[HTML][HTML] Synthetic polymers: A review of applications in drilling fluids

S Davoodi, M Al-Shargabi, DA Wood… - Petroleum Science, 2024 - Elsevier
With the growth of deep drilling and the complexity of the well profile, the requirements for a
more complete and efficient exploitation of productive formations increase, which increases …

Biopolymeric formulations for filtrate control applications in water-based drilling muds: A review

I Ali, M Ahmad, T Ganat - Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
The forthcoming future of environmental protection mandates the utilization of naturally
abundant, biodegradable, sustainable and ecofriendly materials for a wide variety of …

Status and prospect of drilling fluid loss and lost circulation control technology in fractured formation

J Yang, J Sun, Y Bai, K Lv, G Zhang, Y Li - Gels, 2022 - mdpi.com
Lost circulation in fractured formation is the first major technical problem that restricts
improvements in the quality and efficiency of oil and gas drilling engineering. Improving the …

[HTML][HTML] Utilization of eco-friendly waste generated nanomaterials in water-based drilling fluids; state of the art review

R Ikram, B Mohamed Jan, A Sidek, G Kenanakis - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
An important aspect of hydrocarbon drilling is the usage of drilling fluids, which remove drill
cuttings and stabilize the wellbore to provide better filtration. To stabilize these properties …

Green drilling fluid additives for a sustainable hole-cleaning performance: a comprehensive review

H Mahmoud, AAA Mohammed, MS Nasser… - Emergent …, 2024 - Springer
Drilling fluids are the core of drilling operations, and they are responsible for many roles,
such as lubricating drill string, cooling down drilling equipment, maintaining wellbore …

Biodegradable ion-conductive polyvinyl alcohol/okra polysaccharide composite films for fast-response respiratory monitoring sensors

Y Lao, S **ao, H Liu, D Li, Q Wei, Z Li, S Lu - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and okra polysaccharide (OP) are biodegradable polymers with
high hydrophilicity and good biocompatibility with potential for use as flexible humidity …

[HTML][HTML] A micro-crosslinked amphoteric hydrophobic association copolymer as high temperature-and salt-resistance fluid loss reducer for water-based drilling fluids

J Li, YX Ji, XX Ni, KH Lv, XB Huang, JS Sun - Petroleum Science, 2024 - Elsevier
During ultradeep oil and gas drilling, fluid loss reducers are highly important for water-based
drilling fluids, while preparing high temperature-and salt-resistance fluid loss reducers with …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental investigation of the rheological behavior of an oil-based drilling fluid with rheology modifier and oil wetter additives

M Murtaza, SA Alarifi, MS Kamal, SA Onaizi, M Al-Ajmi… - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Drilling issues such as shale hydration, high-temperature tolerance, torque and drag are
often resolved by applying an appropriate drilling fluid formulation. Oil-based drilling fluid …

Application of natural materials containing carbohydrate polymers in rheological modification and fluid loss control of water-based drilling fluids: A review

Y Wu, F You, S Hou - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2024 - Elsevier
As the concept of green and sustainable development gains widespread acceptance, the
demand for non-toxic, biodegradable, renewable, and widely sourced natural materials …

An inverse emulsion polymer as a highly effective salt-and calcium-resistant fluid loss reducer in water-based drilling fluids

W Shan, J Ma, G Jiang, J Sun, Y An - ACS omega, 2022 - ACS Publications
To control the fluid loss of water-based drilling fluids (WBDFs) in salt-gypsum formations, a
nano-SiO2 graft copolymer was prepared by inverse emulsion polymerization. The polymer …