Molecular simulation of the rheological properties and shear thinning principles of supramolecular drilling fluids at different burial depths

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Sodium alginate as an eco-friendly rheology modifier and salt-tolerant fluid loss additive in water-based drilling fluids

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Synthetic polymers: A review of applications in drilling fluids

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Petroleum Science, 2024, 21, 475
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Sustainable aspects behind nano-biodegradable drilling fluids: A critical review

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Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 2023, 222, 211443
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Exogenous Bacillus subtilis can reduce the damage caused by waste drilling fluid to ryegrass (Lolium perenne)

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Inverse Pickering emulsion stabilized by modified cellulose nanocrystals for drilling fluid application

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Experimental investigation of tea leaf extract as thinning agent and lubricity enhancer for water-based drilling fluid

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Bottle-brush polyurethane as water-based lubricant additive for hydrophobic interfaces

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Synthesis and Performance Evaluation of High-Temperature-Resistant Extreme-Pressure Lubricants for a Water-Based Drilling Fluid Gel System

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Novel Approach to Enhancing Oil-Based Drilling Fluids Properties Using Combined Organoclays

Ali Mahmoud, Rahul Gajbhiye and Salaheldin Elkatatny

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Encapsulation of lubricant additives − Enhanced lubrication performance through micellar solubilization of poorly soluble additives by surfactants

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Prioritizing environmental and policy factors and solutions in sustainable mineral resources management for green growth in China

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Optimizing the enzymatic production of biolubricants by the Taguchi method: Esterification of the free fatty acids from castor oil with 2-ethyl-1-hexanol catalyzed by Eversa Transform 2.0

Rodolpho R.C. Monteiro, Maria M.F. de Melo Neta, Wesley S. Rocha, Jorge B. Soares, F. Murilo T. de Luna, Roberto Fernandez-Lafuente and Rodrigo S. Vieira

Enzyme and Microbial Technology, 2024, 175, 110409
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Performance evaluation of the nano-biodegradable drilling fluid using the greenly synthesized zinc nanorods and gundelia seed waste

Jagar A. Ali, Rayan Gailani, Abdullah D. Abdullah, Pshtiwan T. Jaf, Sherwan Mohammed Simo, Mardin Abdalqadir and Vinos Mushir Faris

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Synergistic moisture-driven lubrication and frictional heat dissipation in porous LiCl/UPR composites

Jing Chen, Wenkai Feng, Haorong Li, Dahu Yao, Xiping Gao, Chang Lu and Xinchang Pang

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The decisive role of filtration reducers’ surface charge in affecting drilling fluid filtration performance

Shuang Yi, Yinfeng Xu, Yuqing Cao, Hui Mao, Gang He, Huaqiang Shi, Xiaoling Li and Hua Dong

Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2024, 409, 125505
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Performance evaluation of Si/Fe3O4 nanoparticles in water-based mud in presence of different Mg2+, K+, Na+ salts: experimental and stability visualization study

Shaine Mohammadali Lalji, Syed Imran Ali, Zeeshan Ali Lashari, Suresh Kumar Panjwani and Muneeb Burney

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Effects of Geological and Fluid Characteristics on the Injection Filtration of Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid in the Wellbores of Shale Reservoirs: Numerical Analysis and Mechanism Determination

Qiang Li, Qingchao Li, Fuling Wang, Jingjuan Wu, Yanling Wang and Jiafeng Jin

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Zwitterionic dopamine sulfonate functionalized carbon quantum dots as water-based lubricant additive for friction and wear reduction

Shenghua Xue, Yuhong Cui, Xin Chen, Junqin Shi, Shujuan Liu, Qian Ye and Feng Zhou

Applied Surface Science, 2023, 615, 156411
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A Review in Polymers for Fluid Loss Control in Drilling Operations

Ao Li, Shangdong Gao, Guiqing Zhang, Yinan Zeng, Yangyang Hu, Runsha Zhai, Anjie Dong and Jianhua Zhang

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Research on Drilling Fluid Flocculation Identification Method Based on Improved Resnet50 Model

Min Wan, Huaibang Zhang and Xin Yang

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Nanoparticle-based cutting fluids in drilling: a recent review

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Comparative analysis of oleate esters as ester-based synthetic lubricating oils: a physicochemical, quantum, and functional study

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The Effect of Lubricant’s Viscosity on Reducing the Frictional-Induced Fluctuation on the Onset of Friction

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Biocatalytic production of biolubricants: Strategies, problems and future trends

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Advances in drilling fluid technology: Recent innovations, performance enhancements, and future trends in high-performance and eco-friendly formulations

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Selective synergy of 1,3-diketone for different base oil to promote the realization of oil-based superlubricity

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Research Progress of Elastomer Materials and Application of Elastomers in Drilling Fluid

Lili Yang, Zhiting Ou and Guancheng Jiang

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Investigating the Anti-Wear Behavior of Polyalphaolefin Oil with Methyl Silicon Resin Using Advanced Analytical Techniques

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Green drilling fluid additives for a sustainable hole-cleaning performance: a comprehensive review

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Poly(ionic liquid)s with amino acids counterions as multifunctional water-based additives contributing to green lubrication

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Anticorrosion and lubrication mechanisms of ionic liquid-decorated carbon dots with different structures: Experimental and simulation study

Zhaozhao Yang, Pengyang Li, Feizhou Li, Guoqing Chen, Ruiyuan Zhang, Bofeng Fu and Qilong Yuan

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Preparation and Lubricating Properties of Polystyrene Composite Microspheres

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Materials, 2023, 16, 3071
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The Simulation of Ester Lubricants and Their Application in Weak Gel Drilling Fluids

Yao Dai, Fuwei Lu, Yuhua Tang, Yuanyuan Wang, Xinyi He, Tengfei Wang and Juan Wu

Gels, 2024, 10, 178
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Feasibility Study of Biodegradable Vegetable Peels as Sustainable Fluid Loss Additives in Water-Based Drilling Fluids

Olajide Ibrahim Oladipo, Foad Faraji, Hossein Habibi, Mardin Abdalqadir, Jagar A. Ali and Perk Lin Chong

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Comparing the Tribological Performance of Water-Based and Oil-Based Drilling Fluids in Diamond–Rock Contacts

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Tribological performance and lubrication mechanism of polyacrylamide as a high-efficiency water-based lubricant additive for titanium alloys

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Performance evaluation and application of plant-oil-based lubricants synthesized through amide and surface modifications

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Current and candidate additives for environmentally acceptable lubricants—A review

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High performances of cellulose nanocrystal based bicomponent supramolecular hydrogel lubricant

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A review on tribology, characterization and lubricants for water-based drilling fluids

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Probing the Synergistic Lubrication Mechanism between Graphene Nanoparticles and Diamond-Like Carbon Films at Drill Pipe Joints: A Molecular Simulation Study

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Langmuir, 2025, 41, 17725
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An experimental study to improve filtration properties of water-based drilling fluids using rambutan as green additive

Rabia Ikram, Badrul Mohamed Jan, Waqas Ahmad, Hendrik Simon Cornelis Metselaar, Akhmal Sidek, Mohd Arif Mohd Sarjidan and George Kenanakis

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Evaluation the effect of wheat nano-biopolymers on the rheological and filtration properties of the drilling fluid: Towards sustainable drilling process

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Tribological Behaviors and the Lubrication Mechanism of Functionalized Boron Nitride Nanosheet-Containing Fluid for Titanium Alloy Cold Rolling

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Research on Multi-Layer Drilling Mud Reuse Technology

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Accurate torque prediction in drilling operations: an enhanced EP lubricity evaluation methodology

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Microemulsions and Nanoparticles: The Sustainable Future of Drilling Fluids in Oil Exploration

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Insights into robust carbon nanotubes in tribology: From nano to macro

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Radial Basis Function Neural Network and Response Surface Methodology-Based Optimization of Glue Breakage in Waste Drilling Fluids

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Hole Cleaning during Drilling Oil and Gas Wells: A Review for Hole-Cleaning Chemistry and Engineering Parameters

Mohammed Al-Rubaii, Mohammed Al-Shargabi, Dhafer Al-Shehri and Anil Singh Yadav

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