Impact of hematite-silica composite nanofluids on interfacial tension and contact angle dynamics for electromagnetic-assisted enhanced oil recovery
The entrapment of a substantial volume of crude oil in subsurface reservoirs has caused extensive degradation of energy production globally. Various nanoparticles (NPs) were used in this regard; however, the performance of NPs was overwhelmed and consequently entrapped in the rock pores due to the u...
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| author | Hassan, Yarima Mudassir Guan, Beh Hoe Chuan, Lee Kean Nurul Hazlina, Noordin Mohammed Falalu, Hamza Sikiru, Surajudeen |
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| description | The entrapment of a substantial volume of crude oil in subsurface reservoirs has caused extensive degradation of energy production globally. Various nanoparticles (NPs) were used in this regard; however, the performance of NPs was overwhelmed and consequently entrapped in the rock pores due to the unfavourable conditions of the reservoir. The electromagnetic (EM) driven approach was recently recognized as a suitable method for advancing nanofluid mobility in the geophysical porous media. Considering the combination of magnetic and dielectric attributes, forming smart composite nanofluids using hematite-silica (Fe2O3-SiO2) under EM waves will be consequential. The Fe2O3-SiO2 was synthesized using the sol-gel method. A visual test complemented by a zeta potential analyzer was used to determine the stability of the fluids. A goniometer was used for interfacial tension (IFT) and rock-oil wettability analysis, while a sandpack flooding method was used for the EOR experiment at 100C. The Fe2O3-SiO2 nanofluid stability achieved the highest electrostatic repulsion at −39 mV. When EM waves were propagated to the Fe2O3-SiO2 nanofluids, the IFT reduced from 17 ± 1.3 mN/m to 4.06 ± 0.6 mN/m. Similarly, the contact angle was reduced from 141 ± 3.5° to 71 ± 0.5°. The EM flooding experiment showed a total recovery of 56.68 to 79.94 % for Fe2O3-SiO2 in advance of the same composite nanofluids without EM wave endorsement (61.13 to 69.53 %). The EM wave propagation has energized the combination of permeability and permittivity in the Fe2O3-SiO2 nanofluids. Hence, an additional disturbance was generated at the oil-to-water interface, reducing IFT and contact angle, which enhanced fluids' transportation in a porous media and recovered additional oil. The environmental risks associated with Fe₂O₃-SiO₂ nanofluids discharge and mitigation strategies, such as magnetic recovery and biodegradable coating, have been evaluated. This work presents an innovative procedural development of EM-based techniques for subsurface fluid transport improvement to address environmental, engineering, and hydrological challenges in a geophysical porous media. |
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| spelling | ump-451132025-09-30T07:36:12Z https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45113/ Impact of hematite-silica composite nanofluids on interfacial tension and contact angle dynamics for electromagnetic-assisted enhanced oil recovery Hassan, Yarima Mudassir Guan, Beh Hoe Chuan, Lee Kean Nurul Hazlina, Noordin Mohammed Falalu, Hamza Sikiru, Surajudeen TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TN Mining engineering. Metallurgy TP Chemical technology The entrapment of a substantial volume of crude oil in subsurface reservoirs has caused extensive degradation of energy production globally. Various nanoparticles (NPs) were used in this regard; however, the performance of NPs was overwhelmed and consequently entrapped in the rock pores due to the unfavourable conditions of the reservoir. The electromagnetic (EM) driven approach was recently recognized as a suitable method for advancing nanofluid mobility in the geophysical porous media. Considering the combination of magnetic and dielectric attributes, forming smart composite nanofluids using hematite-silica (Fe2O3-SiO2) under EM waves will be consequential. The Fe2O3-SiO2 was synthesized using the sol-gel method. A visual test complemented by a zeta potential analyzer was used to determine the stability of the fluids. A goniometer was used for interfacial tension (IFT) and rock-oil wettability analysis, while a sandpack flooding method was used for the EOR experiment at 100C. The Fe2O3-SiO2 nanofluid stability achieved the highest electrostatic repulsion at −39 mV. When EM waves were propagated to the Fe2O3-SiO2 nanofluids, the IFT reduced from 17 ± 1.3 mN/m to 4.06 ± 0.6 mN/m. Similarly, the contact angle was reduced from 141 ± 3.5° to 71 ± 0.5°. The EM flooding experiment showed a total recovery of 56.68 to 79.94 % for Fe2O3-SiO2 in advance of the same composite nanofluids without EM wave endorsement (61.13 to 69.53 %). The EM wave propagation has energized the combination of permeability and permittivity in the Fe2O3-SiO2 nanofluids. Hence, an additional disturbance was generated at the oil-to-water interface, reducing IFT and contact angle, which enhanced fluids' transportation in a porous media and recovered additional oil. The environmental risks associated with Fe₂O₃-SiO₂ nanofluids discharge and mitigation strategies, such as magnetic recovery and biodegradable coating, have been evaluated. This work presents an innovative procedural development of EM-based techniques for subsurface fluid transport improvement to address environmental, engineering, and hydrological challenges in a geophysical porous media. Elsevier B.V. 2025 Article PeerReviewed pdf en https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45113/1/Impact%20of%20hematite-silica%20composite%20nanofluids%20on%20interfacial%20tension.pdf Hassan, Yarima Mudassir and Guan, Beh Hoe and Chuan, Lee Kean and Nurul Hazlina, Noordin and Mohammed Falalu, Hamza and Sikiru, Surajudeen (2025) Impact of hematite-silica composite nanofluids on interfacial tension and contact angle dynamics for electromagnetic-assisted enhanced oil recovery. Journal of Applied Geophysics, 240 (105788). pp. 1-11. ISSN 0926-9851. (Published) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jappgeo.2025.105788 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jappgeo.2025.105788 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jappgeo.2025.105788 |
| spellingShingle | TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TN Mining engineering. Metallurgy TP Chemical technology Hassan, Yarima Mudassir Guan, Beh Hoe Chuan, Lee Kean Nurul Hazlina, Noordin Mohammed Falalu, Hamza Sikiru, Surajudeen Impact of hematite-silica composite nanofluids on interfacial tension and contact angle dynamics for electromagnetic-assisted enhanced oil recovery |
| title | Impact of hematite-silica composite nanofluids on interfacial tension and contact angle dynamics for electromagnetic-assisted enhanced oil recovery |
| title_full | Impact of hematite-silica composite nanofluids on interfacial tension and contact angle dynamics for electromagnetic-assisted enhanced oil recovery |
| title_fullStr | Impact of hematite-silica composite nanofluids on interfacial tension and contact angle dynamics for electromagnetic-assisted enhanced oil recovery |
| title_full_unstemmed | Impact of hematite-silica composite nanofluids on interfacial tension and contact angle dynamics for electromagnetic-assisted enhanced oil recovery |
| title_short | Impact of hematite-silica composite nanofluids on interfacial tension and contact angle dynamics for electromagnetic-assisted enhanced oil recovery |
| title_sort | impact of hematite-silica composite nanofluids on interfacial tension and contact angle dynamics for electromagnetic-assisted enhanced oil recovery |
| topic | TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TN Mining engineering. Metallurgy TP Chemical technology |
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