The use of surfactants in enhanced oil recovery: A review of recent advances

Osama Massarweh; Ahmad S. Abushaikha

doi:10.1016/j.egyr.2020.11.009

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The use of surfactants in enhanced oil recovery: A review of recent advances

Osama Massarweh

Ahmad S. Abushaikha

Energy Reports Vol. 6 pp. 3150-3178 · Elsevier BV

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Published: Nov 01, 2020
Vol/Issue: 6
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Osama Massarweh, Ahmad S. Abushaikha (2020). The use of surfactants in enhanced oil recovery: A review of recent advances. Energy Reports, 6, 3150-3178. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2020.11.009

The use of surfactants in enhanced oil recovery: A review of recent advances

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