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Energy & Fuels
Bin Zhang, Fajian Nie, Xuefeng Deng, Yanping Wang, Baofeng Hou
Summary: This study investigated the gas channeling behavior in fractured tight oil reservoirs during oxygen-reduced air flooding and evaluated the effects of different plugging and displacement processes on oil recovery. Experimental results showed that the optimized foam and gel systems effectively plugged fractures and improved oil recovery. The combination of water, gel, FC-2 foam plugging system, and 5% oxygen-reduced air had the best plugging effect and highest oil recovery.
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Polymer Science
Liang-Liang Wang, Teng-Fei Wang, Jie-Xiang Wang, Hai-Tong Tian, Yi Chen, Wei Song
Summary: The study developed a composite gel foam plugging system and evaluated its performance in static injection, dynamic profile control, and oil displacement. A technical boundary chart for plugging systems in heterogeneous reservoirs was proposed, and the research results showed that the adsorption effect of microspheres on the gel particles was potent. The enhanced foam with gel exhibited better performance in plugging control and flooding compared to the composite gel system.
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Polymer Science
Tengfei Wang, Liangliang Wang, Haoliang Qin, Cong Zhao, Zongxian Bai, Xingbang Meng
Summary: Accurately identifying gas channeling channels and analyzing the main controlling factors are crucial for improving oil recovery during foam-assisted oxygen-reduced air flooding (FAORAF). This study utilizes fuzzy membership function theory to identify gas channeling channels in the Changqing Oilfield, China, and analyzes their characteristics and influencing factors through numerical simulation. The performance of different foam blocking systems is evaluated using sand pack models. Additionally, a new gel-enhanced foam plugging system is developed based on reservoir fracture features. The results show that gas channeling primarily occurs along the NE 60-70 degree direction and foam can reduce channeling. Natural and artificial fractures are the main factors causing channeling, followed by injection methods and gas injection rates.
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Chemistry, Physical
Zhoujie Wang, Zijian Cao, Songyan Li, Shaopeng Li
Summary: This study investigates the flow state of a foam system and analyzes the optimal plugging conditions of three-phase foam through resistance factors in sandpack flooding experiments. The research shows that three-phase foam is stable and capable of effective plugging. The highest oil recovery is achieved at a permeability ratio of 9.99 with an oil recovery factor of 80.87%. Three-phase foam flooding has promising application prospects.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuanxiu Sun, Weijie Zhang, Yong He, Shaoqi Kong, Yueliang Liu, Ruifang Han
Summary: The Baikouquan Oilfield is experiencing casing failures that affect normal production. Traditional measures are not effective for subsequent operations and long-term production. Therefore, the development of a new type of plugging agent with high strength and special characteristics is significant for reducing operational costs and enhancing oil recovery.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaocong Wang, Qun Lei, Jianhui Luo, Pingmei Wang, Peiwen Xiao, Yinzhu Ye, Xingcai Wu, Yang Liu, Guangzheng Zhang
Summary: This paper briefly introduces the preparation and classification of nanocellulose, reviews the modification of nanocellulose and its application in oilfield chemistry. The principles and methods of surface modification are summarized, and the focus is on the research progress of nanocellulose in drilling fluid, enhanced oil recovery, and oilfield sewage treatment. The application issues and natural advantages of nanocellulose are analyzed, along with suggestions on how to expand its application. Finally, the development and potential application of nanocellulose in oilfield chemistry are proposed.
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Chemistry, Physical
Hu Jia, Sheng-Huai Chen, Zhao-Ming Zhou
Summary: This study developed a strong and stable nanocomposite foamed gel as a temporary plug to address the issue of loss of workover fluids into low-pressure reservoirs. The gel showed high stability, low density, and low fluid loss compared with traditional workover fluids. The experiment demonstrated that the foamed gel has the ability to effectively plug reservoir rocks temporarily, making it a promising solution for preventing loss of workover fluids in low-pressure reservoirs.
JOURNAL OF DISPERSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Khwaja Naweed Seddiqi, Kazunori Abe, Hongda Hao, Zabihullah Mahdi, Huaizhu Liu, Jirui Hou
Summary: Most oilfields currently utilize waterflooding for oil recovery, but the water injection channels created between wells have limited impact. To control excessive water production, water plugging profile control is necessary. This study investigated well selection for profile control using the fuzzy evaluation method (FEM) and improved it with a random forest (RF) classification model. The RF algorithm accurately determined the factor weight for decision-making, resulting in the selection of four wells instead of seven by the RF weighting system. The RF weighting model significantly improved the decision-making skills for profile control wells.
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Polymer Science
Youjie Sheng, Yunchuan Peng, Shanwen Zhang, Ying Guo, Li Ma, Qiuhong Wang, Hanling Zhang
Summary: The study explores the influence of silica nanoparticles on the thermal stability of gel foams based on a mixture of fluorocarbon and hydrocarbon surfactants. Results indicate that NP concentration significantly affects the molecular interactions, surface tension, conductivity, and viscosity of the dispersions. Addition of NPs reduces the foaming ability of the solution and slows down coarsening, drainage, and decay of the gel foams under thermal action, ultimately enhancing their thermal stability.
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Energy & Fuels
Quanlin Shi, Botao Qin, Yizhen Xu, Mingyue Hao, Xu Shao, Hui Zhuo
Summary: This study investigates the stability characteristics of gel-stabilized foam (GSF) through the analysis of foam half-life, drainage process, microcosmic liquid film structure, and stability mechanism. The results show that the GSF exhibits a unique three-stage drainage process and the formation of a gel structure enhances its stability. SEM-EDS analysis reveals the composition of the gelified film, which mainly consists of O, C, and Na elements derived from polymer and surfactant molecules. The gelified film in GSF delays bubble coarsening and drainage rate, reducing the coalescence and rupture rate. Furthermore, GSF demonstrates superior fire-resistance characteristics and coverage effect on the heat source. The study suggests that GSF has great potential for applications involving the extinguishment of coal fires.
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Energy & Fuels
Mina Jaberi Rad, Omid Alizadeh, Mohammad Ali Takassi, Masoud Mokhtary
Summary: Increasing demand for chemical additives in the petroleum industry has prompted the need to develop environmentally-friendly alternatives. In this study, a novel biocompatible surfactant was synthesized and its application in surfactant-stabilized foam was analyzed. The surfactant showed comparable results to commonly used surfactants in chemical enhanced oil recovery. The experimental procedure included surfactant synthesis and feasibility study of its implementation. The results suggest that the surfactant has potential for application in laboratory and field studies, increasing oil yield.
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Energy & Fuels
Le Tong, Ronggui Fan, Shuangchun Yang, Qiushi Zhang, Yi Pan
Summary: The application of water flooding technologies in the oilfield causes heterogeneity in the oil reservoir and improper circulation of injected water. This study focuses on using profile control and water plugging technologies to adjust formation heterogeneity, reduce permeability, plug formation water, and enhance oil recovery. The effectiveness of a polymer gel, prepared using a partially-hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM) and organic chromium, is tested in simulated artificial strata. The experimental results provide theoretical and practical references for developing water-plugging technologies and optimizing drilling fluid and polymer-polymer compositions for enhanced oil recovery.
CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY OF FUELS AND OILS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yali Liu, Chao Zhang, Quan Wen, Zhaomin Li, Mingzhe Song
Summary: In this study, a heat-resistant CO2 foam was prepared and its profile control effect in old oilfields was verified through experiments, leading to an increased oil recovery rate.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
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Energy & Fuels
Lin Sun, Dequan Chen, Yongchang Zhang, Xuehui Sun, Wanfen Pu, Bing Wei, Jinyu Tang, Xindi Sun
Summary: This study showed that salts can enhance the stability of betaine foam in high-salinity reservoirs, with oleicyl dimethyl amidopropyl carboxybetaine exhibiting the strongest stability. The superior stability is dominated by the viscoelastic micelle induced by high salinity.
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Chemistry, Applied
Anja Herneke, Saeid Karkehabadi, Jing Lu, Christofer Lendel, Maud Langton
Summary: In this study, protein nanofibrils (PNFs) were generated from mung bean protein isolate and its globular 8S fraction, and their properties were investigated under different pH conditions. It was found that PNFs at pH 4-8 exhibited good foaming properties. This study provides valuable insights into the structure and foaming properties of PNFs, which can potentially be utilized in innovative food applications.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
Yuan Li, Rongjun Wang, Ruoyu Wang, Wei Liu, Caili Dai, Xue Yao, Mingwei Zhao, Yongpeng Sun, Guang Zhao, Yining Wu
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2019)
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Energy & Fuels
Qing You, Quanyi Wen, Jichao Fang, Min Guo, Qingsheng Zhang, Caili Dai
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2019)
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Chemistry, Applied
Mingwei Zhao, Zhibin Gao, Caili Dai, Xin Sun, Yue Zhang, Xiujie Yang, Yining Wu
JOURNAL OF SURFACTANTS AND DETERGENTS
(2019)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Yuyang Li, Caili Dai, Xinke Wang, Wenjiao Lv, Hongda Zhou, Guang Zhao, Lin Li, Yongpeng Sun, Yining Wu, Mingwei Zhao
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2019)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Weitao Li, Falin Wei, Chunming Xiong, Jian Ouyang, Guang Zhao, Liming Shao, Mingli Dai
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF GEOSCIENCES
(2019)
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Energy & Fuels
Jichao Fang, Guang Zhao, Mingwei Zhao, Caili Dai
Summary: The new channel flow control (CFC) agent can significantly improve the oil recovery of high-temperature and high-salinity fractured-vuggy carbonate reservoirs, suitable for reservoirs up to 180 degrees Celsius, can be expanded up to 3 times by adjusting the composition ratio to form a barrier that blocks the main flow channel.
ENERGY SOURCES PART A-RECOVERY UTILIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Foster Dodzi Gomado, Yanling Wang, Forson Kobina, Caili Dai, Augustus Owusu-Boadi
JOURNAL OF DISPERSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
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Chemistry, Physical
Timing Fang, Yingnan Zhang, Rui Ma, Youguo Yan, Caili Dai, Jun Zhang
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Guang Zhao, Zhihu Yan, Feng Qian, Haonan Sun, Xia Lu, Haiming Fan
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Petroleum
Hao Li, Caili Dai, Xuepeng Wu
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIELD EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE 2017
(2019)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Petroleum
Sisi Fang, Caili Dai, Xuepeng Wu
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIELD EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE 2017
(2019)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Petroleum
Yanchao Fang, Caili Dai, Yongpeng Sun, Ang Chen, Yuanyin Wang, Lesley Anne James
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIELD EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE 2017
(2019)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Petroleum
Jiaping Tao, Caili Dai, Guang Zhao, Wanli Kang
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIELD EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE 2017
(2019)
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Chemistry, Physical
Wenjing Tan, Chunmei Gao, Shifeng Ji, Yunqing Xing, Yi Guo, Baogui Liang
Summary: Membrane separation technology is widely used in wastewater treatment due to its cost-effectiveness and productivity. However, organic membrane fouling caused by humic acid is a major barrier to its further development. This study successfully addressed this issue through the production of composite materials and self-cleaning membranes, providing beneficial strategies and solutions for membrane contamination problems.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qichang Peng, Qingdong Ruan, Bin Wang, Jinyuan Liu, Chao Huang, Xingwang Zhu, Dan Li, Liangliang Liu, Yinchuan Wang, Xiaolin Zhang, Jia Yan, Paul K. Chu, Hui Xu
Summary: The escalating issue of water pollution has led to significant attention in the field of photocatalysis. In this study, OV-Sb2WO6-X photocatalyst with oxygen vacancies was synthesized, which exhibited enhanced charge separation efficiency and improved photocatalytic activity. The introduction of oxygen vacancies was successfully controlled and characterized, and the modified photocatalyst showed superior degradation efficiency for dye wastewater treatment.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wangcheng Zhang, Cunchuan Zheng, Hu Xie, Weichao Du
Summary: By using a specific curing agent ETB, the problem of dispersion and stability for oily epoxy resin in cement slurry system has been successfully solved. The application of the emulsified curing agent ETB in oilfield cement slurry system shows good rheological performance, resistance to high temperature and high pressure water loss, and corrosion resistance.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
O. I. Krivonos, A. Babenko, O. B. Belskaya
Summary: This study synthesized biochar based on sapropel and investigated the effects of chemical modification on its textural characteristics, acid-base properties, and adsorption properties. The results showed that the chemical modification increased the fraction of micropores, specific surface area, and changed the surface properties of biochar. The experiment also revealed that biochar pretreated with alkali exhibited the maximum adsorption capacity for copper ions. A conceptual model identifying the mechanisms of copper adsorption on sapropel-based biosorbent was proposed.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
H. Lachhab, N. Benzbiria, A. Titi, S. Echihi, M. E. Belghiti, Y. Karzazi, A. Zarrouk, R. Touzani, C. Jama, F. Bentiss
Summary: The corrosion inhibitory potency of two new pyrimidine-pyrazole derivatives, PPA and PPC, was evaluated for mild steel in 1 M HCl. The results showed enhanced inhibition activities with increased concentration, reaching maximal values of 91.15% and 92.39% for PPA and PPC, respectively. However, the mitigation potency decreased with increasing temperature. SEM and XPS analysis revealed that PPA and PPC adsorbed on the mild steel surface, forming a shielding layer that prevented the dissolution of the steel in the acidic solution.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shanmugapriya Sivalingam, D. Jeya Sundara Sharmila, Goutham Golla, Lakshmanan Arunachalam, Tarunendu Singh, G. Karthikeyan, A. Shanthi, Kannan Malaichamy
Summary: This study aims to develop a nano-biofungicide comprising of volatile essential oil molecules to enhance its efficacy in the field of agriculture through easily scalable green synthesis technique. The nano biofungicide was prepared through one pot hot melt ultrasonication technique with easy water dispersibility and long term stability. The physico-chemical analysis revealed that, nano bio-fungicides were amorphous sphere-shaped nanoparticles with low melting point. The encapsulation efficiency of major components of essential oil was determined, and it was found that they followed Higuchi model of release kinetics. The essential oil loaded nanostructured lipid carrier showed significantly higher mycelial growth inhibition compared to pure essential oil, indicating enhanced bio-efficacy.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yinlong Li, Yingqing Zhan, Yiwen Chen, Hongshan Jia, Ximin Chen, Fei Zhu, Xulin Yang
Summary: In this study, ZnO quantum dots decorated MXene nanosheets were used as a functional filler for waterborne epoxy coating. The improved dispersion and synergy of ZnO QDs and MXene nanosheets enhanced the anticorrosion performance of the coating.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Fucheng Guan, Jing Tao, Qiang Yao, Zheng Li, Yihang Zhang, Shi Feng, Jianbin Sun, Qiang Yang, Xuecui Song, Jing Guo, Yuanfa Liu
Summary: This paper presents a method for preparing adsorbent materials based on biomass that can efficiently adsorb methylene blue. The experimental results show that the material has a hierarchical structure, high adsorption capacity, and reusability.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Pengfei Hu, Zuli Mo, Weiliang Wang, Chengzhe Li, Zhaojia Guo, Guanqing Lin, Zhimin Guo
Summary: This study developed a novel in-situ particle vision and measurement (PVM) system to investigate heterocoagulation between coarse and fine particles in mineral processing. The experimental results showed that the degree of heterocoagulation decreased with increasing pH and stirring speed. Furthermore, under certain hydrodynamic conditions, coal particles were more distributed at the rear of the glass bead.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Tanveer ul Haq Zia, Anwar ul Haq Ali Shah, Behisht Ara, Kashif Gul
Summary: A label-free immunosensor for detection of hepatitis C core antigen was fabricated using a ternary nanocomposite based on polypyrrole, silver doped zinc oxide, and exfoliated graphene. The immunosensor demonstrated low detection limit, high selectivity, and stability.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoyan Feng, Jiachen Li, Lijun Liang, Linli Zhu, Sa Liu, Li Ren
Summary: In this study, polystyrene divinylbenzene microspheres were surface-modified by poly(carboxybetaine methacrylate) to develop an efficient hemoperfusion adsorbent for the removal of protein-bound toxins. The modified microspheres showed increased adsorption capacity and better biocompatibility, making them promising for clinical hemoperfusion therapy.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoye Bi, Dong Xue, Yunpeng Wang, Chencheng Lv, Zexiong Li, Tao Zhao
Summary: This research aimed to develop a durable and formaldehyde-free flame retardant treatment for cotton fabrics. The results demonstrated successful grafting of phosphorous acid (PA) onto cotton fabrics, leading to enhanced flame resistance while maintaining the desired fabric characteristics.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Ruolin Wang, Wenjuan Sun, Haisheng Han, Dongping Tao
Summary: This study finds that Al-starch colloidal depressants can effectively inhibit the flotation of ultrafine calcite and chlorite, and increase the grade of valuable minerals. The chemisorption of Al-starch on mineral surface changes the functional group peaks and generates new O-Al functional groups.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Wondimu K. Wakejo, Ali Maged, Beteley T. Meshesha, Joon W. Kang, Abayneh G. Demesa, Sandip Chakrabarti, Thallada Bhaskar, Ashok Kumar Gupta, Amit Bhatnagar
Summary: Simultaneously removing different pharmaceutical pollutants from wastewater is an important environmental issue, and the use of a system that can remove multiple contaminants at once is necessary. Functionalized biochar (FBC) has been found to be effective in simultaneously removing acetaminophen and ciprofloxacin and other pharmaceutical pollutants.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yu Wang, Fengwen Yan, Jie Wu, Zhijun Huang, Liuting Song, Shunda Yuan
Summary: In this study, Cu single atoms are anchored on the external surface of g-C3N4 nanofibers to maximize atom utilization. This catalyst exhibits excellent Fenton-like catalytic activity and good stability due to the full utilization of Cu active sites.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)