Application of Nanofibrous Clay Minerals in Water-Based Drilling Fluids: Principles, Methods, and Challenges
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Clay Mineralogy
2.1. Crystal Structure
2.2. Chemical Composition
2.3. Morphology
2.4. Properties and Applications
3. Rheological Properties of Pal and Sep in WBDFs
3.1. Network Formation Mechanism
3.2. Influence of Clay Concentration
3.3. Influence of Morphology and Fiber Arrangements
3.4. Influence of pH Conditions
3.5. Influence of Electrolytes
3.6. Influence of Temperatures
4. Filtration Properties
5. Method of Applying Pal and Sep in WBDFs
6. Challenges
6.1. Cost
6.2. Demand and Supply
6.3. Environmental Concerns
6.4. Technical Requirements
6.5. Field Application
7. Conclusions and Perspectives
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- It is recommended that future research focuses on developing more cost-effective processing methods for Pal and Sep. This could include optimizing the refinement processes to reduce energy consumption and exploring the potential of using smaller quantities of these minerals in drilling fluid formulations without compromising performance. Furthermore, developing new processing technologies to enhance low-grade or underperforming minerals is essential to reducing costs and ensuring a sufficient supply.
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- To mitigate environmental concerns, it is crucial to promote sustainable mining practices which minimize the ecological footprint of extracting Pal and Sep. Additionally, research should explore the development of environmentally friendly drilling fluid formulations which incorporate these minerals. This could include designing biodegradable or easily recyclable fluids, thereby reducing the environmental impact of their disposal.
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- In terms of technical requirements, further research is needed to fully understand the interactions between nanofibrous clay minerals and other drilling fluid components. Developing standardized formulations which are optimized for different drilling conditions will be essential for ensuring consistent performance in the field. Collaboration between academia, industry, and field operators could accelerate the development of these standardized formulations and their testing in real-world conditions.
Author Contributions
Funding
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Zhuang, G.; Zhang, J.; Chen, J.; Liu, Q.; Fan, W.; Li, Q. Application of Nanofibrous Clay Minerals in Water-Based Drilling Fluids: Principles, Methods, and Challenges. Minerals 2024, 14, 842. https://doi.org/10.3390/min14080842
Zhuang G, Zhang J, Chen J, Liu Q, Fan W, Li Q. Application of Nanofibrous Clay Minerals in Water-Based Drilling Fluids: Principles, Methods, and Challenges. Minerals. 2024; 14(8):842. https://doi.org/10.3390/min14080842
Chicago/Turabian StyleZhuang, Guanzheng, Jiajun Zhang, Jinrong Chen, Qian Liu, Wenxiao Fan, and Qiang Li. 2024. "Application of Nanofibrous Clay Minerals in Water-Based Drilling Fluids: Principles, Methods, and Challenges" Minerals 14, no. 8: 842. https://doi.org/10.3390/min14080842