Advancing the application of atomic force microscopy (AFM) to the characterization and quantification of geological material properties
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) has been widely used in materials science and chemistry
research since it was invented in the 1980s. It is a relatively new tool for geosciences and is …
research since it was invented in the 1980s. It is a relatively new tool for geosciences and is …
[HTML][HTML] Micromechanical testing and property upscaling of planetary rocks: A critical review
Abstract Knowledge of the mechanical behavior of planetary rocks is indispensable for
space explorations. The scarcity of pristine samples and the irregular shapes of planetary …
space explorations. The scarcity of pristine samples and the irregular shapes of planetary …
Nano-scale mechanical properties of constituent minerals in shales investigated by combined nanoindentation statistical analyses and SEM-EDS-XRD techniques
The mechanical properties of the constituent minerals in shale rock are fundamental to a
better knowledge of multi-scale shale behaviors. It benefits the engineering applications and …
better knowledge of multi-scale shale behaviors. It benefits the engineering applications and …
Using nanoindentation to characterize the mechanical and creep properties of shale: load and loading strain rate effects
The mechanical and creep properties of shale strongly influence artificial hydraulic
fracturing, wellbore stability, and the evaluation of reservoir performance in shale gas …
fracturing, wellbore stability, and the evaluation of reservoir performance in shale gas …
Upscaling the creep behavior of clay-rich and quartz-rich shales from nanoindentation measurements: Application to the Wufeng-Longmaxi shale, China
J Wang, Y Liu, C Yang, Y Zheng, W Jiang… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Creep of shale controls the stability of fault gouge in sedimentary rocks, aseismic
deformation in the upper crust, and several engineering operations, such as proppant …
deformation in the upper crust, and several engineering operations, such as proppant …
[HTML][HTML] Assessment of nano-to-micro-scale geomechanical properties and their time-dependent behavior: Current status and progressive perspectives
MC Ngoma, O Kolawole - Rock Mechanics Bulletin, 2024 - Elsevier
Rocks can deform at varying scales (nano-, micro-and macro-scale) under different
temperatures, pressures, stresses, and time conditions. Sub-core scale (nano-to micro …
temperatures, pressures, stresses, and time conditions. Sub-core scale (nano-to micro …
Geomechanical properties of thinly interbedded rocks based on micro-and macro-scale measurements
R Cong, R Yang, G Li, Z Huang, Y Gong… - Rock Mechanics and …, 2023 - Springer
Clarifying the geomechanical properties and inherent heterogeneity of layered rocks is
essential for predicting fracture morphology and designing hydraulic fracturing pumping …
essential for predicting fracture morphology and designing hydraulic fracturing pumping …
Nanoindentation of horn river basin shales: the micromechanical contrast between overburden and reservoir formations
We present a micromechanical characterization of shales from the Horn River Basin, NW
Canada. The shales have contrasting mineralogy and microstructures and play different …
Canada. The shales have contrasting mineralogy and microstructures and play different …
[HTML][HTML] Combining atomic force microscopy and nanoindentation helps characterizing in-situ mechanical properties of organic matter in shale
J Wang, J Dziadkowiec, Y Liu, W Jiang, Y Zheng… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The quantification of mechanical properties of organic matter in shale is of significance for
the fine prediction and characterization of shale reservoir's mechanical properties. Due to …
the fine prediction and characterization of shale reservoir's mechanical properties. Due to …
Nanomechanical and chemical variations of inertinite and vitrinite within lacustrine shale during oil generation
Inertinite and vitrinite in 3 samples during oil generation from a lacustrine shale, the third
member of the Paleogene Shahejie Formation are investigated nanomechanical and …
member of the Paleogene Shahejie Formation are investigated nanomechanical and …