performance
of
the
fluids,
posing
significant
threat
safety
operations.
This
study
utilized
N,N-dimethylacrylamide
(DMAA),
2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic
acid
(AMPS),
dimethyldiallylammonium
chloride
(DMDAAC),
N-vinylpyrrolidone
(NVP),
nanomaterials
(nano-SiO2
nanolaponite)
prepare
polymer
nanocomposite
NP-3
as
filtratef
reducer
for
fluids.
The
thermal
stability
evaluation
solution
revealed
that
degradation
temperature
order
different
structural
units
is
DMAA
<
AMPS
≈
DMDAAC
NVP,
resistance
220
°C.
Evaluation
fluid
demonstrated
3.5
wt
%
enabled
resist
from
15
NaCl
at
230
°C,
with
an
American
Petroleum
Institute
(API)
loss
high-temperature
high-pressure
(HTHP)
after
hot
rolling
4.2
22.0
mL,
respectively.
At
temperatures,
composite
releases
nanoparticles,
which
enhance
density
filter
cake,
allowing
adjustable
enhanced
control
under
high-salty
conditions.
Processes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 761 - 761
Published: March 6, 2025
Nowadays,
carbon
dots
(CDs)
with
a
variety
of
structures
and
compositions
are
widely
applied
in
the
petroleum
industry,
including
tracers,
modification
interfacial
properties
regulation
rheological
due
to
their
excellent
modifiability,
environmental
compatibility,
straightforward
synthesis,
outstanding
photoluminescent
properties.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
applications
CDs
industry
elucidate
effects
based
on
classification
application
scenarios.
addition,
briefly
analyze
relationship
between
structure
performance,
identify
challenges
currently
facing,
discuss
structural
characteristics
high-performance
along
potential
future
applications.
The
discussion
presented
article
is
research
industry.
By
combining
these
two
areas,
review
expected
provide
guidance
researchers
working
related
areas.
Meanwhile,
also
hope
can
offer
innovative
ideas
for
further
Energy & Fuels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(9), P. 7733 - 7745
Published: April 15, 2024
The
development
of
nanomicrometer
pores
and
microfractures
in
shale
gas
formation
leads
to
frequent
wellbore
instability
during
drilling,
which
seriously
restricts
the
safe
rapid
drilling
gas.
In
this
work,
N-isopropylacrylamide
(NIPAM),
N-hydroxyethyl
acrylamide
(HEAA),
styrene
(St),
nano-SiO2
were
used
as
raw
materials
prepare
temperature-responsive
nanocomposite
named
NHS/SiO2.
NHS/SiO2
was
highly
sensitive
exhibited
reversible
temperature
sensitivity,
with
a
lower
critical
solution
(LCST)
82
°C.
amphiphilicity
positively
affected
stability
oil-based
fluids
(OBDFs).
effects
on
plugging
property
tested
by
experiments
fluid
loss,
pressure
transfer
rate,
specific
surface
area,
pore
volume,
strength.
significantly
plugged
at
130
°C,
area
reduction
rate
from
22.19%
65.95%
volume
30.73%
68.51%.
obvious
oil
adsorption
white
water-in-oil
emulsions
after
reaching
LCST.
maximum
emulsion
about
23.41
g/g.
Finally,
mechanism
improve
OBDFs
further
proposed.
At
high
temperatures,
increased
its
elastic
deformation
ability
adsorbing
for
long
time,
thus
improving
efficiency.
As
graphene-based
materials
(GBMs)
such
as
pristine
graphene,
graphene
oxide,
and
reduced
oxide
show
great
potential
to
be
integrated
in
various
applications,
the
need
for
environmental
risk
assessments
grows,
aiming
navigate
fate
of
different
forms
GBM.
This
study
used
dynamic
probabilistic
material
flow
analysis
(DPMFA)
ascertain
prospective
production
volumes
distribution
GBMs
within
European
freshwaters.
The
hazard
assessment
leveraged
113
data
sets
from
peer-reviewed
studies,
addressing
aquatic
ecotoxicity
across
26
species,
by
performing
species
sensitivity
distributions
(SSD).
Our
findings
reveal
distinct
patterns
GBM
with
predicted
concentrations
freshwaters
2030
approximately
0.67
ng/L
(SD
=
0.24
ng/L)
0.33
0.10
both
suggesting
not
only
similar
but
notably
minimal
exposure
levels.
characterization
ratios
(RCRs)
all
were
significantly
below
1,
indicating
a
negligible
scenarios
assessed.
Through
detailed
considering
material,
this
research
can
inform
regulatory
decisions,
support
sustainable
design,
provide
solid
foundation
further
investigation