Effect of nanoparticles on the performance of polymer/surfactant flooding for enhanced oil recovery: A review

O Tavakkoli, H Kamyab, M Shariati, AM Mohamed… - Fuel, 2022 - Elsevier
It is well known that approximately 30% of Original Oil in Place (OOIP) is produced by water
flooding. Therefore, to improve the residual oil recovery, the Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) …

Application of nanoparticles in enhanced oil recovery: a critical review of recent progress

X Sun, Y Zhang, G Chen, Z Gai - Energies, 2017 - mdpi.com
The injected fluids in secondary processes supplement the natural energy present in the
reservoir to displace oil. The recovery efficiency mainly depends on the mechanism of …

Nanoparticles behaviors in porous media: Application to enhanced oil recovery

J Foroozesh, S Kumar - Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2020 - Elsevier
Stability of nanofluids along with their promising properties has led to wide applications of
nanoparticles (NPs) in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) projects. Nanofluids that are colloidal …

Asphaltene precipitation and deposition: A critical review

I Mohammed, M Mahmoud, D Al Shehri… - Journal of Petroleum …, 2021 - Elsevier
Asphaltene deposition in the reservoirs, tubbing, and surface facilities causes serious flow
assurance problems with significant economic implications. Asphaltene flow assurance …

The synergistic effects of nanoparticle-surfactant nanofluids in EOR applications

M Almahfood, B Bai - Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2018 - Elsevier
Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques are receiving substantial attention worldwide due
to the major decline in the available oil resources. However, lots of challenges and …

Hyperelastic magnetic reduced graphene oxide three-dimensional framework with superb oil and organic solvent adsorption capability

Y Wang, W Xie, H Liu, H Gu - Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) porous network materials with large pore volume, high
specific surface area, and controllable porosity have potential application in wastewater …

Review on application of nanoparticles for EOR purposes: A critical review of the opportunities and challenges

Y Kazemzadeh, S Shojaei, M Riazi, M Sharifi - Chinese Journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Nanoparticles have already gained attentions for their countless potential applications in
enhanced oil recovery. Nano-sized particles would help to recover trapped oil by several …

Current developments and future outlook in nanofluid flooding: A comprehensive review of various parameters influencing oil recovery mechanisms

F Yakasai, MZ Jaafar, S Bandyopadhyay… - Journal of Industrial and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Utilization of nanoparticles for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) has attracted great attention in
recent decades. However, various constraints influence fluid-fluid and fluid-rock interactions …

Review on oil displacement technologies of enhanced oil recovery: state-of-the-art and outlook

Y Wang, X Han, J Li, R Liu, Q Wang, C Huang… - Energy & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Despite rapid advances in renewable energy extraction and utilization, global oil demand
continues to rise. Oil displacement technologies are widely studied and applied because …

Application of bare nanoparticle-based nanofluids in enhanced oil recovery

MS Alnarabiji, MM Husein - Fuel, 2020 - Elsevier
Nanofluids offer many advantages over surfactant and polymer solutions during enhanced
oil recovery (EOR). This review discusses the current state and future prospects of …