Zeta potential (ZP) is a parameter that expresses the electrochemical equilibrium between
particles and liquids like in nanoparticle (NP) colloidal solutions with applications in …

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 …

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 …

The continuous growth of energy requirements, together with diminishing production,
necessitates tireless efforts to develop new technology frontiers in oilfield operations. The …

Water-based drilling fluids (WBDFs), a more environment-friendly candidate than oil-based
are widely used for drilling oil and gas wells. However, wellbore instability due to active clay …

The hydration and swelling caused by the contact of shale with water during oil and gas
drilling have caused many difficulties in drilling operations. Water-based drilling fluids …

Nanocomposites are promising materials for the development of novel and environmentally
friendly fertilizers that can delay the release of nutrients. In this study, a novel high-strength …

In this work, we report the preparation of a novel partially aminated and inexpensive water-
soluble acrylic acid grafted activated carbon represented as Cg-AA-NH 2 for efficient …

This work presents a comprehensive review on the use of bio-inhibitors for stabilizing gas/oil
shales during drilling and hydraulic fracturing. The swelling and dispersion inhibiting …

This article comprehensively reviews the potential application and effects of different
moieties of ionic liquids (ILs) on shale stabilization processes. The shale swelling inhibitory …