[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 …

Nanomechanical and chemical variations of inertinite and vitrinite within lacustrine shale during oil generation

Y Gao, B Liu, X Fu, S Tian, B Wang, L Wang… - Marine and Petroleum …, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

Study of the micromechanical properties and dissolution characteristics of porous coral reef limestone

D Xu, S Zhang, Y Qin - Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
This study investigates the fundamental properties of shallow aragonite‐component
dominant porous coral reef limestone (CRL) to investigate its micromechanical properties …

[HTML][HTML] A review on experimental techniques and their applications in the effects of mineral content on geomechanical properties of reservoir shale rock

RM Tuzingila, L Kong, RK Kasongo - Rock Mechanics Bulletin, 2024 - Elsevier
Understanding the effects of mineral composition on geomechanical characteristics is critical
in order to design and optimize the hydraulic fracturing necessary for shale gas reservoir …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of organic richness, mineral composition, diagenesis, and thermal maturity on the viscoelastic properties of organic-rich Cretaceous mudstones in the …

M Paez-Reyes, A Meza-Pemberti, G Bonilla… - Marine and Petroleum …, 2024 - Elsevier
A major geological risk factor for engineering and energy-related applications, such as CO 2
storage and unconventional hydrocarbon production, is the geomechanical integrity of …

The impact of CO2 saturated brine temperature on wormhole generation and rock geomechanical and petrophysical properties

A Al-Dhafeeri, MS Aljawad, M Al Ramadan… - Gas Science and …, 2023 - Elsevier
One solution to attain net zero CO 2 emissions is the sequestration of CO 2 in subterranean
formations. Deep limestone saline aquifers provide excellent storage sites for CO 2 due to …

Micromechanical Contrast of Ordos Basin Sandstone‐Mudstone Interbedded Layered Rocks

R Yang, R Cong, Y Gong, Z Pang… - Journal of Geophysical …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Layered rocks are heterogeneous media composed of multiscale minerals with contrasting
geomechanical properties. It remains unclear how the mechanical responses of constituent …

Upscaling mechanical properties of shale obtained by nanoindentation to macroscale using accurate grain-based modeling (AGBM)

Y Liu, Q Liu, G Feng, Q Lyu, S Liu, Y Wang, X Tang - Energy, 2025 - Elsevier
Understanding the mechanical properties of shale is essential for applications such as shale
gas extraction, carbon sequestration, and underground mining. To capture the heterogeneity …

Shale mineral interactions and interfacial mechanical properties modeled by molecular dynamics

M Hou, W Sun, B Liang, J Hao - Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstracts In order to quantitatively characterize shale mineral interactions and interfacial
mechanical properties, the micromechanical properties were investigated. The interaction …

Experimental investigation of microscale mechanical alterations in shale induced by fracturing fluid contact

H Huang, W Zhang, H Shi, J Ni, L Ding, B Yang… - Gas Science and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Understanding the changes in the mechanical properties of shale exposed to fracturing
fluids is crucial for optimizing parameters in hydraulic fracturing. However, the dynamic …