Leveraging a novel nanocomposite for enhanced drilling fluid efficiency
Abstract The efficient formulation of drilling fluids is critical for maintaining stability and performance in demanding wellbore environments. In this study, a novel nanocomposite material (TiO2/Saponin/Zr) was synthesized and introduced into drilling fluid formulations to enhance rheological behav...
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| author | Yaqin Tian Farag M. A. Altalbawy Nikunj Rachchh T. Ramachandran Aman Shankhyan A. Karthikeyan Dhirendra Nath Thatoi Deepak Gupta Muyassar Norberdiyeva Mohammad R. K. M. Al-Badkubi Mehrdad Mottaghi |
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| description | Abstract The efficient formulation of drilling fluids is critical for maintaining stability and performance in demanding wellbore environments. In this study, a novel nanocomposite material (TiO2/Saponin/Zr) was synthesized and introduced into drilling fluid formulations to enhance rheological behavior, filtration control, and thermal stability. The synthesis involved sol-gel methods, FTIR, TGA, and SEM analyses, confirming the material’s successful functionalization and nanoscale structure. Rheological measurements demonstrated significant improvements in viscosity and shear stress with nanoparticle concentrations up to 500 ppm, where the optimal performance was achieved. Filtration tests revealed reductions in fluid loss by up to 50%, ensuring better wellbore stability. Statistical modeling with the Bingham Plastic and Herschel-Bulkley approaches revealed superior predictability for these nanocomposite-enhanced fluids. Overall, this innovative nanocomposite provides a promising avenue for addressing challenges in modern drilling operations, offering technical and operational benefits. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-158b0df40e9c4b9fb8b024f84aaa0ab72025-08-20T03:45:55ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-08-0115111610.1038/s41598-025-13087-zLeveraging a novel nanocomposite for enhanced drilling fluid efficiencyYaqin Tian0Farag M. A. Altalbawy1Nikunj Rachchh2T. Ramachandran3Aman Shankhyan4A. Karthikeyan5Dhirendra Nath Thatoi6Deepak Gupta7Muyassar Norberdiyeva8Mohammad R. K. M. Al-Badkubi9Mehrdad Mottaghi10School of Energy and Constructional Engineering, Shandong Huayu University of TechnologyDepartment of Chemistry, University College of Duba, University of TabukDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Marwadi University Research Center, Marwadi UniversityDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed to be University)Centre for Research Impact & Outcome, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara UniversityDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Siksha ’O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University)Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graphic Era Hill UniversityDepartment of Chemistry and Its Teaching Methods, Tashkent State Pedagogical UniversityBuilding and Construction Technical Engineering Department, College of Technical Engineering, the Islamic UniversityFaculty of Chemistry, Kabul UniversityAbstract The efficient formulation of drilling fluids is critical for maintaining stability and performance in demanding wellbore environments. In this study, a novel nanocomposite material (TiO2/Saponin/Zr) was synthesized and introduced into drilling fluid formulations to enhance rheological behavior, filtration control, and thermal stability. The synthesis involved sol-gel methods, FTIR, TGA, and SEM analyses, confirming the material’s successful functionalization and nanoscale structure. Rheological measurements demonstrated significant improvements in viscosity and shear stress with nanoparticle concentrations up to 500 ppm, where the optimal performance was achieved. Filtration tests revealed reductions in fluid loss by up to 50%, ensuring better wellbore stability. Statistical modeling with the Bingham Plastic and Herschel-Bulkley approaches revealed superior predictability for these nanocomposite-enhanced fluids. Overall, this innovative nanocomposite provides a promising avenue for addressing challenges in modern drilling operations, offering technical and operational benefits.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-13087-zNanocompositeDrilling fluidsTiO2/Saponin/ZrRheologyFiltration control |
| spellingShingle | Yaqin Tian Farag M. A. Altalbawy Nikunj Rachchh T. Ramachandran Aman Shankhyan A. Karthikeyan Dhirendra Nath Thatoi Deepak Gupta Muyassar Norberdiyeva Mohammad R. K. M. Al-Badkubi Mehrdad Mottaghi Leveraging a novel nanocomposite for enhanced drilling fluid efficiency Scientific Reports Nanocomposite Drilling fluids TiO2/Saponin/Zr Rheology Filtration control |
| title | Leveraging a novel nanocomposite for enhanced drilling fluid efficiency |
| title_full | Leveraging a novel nanocomposite for enhanced drilling fluid efficiency |
| title_fullStr | Leveraging a novel nanocomposite for enhanced drilling fluid efficiency |
| title_full_unstemmed | Leveraging a novel nanocomposite for enhanced drilling fluid efficiency |
| title_short | Leveraging a novel nanocomposite for enhanced drilling fluid efficiency |
| title_sort | leveraging a novel nanocomposite for enhanced drilling fluid efficiency |
| topic | Nanocomposite Drilling fluids TiO2/Saponin/Zr Rheology Filtration control |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-13087-z |
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