Novel PLA-Henna composite for sustainable tertiary enhanced oil recovery
Abstract Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) remains a critical focus for the petroleum industry, aiming to overcome the challenges of residual oil mobilization and maximize hydrocarbon recovery in increasingly complex reservoirs. This study introduces an innovative approach using synthesized Polylactic Aci...
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| author | Tariq Alkhrissat Ali Raqee Abdulhadi Muntadar Muhsen Jasgurpreet Singh Chohan M. K. Ranganathaswamy Premananda Pradhan Parveen Kumar Gauri Chauhan Ahmad Abumalek |
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| description | Abstract Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) remains a critical focus for the petroleum industry, aiming to overcome the challenges of residual oil mobilization and maximize hydrocarbon recovery in increasingly complex reservoirs. This study introduces an innovative approach using synthesized Polylactic Acid (PLA)/Henna composites as an environmentally sustainable additive to enhance oil recovery through mechanisms such as interfacial tension (IFT) reduction, wettability alteration, and physical sweeping for improved fluid sweep efficiency. The composite was synthesized using extrusion techniques to ensure a uniform filler dispersion and was extensively characterized through FTIR, SEM, and EDS analyses. Brines, including seawater (SW), formation water (FW), and PLA-Henna-modified SW, were formulated to simulate actual reservoir conditions. Experimental analyses included IFT measurement using the pendant drop method, wettability studies using contact angle measurements, and core flooding experiments to assess EOR performance. Experimental findings revealed that the optimal PLA-Henna concentration was 2 wt%, which achieved significant IFT reductions (to 27 mN/m in SW). The composite also altered rock wettability from oil-wet to water-wet with pronounced effects in SW brine, where contact angles reduced from 142 to 89°. Core flooding experiments highlighted an increase in oil recovery factors, with PLA-Henna-modified SW yielding the highest recovery (85%) compared to FW (49.7%) or SW (61%). These advancements emphasize PLA/Henna composites’ potential for sustainable EOR applications, ensuring improved recovery outcomes while utilizing biodegradable, eco-friendly materials. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e0698991fbff4e468adb0f7c3ef784922025-08-24T11:26:54ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-08-0115111610.1038/s41598-025-15660-yNovel PLA-Henna composite for sustainable tertiary enhanced oil recoveryTariq Alkhrissat0Ali Raqee Abdulhadi1Muntadar Muhsen2Jasgurpreet Singh Chohan3M. K. Ranganathaswamy4Premananda Pradhan5Parveen Kumar6Gauri Chauhan7Ahmad Abumalek8Faculty of Engineering, Hourani Center for Applied Scientific Research, Al-Ahliyya Amman UniversityMechanical Engineering Department, Al-Turath UniversityDepartment of Structurals Techniques Engineering, College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic UniversityUniversity School of Mechanical Engineering, Rayat Bahra UniversityDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed to be University)Department of Mechanical Engineering, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University)Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chandigarh Engineering College, Chandigarh Group of Colleges-JhanjeriCentre for Research Impact & Outcome, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara UniversityFaculty of Engineering, Balkh UniversityAbstract Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) remains a critical focus for the petroleum industry, aiming to overcome the challenges of residual oil mobilization and maximize hydrocarbon recovery in increasingly complex reservoirs. This study introduces an innovative approach using synthesized Polylactic Acid (PLA)/Henna composites as an environmentally sustainable additive to enhance oil recovery through mechanisms such as interfacial tension (IFT) reduction, wettability alteration, and physical sweeping for improved fluid sweep efficiency. The composite was synthesized using extrusion techniques to ensure a uniform filler dispersion and was extensively characterized through FTIR, SEM, and EDS analyses. Brines, including seawater (SW), formation water (FW), and PLA-Henna-modified SW, were formulated to simulate actual reservoir conditions. Experimental analyses included IFT measurement using the pendant drop method, wettability studies using contact angle measurements, and core flooding experiments to assess EOR performance. Experimental findings revealed that the optimal PLA-Henna concentration was 2 wt%, which achieved significant IFT reductions (to 27 mN/m in SW). The composite also altered rock wettability from oil-wet to water-wet with pronounced effects in SW brine, where contact angles reduced from 142 to 89°. Core flooding experiments highlighted an increase in oil recovery factors, with PLA-Henna-modified SW yielding the highest recovery (85%) compared to FW (49.7%) or SW (61%). These advancements emphasize PLA/Henna composites’ potential for sustainable EOR applications, ensuring improved recovery outcomes while utilizing biodegradable, eco-friendly materials.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-15660-yEnhanced oil recoveryPLA/HennaInterfacial tensionWettability alterationCore flooding |
| spellingShingle | Tariq Alkhrissat Ali Raqee Abdulhadi Muntadar Muhsen Jasgurpreet Singh Chohan M. K. Ranganathaswamy Premananda Pradhan Parveen Kumar Gauri Chauhan Ahmad Abumalek Novel PLA-Henna composite for sustainable tertiary enhanced oil recovery Scientific Reports Enhanced oil recovery PLA/Henna Interfacial tension Wettability alteration Core flooding |
| title | Novel PLA-Henna composite for sustainable tertiary enhanced oil recovery |
| title_full | Novel PLA-Henna composite for sustainable tertiary enhanced oil recovery |
| title_fullStr | Novel PLA-Henna composite for sustainable tertiary enhanced oil recovery |
| title_full_unstemmed | Novel PLA-Henna composite for sustainable tertiary enhanced oil recovery |
| title_short | Novel PLA-Henna composite for sustainable tertiary enhanced oil recovery |
| title_sort | novel pla henna composite for sustainable tertiary enhanced oil recovery |
| topic | Enhanced oil recovery PLA/Henna Interfacial tension Wettability alteration Core flooding |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-15660-y |
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