At first, a critical overview of current polycarboxylate (PCE) technology including the
chemistry of different kinds of PCEs, characteristic molecular properties, their interaction with …

Challenges associated with drilling operations are numerous and their adverse effect could
lead to severe damage or even shutting down of the drilling operations. Wellbore instability …

As a general-purpose force field for molecular simulations of layered materials and their fluid
interfaces, Clayff continues to see broad usage in atomistic computational modeling for …

Increased water content in rocks can result in a decline in their strength and an increase in
deformation, which can lead to geological disasters such as landslides and tunnel …

The energy industry is exploring sustainable chemistry and engineering solutions for
exploitation of shale reservoirs. Smectite-rich shale is challenging to drill with traditional …

Water-based drilling fluids (WBDFs) are widely used for drilling oil and gas wells. Water-
based drilling fluids are considered economical and environmentally friendly compared to …

Shale formations are known for their chemical interactions with water based muds which
may result in swelling, bit balling or even closure of the wellbore. As a result, eco-friendly …

Conventional drilling fluid (DF) technologies commonly fail to meet many of the
requirements of modern drilling under various harsh subsurface conditions, particularly …

Rocks are usually subjected to cyclic wetting-drying due to the periodical changes in moist
condition. To investigate the effect of wetting-drying cycles on the fracture behavior of …

Liquid nitrogen (LN2) fracturing is an anhydrous fracturing technology that enhances coal
permeability and supports unconventional oil and gas exploitation. In this Review, we …