Thermal recovery techniques and solvent-based EOR methods are not applicable in many
of thin post cold heavy oil production with sands (CHOPS) heavy oil reservoirs in Western …

Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) are of particular interest in multiple fields and in enhanced
oil recovery (EOR) due to their unique advantages and characteristics. Albeit several …

Controlled pesticide release in response to environmental stimuli is highly desirable for
improved efficacy and reduced adverse effects. Recently, mesoporous silica nanoparticles …

With escalating global energy demands and the depletion of conventional oil reserves, the
exploitation of unconventional oil reservoirs necessitates advanced recovery materials …

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticle decorated [poly (4-methylstyrene-co-divinylbenzene)]
microcapsules enclosing phase change material (PCM) were synthesized following a one …

Nanoemulsions (NEs) are emerging as attractive injecting fluids for enhanced oil recovery
because of their abilities to reduce interfacial tension, alter the rock wettability, improve the …

Nanofluids in recent years have shown great potential as a chemical enhanced oil recovery
(EOR) technology, thanks to their excellent performance in altering interfacial properties …

A novel charge‐reversible surfactant,(CH3) 2N‐(CH2) 10COONa, was designed and
synthesized, which together with silica nanoparticles can stabilize a smart n‐octane‐in …

Hypothesis Microstructural and rheological properties of particle-stabilized emulsions are
highly influenced by the nanoparticle properties such as size and surface charge. Surface …

In this study, the synergistic interaction of nanoparticles and surfactants were explored for oil-
water interfacial tension (IFT) reduction, alteration of rock wettability, and stabilization of oil …