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 …

It is useful in the clarifications of pore spaces at different scales in reservoir evaluations, and
also helpful to exploit shale oil resources. The analysis of pores and fractures can be used to …

Shale gas from unconventional resources will contribute to meeting the energy demand
during the transition to a net-zero carbon economy. In this minireview, the current status of …

In this study, the wettability of a kerogen surface, a key component of shale reservoirs, is
investigated by using molecular dynamics simulations. Specifically, we examined the impact …

Knowledge of the chemical and structural properties of kerogen is needed for accurate
volumetric and economic appraisal of petroleum-bearing unconventional resources …

Adamantane (AD) is the first member in diamondoids family. It is an alkane of C 10 H 16
formula, having a cage structure consisting of three fused cyclohexane rings. It was formed …

Kerogen is the main host of methane in most shale formations. Although many studies
focused on its isothermal adsorption, the relationship between its methane adsorption …

Small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) and ultrasmall-angle neutron scattering (USANS)
are special and powerful tools to study micro-, meso-, and macropores from 1 nm to 10 μm in …

Oxidation of organic matter with oxybromine oxidants is ushering in a new era of enhanced
hydrocarbon recovery. While these potent reagents are being tested in laboratory and field …