Nanotechnology remains a relatively new innovation for the oil and gas industry. However,
many applications have now become an integral part of some of its key technological …

The development of sustainable, cost-efficient, and high-performance nanofluids is one of
the current research topics within drilling applications. The inclusion of tailorable …

Highly inhibitive and high-temperature-resistant shale inhibitors are required to be
developed as water-based drilling fluids to accomplish the requirements of the drilling …

Nanomaterials are good potential additives in drilling fluid to improve the thermal and
physical-mechanical properties of the fluids, but their use in this field is still scarce. Ester …

Nanoparticles have recently been widely used in polymer gel systems to enhance gel
strength. However, it is yet unclear how various types of nanoparticles affect the gelation …

Improving the tribological characteristics of water-based drilling fluids by adding graphene-
based lubricants has garnered attention because of the potential for a range of inorganic …

Throughout the world, the construction industry produces significant amounts of by-products
and hazardous waste materials. The steel-making industry generates welding waste and …

According to oilfield drilling records, improper transport of rock cuttings caused by
eccentricity has led to some serious problems, such as mechanical pipe sticking, high fluid …

Utilization of water-based drilling fluids (DFs) at high temperatures is limited by multiple
factors due to the degradation of the rheological and filtration properties. Therefore, it is …

Filtration loss control under high-temperature conditions is a worldwide issue among water-
based drilling fluids (WBDFs). A core–shell high-temperature filter reducer (PAASM-CaCO3) …