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Eco-Friendly Biomass-Based Carbon Dots, Carbon Nanotubes, Graphene, and Their Derivatives for Enhanced Oil Recovery: A New Horizon for Petroleum Industry

  • 0Department of Chemistry, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh.
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April 30, 2025

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April 30, 2025

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Summary

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Green enhanced oil recovery (GEOR) utilizes eco-friendly carbon nanomaterials from biomass to improve oil extraction. This approach offers a sustainable solution for increasing oil output while minimizing environmental impact.

Area Of Science

  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Environmental Science

Background

  • Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) is crucial as accessible oil reserves deplete.
  • Chemical EOR (CEOR) faces challenges with diverse carbonate rocks and environmental concerns from traditional agents.
  • Green enhanced oil recovery (GEOR) offers a sustainable alternative using environmentally benign fluids.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To explore biomass-derived carbon nanoparticles for GEOR applications.
  • To investigate the potential functions of these nanomaterials in enhancing tertiary oil recovery.
  • To address the limited understanding and need for further research on carbon particles in GEOR.

Main Methods

  • Review of existing literature on carbon nanomaterials (e.g., CDs, CNTs, graphene) in EOR.
  • Analysis of the properties of biomass-derived carbon nanoparticles relevant to oil recovery.
  • Assessment of the potential for these materials to improve sweep efficiency and sustainability.

Main Results

  • Biomass-derived carbon nanoparticles show promise for EOR applications.
  • These materials can potentially enhance macroscopic and microscopic sweep efficiency.
  • Current understanding of carbon particles in GEOR is limited, requiring further investigation.

Conclusions

  • Incorporating biomass-derived carbon nanomaterials into GEOR systems can improve oil production efficiency, sustainability, and environmental responsibility.
  • Further research and development are essential to unlock the full potential of these materials for a resilient energy future.
  • This innovative approach could revolutionize oil resource extraction and utilization.

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