Microstructural Analysis of Organic Matter in Shale

Dear Colleagues,

Organic matter is an important component the shale rocks; this is the basis of shale hydrocarbon generation. The spatial distribution, richness, type, pore structure, and maturity of organic matter can affect the resource evaluation process, development planning (i.e., hydraulic fracturing design), and target formation selection. Thus, understanding the properties of organic matter is vital. In this Topic, multiple studies related to the microstructures of organic matter will be published. Included topics include, but are not limited to, the following: the pore structures of organic matter; the mechanical properties of organic matter; the evaluation of the hydrocarbon generation potential of organic matter; the origins of organic matter; the flow of oil and gas in organic matter; the heterogeneity of organic matter.

Dr. Kouqi Liu
Prof. Dr. Mehdi Ostadhassan
Topic Editors