The injected fluids in secondary processes supplement the natural energy present in the
reservoir to displace oil. The recovery efficiency mainly depends on the mechanism of …

Nanofluids offer many advantages over surfactant and polymer solutions during enhanced
oil recovery (EOR). This review discusses the current state and future prospects of …

Chemical-enhanced oil recovery (chemical-EOR) is a unique strategy that employs chemical
agents with special properties for enhancing crude oil recovery from matured reservoirs …

Utilization of the abundant heavy crude oil resources has been accepted as an effective
approach to tackle the shortage of light oil supply in the coming decades. However, the high …

The application of nanotechnology in the oil industry has become a useful approach in oil
production. The main objective of this study is to investigate the effects of nanofluids on the …

Preventing asphaltene-related damage in hydrocarbon reservoirs is an important concern.
Many investigations have been performed on asphaltene and its effects and how to reduce …

Sustainability refers to achieving our goals without compromising the capacity of coming
generations to accomplish their aims. Sustainability is a multifaceted approach considering …

Heavy and extra-heavy oils generally exhibit high viscosity, which is detrimental to their
production, transport, and refining. The oil and gas industry has thoroughly investigated the …

Nanoparticles (NPs) have been recently recognized as effective asphaltenes adsorbents
and deposition deterrents. The objective of this work is to provide a critical review and …

This study investigated the mechanisms and performance of SiO2 nanofluid for enhanced oil
recovery (EOR) in low-permeability cores. Three-phase contact angles for quartz/oil/brine …