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A CFD- RSM study of cuttings transport in non-Newtonian drilling fluids: Impact of operational parameters
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2022 , Article)
Cuttings removal out of the wellbore represents a real barrier for successful drilling operations. The performance of hole cleaning is determined by several factors. The current article provides a theoretical study of the ...
Enhancing the flocculation of stable bentonite suspension using hybrid system of polyelectrolytes and NADES
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2022 , Article)
In this study, the influence of a hybrid coagulation/flocculation process on the electrokinetic of highly stable bentonite suspension has been examined. Choline chloride (ChCl) based natural deep eutectic solvent (NADES) ...
Combustion synthesis of copper ceria solid solution for CO2 conversion to CO via reverse water gas shift reaction
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2022 , Article)
The reverse water–gas shift chemical (RWGS) reaction is a promising technique of converting CO2 to CO at low operating temperatures, with high CO selectivity and negligible side products. In this study, we investigate the ...
Biological-Based Produced Water Treatment Using Microalgae: Challenges and Efficiency
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
Produced water (PW) is the most significant waste stream generated in the oil and gas industries. The generated PW has the potential to be a useful water source rather than waste. While a variety of technologies can be ...
From Waste to Watts: Updates on Key Applications of Microbial Fuel Cells in Wastewater Treatment and Energy Production
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
Due to fossil fuel depletion and the rapid growth of industry, it is critical to develop environmentally friendly and long-term alternative energy technologies. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are a powerful platform for ...
Recent developments and advancements in graphene-based technologies for oil spill cleanup and oil-water separation processes
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
The vast demand for petroleum industry products led to the increased production of oily wastewaters and has led to many possible separation technologies. In addition to production-related oily wastewater, direct oil spills ...
Humidification-Dehumidification (HDH) Desalination and Other Volume Reduction Techniques for Produced Water Treatment
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
Volume reduction has been suggested as a novel method to tackle the various challenges associated with produced water. The present solution offers an economical and environmentally friendly solution to treat a large bulk ...
Phase change materials for thermal energy storage applications in greenhouses: A review
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2022 , Article)
Greenhouses represent one of the largest energy-demanding sectors, requiring energy for indoor environment control for plant growth and crop yield. Thermal energy storage using phase change materials (PCMs) has been ...
Application of bioelectrochemical systems to regulate and accelerate the anaerobic digestion processes
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2022 , Article)
Anaerobic digestion (AD) serves as a potential bioconversion process to treat various organic wastes/wastewaters, including sewage sludge, and generate renewable green energy. Despite its efficiency, AD has several limitations ...
Review of photocatalytic and photo-electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 on carbon supported films
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2022 , Article)
CO2 capture/conversion is one of the biggest challenges facing humanity. This review reports on the analysis of the research performed over the last five years on the application of carbon-based materials as supports for ...