Zwitterionic amphiphiles with covalently bonded anionic and cationic groups exhibit
electrically neutral properties but extremely high polarity. Under most circumstances, their …

Betaines are a key class of zwitterionic surfactant that exhibit particularly favorable
properties, making them indispensable in modern formulation. Due to their composition …

A viscoelastic surfactant (VES) fluid is an important part of a water-based fracturing fluid. As
oil and gas exploration expands into deep, high-temperature, low-permeability reservoirs …

CO2 foam has been identified as having significant applications in carbon capture utilization
and storage (CCUS). This is attributed to its proven capability to mitigate channeling during …

Viscoelastic surfactants (VES) are amphiphilic molecules which self-assemble into long
polymer-like aggregates—wormlike micelles. Such micellar chains form an entangled …

Hypothesis Worm-like micelles are susceptible to heating owing to the fast dynamic
exchange of molecules between micelles. Inhibition of such exchange could afford robust …

Hydraulic fracturing is an important technology to improve oil and gas productivity for
reservoirs of both conventional and unconventional. To minimize reservoir damage during …

With the increasing demand for oil and gas resources, deep tight oil and gas reservoirs have
gradually become the focus of global oil and gas exploration and development. Hydraulic …

Controlling the deposition and spread of high-speed impacting water droplets on
superhydrophobic surfaces is crucial in numerous applications. Modulating self-assembled …

The use of gels in oil production processes has become a regular practice in oilfield
operations and is constantly develo** in all oil-producing countries of the world, as …