Depleted shale gas formations as naturally-occurring storage compartments for hydrogen: A molecular-level assessment
The interaction of hydrogen with porous media is of great interest when assessing the
potential of subsurface hydrogen storage. Shale gas formations resemble naturally …
potential of subsurface hydrogen storage. Shale gas formations resemble naturally …
Development of atomistic kerogen models and their applications for gas adsorption and diffusion: a mini-review
With the emergence of shale gas, numerous atomic-scale models of kerogen have been
proposed in the literature. These models, which attempt to capture the structure, chemistry …
proposed in the literature. These models, which attempt to capture the structure, chemistry …
H2, CO2, and CH4 Adsorption Potential of Kerogen as a Function of Pressure, Temperature, and Maturity
We performed molecular dynamics simulation to elucidate the adsorption behavior of
hydrogen (H2), carbon dioxide (CO2), and methane (CH4) on four sub-models of type II …
hydrogen (H2), carbon dioxide (CO2), and methane (CH4) on four sub-models of type II …
Factors influencing hydrogen migration in cap rocks: Establishing new screening criteria for the selection of underground hydrogen storage locations
S Alafnan - International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Safe and efficient underground storage of hydrogen requires cap rocks with effective sealing
capabilities. This study investigates the interplay between various factors and their influence …
capabilities. This study investigates the interplay between various factors and their influence …
Hydrogen diffusion in organic-rich porous media: implications for hydrogen geo-storage
Subsurface hydrogen storage for large-scale energy supply to decarbonize a variety of
greenhouse gas-emitting activities is gaining momentum worldwide to combat climate …
greenhouse gas-emitting activities is gaining momentum worldwide to combat climate …
Effect of kerogen maturity on the adsorption capacity of CO2 and CH4: A molecular investigation
The adsorption characteristics of shale under a wide range of pressure and temperature
conditions is essential for successful exploitation and development. In this work, we present …
conditions is essential for successful exploitation and development. In this work, we present …
Controlling parameters of CH4 and CO2 adsorption on shale—a review
Adsorption is the principal gas storage mechanism in shale, and detailed knowledge of the
adsorption behaviour is crucial for successful shale gas production. CO2 and CH4 exhibit …
adsorption behaviour is crucial for successful shale gas production. CO2 and CH4 exhibit …
Molecular insights into supercritical methane sorption and self-diffusion in monospecific and composite nanopores of deep shale
Up to now, a large number of studies have utilized various representative materials to
approximate the replacement of shale and investigate the gas adsorption and diffusion …
approximate the replacement of shale and investigate the gas adsorption and diffusion …
Utilization of supercritical carbon dioxide for mechanical degradation of organic matters contained in shales
S Alafnan - Fuel, 2022 - Elsevier
Supercritical carbon dioxide has been recently adopted to induce the initiation and
propagation of hydraulic fractures. A rock matrix initially under reservoir conditions is …
propagation of hydraulic fractures. A rock matrix initially under reservoir conditions is …
The self-diffusivity of natural gas in the organic nanopores of source rocks
S Alafnan - Physics of Fluids, 2022 - pubs.aip.org
Natural gas stored in source rocks has become a significant contributor to supply the energy
demand. Source rocks are a special subclass of sedimentary rocks where the matrix serves …
demand. Source rocks are a special subclass of sedimentary rocks where the matrix serves …