• Effect of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles on the Properties of Water-Based Drilling Fluids 

      Alvi, Muhammad Awais Ashfaq; Agonafir, Mesfin Belayneh; Bandyopadhyay, Sulalit; Minde, Mona Wetrhus (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-12)
      In recent years, several studies have indicated the impact of nanoparticles (NPs) on various properties (such as viscosity and fluid loss) of conventional drilling fluids. Our previous study with commercial iron oxide NPs ...
    • Effect of nanoparticles on properties of geopolymers designed for well cementing applications 

      Alvi, Muhammad Awais Ashfaq; Khalifeh, Mahmoud; Agonafir, Mesfin Belayneh (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Recently the focus of the oil and gas industry is to find the alternative material for well barrier applications. Geopolymers are among the suggested materials, which could be used in the future to solve the well integrity ...
    • Nanoparticles for Oil Well Drilling Fluids and Cement 

      Alvi, Muhammad Awais Ashfaq (PhD Theses;738, Doctoral thesis, 2024)
      Drilling fluids and oil well cement are essential elements of the drilling process and well construction. Drilling fluids play a crucial role in the drilling process, ensuring the safety and efficiency of well construction. ...