Recent advances in cellulose and its derivatives for oilfield applications

K Liu, H Du, T Zheng, H Liu, M Zhang, R Zhang… - Carbohydrate …, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …

A review of the mechanical and durability performance of kraft-fibre reinforced mortar and concrete

R Haigh, M Sandanayake, Y Bouras, Z Vrcelj - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
The building and construction industry is one of the leading generators of waste in the
worldwide economy. Use of excessive quantities of virgin materials to manufacture building …

Synthesis and property of superabsorbent polymer based on cellulose grafted 2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid

Y Hao, J Qu, L Tan, Z Liu, Y Wang, T Lin, H Yang… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
An eco-friendly superabsorbent polymer (SAP) was prepared by grafting 2-acrylamido-2-
methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid onto microcrystalline cellulose in lithium chloride/N, N …

Recent advances in the use of natural fibers in civil engineering structures

K Saini, VA Matsagar, VR Kodur - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The recent boom in the construction sector, either for building new infrastructures or for
retrofitting and strengthening of old structures, has placed a great demand for conventional …

A review of recent advances and prospects on nanocellulose properties and its applications in oil and gas production

J Zhu, S Xie, Z Yang, X Li, J Chen, X Zhang… - Journal of Natural Gas …, 2021 - Elsevier
The development of unconventional resources has brought forth increased requirements for
the properties of oilfield chemical materials. Reservoirs with low permeability, high …

The durability performance of waste cardboard kraft fibre reinforced concrete

R Haigh, M Sandanayake, Y Bouras, Z Vrcelj - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Despite the high recycling rate of cardboard, a significant amount of this material is disposed
of in landfill areas. The conversion of cardboard waste into kraft fibres (KFs) offers potential …

The mechanical performance of recycled cardboard kraft fibres within cement and concrete composites

R Haigh, Y Bouras, M Sandanayake, Z Vrcelj - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Global population growth around the world requires significant infrastructure and building
developments. The building and construction industry uses excessive quantities of virgin …

Microstructural feature of cellulose fibre in cement-based composites at different curing temperature

K Liu, Z Wen, Y Zheng, Y Xu, J Yu, J Ye… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Thermal stability, chemical structure and microstructure of cellulose fibre under cement
paste and dry conditions at different temperature were tested to investigate its temperature …

Thermal characterizations of waste cardboard kraft fibres in the context of their use as a partial cement substitute within concrete composites

R Haigh, P Joseph, M Sandanayake, Y Bouras, Z Vrcelj - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
The building and construction industry consumes a significant amount of virgin resources
and minimizing the demand with alternative waste materials can provide a contemporary …

Mechanical properties and mechanism of wollastonite fibers reinforced oil well cement

C Zhang, J Cai, H Xu, X Cheng, X Guo - Construction and Building …, 2020 - Elsevier
Wollastonite fibers (WFs) were used to reinforce the oil well cement (OWC). The
compressive strength, flexural strength, tensile strength and stress–strain curves of WFs …