Effect of Surfactants on Microbial Metabolic Activity and Community Structure in Oil Field–Produced Water Systems

Liu, Yuhan; Li, Yu; He, Ling; Kong, Can; Weng, Jian; Ma, Jin; Liu, Fang

doi:10.1007/s11270-023-06383-9

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“…Some studies have shown that surfactants can inhibit microbial activity and reduce microbial diversity, leading to a decline in soil health and productivity. 152,153 The alteration of microbial communities can also impact the degradation of organic pollutants in the soil, potentially leading to the accumulation of harmful substances.…”

Section: Environmental Effects and Economical Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These changes can influence water infiltration rates and soil aeration, which are critical for maintaining soil fertility and supporting plant growth. , Additionally, surfactants can affect soil microbial communities, which play a crucial role in nutrient cycling and organic matter decomposition. Some studies have shown that surfactants can inhibit microbial activity and reduce microbial diversity, leading to a decline in soil health and productivity. , The alteration of microbial communities can also impact the degradation of organic pollutants in the soil, potentially leading to the accumulation of harmful substances.…”

Section: Surfactants In Eormentioning

confidence: 99%

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Advancements in Surfactant Carriers for Enhanced Oil Recovery: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Opportunities

Maia,

Densy dos Santos Francisco,

Moreira

et al. 2024

ACS Omega

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Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques are crucial for maximizing the extraction of residual oil from mature reservoirs. This review explores the latest advancements in surfactant carriers for EOR, focusing on their mechanisms, challenges, and opportunities. We delve into the role of inorganic nanoparticles, carbon materials, polymers and polymeric surfactants, and supramolecular systems, highlighting their interactions with reservoir rocks and their potential to improve oil recovery rates. The discussion includes the formulation and behavior of nanofluids, the impact of surfactant adsorption on different rock types, and innovative approaches using environmentally friendly materials. Notably, the use of metal oxide nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, graphene derivatives, and polymeric surfacants and the development of supramolecular complexes for managing surfacant delivery are examined. We address the need for further research to optimize these technologies and overcome current limitations, emphasizing the importance of sustainable and economically viable EOR methods. This review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the emerging trends and future directions in surfactant carriers for EOR.

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Section: Environmental Effects and Economical Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%