Fluid Transport in Fractured Rocks: Safe, Green and Efficient Development of Coal
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Earth Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 291
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to advance the understanding of fluid transport mechanisms in fractured coal and rock formations, with a focus on innovative solutions for safe, green, and efficient coal and associated resource development. Fractured media, prevalent in coal seams and geological strata, exhibit complex fluid flow behaviors (e.g., groundwater, methane, and hazardous gases) that directly impact mining safety, resource extraction efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
Key Research Areas:
- Mechanisms of groundwater and gas (e.g., methane, hydrogen sulfide) migration in fractured coal and rocks under varying stress, temperature, and chemical conditions.
- Surrounding rock control in water-rich roadways, and long-term stability of underground structures subjected to acidic/alkaline groundwater corrosion.
- Efficient coalbed methane (CBM) drainage techniques, such as hydraulic fracturing, borehole optimization, and enhanced gas recovery (EGR) methods.
- Mechanisms of bed separation water hazards (e.g., water accumulation in fractured strata) and innovative prevention strategies (e.g., grouting, drainage systems).
- Green mining practices that minimize water and soil contamination, including closed-loop fluid management and eco-friendly fracturing fluids.
Any original, unpublished work is welcome. If you have an interest in this topic, please let us know. I look forward to receiving your submissions.
Dr. Shun Liang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- groundwater migration
- gas transport
- fractured coal/rock
- coalbed methane drainage
- hydraulic fracturing
- green mining
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