Nanomaterials in EOR: A review and future perspectives in unconventional reservoirs

K Jiang, C **ong, B Ding, X Geng, W Liu, W Chen… - Energy & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
With escalating global energy demands and the depletion of conventional oil reserves, the
exploitation of unconventional oil reservoirs necessitates advanced recovery materials …

Recent Progress in Silicon Quantum Dots Sensors: A Review

S Sreejith, J Ajayan, JM Radhika, NV Uma Reddy… - Silicon, 2024 - Springer
Recently, there has been a lot of interest in silicon quantum dots (Sil-QDts) because of their
special opto-electronic properties. These qualities include broad absorption spectra, strong …

Novel high-hydrophilic carbon dots from petroleum coke for boosting injection pressure reduction and enhancing oil recovery

Y Wu, M Cao, Q Zhao, X Wu, F Guo, L Tang, X Tan… - Carbon, 2021 - Elsevier
Zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterials show intriguing potential in the field of
unconventional oil resource development for reducing injection pressure and enhancing oil …

Preparation and performance evaluation of nano-composite fracturing fluid with good oil displacement ability in tight reservoir

C Liu, Y Li, P Wang, H Jiao, X Yao, G Zhao… - Journal of Molecular …, 2022 - Elsevier
Using slickwater fracturing fluid is an efficient stimulation method in low-permeability
reservoirs. The drag reducing ability of drag reducing agents is very important for fracturing …

New insights into the synergism between silica nanoparticles and surfactants on interfacial properties: Implications for spontaneous imbibition in tight oil reservoirs

T Zhang, Z Li, M Gao, Z Xu, CD Adenutsi… - Journal of Petroleum …, 2022 - Elsevier
Nanofluids, a new cost-effective chemical additive for enhanced oil recovery (EOR)
applications, have attracted increasing attention in the development of tight oil reservoirs …

Enhancing oil recovery using silica nanoparticles: Nanoscale wettability alteration effects and implications for shale oil recovery

D Afekare, J Garno, D Rao - Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques have the potential to improve recovery in
unconventional shale oil reservoirs which have prolific short-term success but elusive near …

Carbon dots nanofluid: Reducing injection pressure in unconventional reservoir by regulating oil/water/rock interfacial properties

M Cao, Y Li, X Song, Y Chen, L Sun, X Shi, C Dai… - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
Effective development of unconventional resources is impeded by water flooding-related
challenges, such as high pressure and under-injection, which hinder the replenishment of …

Two-step hydrothermal synthesis of active carbon-dots with high temperature and salt resistance for injection pressure reduction and enhanced oil recovery

L Li, Y Sun, Z Wang, J Liu, K Liu, C Dai, Y Wu - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2023 - Elsevier
Ultrasmall carbon nanomaterials show enormous potential in the development of
unconventional oil resources for reducing injection pressure and improving oil recovery …

Silica-Based Nanoparticles: Outlook in the Enhanced Oil Recovery

W Sun, H Pu, D Pierce, JX Zhao - Energy & Fuels, 2023 - ACS Publications
In recent years, nanotechnology has become increasingly important in the upstream sector
of the oil and gas industry, in terms of both perspectives and practical applications …

Carbon-Based Active Nanoparticles with Ultrahigh Temperature and Salt Resistance for Enhanced Oil Recovery from Unconventional Oil Reservoirs

Y Sun, Y Dong, Z Zhu, L Li, C Dai, Y Wu, M Zhao - Energy & Fuels, 2023 - ACS Publications
Carbon-based nanoparticles possess ultrasmall size (< 10 nm) and show great application
potential in reducing the injection pressure of unconventional reservoirs. However, the …