A state-of-the-art review of nanoparticle applications with a focus on heavy oil viscosity reduction
Xun Zhong, Jiating Chen, Ran An, Kaikai Li, Minggui Chen
Topics & Concepts
AsphalteneViscosityDispersantNanoparticleNanotechnologyEnhanced oil recoveryPipeline transportPetroleum engineeringMaterials scienceWork (physics)Biochemical engineeringProcess engineeringEnvironmental scienceChemical engineeringEnvironmental engineeringEngineeringComposite materialMechanical engineeringDispersion (optics)OpticsPhysicsPetroleum Processing and AnalysisEnhanced Oil Recovery TechniquesHydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis