Mineralogical, Petrophysical and Hydromechanical Properties of Reservoirs and Caprocks

Dear Colleagues,

Clays and clay-based materials serve as reservoirs and caprocks for energy resources, storage and waste stream sequestration. The mineralogical, petrophysical and geomechanical characteristics are the information required for understanding unconventional origins, accumulation and evolution in different geological settings. This information also provides a foundation for the accurate modeling of subsurface energy engineering applications. The purpose of this Special Issue is to provide a cutting-edge insight to the multiscale mineralogical, petrophysical and geomechanical properties of shales or mudrocks, during coupled thermal, hydrologic, mechanical, chemical or biological processes in natural or anthrogenic activities.

We seek original research that explores the storage potential and evolution of material properties of shale or mudrocks during hydrogen injection, energy-waste containment and sequestration, gas hydrate formation, and geothermal infiltration. Submitted studies are expected to highlight the potential of shale and other clay-based materials to store and transport these fluids under in situ or in-house laboratory conditions. Work that explores the role of mineral distribution within shales in determining material response to CO₂, H₂, and other fluids of interest are encouraged.

Dr. Yi Fang
Dr. Brandon Schwartz
Dr. Yong Li
Dr. Zhuang Sun
Guest Editors

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