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Zhang L, Chen F, Wang H, He J, Luo M, Chen H, Zhong C. Starch microsphere silicon-boron crosslinker for low concentration hydroxypropyl guar gum based fracturing fluid. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 264:130575. [PMID: 38432270 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Hydroxypropyl guar gum (HPG) is a critical thickener to increase viscosity and lubrication to improve the water-based hydraulic fracturing efficiency. However, current crosslinkers require a large amount of HPG (>0.3 wt%) to form gel with sufficient viscosity, and high concentrations of HPG may cause adverse effects to the production and the environment. In this study, a novel starch microsphere silica‑boron crosslinker (SMSB) was developed using starch microspheres as a carrier and γ-aminopropyl triethoxy silane (KH550) as a modifier with an in-house method. Both the rheology and surface reactions of the SMSB-HPG crosslinking system were studied using multiple laboratory experiments and molecular dynamics simulation. The results showed that SMSB crosslinker caused multi-site cross-linking with low concentration (only 0.2 wt%) of HPG molecules, reducing the twisting of single molecular chain in the crosslinking system, enhancing the cross-linking strength between molecular chains, and making HPG molecular chains stretcher in the aqueous solution. The apparent viscosity and viscoelasticity of the HPG system were substantially higher than the organoboron crosslinker, and the temperature resistance of the SMSB-HPG crosslinking system was up to 140 °C. This study provides an alternative green crosslinker for more sustainable industrial applications and provides theoretical basis for the modification of biomaterials.
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- Lin Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China; Oil & Gas Field Applied Chemistry Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China
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- CNPC Greatwall Drilling Company Sichuan Shale Gas Department, Chengdu, Sichuan 610051, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China; Oil & Gas Field Applied Chemistry Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.
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Le TA, Huynh TP. Current advances in the Chemical functionalization and Potential applications of Guar gum and its derivatives. Eur Polym J 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2023.111852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Li Q, Wang F, Wang Y, Zhang J, Yu X, Zhao M, Zhou C, Forson K, Shi S, Zhao Y, Li W. Influence of organoboron cross-linker and reservoir characteristics on filtration and reservoir residual of guar gum fracturing fluid in low-permeability shale gas reservoirs. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:82975-82985. [PMID: 35759103 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21577-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
To effectively reduce the filtration rate of water-based fracturing fluid and promote the pressure holding effect of fracturing fluid in underground unconventional reservoirs, an efficient and clean organic-boron cross-linker was synthesized with boric acid and low alcohols. The results obtained that the synthesized organoboron cross-linker exhibits better fluid loss performance to water-based fracturing fluid than the commercially available cross-linker. This organoboron cross-linker allowed decreasing filtration coefficient more than 0.74 × 10-2 m3·min1/2 as a result of the network structure formed by the organoboron cross-linker and guar gum molecule. However, commercially available cross-linker exhibits a relatively large filtered mass of water more than 1.33 × 10-2 m3·min1/2 at the same condition. Meanwhile, the cross-linked guar gum fracturing fluid can significantly improve the fluid loss property with the increase of cross-linker content and pressure, and an increased fluid filtration gradually was revealed with increasing the reservoir temperature and current speed. Moreover, the damage of shale reservoir caused by the prepared boron cross-linker was only 11%, which was lower than 18% of the commercial boron cross-linker under the same conditions.
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- Qiang Li
- College of Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, 116001, China.
- School of Petroleum Engineering, College of Science, China University of Petroleum (East China), Beijing, 266580, China.
- Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas Development, China University of Petroleum (East China), Beijing, 266580, China.
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- College of Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, 116001, China
- School of Petroleum Engineering, College of Science, China University of Petroleum (East China), Beijing, 266580, China
- Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas Development, China University of Petroleum (East China), Beijing, 266580, China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, College of Science, China University of Petroleum (East China), Beijing, 266580, China
- Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas Development, China University of Petroleum (East China), Beijing, 266580, China
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- College of Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, 116001, China
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- College of Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, 116001, China
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- College of Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, 116001, China
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- College of Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, 116001, China
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- College of Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, 116001, China
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- College of Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, 116001, China
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- CNPC Bohai Drilling Engineering Company Limited Directional Drilling Service Company, Beijing, China
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Li Q, Wang F, Wang Y, Forson K, Cao L, Zhang C, Zhou C, Zhao B, Chen J. Experimental investigation on the high-pressure sand suspension and adsorption capacity of guar gum fracturing fluid in low-permeability shale reservoirs: factor analysis and mechanism disclosure. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:53050-53062. [PMID: 35279752 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19663-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Guar fracturing technology has been considered as a kind of popular EOR technology, but the weak static suspension capacity becomes a challenge due to the poor temperature resistance and stability of guar fracturing fluid. The main goal of this investigation is to explore the effect of different factors on the high-pressure static sand suspension of guar gum fracturing fluid by a synthetic efficient nano-ZrO2 cross-linker. In particular, a mechanism of static suspended sand of nano-ZrO2 cross-linker is analyzed by microscopic simulation. The adsorption performance of guar fracturing fluid on the shale surface is also studied for analyzing the environmental pollution and damage of guar gum fracturing fluid to shale reservoirs after cross-linking in this investigation. The results obtained that the inclusion of a small content of nano-ZrO2 cross-linker (0.4%) leads to an apparent increase of fracturing fluid viscosity and decrease in the falling quality of gravel (104 mPa·s and 0.3 g) compared to the classical cross-linker (63 mPa·s and 3.5 g). The lower adsorption capacity of guar fracturing fluid containing nano-ZrO2 cross-linker on the shale surface means that it has a weaker pollution ability to the shale reservoir than the commercially available cross-linker. Meanwhile, the grid structure density formed by nano-cross-linker and guar gum is considered to be the key factor to significantly change the suspended sand capacity. The investigation of nano-cross-linker cannot only provide necessary theoretical technology and data support for the stability of water-based fracturing fluid, efficient sand carrying, and the development of water-based fracturing technology, but also effectively protect the underground shale reservoir.
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- Qiang Li
- College of Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, 113001, China.
- College of Petroleum Engineering, School of Science, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China.
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- College of Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, 113001, China
- College of Petroleum Engineering, School of Science, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- College of Petroleum Engineering, School of Science, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- College of Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, 113001, China
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- College of Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, 113001, China
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- College of Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, 113001, China
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- College of Petroleum Engineering, School of Science, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- College of Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, 113001, China
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Kaur S, Santra S. Recent Progress in Chemical Modification of the Natural Polysaccharide Guar Gum. Curr Org Synth 2021; 19:197-219. [PMID: 34751122 DOI: 10.2174/1570179418666211109105416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Guar gum (GG) is a natural heteropolysaccharide. Due to its non-toxic, eco-friendly, and biodegradable nature, GG has found wide applications in many areas, in particular food, paper, textile, petroleum, and pharmaceutical industries. Therefore, GG is often called "Black Gold" as well. Due to the presence of hydroxyl groups, GG can be modified by various methods. The physical and biological properties of GG can be modulated by chemical modifications. In this manuscript, various methods for the chemical modifications of GG have been discussed according to the type of modifications. Mechanistic insights have also been provided whenever possible. In addition, potential applications of new GG derivatives have also been briefly mentioned.
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- Simran Kaur
- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Physical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab-144411. India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Physical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab-144411. India
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Cun M, Mao J, Sun H, Wei G, Tang F, Zhang W, Tian J, Yang X, Lin C, Huang Z. Development of a novel temperature-resistant and salt-resistant double-cationic surfactant with “super thick hydration layer” for clean fracturing fluid. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Zhang Y, Mao J, Zhao J, Zhang W, Liao Z, Xu T, Du A, Zhang Z, Yang X, Ni Y. Preparation of a novel sulfonic Gemini zwitterionic viscoelastic surfactant with superior heat and salt resistance using a rigid-soft combined strategy. J Mol Liq 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.114057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Xia S, Zhang L, Davletshin A, Li Z, You J, Tan S. Application of Polysaccharide Biopolymer in Petroleum Recovery. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12091860. [PMID: 32824986 PMCID: PMC7564477 DOI: 10.3390/polym12091860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 08/15/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Polysaccharide biopolymers are biomacromolecules derived from renewable resources with versatile functions including thickening, crosslinking, adsorption, etc. Possessing high efficiency and low cost, they have brought wide applications in all phases of petroleum recovery, from well drilling to wastewater treatment. The biopolymers are generally utilized as additives of fluids or plugging agents, to correct the fluid properties that affect the performance and cost of petroleum recovery. This review focuses on both the characteristics of biopolymers and their utilization in the petroleum recovery process. Research on the synthesis and characterization of polymers, as well as controlling their structures through modification, aims to develop novel recipes of biopolymer treatment with new application realms. The influences of biopolymer in many petroleum recovery cases were also evaluated to permit establishing the correlations between their physicochemical properties and performances. As their performance is heavily affected by the local environment, screening and testing polymers under controlled conditions is the necessary step to guarantee the efficiency and safety of biopolymer treatments.
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- Shunxiang Xia
- Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-612-991-8496
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- Independent Researcher, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, USA;
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- Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA;
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77023, USA; (Z.L.); (J.Y.)
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77023, USA; (Z.L.); (J.Y.)
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- Department of Civil Engineering, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA;
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Zhang W, Mao J, Yang X, Zhang H, Zhao J, Tian J, Lin C, Mao J. Development of a sulfonic gemini zwitterionic viscoelastic surfactant with high salt tolerance for seawater-based clean fracturing fluid. Chem Eng Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2019.06.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Gao J, Zhang G, Wang L, Ding L, Shi H, Lai X, Wen X, Ma S, Huang C. Rheological properties of an ultra-high salt hydrophobic associated polymer as a fracturing fluid system. RSC Adv 2019; 9:15246-15256. [PMID: 35514827 PMCID: PMC9064263 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra01725a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Herein, a novel ultra-high salt hydrophobic associated polymer, UUCPAM, was prepared using acrylamide, acrylic acid, 2-acrylamide-2-methyl propane sulfonic acid and the hydrophobic monomer UUC. Polymerization exothermic test results indicated that the increase in the hydrophobic monomer content led to an increase in the exothermic time, which is considerably conducive to the formation of hydrophobic structures. The scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy studies showed that the polymer had complex network structures and that this phenomenon was considerably obvious in NaCl solution. The fluorescence probe experiment verified that the critical association concentration of this polymer decreased with an increase in the hydrophobic monomer. Rheology studies indicated that the polymer had good temperature and shear resistance in NaCl solution. Moreover, the apparent viscosity of the polymer remained above 80 mPa s when 0.3 wt% UUCPAM was added at 170 s−1 in 20 000 mg L−1 NaCl solution at 90 °C. The storage modulus that indicated strong elasticity increased with an increase in the polymer concentration. Meanwhile, the number of hydrophobic micro-zones increased, thus forming dense network structures. Therefore, the polymer was found to have excellent salt resistance and extensive application prospects. Surfactant and hydrophobic chains form a dense network structure, resulting in an improvement in the salt tolerance of the polymer.![]()
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- Jinhao Gao
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for Industry, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology Xi'an 710021 Shaanxi China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for Industry, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology Xi'an 710021 Shaanxi China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for Industry, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology Xi'an 710021 Shaanxi China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Exploration and Development of Low-Permeability Oil & Gas Fields, Changging Oil Field, PetroChina China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Exploration and Development of Low-Permeability Oil & Gas Fields, Changging Oil Field, PetroChina China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for Industry, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology Xi'an 710021 Shaanxi China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for Industry, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology Xi'an 710021 Shaanxi China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for Industry, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology Xi'an 710021 Shaanxi China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for Industry, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology Xi'an 710021 Shaanxi China
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