Nanoparticles serve various purposes in the hydrocarbon industry which are utilized to improve the volume of oil and gas production. Nanomaterials are used in petroleum applications as nanoparticles, nanosensors, nanocomposites, coated nanoparticles,…
Compared to sole gas flooding, foam flooding provides superior mobility control, enhanced sweep, and greatly improved oil recovery from depleted oil reservoirs. However, since most modern oil reservoirs are located at higher depths and further away…
Nanoparticles serve various purposes in the hydrocarbon industry which are utilized to improve the volume of oil and gas production. Nanomaterials are used in petroleum applications as nanoparticles, nanosensors, nanocomposites, coated nanoparticles,…
Natural gas is one of the most fundamental resources of energy in the world, the use of energy is growing constantly so that based on the current forecasts, the consumption of natural gas to the end of year 2030, will be 207 TCF. Gas hydrates are…
Advances in nanotechnology have resulted in the successful application of nanoscale materials with attractive physicochemical and optoelectronic properties for various purposes that include electronics, solar cell, sensors, and medicine. However,…
Amphiphilic nanomaterials interact with water/oil interfaces, catalyzing reactions in the In-Situ Combustion (ISC) process. This work aims to compare the surface modification of different crystalline phases of MnO2 in the two most relevant processes…
Metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) are useful in modifying two critical mechanisms for enhanced oil recovery (EOR): interfacial tension (IFT) and rock surface wettability. Regrettably, due to the harsh reservoir conditions, perpetual agglomeration of…