Parametric Studies of Polyacrylamide Adsorption on Calcite Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation
This study investigates the efficacy of polyacrylamide-based polymers, specifically hydrolysed polyacrylamide (HPAM), in reducing solids production within carbonate reservoirs. Building on our earlier simulation approach, molecular simulations were conducted to examine how these polymers adsorb onto...
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| description | This study investigates the efficacy of polyacrylamide-based polymers, specifically hydrolysed polyacrylamide (HPAM), in reducing solids production within carbonate reservoirs. Building on our earlier simulation approach, molecular simulations were conducted to examine how these polymers adsorb onto calcite, the main mineral found in carbonate formations. The adsorption process was affected by several factors, including polymer molecular weight, charge density, temperature, and salinity. Generally, increased molecular weight, charge density, and temperature resulted in higher adsorption rates. The effect of salinity was more nuanced, as salt-bridging and charge-screening effects created competing influences. The simulation outcomes correspond closely with experimental results, offering valuable insights for designing and optimizing polymer-based strategies aimed at controlling solids production in carbonate reservoirs. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4b2a9f97360b4341945f85f3f94abe8e2025-01-24T13:43:28ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492025-01-0130228510.3390/molecules30020285Parametric Studies of Polyacrylamide Adsorption on Calcite Using Molecular Dynamics SimulationKeat Yung Hue0Jin Hau Lew1Omar K. Matar2Paul F. Luckham3Erich A. Müller4Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UKDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UKDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UKDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UKDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UKThis study investigates the efficacy of polyacrylamide-based polymers, specifically hydrolysed polyacrylamide (HPAM), in reducing solids production within carbonate reservoirs. Building on our earlier simulation approach, molecular simulations were conducted to examine how these polymers adsorb onto calcite, the main mineral found in carbonate formations. The adsorption process was affected by several factors, including polymer molecular weight, charge density, temperature, and salinity. Generally, increased molecular weight, charge density, and temperature resulted in higher adsorption rates. The effect of salinity was more nuanced, as salt-bridging and charge-screening effects created competing influences. The simulation outcomes correspond closely with experimental results, offering valuable insights for designing and optimizing polymer-based strategies aimed at controlling solids production in carbonate reservoirs.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/2/285adsorptionmolecular simulationparametric studiessurfacespolymers |
| spellingShingle | Keat Yung Hue Jin Hau Lew Omar K. Matar Paul F. Luckham Erich A. Müller Parametric Studies of Polyacrylamide Adsorption on Calcite Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation Molecules adsorption molecular simulation parametric studies surfaces polymers |
| title | Parametric Studies of Polyacrylamide Adsorption on Calcite Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation |
| title_full | Parametric Studies of Polyacrylamide Adsorption on Calcite Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation |
| title_fullStr | Parametric Studies of Polyacrylamide Adsorption on Calcite Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Parametric Studies of Polyacrylamide Adsorption on Calcite Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation |
| title_short | Parametric Studies of Polyacrylamide Adsorption on Calcite Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation |
| title_sort | parametric studies of polyacrylamide adsorption on calcite using molecular dynamics simulation |
| topic | adsorption molecular simulation parametric studies surfaces polymers |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/2/285 |
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