Sustainable Materials for Oil and Gas Applications

A new release in the Advanced Materials and Sensors for the Oil and Gas Industry series, this book comprises a list of processes across the upstream and downstream sectors of the industry and the latest research on advanced nanomaterials. Topics include enhanced oil recovery mechanisms of nanofluids, health and safety features related to nanoparticle handling, and advanced materials for produced water treatments. Supplied from contributing experts in both academic and corporate backgrounds, the reference contains developments, applications, advantages, and challenges.

Located in one convenient resource, the book addresses real solutions as oil and gas companies try to lower emissions. As the oil and gas industry shifts and implements innovative ways to produce oil and gas in an environmentally friendly way, this resource is an ideal complement to their work.

Key Features

• Covers developments, workflows, and protocols in advanced materials for today’s oil and gas sectors
• Helps readers gain insights from an experienced list of editors and contributors from both academia and corporate backgrounds
• Addresses environmental challenges in oil and gas through technological solutions in nanotechnology