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View article: Biopolymer Composites: Integrating Agro Waste-fillers with LDPE for Enhanced Mechanistic and Moisture Properties
Biopolymer Composites: Integrating Agro Waste-fillers with LDPE for Enhanced Mechanistic and Moisture Properties Open
Availability of sustainable materials has been closely linked to the development of new technologies. In this study, agro-waste materials; Coconut shell (CS) and Saw dust (SD) were employed as filler materials in the production of polymer …
View article: Experimental and Computational Insights into the Nanomechanical Characterization of Ultramafic Rocks for Geologic Hydrogen Production and Storage
Experimental and Computational Insights into the Nanomechanical Characterization of Ultramafic Rocks for Geologic Hydrogen Production and Storage Open
Hydrogen is a clean and sustainable energy that holds significant promise in the global transition towards renewable energy sources. An emerging intriguing technology for clean hydrogen generation lies in the utilization of geologic ultram…
View article: On The Novel Damped Oscillatory Logistic Growth Model: A Hybrid Approach
On The Novel Damped Oscillatory Logistic Growth Model: A Hybrid Approach Open
The Damped Oscillatory Logistic Growth (DOLG) Model is introduced as a novel hybrid framework that integrates oscillatory dynamics, damping, and logistic growth into a single differential equation. This model extends classical systems such…
View article: Coupled effects of earthquake and rainfall on landslide susceptibility in non-tropical coastal areas: assessing governing mechanisms and innovative slope protection strategy
Coupled effects of earthquake and rainfall on landslide susceptibility in non-tropical coastal areas: assessing governing mechanisms and innovative slope protection strategy Open
Despite extensive research on landslides globally, there is a notable knowledge gap on mechanisms influenced by combined rainfall and earthquake events to induce landslides in non-tropical coastal areas, and how to mitigate such failures. …
View article: Glucosyl Xanthone, d-Idopyranoside, Fatty Acid and Isoprene Derivatives as New Anti-Malarial Compounds Targeting <i>Plasmodium Falciparum</i> Thymidine Monophosphate Kinase (PfTMPK)
Glucosyl Xanthone, d-Idopyranoside, Fatty Acid and Isoprene Derivatives as New Anti-Malarial Compounds Targeting <i>Plasmodium Falciparum</i> Thymidine Monophosphate Kinase (PfTMPK) Open
Background Chemotherapy is considered the best approach in the management of malaria pathogenesis symptomized with hyperparasitemia and oxidative stress because of free radicals’ production; however, a crucial step in the production of DNA…
View article: Geochemical interactions of supercritical CO2-brine-rock under varying injection strategies: implications for mechanical integrity in aquifers
Geochemical interactions of supercritical CO2-brine-rock under varying injection strategies: implications for mechanical integrity in aquifers Open
Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) interacts with rock minerals due to a series of geochemical reactions affecting rock geomechanical properties. These changes in mineralogy, mechanical, and elastic properties weaken the reservoir rock and caprocks. T…
View article: Potential of plastic-based waste in geomaterial stabilization, grouting, and geotechnology applications: retro and prospective insights
Potential of plastic-based waste in geomaterial stabilization, grouting, and geotechnology applications: retro and prospective insights Open
Plastic-based materials, made from synthetic or semi-synthetic polymers, are extensively used in geotechnical engineering to stabilize geomaterials through geopolymers and geotextiles. Despite their convenience and versatility, their non-b…
View article: Optimizing Neural Networks with Convex Hybrid Activations for Improved Gradient Flow
Optimizing Neural Networks with Convex Hybrid Activations for Improved Gradient Flow Open
This paper introduces a novel hybrid activation function by combining five popular activation functions (Sigmoid, ReLU, Tanh, Leaky ReLU, and ELU) with adjustable coefficients. This integrated approach aims to mitigate the limitations of i…
View article: Novel nanomagnetic-based slurry for grouting fractured rocks
Novel nanomagnetic-based slurry for grouting fractured rocks Open
In geo-engineering and underground infrastructure projects, flaws and discontinuities in rocks are typically grouted to enhance hydraulic properties, reduce permeability, and mitigate hazards. Traditional grouts, however, often exhibit poo…
View article: Unveiling nanomechanical and pore-structural evolution of bio-precipitate arrays in heterogeneous granular media
Unveiling nanomechanical and pore-structural evolution of bio-precipitate arrays in heterogeneous granular media Open
Biologically induced reactions in granular media (geomaterials) often rely on precipitates from enzymes or microbes to promote the formation of mineral precipitate crystals in its pores. However, there is a major knowledge gap in understan…
View article: Reassessment of natural expansive materials and their impact on freeze-thaw cycles in geotechnical engineering: a review
Reassessment of natural expansive materials and their impact on freeze-thaw cycles in geotechnical engineering: a review Open
The stabilization and application of expansive geomaterials are critical in geotechnical engineering. These naturally expansive materials exhibit complex hydro-chemo-mechanical properties because they undergo volumetric changes in response…
View article: Porosity and bedding controls on bio-induced carbonate precipitation and mechanical properties of shale and dolomitic rocks: EICP vs MICP
Porosity and bedding controls on bio-induced carbonate precipitation and mechanical properties of shale and dolomitic rocks: EICP vs MICP Open
Biocementation is an emerging field within geotechnical engineering that focuses on harnessing microbiological activity to enhance the mechanical properties and behavior of rocks. It often relies on microbial-induced carbonate precipitatio…
View article: Geothermo‐mechanical alterations due to heat energy extraction in enhanced geothermal systems: Overview and prospective directions
Geothermo‐mechanical alterations due to heat energy extraction in enhanced geothermal systems: Overview and prospective directions Open
Geothermal energy from deep underground (or geological) formations, with or without its combination with carbon capture and storage (CCS), can be a key technology to mitigate anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and meet the 2050 net‐zer…
View article: Experimental Investigation of the Impact of CO2 Injection Strategies on Rock Wettability Alteration for CCS Applications
Experimental Investigation of the Impact of CO2 Injection Strategies on Rock Wettability Alteration for CCS Applications Open
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) has been recognized as a pivotal technology for mitigating climate change by reducing CO2 emissions. Storing CO2 in deep saline aquifers requires preserving the water-wet nature of the formation throughout …
View article: Analyzing thermal maturity effect on shale organic matter via PeakForce quantitative nanomechanical mapping
Analyzing thermal maturity effect on shale organic matter via PeakForce quantitative nanomechanical mapping Open
Organic-rich shales have gained significant attention in recent years due to their pivotal role in unconventional hydrocarbon production. These shale rocks undergo thermal maturation processes that alter their mechanical properties, making…
View article: Assessment of nano-to-micro-scale geomechanical properties and their time-dependent behavior: Current status and progressive perspectives
Assessment of nano-to-micro-scale geomechanical properties and their time-dependent behavior: Current status and progressive perspectives Open
Rocks can deform at varying scales (nano-, micro- and macro-scale) under different temperatures, pressures, stresses, and time conditions. Sub-core scale (nano-to micro-scale) changes in rock properties can influence local (fine-scale) and…
View article: CO<sub>2</sub>‐Induced alterations due to thermal maturation in shale: Implications for CO<sub>2</sub> utilization and storage
CO<sub>2</sub>‐Induced alterations due to thermal maturation in shale: Implications for CO<sub>2</sub> utilization and storage Open
Shales have low to ultra‐low porosity and permeability, which makes them an attractive candidate for CO 2 utilization during CO 2 ‐enhanced oil recovery (CO 2 ‐EOR) or for geologic CO 2 storage (GCS). Shale are source rocks, and thus, ther…
View article: Assessment of inherent heterogeneity effect on continuous mechanical properties of shale via uniaxial compression and scratch test methods
Assessment of inherent heterogeneity effect on continuous mechanical properties of shale via uniaxial compression and scratch test methods Open
Shale reservoirs have been a significant focus of hydrocarbon production over the past few decades, and the mechanical assessment of target shale reservoirs has been critical to successful field operations, especially in hydraulic fracturi…
View article: Coupled experimental assessment and machine learning prediction of mechanical integrity of MICP and cement paste as underground plugging materials
Coupled experimental assessment and machine learning prediction of mechanical integrity of MICP and cement paste as underground plugging materials Open
Compromised integrity of cementitious materials can lead to potential geo-hazards such as detrimental fluid flow to the wellbore (borehole), potential leakage of underground stored fluids, contamination of water aquifers, and other issues …
View article: Tentative application of expansive cementitious materials in grouting – A systematic review
Tentative application of expansive cementitious materials in grouting – A systematic review Open
Traditional grouting reinforcement has been well reported only to provide a bonding effect to a jointed rock mass. Nowadays, the expansive grout technology has been touted as an alternative to provide squeezing reinforcement effects to a j…
View article: Novel systematic approach for produced water volume quantification applicable for beneficial reuse
Novel systematic approach for produced water volume quantification applicable for beneficial reuse Open
PW in the Permian is expected to peak at about 8–16 MMbbl per day in 2023–2027, and the projected PW accessible for external utilization totaled 34–149 Bbbl for the next 38 years.
View article: Pore morphology effect on elastic and fluid flow properties in Bakken formation using rock physics modeling
Pore morphology effect on elastic and fluid flow properties in Bakken formation using rock physics modeling Open
Unconventional geo-resources are critical due to their important contributions to energy production. In this energy transition and sustainability era, there is an increased focus on CO 2 -enhanced oil recovery (CO 2 -EOR) and geological CO…
View article: Coupled tripartite investigation of breaker fluid invasion and impact on hydrocarbon recovery in sandstone reservoirs
Coupled tripartite investigation of breaker fluid invasion and impact on hydrocarbon recovery in sandstone reservoirs Open
Breaker fluids are designed to dissolve filter cakes by breaking their long-chain molecules, thereby removing solid deposits on the wellbore wall. Although breaker fluids are not intended to infiltrate the hydrocarbon reservoir, they can i…