Optimizing graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) dispersion for improved scale inhibitor squeeze treatment

Abstract. The formation of mineral scale has been a major nuisance in oil field operations as it leads to multifarious flow assurance issues. Conventional squeeze treatment commonly employed inhibit detrimental lacks various aspects effectively mitigate thereby making this less effective and at times unviable production are moving into deeper tighter formations. Employing nanotechnology improve the efficiency is presented paper by formulation high stably dispersed Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNPs) nanofluid that can render active surface area for PPCA inhibitor chemical non-covalently adsorb highly GNPs platform. dispersion characterized measured using UV-Vis spectrophotometry analysis parameter percentage extractability. concentration 40mg/L corresponds highest value 40% extractability depicts optimum its dispersion. presence benzene ring Triton X-100 surfactant molecular scheme acting dispersing agent proved be dominant factor promotes strong bonding between surfactants hydrophobic tail with creating sufficient steric hinderance giving stable Furthermore, sonication process essential process.