Evolution of nanomaterials in petroleum industries: application and the challenges

Abstract

Due to soaring demand for universal energy, industry forced to look forward in either expand the limit of conventional energy resources or to look at other possibilities such as renewable energy resources and unconventional hydrocarbon resources. The challenges might be figured out by revolutionary technological developments in the energy sector by science and technology. The industry needs splendid technological breakthroughs in the energy sector to push the final frontier of conventional energy resources. Owing to its superior particle size and properties, nanotechnology can likely of moving far that current energy supply by introducing new technologies. The exact exploitation and manipulation of matter at measurements of (1–100) nanometres have revolutionized many sectors, including the petroleum sector. The upgrade in nanoscale organized materials represents one of the fascinating, inventive viewpoints bringing innovative advances in numerous industries. The charge of oil extraction is under heavyweight, and it becomes increasingly difficult to legitimize it when the gross price of oil is powerless and depressing. There is a universal belief that nanotechnologies can be to produce new, more valuable nanomaterials to oppose these technological limitations. Many research endeavours are being coordinated towards the opening of immense and diverse advantages of nanotechnology in the oil and gas industry. The research experts have experienced the utilization of different nanoparticle types and sizes. Nanoparticles show exceptional properties because of their large surface area and highly activated particle surface. The nanotechnology can be performed at a different scale in petroleum engineering from exploration, drilling, cementing, reservoir, completion, production, and processing and refinery in each stage. This paper intends to give a concise thought of the significant uses of nanoparticles, their potential advantages, associated economic and technical challenges, and solutions.

Recent Advances in the Applications of Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials in the Petroleum Industry: A Descriptive Review

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A review of nanomaterials and their applications in oil & petroleum industries

“…Since nanoparticles are very small in size, they have a large surface when compared to the bulk solid. This helps to increase the reaction on its surface and reduce the activation energy of the thermal cracking process [2]. A few of the most widely used nanomaterials in petroleum refineries are ZSM-5 of MFI, FAU topologies and zeolite Y.…”

“…Nanomaterials have extensive applications in the biotechnology, biomedical, natural sciences, and civil & industrial areas [1]. The tendency is primarily related to the unique properties that nanoparticles show, such as their small size, and the novel properties they exhibit which vary highly from the bulk properties and can be modified to fit the desired applications [2]. Unlike the bulk counterparts, when the size of a particle is decreased to near or less than the wavelength of the conducting electrons, several properties such as optical behaviour, magnetism, thermal resistance, catalytic and chemical activities, internal pressure, and melting point are changed.…”

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Especies ligeras en materiales de interés para aplicaciones energéticas

“…Debido a estas ventajas, recientemente se han comenzado a estudiar las nanopartículas (NPs) y su comportamiento ante la irradiación [44,69], llegando a desarrollarse recientemente materiales muy atractivos debido a su baja densidad, elevada porosidad y nanoestructuración, como pueden ser las nanoespumas [70,71] y, más concretamente, las nanopartículas huecas (hNPs) [72]. El elevado interés que generan tiene su base, principalmente, en los diversos métodos de síntesis existentes, que dan lugar a distintas composiciones, configuraciones, tamaños y formas [73][74][75][76][77][78][79], destacando de entre estas estructuras las nanoesferas huecas, compuestas por una corteza delgada que rodea la cavidad interior, vacía, debido a las ventajas que presentan, entre las que pueden destacarse la mejora de su estabilidad mecánica, fruto de la combinación de fuerza y flexibilidad [80][81][82][83], o el incremento de la cinética de eliminación de defectos [84,85], lo que las dota de gran interés para diversos campos, desde aplicaciones energéticas a médicas [86][87][88][89][90][91][92][93]. Un mayor estudio y desarrollo de estas NPs podría dar como resultado el diseño de un material altamente poroso y con un elevado número de fronteras de grano capaz de cumplir la función de PFM en las condiciones esperadas en una futura planta de fusión nuclear.…”