In order to effectively adjust reservoir heterogeneity and further exploit the remaining oil, a new type of low-viscosity gel was prepared by adding a regulating agent, retarder, and reinforcing agent on the basis of a polymer + Cr3+ crosslinking sys...
The Fricke gel dosimeter, a hydrogel-based chemical dosimeter containing dissolved ferrous sulfate, measures 3D radiation dose distributions by oxidizing Fe2+ to Fe3+ upon irradiation. This study investigates the variation in Fricke yield, G(Fe3+), f...
In view of the limited applicability of traditional chemical flooding and binary composite flooding for heavy-oil reservoirs, branched-preformed particle gel (B-PPG) with excellent plugging performance was added to construct the B-PPG/SP (B-PPG/surfa...
Measuring the viscosity of pharmaceutical dosage forms is a crucial process. Viscosity provides information about the stability of the composition, the release rate of the drug, bioavailability, and, in the case of injectable drug formulations, even...
Viscosity is a key quality parameter in cosmetic manufacturing, yet conventional rheological measurements require direct contact with the sample and are not suitable for continuous monitoring of the same specimen. This study investigates the feasibil...
Native Andean potatoes (Solanum tuberosum subsp. andigenum) are a valuable phytogenetic resource due to their compositional diversity and adaptation to high-altitude environments. Their starch is a key functional polysaccharide widely used in food sy...
As opposed to asphalt emulsion waterproofing membrane, Synthetic Rubber Polymer Gel (SPRG) waterproofing materials are not heated prior to installation in concrete structures. SPRG materials are typically required to undergo a screw-mixing process to...
For propulsion systems using gel fuels, reducing the gel fuel viscosity is essential for achieving better atomization and combustion. In this paper, we investigate the flow and heat transfer in a water-gel with a temperature and shear dependent visco...
Fonio (Digitaria exilis Stapf) is an ancient African cereal that represents a rich source of carbohydrate, fat, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and sulfur-containing amino acids. Processing and utilization of fonio require adequate knowledge of its struct...
This paper presents a rheological study describing the effects of shear on the flow curves of colloidal gels prepared with different concentrations of fumed silica (4%, 5%, 6%, and 7%) and a hydrophobic solvent (Hydrocarbon fuel, JP-8). Viscosity mea...
Gelled fuels combine the main advantages of liquid fuels (throttle ability) and solid fuels (easy handling, etc.) due to their non-Newtonian characteristics. In this paper, we study the flow characteristics of water-hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC) gel i...
In general, rheological properties of gelled fuels change dramatically when temperature changes. In this work, we investigate flow and heat transfer of water-gel in a straight pipe and a tapered injector for non-isothermal conditions, which mimic the...
The gelation ability of gelatin is useful for improving texture and stabilizing food structure, but excessive gelation may limit its application in liquid and high-moisture food systems. Therefore, this study compared the effects of Alcalase and peps...
Thermal interface materials (TIMs) are essential for addressing heat dissipation challenges in high-performance electronic devices. Among various TIMs, thermal conductive gels exhibit significant potential in high heat flux applications due to their...
This study examines the possibility of plastic deformation in low-modulus gels and yielding liquids. The model systems were a gelatin-sodium alginate hydrogel and the same gel filled with nanoscale zinc oxide particles. The experiments involved short...
This study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the key factors influencing the rheological behavior and the mechanisms of natural polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) as flocculation agents for cellulose microfibers (CMFs) and nanofibers (CN...
In this paper, with the application of a MARS 60 high-pressure rheometer, experimental tests are conducted on Shengli crude oil to test its gel point, viscosity and thixotropy under different static pressures. Consequently, the effect of static press...
This study analyzed if process oil and synthetic rubber, the main materials of the previous synthetic polymerized rubber gel waterproofing materials (P-SPRG), can be replaced with waste oil and waste rubber to be recycled as raw waterproofing materia...
Hydraulic fracturing enhances productivity in low-permeability reservoirs. The introduction of nanomodified gels for hydraulic fracturing has raised the need to revise traditional approaches to their breakdown, as nanoparticles significantly change t...
A novel gel undergoes the Belousov-Zhabotinsky (BZ) reaction in strong-acid-free conditions. Under such conditions, the gel can switch the BZ reaction on or off in conventional self-oscillating gels that undergo self-oscillation only in aqueous solut...
During the spread of COVID-19, many laboratories used the “Formulation 1” proposed by the World Health Organization to prepare hand sanitizers. Taking into consideration its ingredients and the prolonged use of hand sanitizers, “Formulation 1” (P1) w...
Altrenogest is a key regulatory hormone for intensive and batch management of reserve sows in breeding farms. As a synthetic hormone, altrenogest could make ovaries stay at the initial stage of follicles and inhibit estrus and ovulation in animals. H...
Alkaline sodium silicate (Na-silicate) is environment-friendly and possesses water-like viscosity during the injection stage for in-depth reservoir treatment to enhance sweep efficiency. Gel setting time (tg) and gel strength are interrelated. Factor...
The shear flow and solid–liquid transition of mixed milk protein dispersions with varying concentrations of casein micelles (CMs) and serum proteins (SPs) are integral to key dairy processing operations, including microfiltration, ultrafiltrati...
The present work analyzes the effect of process variables and the method of characterization of cellulose micro/nanofibers (CMNFs) obtained by different treatments. A chemical pre-treatment was performed using oxalic acid at 25 wt.% and 50 wt.%. More...
Liposomal preparations play an important role as formulations for transdermal drug delivery; however, the electrical conductivity of these systems is sparingly evaluated. The aim of the study was to outline the range of the values of electrical condu...
To address the problem of insufficient temperature and salt resistance of existing polymer viscosity enhancers, we designed an organic–inorganic hybrid composite as a viscosity enhancer for water-based drilling fluids, named LAZ, and it was pre...
In order to solve the problem of solid-phase particle settlement of high-density cement paste used in deep/ultra-deep wells, a temperature-responsive micro-cross-linking method was innovatively adopted to increase the viscosity and settlement stabili...
Phase change materials (PCMs) have the advantage of using the latent thermal heat as energy storage. Coconut oil (CO) has attracted much attention as PCM due to its high stability against oxidation. Although the viscosity of CO-based dispersions has...
China’s highway asphalt pavement has entered the stage of major repair, and improving the utilization rate of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) is the main issue. The key link affecting the performance of recycled asphalt mixtures is the regenera...
The present study investigated the potential use of blackmouth catshark (Galeus melastomus) skins for gelatin production by employing a combined alkaline and acidic process. The yield of dry gelatin was relatively high (13.95%), showing a high protei...
Deep wells and ultra-deep wells often encounter cracks, karst caves, and other developed strata, which can lead to leakage during drilling. Conventional bridge slurry plugging technology is prone to leaking due to the poor plugging effect of the plug...
Hydraulic fracturing is vital in recovering hydrocarbons from oil and gas reservoirs. It involves injecting a fluid under high pressure into reservoir rock. A significant part of fracturing fluids is the addition of polymers that become gels or gel-l...
Lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus) is an underutilized marine resource that is currently only being exploited for roe. Lumpfish skin was pre-treated with alkali (0.1M NaOH) and acid (0.1M HCl) at a skin to chemical ratio of 1:10 for 24 h at 5 °C to re...
New optical coatings are currently developed to mitigate the shockwave generated by nanosecond lasers in high-power laser systems such as the MegaJoule laser (LMJ). These shockwaves seem responsible for the damage growth observed on optical component...
Today, a significant part of production wells’ stock has a high water cut percentage of 90% and above. Obviously, for this reason, the need to develop new and improved existing technologies for water shut-off in wells increases every year. Phys...
A strategy of doping by multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) to enhance mechanical strength and the electrical conductivity of ceramic fibers has nowadays attracted a great deal of attention for a wide variety of industrial applications. This study...
This study examined the feasibility of using Trametes sp. grown under drought conditions to catalyze the covalent cross-linking of ferulated arabinoxylans. The rate of polymerization of ferulated arabinoxylans solutions at 0.5% (w/v) was dose depende...
The network formed by wax precipitation at low temperature and colloid asphaltene at high temperature leads to poor fluidity of heavy oil, and the gelling characteristics of crude oil lead to pipeline blockage, which affects the exploitation, transpo...
Gelatin is a promising biopolymer for edible coatings thanks to its low cost and gelling properties. However, its weak mechanical properties limit its use. This study aimed to develop a gelatin coating with tomato extract, analyzing its antioxidant a...
Controlling rheological properties offers the opportunity to gain insight into the physical characteristics, structure, stability and drug release rate of formulations. To better understand the physical properties of hydrogels, not only rotational bu...
Plums (Prunus domestica); red currants (Ribes rubrum); black currants (Ribes nigrum); gooseberries (Ribes uva-crispa); sour cherries (Prunus cerasus); pumpkins (Cuccurbita spp.) are sources for valuable fruit- and berry-juice and cider production. Th...
For the first time, a systematic study was conducted on the properties and colloidal stability of suspensions containing synthesized MgO nanoparticles. The nanoparticles were synthesized using hydroquinone as a chelating agent. This approach ensured...
The development of sustainable, nutrient-dense food systems requires a comprehensive understanding of how microalgae influence the mechanical properties of starch hydrogels. While certain microalgae are common food additives, a critical research gap...
Gel fuel potentially combines the advantages of solid fuel and liquid fuel due to its special rheological properties, which have essential impacts on the application of gel fuel in propulsion systems. In this paper, we study the rheological property...
Low-viscosity slickwater fracturing fluids are a crucial technology for the commercial development of shallow shale gas. However, in deep shale gas formations with high pressure, a higher sand concentration is required to support fractures. Linear ge...
The heating of plant proteins at high temperatures is often associated with phase separation due to the aggregation of protein fractions, resulting in weak or discontinuous gels in liquid processing systems. This study examined the high-temperature g...
In this paper, a betaine-based gel containing 2.0% erucamide propyl betaine (EAPB), 0.5% oleic acid amide propyl betaine (OAPB), and 0.1% KCl was prepared for use as a fracturing fluid. The performance evaluation showed that KCl may improve the tempe...
The viscosity peak phenomenon at the phase inversion point in crude oil emulsions can be understood through the lens of physical gelation. This study employs coarse-grained molecular dynamics (CG-MD) simulations to investigate the gel-like network st...
An investigation was conducted into the impacts of hydroxypropyl glutinous rice starch (HPGRS) and lactate-esterified glutinous rice starch (LAEGRS) on a dilute solution and gel properties of wheat starch (WS) at different proportions (0%, 1%, 3%, 5%...
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