Nanoparticles (NPs) as a nanotechnologies unit have a huge potential for improving drilling
fluids. However, the role of NPs in this field is still in its infancy and consequently has …

The present review provides recent trend of nanotechnology in the upstream oil sector
research. The experimental developments in laboratory for possible field applications have …

With the increased attention toward nanotechnology and their innovative use for different
industries including but not limited to food, biomedical, electronics, materials, etc, the …

Chemical enhanced oil recovery is another strong growing technology with the potential of a
step change innovation, which will help to secure future oil supply by turning resources into …

Chemical flooding is of increasing interest and importance due to high oil prices and the
need to increase oil production. Research in nanotechnology in the petroleum industry is …

Micro and nano technologies have already contributed significantly to technological
advances in a number of industries, including the electronics, biomedical, pharmaceutical …

Drilling fluid is one of the most important components of drilling operation in oil and gas,
mining and geothermal industries. Nanotechnology can be used to develop drilling fluid …

Fluid penetration from water-based muds into shale formations results in swelling and
subsequent wellbore instability. Particles in conventional drilling fluids are too large to seal …

When synthesized in a specific size range and with a special surface coating tailored to
achieve certain desired functionalities, nanoparticles exhibit unique properties with …

Nanomaterial compositions are useful for applications in drilling and completion fluids as
enhancers of electrical and thermal conductivity, emulsion stabilizers, wellbore strength …