Polymer Science in Petroleum Engineering: Latest Trends and Developments
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 619
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymer flooding; proformed particle gel; enhanced hydrocarbon recovery; drilling fluids; water shutoff in producer wells; conformace control in oil reservoirs; chemical tracers
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled "Polymer Science in Petroleum Engineering: Latest Trends and Developments", will explore the pivotal role of polymer science in enhancing various aspects of petroleum engineering. As the oil and gas industry faces increasing challenges such as resource depletion, environmental concerns, and the need for improved efficiency, innovative polymer-based solutions are emerging as key contributors to sustainable practices. This Special Issue will highlight recent advancements in polymer applications, including enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques, drilling fluids, demulsifiers, lubricants, viscosity reduction, water shutoff, conformance control, reservoir characterization, and the development of smart materials that respond to subsurface conditions.
This Special Issue will gather original articles and reviews showing the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities regarding the integration of polymer science into petroleum engineering to define the future of energy production.
Prof. Dr. Simón López-Ramírez
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymer science
- petroleum engineering
- enhanced oil recovery (EOR)
- drilling fluids
- reservoir characterization
- polymer rheology
- polymer surfactants
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