In most of natural montmorillonites, Na+ and Ca2+ ions commonly coexist in the interlayer
space as compensation ions. Molecular dynamics simulations have been performed to …

The stepwise hydration of clay minerals has been observed repeatedly in studies, but the
underlying mechanism remains unclear. Previous numerical studies confirmed the presence …

In this study the synergistic behavior that occurs when three different cationic inhibitors for
clay swelling were associated with brines containing NaCl and KCl was evaluated. These …

Polycarboxylate-based water reducing admixtures (PCE) are widely used in concrete
technology as they have superior properties such as ease of molecular structure change …

Wellbore stability is essential for safe and efficient drilling during oil and gas exploration and
development. This paper introduces a hydrophobic nano-silica (HNS) for use in …

Formation damage has the potential to impair and weaken reservoir productivity and
injectivity, causing substantial economic losses. Oil and gas wells can be damaged by …

Spontaneous imbibition has been widely investigated due to its significant impact on gas/oil
recovery from conventional sandstone and carbonate reservoirs. Unlike conventional …

This article presents a method of geopolymerizing black cotton soil (BCS), a type of highly
expansive soil, to ascertain its potential use in subgrades. The BCS is stabilized by alkalis of …

Consolidation of marine soft soils with prefabricated vertical drains (PVDs) and vacuum
preloading is a hot spot of research in marine geotechnical engineering. Marine soft soils …

Different types of soil water, such as bound water and capillary water, have distinct effects on
the physicochemical and engineering properties of soils, particularly unsaturated clayey …