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Phase transitions of the synergistic effects of Ba2+O2TiO2/Mn4+O6 nanofluid with integration of electromagnetic field for improved oil recovery

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Nanoenhanced oil recovery has emerged as a promising method for improving and enhancing oil recovery. However, nanoparticles face the challenge of clumping together under reservoir conditions, hindering their movement through the porous medium and interaction with the oil/water interface. To fully understand the impact of different nanoparticles and electromagnetic fields on phase transitions and oil recovery, it is crucial to consider the complex interactions involved. These interactions can be influenced by factors such as nanoparticle concentration, size distribution, surface chemistry, and base fluid properties. In this study, a core-flooding experiment was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of synthesized nanoparticles (BaTiO3, MnO2, CoO, BaTiO3/MnO2, and BaTiO3/CoO) for enhanced oil recovery using electromagnetic-assisted nanofluids. The synthesized nanoparticles were analyzed for morphology and elemental composition using FE-SEM with EDX. FTIR analysis confirmed the presence of functional groups and mineral composition. XRD analysis examined the crystal structure of the materials, while XPS, capacitance, and resistance measurements determined the elemental composition, chemical state, and electronic state of the materials. These analyses aimed to investigate the influence of an electromagnet on fluid mobility. Electromagnetic fields improve the dispersion and stability of nanoparticles in the reservoir, preventing aggregation and maintaining the effectiveness of nanofluids. Enhance the viscosity and mobility of the injected fluids, leading to better sweep efficiency and displacement of oil. The core-flooding experiment allowed us to determine the recovery factor. The results demonstrated that BaTiO3/MnO2 nanofluids exhibited the highest recovery factor, reaching approximately 58%, compared to BaTiO3/CoO nanofluids, which achieved a recovery factor of 48%. It is important to note that all single nanofluids also had a positive effect on the recovery factor.

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Acknowledgements

The authors express their appreciation to the PETRONAS research fund (PRF) under PETRONAS Teknologi Transfer (PTT) Pre-Commercialization—External: YUTP-PRG Cycle 2022 (Grant Number 015PBC-020) for providing a suitable research environment.

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  1. Center of Subsurface Imaging (CSI), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610, Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia

    Surajudeen Sikiru, Hassan Soleimani & Amir Rostami

  2. School of Physics and Materials Studies, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi Mara, 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

    Surajudeen Sikiru, N. N. Bonnia, Norazila Ibrahim & Nurmalessa Muhammad

  3. Geoscience Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610, Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia

    Hassan Soleimani & Leila Khodapanah

  4. Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, School of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Digital Technologies, University of Bradford, Bradford, BD7 1DP, UK

    Nejat Rahmanian

  5. Material Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Malayer University, Malayer, Iran

    Mohammad Yeganeh Ghotbi

  6. School of Chemistry and Environment, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi Mara, 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

    Mohammed Falalu Hamza

  7. Department of Physics, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, 16511-53311, Iran

    Hojjatollah Soleimani

  8. Collège Herzing, Campus Montréal, 1616 Boul, René-Lévesque Ouest, Suite 100, Montreal, QC, H3H 1P8, Canada

    Nasrin Khodapanah

  9. Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan, 1410, Brunei Darussalam

    Maziyar Sabet

  10. Schlumberger NExT, Dubai, UAE

    Birol M. R. Demiral

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Hassan Soleimani has received research grants from the PETRONAS research fund (PRF) under PETRONAS Teknologi Transfer (PTT) Pre-Commercialization—External, Surajudeen, Sikiru, Leila Khodapanah, Amir Rostami, and Mohammed Falalu Hamza are the member of the research grant committee at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, while Nejat Rahmanian, Mohammad Yeganeh Ghotbi, Hojjatollah Soleimani7 Nasrin Khodapanah, Maziyar Sabet, Birol M. R. Demiral, Bonnia N.N, Norazila Ibrahim, and Nurmalessa Muhammad are research collaborators from local and international universities. The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Sikiru, S., Soleimani, H., Rahmanian, N. et al. Phase transitions of the synergistic effects of Ba2+O2TiO2/Mn4+O6 nanofluid with integration of electromagnetic field for improved oil recovery. J Mater Sci 59, 12325–12346 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-024-09964-z

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