Microfluidic systems that leverage unique micro-scale phenomena have been developed to
provide rapid, accurate and robust analysis, predominantly for biomedical applications …

The fluid flow, species transport, and chemical reactions in geological formations are the
chief mechanisms in engineering the exploitation of fossil fuels and geothermal energy, the …

CO 2 injection into the geological formations is a promising option to enhance oil recovery
while simultaneously contributing to carbon storage. Conventional core tests provide critical …

As global consumption of fossil fuels such as oil increases, previously abundant sources
have become depleted or plagued with obstructions. Asphaltene deposition is one of such …

Si-glass microfluidics have long provided unprecedented precision, robustness and optical
clarity. However, chip fabrication is costly (∼ 500 USD per chip) and in practice, devices are …

Micro and nano-fluidic devices have attracted increasing attention in the oil industry. In this
study, we designed a new slim-tube method to determine MMP on a microfluidic chip. The …

Understanding fluid flow characteristics in porous medium, which determines the
development of oil and gas oilfields, has been a significant research subject for decades …

The determination of the minimum miscibility pressure (MMP) assumes paramount
significance in evaluating CO 2 enhanced-oil recovery strategies. We created a microfluidic …

Solvent bitumen extraction processes are alternatives to thermal processes with potential for
improved economic and environmental performance. However, solvent interaction with …

Microfluidics presents an unprecedented opportunity to understand fluid properties and
phase measurements at extreme conditions relevant to energy applications. Since the …