The complicated flow behaviors of multiphase fluids in shale reservoirs are significantly
influenced by fluid-fluid and fluid-rock interactions due to the non-negligible intermolecular …

To better evaluate the reservoir quality and optimize shale gas extraction, it is necessary to
quantitatively characterize pore structure in shale reservoirs using complementary methods …

As a non-aqueous medium for increasing permeability in coal seams, liquid nitrogen
fracturing has been widely studied. The changes of the pores in coal fractured by liquid …

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 …

Coal-water interactions have profound influences on gas extraction from coal and coal
utilization. Experimental measurements on three coals using X-ray photoelectron …

Effective reservoir stimulation is the key for enhancing coalbed methane (CBM) recovery.
Ultrasound treatment provides a novel alternative to traditional hydraulic fracturing for gas …

Ultrasonic treatment is a highly potential method for reservoir permeability modification in
enhanced coalbed methane recovery. Quantitative evaluations of ultrasonic induced …

Shale/tight gas plays an increasingly important role to meet the growing global energy
demand and reduce carbon emissions. Unlike conventional reservoirs, shale formations are …

Water vapor adsorption/desorption isotherms are measured on five shales from Illinois basin
by dynamic vapor sorption method. The experimental adsorption data are modeled by the …

Water is ubiquitously present within organic-rich shale and can exert an important effect on
the gas-in-place and gas adsorption capacity of shale reservoirs. Thus, understanding the …