Hydraulic fracturing applied to organic-rich shales has significantly increased the
recoverable volume of methane available for US energy consumption. Fluid-shale reactions …

Clay minerals contain a massive amount of nanopores and play a significant role in gas
adsorption in shale. Although the pore structure of clay minerals has been widely studied …

Clay soils can exhibit excessive swelling due to changes in water content. The clay swelling
threatens the long-term stability of structures and foundations, thus an accurate prediction of …

The demand for cost effective and environmentally shale inhibitor is increasing in drilling
industry. This paper reports for the first time the use of Zizyphus spina-christi extract (ZSCE) …

The results of the effects of electrolyte type and concentration, nanoparticle concentration,
pH, and temperature on the mobility and aqueous stability of polyethylene glycol (PEG) …

The instability of shales in drilled formations leads to serious operational problems with
major economic consequences for petroleum exploration and production. It is generally …

Understanding the wettability of clay mineral surfaces is crucial for enhancing oil recovery,
investigating primary migration of hydrocarbon, and evaluating the performance of sealing …

This article reviews progress in the understanding of the role of clay minerals in crude oil
formation, migration and accumulation. Clay minerals are involved in the formation of …

Recently, microbial biopolymer-based soil treatment (BPST) has gained attention for its
application in environmentally friendly soil stabilization, particularly for enhancing the …

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is likely to be a critical technology to achieve large
reductions in global carbon emissions over the next century. Research on the subsurface …