The purpose of this review is to summarize and discuss the recent developments in
exploring cellulose and its derivatives in the applications of oilfield chemicals for petroleum …

Challenges associated with drilling operations are numerous and their adverse effect could
lead to severe damage or even shutting down of the drilling operations. Wellbore instability …

Water-based drilling fluids (WBDFs) are widely used for drilling oil and gas wells. Water-
based drilling fluids are considered economical and environmentally friendly compared to …

The fluid filtration and rheological properties of low solid content (LSC) bentonite fluids
containing iron-oxide (Fe 2 O 3) nanoparticle (NP) additives and two different NP …

The petroleum and cement manufacturing industries have been accused of contributing
substantial quantities of carbon dioxide (CO 2) into the atmosphere. Additionally, Portland …

Drilling fluid must fulfill various functions with a great impact on the drilling performance.
Drilling fluid invasion can cause formation damage. Good quality mudcakes can prevent …

Water-based drilling fluids (WBDFs), a more environment-friendly candidate than oil-based
are widely used for drilling oil and gas wells. However, wellbore instability due to active clay …

One of the most important and complex issues in the design of soil drainage channels is the
issue of correct accounting of the filtration process. It is necessary to take into account …

The influx of the liquid phase of drilling fluid, known as filtrate, in oil and gas producing
zones can cause a significant decrease in the relative permeability of the fluids in the …

Ionic liquids have attracted significant research interest due to their unique thermal stability.
In this paper, the influence of a water-soluble ionic liquid on the rheological and filtration …