Modeling of multi-scale transport phenomena in shale gas production—a critical review

H Wang, L Chen, Z Qu, Y Yin, Q Kang, B Yu, WQ Tao - Applied Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
Shale gas, although unconventional, is a prospective clean energy source. Shale gas
production is a complex multi-scale process with its spatial size ranging from the nanoscale …

A review on shale oil and gas characteristics and molecular dynamics simulation for the fluid behavior in shale pore

S Sun, S Liang, Y Liu, D Liu, M Gao, Y Tian… - Journal of Molecular …, 2023 - Elsevier
Shale oil and gas primarily exist in nanoscale pore-fracture networks. Thus, it is essential to
clarify the flow behavior of hydrocarbon in confined nanopores. This paper summarizes …

Dynamic fluid states in organic-inorganic nanocomposite: Implications for shale gas recovery and CO2 sequestration

L Huang, W Zhou, H Xu, L Wang, J Zou… - Chemical Engineering …, 2021 - Elsevier
Despite wide research on organic-inorganic composites in various fields, the molecular-
scale partitioning of fluids in nanoporous organic-inorganic composites remains poorly …

Molecular simulation of gas adsorption in shale nanopores: A critical review

T Wang, S Tian, G Li, L Zhang, M Sheng… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
Shale gas is a promising alternative energy due to the advantages of large reserves and
high energy efficiency. The amount of adsorbed gas in shale nanopores is a significant …

Methane adsorption of nanocomposite shale in the presence of water: Insights from molecular simulations

S Babaei, H Ghasemzadeh, S Tesson - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
Accurately predicting gas adsorption in shale gas is essential for estimating production
capacity and optimizing extraction processes. However, the complex nature of shale …

[HTML][HTML] Geomechanical risk and mechanism analysis of CO2 sequestration in unconventional coal seams and shale gas reservoirs

N Kuang, J Zhou, X **an, C Zhang, K Yang… - Rock Mechanics …, 2023 - Elsevier
With global greenhouse gas emissions hitting record highs in 2021, CO 2 geological
sequestration (CGS) is the most realistic and feasible technology to ensure large-scale …

Methane adsorption and self-diffusion in shale kerogen and slit nanopores by molecular simulations

S Tesson, A Firoozabadi - The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2018 - ACS Publications
Shale gas has redefined the energy landscape in the world. The scientific community makes
efforts to exploit shale gas resources with minimum environmental impact. Shale gas is …

[HTML][HTML] A review of phase behavior simulation of hydrocarbons in confined space: Implications for shale oil and shale gas

X Liu, D Zhang - Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 2019 - Elsevier
In oil field development, phase behavior would influence fluid components and mobility, thus
affecting production. As a fine-grained sedimentary rock, shale brings difficulties to …

Molecular insights on competitive adsorption and enhanced displacement effects of CO2/CH4 in coal for low-carbon energy technologies

J Li, C Sun - Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Injection of carbon dioxide (CO 2) into coals is one of the key strategies in low-carbon
energy technology to enhance energy production and mitigate environmental impacts of …

A dilemma in calculating ethane absolute adsorption in shale gas reservoirs: A theoretical approach

B Liu, S Babaei, L Bai, S Tian, H Ghasemzadeh… - Chemical Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
Shale gas plays are composed of different constituent components (mineral and organics)
and a mixture of fluids. To accurately estimate the gas in place (GIP) in such reservoirs …