Performance evaluation of surface-modified silica nanoparticles for enhanced oil recovery in carbonate reservoirs

H Jang, WS Lee, J Lee - Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The purpose was to prepare a (3-glycidoxypropyl)-trimethoxysilane (GPTMS)-SiO 2
nanofluid and analyze the effect of nanofluid injection on carbonate reservoirs. GPTMS …

Assessment of heavy oil recovery mechanisms using in-situ synthesized CeO2 nanoparticles

N Mehrooz, R Gharibshahi, A Jafari, B Shadan… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
This project investigated the impact of low-temperature, in-situ synthesis of cerium oxide
(CeO2) nanoparticles on various aspects of oil recovery mechanisms, including changes in …

Effects of nano-smart water on enhanced oil recovery in carbonate reservoirs: Interfacial tension reduction and wettability alteration

C Song, H Yoo, J Lee - Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Several studies have revealed that nanofluid and smart water flooding are cost-effective
methods, considering the effect of nanoparticles and potential determining ions (PDIs) for …

Enhancing Oil Recovery and Altering Wettability in Carbonate Reservoir Rocks through (3-Glycidoxypropyl)trimethoxysilane–SiO2 Nanofluid Injection

H Jang, J Lee - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study analyzes the impact of injection condition design factors of (3-glycidoxypropyl)
trimethoxysilane (GPTMS)–SiO2 nanofluid on improving wettability and oil recovery through …