This review analyses the fundamental thermodynamic theory of the crude oil-brine-rock
(COBR) interface and the underlying rock-brine and oil-brine interactions. The available …

Abstract Characterization of fluid–rock interactions is essential for a broad range of
subsurface applications such as understanding fluid flow in porous medium and enhanced …

Surfactants are known as interfacial tension (IFT) reducer additives in enhanced oil recovery
(EOR) process. The use of chemical surfactants has always been a challenge due to the …

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 …

In the present study, an extended series of interfacial tension (IFT) and contact angle
experiments were performed to find the most promising alternative out of four conventional …

The low salinity water flooding (LSWF) technique has established itself as cost-effective and
environment-friendly in nature but its mechanisms are still unclear. Recovery due to LSWF …

Crude oil emulsions are commonly encountered in oilfield-related industries. Some of these
emulsions are formed in-situ during the tertiary enhanced oil recovery process. Additionally …

It is well established that the heavy oil components including asphaltenes and resins play
vital roles on the interfacial tension (IFT) of acidic crude oil (ACO) and aqueous solutions …

The impacts of salinity adjustment of displacing fluid have recently gained special attention
to enhanced oil recovery (EOR). Different mechanisms have been studied widely in the …

Fractured moderate oil-wet carbonate reservoirs are the main productive formations in the
Middle East. The change in wettability state toward water wetness beside interfacial tension …