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Challenges and Uncertainties of Using Nanoparticles in Oil and Gas Applications

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Nanoparticles: An Emerging Technology for Oil Production and Processing Applications

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The discovery of new hydrocarbons to meet the current energy demand has led to the venture into new technologies such as nanotechnology. Nanotechnology refers to the design and application of engineered or naturally occurring nanoparticles with at least one dimension in the order of 1–100 nm, at least in one dimension, for various applications. The distinctive properties of nanoparticles permit them to be used for various applications in the oil and gas field. The focus of this chapter is to tackle some of the current challenges limiting nanoparticle application for field application. Also, some concerns, such as environment impacts and uncertainties of using nanoparticles in oil and gas are explored. In this chapter, challenges such as nanoparticle sedimentation, nanoparticle aggregation/dispersion, scale-up cost, and health and environmental concerns are all reviewed.

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    Farad Sagala, Afif Hethnawi & Nashaat N. Nassar

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Sagala, F., Hethnawi, A., Nassar, N.N. (2021). Challenges and Uncertainties of Using Nanoparticles in Oil and Gas Applications. In: Nassar, N.N., Cortés, F.B., Franco, C.A. (eds) Nanoparticles: An Emerging Technology for Oil Production and Processing Applications. Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology, vol 32. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-12051-5_15

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