Novel application of citric acid based natural deep eutectic solvent in drilling fluids for shale swelling prevention

Abstract Swelling of shale in clastic reservoirs poses a significant challenge, causing instability in wellbores. Utilizing water-based drilling mud with shale inhibitors is preferable for environmental reasons over oil-based mud. Ionic liquids (ILs) have garnered interest as shale inhibitors due to...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Muhammad Hammad Rasool, Maqsood Ahmad, Numair Ahmed Siddiqui, Husnain Ali
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2024-10-01
Subjects:	Shale inhibitor Citric acid Natural deep eutectic solvent Drilling mud
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-76182-7