Nano-scale mechanical properties of constituent minerals in shales investigated by combined nanoindentation statistical analyses and SEM-EDS-XRD techniques
The mechanical properties of the constituent minerals in shale rock are fundamental to a
better knowledge of multi-scale shale behaviors. It benefits the engineering applications and …
better knowledge of multi-scale shale behaviors. It benefits the engineering applications and …
A review on modern imaging techniques for characterization of nanoporous unconventional reservoirs: Challenges and prospects
Abstract Characterization and modeling of unconventional reservoirs are quite challenging
as the fluid flow through nanoporous media is not well-understood due to complexity of such …
as the fluid flow through nanoporous media is not well-understood due to complexity of such …
Pore accessibility and trapping of methane in Marcellus Shale
Accessibility of pore space in unconventional reservoirs is an important factor influencing
both methane storage capacity and the kinetics of methane desorption. The determination of …
both methane storage capacity and the kinetics of methane desorption. The determination of …
A systematic review on the applications of atomic force microscopy for coal and rock characterization
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) serves as a prominent micro-and nano-scale observation
method in various scientific domains encompassing biology, materials science, physics, and …
method in various scientific domains encompassing biology, materials science, physics, and …
[HTML][HTML] CENTAUR—The small-and wide-angle neutron scattering diffractometer/spectrometer for the Second Target Station of the Spallation Neutron Source
CENTAUR has been selected as one of the eight initial instruments to be built at the Second
Target Station (STS) of the Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. It is …
Target Station (STS) of the Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. It is …
Methane pore accessibility, densification, and accommodation by organic matter in the Niobrara Formation at wet-gas thermal maturity conditions
Petroleum within unconventional source-rock reservoirs is hosted in organic matter and
mineral pore space as well as in voids and microfractures. Recent work has shown that for …
mineral pore space as well as in voids and microfractures. Recent work has shown that for …
[HTML][HTML] Swelling damage characteristics induced by CO2 adsorption in shale: Experimental and modeling approaches
S Lin, X Chang, K Wang, C Yang, Y Guo - Journal of Rock Mechanics and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Carbon dioxide (CO 2) geological sequestration represents a critical technology in
mitigating climate change. Shale reservoirs demonstrate a pronounced affinity for CO 2 …
mitigating climate change. Shale reservoirs demonstrate a pronounced affinity for CO 2 …
The Influence of SC-CO2 on the Nanopore Structures of Different Types of Shales Based on Small-Angle Neutron Scattering and Multifractal Methods
M Zhang, Y Ke, L Yang, P Zhao, H Zhu, Y Li - Energy & Fuels, 2024 - ACS Publications
Supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2), which has a high density, low viscosity, strong
solubility, and high diffusivity, is considered an ideal nonaqueous fracturing fluid for shale …
solubility, and high diffusivity, is considered an ideal nonaqueous fracturing fluid for shale …
Probing nanomechanical properties of a shale with nanoindentation: heterogeneity and the effect of water–shale interactions
The mechanical properties of shale are critical for the extraction of gas and oil from
nanoporous shale. In this study, nanoindentation tests with the accelerated property …
nanoporous shale. In this study, nanoindentation tests with the accelerated property …
Characterizing anisotropic pore structure and its impact on gas storage and transport in coalbed methane and shale gas reservoirs
Anisotropic pore structure affects fluid storage and transport behaviors in rock matrix. In this
study, we quantitatively investigate the anisotropic pore structure properties of coal and …
study, we quantitatively investigate the anisotropic pore structure properties of coal and …