Deformable gel particles(DGPs) possess the capability of deep profile control and flooding. However, the deep migration behavior and plugging mechanism along their path remain unclear. Breakage, an inevitable phenomen...Deformable gel particles(DGPs) possess the capability of deep profile control and flooding. However, the deep migration behavior and plugging mechanism along their path remain unclear. Breakage, an inevitable phenomenon during particle migration, significantly impacts the deep plugging effect. Due to the complexity of the process, few studies have been conducted on this subject. In this paper, we conducted DGP flow experiments using a physical model of a multi-point sandpack under various injection rates and particle sizes. Particle size and concentration tests were performed at each measurement point to investigate the transportation behavior of particles in the deep part of the reservoir. The residual resistance coefficient and concentration changes along the porous media were combined to analyze the plugging performance of DGPs. Furthermore, the particle breakage along their path was revealed by analyzing the changes in particle size along the way. A mathematical model of breakage and concentration changes along the path was established. The results showed that the passage after breakage is a significant migration behavior of particles in porous media. The particles were reduced to less than half of their initial size at the front of the porous media. Breakage is an essential reason for the continuous decreases in particle concentration, size, and residual resistance coefficient. However, the particles can remain in porous media after breakage and play a significant role in deep plugging. Higher injection rates or larger particle sizes resulted in faster breakage along the injection direction, higher degrees of breakage, and faster decreases in residual resistance coefficient along the path. These conditions also led to a weaker deep plugging ability. Smaller particles were more evenly retained along the path, but more particles flowed out of the porous media, resulting in a poor deep plugging effect. The particle size is a function of particle size before injection, transport distance, and different injection parameters(injection rate or the diameter ratio of DGP to throat). Likewise, the particle concentration is a function of initial concentration, transport distance, and different injection parameters. These models can be utilized to optimize particle injection parameters, thereby achieving the goal of fine-tuning oil displacement.展开更多
Usually the thermal expansion coefficients (TEC) of metals are higher than that of porcelains. In order to match the TECs in the case of coating porcelains on metals, high TEC porcelains are needed. In this research, ...Usually the thermal expansion coefficients (TEC) of metals are higher than that of porcelains. In order to match the TECs in the case of coating porcelains on metals, high TEC porcelains are needed. In this research, the high TEC phase leucite (KAlSi2 O6) in the high TEC porcelain was prepared by sol-gel method. The crystal size of leucite made by sol-gel is about 77nm through controlling the process parameters. The process from xerogel to leucite was investigated by means of DSC (differential scanning calorimetry), TG (thermogravimetry), XRD ( X-ray diffraction) and IR (infrared absorption spectrum). Leucite had been detected after the gel was treated at 900℃, this formation temperature is about 250℃ lower than that of melting method. The porcelain made from 50% of the leucite powder and 50% of low fused temperature frit has an average TEC of 19.2×10-6/℃ C from room temperature to 450℃, which is much higher than the common porcelains.展开更多
A WAVO3 pH electrode was prepared by a method of sol-gel. In order to study the H^+ response dynamic mechanism, the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) experiment was conducted. It was found that the H^+ ...A WAVO3 pH electrode was prepared by a method of sol-gel. In order to study the H^+ response dynamic mechanism, the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) experiment was conducted. It was found that the H^+ response course is controlled by the H^+ diffusion from the solution to the WO3 film, based on the analysis of EIS spectra. The EIS and potential step method were used to determinate the H+ diffusion coefficient (D) in the course of H^+ response of this WAVO3 electrode, and the values of D calculated by these two method correspond very well, which all are about 10^-19cm^2/s The imposed different potential steps make little effect on the calculation of H^+ diffusion coefficient, and it was found that the limiting Cottrell equation of short elapsed time fits well to the current transient caused by a potential step, based on the analysis of the time constant.展开更多
Alginate has been widely used in cell microencapsulation and drug delivery systems in the form of gel beads or microcapsules.Although an alternative novel emulsification-internal gelation technology has been establish...Alginate has been widely used in cell microencapsulation and drug delivery systems in the form of gel beads or microcapsules.Although an alternative novel emulsification-internal gelation technology has been established and both the properties and the potential applications of the beads in drug delivery systems have been studied,the mechanism has not been well understood compared with the traditional droplet method(external gelation technology).On the basis of our previous knowledge that the novel technology is composed of complicatedly consecutive processes with multistep diffusion and reaction,and the diffusion of acetic acid across oil/water interface being the prerequisite that determines the occurrence and rate for the reactions and the structures and properties of final produced gel beads,a special emphasis was placed on the diffusion process.With the aid of diffusion modeling and simple experimental design,the diffusion rate constant and diffusion coefficient of acetic acid across oil/water interface were determined to be in the orders of magnitude of 10-6 and 10-16,respectively.This knowledge will be of particular importance in understanding and interpreting the formation,structure of the gel beads and the relationship between the structure and properties and guiding the preparation and quality control of the gel beads.展开更多
Coating the hydroxyapatite (HA) on the titanium alloy surface can obtain a bioactive implant with high mechanical properties However, the bonding force between the titanium alloy and the HA was low due to their diff...Coating the hydroxyapatite (HA) on the titanium alloy surface can obtain a bioactive implant with high mechanical properties However, the bonding force between the titanium alloy and the HA was low due to their different coefficient of thermal expansion (CET). Preparing the multi-layer coating with alleviated thermal stress on titanium alloy substrate is few reported. Fabrication of a TiO2-bioactive glass (BG)-HA bioactive coating was proposed to solve this problem. A particular TiO2 surface was prepared on the titanium alloy substrate by micro-arc oxidation treatment. The BG and HA coating were coated onto the TiO2 surface in turn by using a sol-gel method. The microstructure, surface morphology and phase composition of the coatings were analyzed. The bonding force of coatings was investigated by the nick apparatus. In vitro dissolution was performed by soaking the TiO2-BG-HA coated samples into the simulated body fluid for various periods. Micro-structural observations indicated that no delamination and crack occurred at the interface of HA/BG and BG/TiO2. The bonding between the substrate and coating consists of the mechanical interaction and the chemical bonding. The bonding force could reach about 45 N. The TiO2-BG-HA coating displayed the excellent forming ability of bone-like apatite when it was soaked into the simulated body fluid. This work suggests an innovative way to reduce the internal stress among coatings through varying BG composition to adjust its CTE, so as to enhance the bonding force.展开更多
Knowledge of migration and retention mechanisms of elastic gel particles(EGPs)in pore-throats is essential for the effective application of EGPs as a smart sweep improvement and profile control agent for enhanced oil ...Knowledge of migration and retention mechanisms of elastic gel particles(EGPs)in pore-throats is essential for the effective application of EGPs as a smart sweep improvement and profile control agent for enhanced oil recovery(EOR).The matching coefficient(defined as the ratio of particle size to pore-throat size)is used to investigate its influence on migration,retention and profile control performance of EGPs.A 1-D continuous pore-throat visualization model(PTVM),a 2-D heterogeneous PTVM and a 3-D heterogeneous core model were constructed and used to investigate pore-scale migration,retention and controlling mechanism of migration and retention characteristics on EGPs profile control.The results of the 1-D continuous PTVM indicated that while the matching coefficient was in the optimal range(i.e.,0.20-0.32),the EGPs could not only smoothly migrate to the deeper pore-throats,but also form stable retention in the pores to resist the erosion of injected water,which was conducive to the effective indepth profile control.The results of the 2-D heterogeneous PTVM verified that the sweep efficiency in low-permeability regions could be significantly improved by in-depth migration and stable retention of EGPs in the pore-throats with an optimal matching coefficient(0.29),which was much better than that in cases with a smaller matching coefficient(0.17)or an excessive matching coefficient(0.39).Moreover,the NMR displacement experiments of 3-D heterogeneous cores were carried out to simulate the EGPs profile control in actual reservoir porous media.Saturation images and T2 spectrum curves of crude oil showed that EOR in the low-permeability layer was highest(56.1%)using EGPs profile control with an optimal matching coefficient,attributing to the in-depth migration and stable retention of EGPs.展开更多
Ionic gel(IG)electrolytes are emerging as promising components for the development of next-generation supercapacitors(SCs),offering benefits in terms of safety,cost-effectiveness,and flexibility.The ionic conductivity...Ionic gel(IG)electrolytes are emerging as promising components for the development of next-generation supercapacitors(SCs),offering benefits in terms of safety,cost-effectiveness,and flexibility.The ionic conductivity,stability,and mechanical properties of the gel electrolyte are relevant factors to be considered and the key to improving the performance of the SC.However,the structure–activity relationship between the internal structure of IGs and their SC properties is not fully understood.In the current study,the intuitive and regular structure–activity relationship between the structure and properties of IGs was revealed via combining computational simulation and experiment.In terms of conductivity,the ionic liquid(IL)([EMIM][TFSI])in the IG has a high self-diffusion coefficient calculated by molecular dynamics simulation(MDS),which is conductive to transfer and then improves the conductivity.The radial distribution function of the MDS shows that the larger the g(r)between the particles in the polymer network,the stronger the interaction.For stability,IGs based on[EMIM][TFSI]and[EOMIM][TFSI]ILs have higher density functional theory calculated binding energy,which is reflected in the excellent thermal stability and excellent capacitor cycle stability.Based on the internal pore size distribution and stress-strain characterization of the gel network([ME3MePy][TFSI]and[BMIM][TFSI]as additives),the highly crosslinked aggregate network significantly reduces the internal mesoporous distribution and plays a leading role in improving the mechanical properties of the network.By using this strategy,it will be possible to design the ideal structure of the IG and achieve excellent performance.展开更多
A new data analysis method of dynamic light scattering of gels with macromolecules was proposed,in which the inhomogeneity of polymer gels was taken into account.The reliability of the method was verified by measuring...A new data analysis method of dynamic light scattering of gels with macromolecules was proposed,in which the inhomogeneity of polymer gels was taken into account.The reliability of the method was verified by measuring the effective diffusion coefficient of Lysozyme in polyacrylamide gels.The dependence of the effective diffusion coefficient of macromolecules on monomer concentration was also observed.展开更多
基金supported by the Major National Science and Technology Project(No.2016ZX05054011)。
文摘Deformable gel particles(DGPs) possess the capability of deep profile control and flooding. However, the deep migration behavior and plugging mechanism along their path remain unclear. Breakage, an inevitable phenomenon during particle migration, significantly impacts the deep plugging effect. Due to the complexity of the process, few studies have been conducted on this subject. In this paper, we conducted DGP flow experiments using a physical model of a multi-point sandpack under various injection rates and particle sizes. Particle size and concentration tests were performed at each measurement point to investigate the transportation behavior of particles in the deep part of the reservoir. The residual resistance coefficient and concentration changes along the porous media were combined to analyze the plugging performance of DGPs. Furthermore, the particle breakage along their path was revealed by analyzing the changes in particle size along the way. A mathematical model of breakage and concentration changes along the path was established. The results showed that the passage after breakage is a significant migration behavior of particles in porous media. The particles were reduced to less than half of their initial size at the front of the porous media. Breakage is an essential reason for the continuous decreases in particle concentration, size, and residual resistance coefficient. However, the particles can remain in porous media after breakage and play a significant role in deep plugging. Higher injection rates or larger particle sizes resulted in faster breakage along the injection direction, higher degrees of breakage, and faster decreases in residual resistance coefficient along the path. These conditions also led to a weaker deep plugging ability. Smaller particles were more evenly retained along the path, but more particles flowed out of the porous media, resulting in a poor deep plugging effect. The particle size is a function of particle size before injection, transport distance, and different injection parameters(injection rate or the diameter ratio of DGP to throat). Likewise, the particle concentration is a function of initial concentration, transport distance, and different injection parameters. These models can be utilized to optimize particle injection parameters, thereby achieving the goal of fine-tuning oil displacement.
基金This research was funded by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2002AA302204)Science and Technology Program of Guangdong Provrince of China(Grant No.2001A1070102).
文摘Usually the thermal expansion coefficients (TEC) of metals are higher than that of porcelains. In order to match the TECs in the case of coating porcelains on metals, high TEC porcelains are needed. In this research, the high TEC phase leucite (KAlSi2 O6) in the high TEC porcelain was prepared by sol-gel method. The crystal size of leucite made by sol-gel is about 77nm through controlling the process parameters. The process from xerogel to leucite was investigated by means of DSC (differential scanning calorimetry), TG (thermogravimetry), XRD ( X-ray diffraction) and IR (infrared absorption spectrum). Leucite had been detected after the gel was treated at 900℃, this formation temperature is about 250℃ lower than that of melting method. The porcelain made from 50% of the leucite powder and 50% of low fused temperature frit has an average TEC of 19.2×10-6/℃ C from room temperature to 450℃, which is much higher than the common porcelains.
基金[This work was supported by the Science Foundation of Guangdong province of China (No. 05300370) and the Science Foundation of Foshan University.]
文摘A WAVO3 pH electrode was prepared by a method of sol-gel. In order to study the H^+ response dynamic mechanism, the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) experiment was conducted. It was found that the H^+ response course is controlled by the H^+ diffusion from the solution to the WO3 film, based on the analysis of EIS spectra. The EIS and potential step method were used to determinate the H+ diffusion coefficient (D) in the course of H^+ response of this WAVO3 electrode, and the values of D calculated by these two method correspond very well, which all are about 10^-19cm^2/s The imposed different potential steps make little effect on the calculation of H^+ diffusion coefficient, and it was found that the limiting Cottrell equation of short elapsed time fits well to the current transient caused by a potential step, based on the analysis of the time constant.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.30472102)the National Basic Research Program ofChina(Nos.2002CB713804and2007CB714305).
文摘Alginate has been widely used in cell microencapsulation and drug delivery systems in the form of gel beads or microcapsules.Although an alternative novel emulsification-internal gelation technology has been established and both the properties and the potential applications of the beads in drug delivery systems have been studied,the mechanism has not been well understood compared with the traditional droplet method(external gelation technology).On the basis of our previous knowledge that the novel technology is composed of complicatedly consecutive processes with multistep diffusion and reaction,and the diffusion of acetic acid across oil/water interface being the prerequisite that determines the occurrence and rate for the reactions and the structures and properties of final produced gel beads,a special emphasis was placed on the diffusion process.With the aid of diffusion modeling and simple experimental design,the diffusion rate constant and diffusion coefficient of acetic acid across oil/water interface were determined to be in the orders of magnitude of 10-6 and 10-16,respectively.This knowledge will be of particular importance in understanding and interpreting the formation,structure of the gel beads and the relationship between the structure and properties and guiding the preparation and quality control of the gel beads.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.50872110)
文摘Coating the hydroxyapatite (HA) on the titanium alloy surface can obtain a bioactive implant with high mechanical properties However, the bonding force between the titanium alloy and the HA was low due to their different coefficient of thermal expansion (CET). Preparing the multi-layer coating with alleviated thermal stress on titanium alloy substrate is few reported. Fabrication of a TiO2-bioactive glass (BG)-HA bioactive coating was proposed to solve this problem. A particular TiO2 surface was prepared on the titanium alloy substrate by micro-arc oxidation treatment. The BG and HA coating were coated onto the TiO2 surface in turn by using a sol-gel method. The microstructure, surface morphology and phase composition of the coatings were analyzed. The bonding force of coatings was investigated by the nick apparatus. In vitro dissolution was performed by soaking the TiO2-BG-HA coated samples into the simulated body fluid for various periods. Micro-structural observations indicated that no delamination and crack occurred at the interface of HA/BG and BG/TiO2. The bonding between the substrate and coating consists of the mechanical interaction and the chemical bonding. The bonding force could reach about 45 N. The TiO2-BG-HA coating displayed the excellent forming ability of bone-like apatite when it was soaked into the simulated body fluid. This work suggests an innovative way to reduce the internal stress among coatings through varying BG composition to adjust its CTE, so as to enhance the bonding force.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Project(2019YFA0708700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52104061)+2 种基金the project funded by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2020M682264)the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(ZR2021QE075)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(20CX06090A)。
文摘Knowledge of migration and retention mechanisms of elastic gel particles(EGPs)in pore-throats is essential for the effective application of EGPs as a smart sweep improvement and profile control agent for enhanced oil recovery(EOR).The matching coefficient(defined as the ratio of particle size to pore-throat size)is used to investigate its influence on migration,retention and profile control performance of EGPs.A 1-D continuous pore-throat visualization model(PTVM),a 2-D heterogeneous PTVM and a 3-D heterogeneous core model were constructed and used to investigate pore-scale migration,retention and controlling mechanism of migration and retention characteristics on EGPs profile control.The results of the 1-D continuous PTVM indicated that while the matching coefficient was in the optimal range(i.e.,0.20-0.32),the EGPs could not only smoothly migrate to the deeper pore-throats,but also form stable retention in the pores to resist the erosion of injected water,which was conducive to the effective indepth profile control.The results of the 2-D heterogeneous PTVM verified that the sweep efficiency in low-permeability regions could be significantly improved by in-depth migration and stable retention of EGPs in the pore-throats with an optimal matching coefficient(0.29),which was much better than that in cases with a smaller matching coefficient(0.17)or an excessive matching coefficient(0.39).Moreover,the NMR displacement experiments of 3-D heterogeneous cores were carried out to simulate the EGPs profile control in actual reservoir porous media.Saturation images and T2 spectrum curves of crude oil showed that EOR in the low-permeability layer was highest(56.1%)using EGPs profile control with an optimal matching coefficient,attributing to the in-depth migration and stable retention of EGPs.
基金This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22222502)The authors would like to thank the Key Project of the Education Department of Liaoning Province of China(No.LJKZ1010)+1 种基金the Zhenjiang“Jinshan Talents”Project 2021,the Doctoral Foundation of Bohai University(0521bs005)the Innovation Fund Project for Graduate Students of Bohai University(YJC2023-016).
文摘Ionic gel(IG)electrolytes are emerging as promising components for the development of next-generation supercapacitors(SCs),offering benefits in terms of safety,cost-effectiveness,and flexibility.The ionic conductivity,stability,and mechanical properties of the gel electrolyte are relevant factors to be considered and the key to improving the performance of the SC.However,the structure–activity relationship between the internal structure of IGs and their SC properties is not fully understood.In the current study,the intuitive and regular structure–activity relationship between the structure and properties of IGs was revealed via combining computational simulation and experiment.In terms of conductivity,the ionic liquid(IL)([EMIM][TFSI])in the IG has a high self-diffusion coefficient calculated by molecular dynamics simulation(MDS),which is conductive to transfer and then improves the conductivity.The radial distribution function of the MDS shows that the larger the g(r)between the particles in the polymer network,the stronger the interaction.For stability,IGs based on[EMIM][TFSI]and[EOMIM][TFSI]ILs have higher density functional theory calculated binding energy,which is reflected in the excellent thermal stability and excellent capacitor cycle stability.Based on the internal pore size distribution and stress-strain characterization of the gel network([ME3MePy][TFSI]and[BMIM][TFSI]as additives),the highly crosslinked aggregate network significantly reduces the internal mesoporous distribution and plays a leading role in improving the mechanical properties of the network.By using this strategy,it will be possible to design the ideal structure of the IG and achieve excellent performance.
文摘A new data analysis method of dynamic light scattering of gels with macromolecules was proposed,in which the inhomogeneity of polymer gels was taken into account.The reliability of the method was verified by measuring the effective diffusion coefficient of Lysozyme in polyacrylamide gels.The dependence of the effective diffusion coefficient of macromolecules on monomer concentration was also observed.