Parametric Studies of Polyacrylamide Adsorption on Calcite Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation.

ABSTRACT: This study investigates the efficacy of polyacrylamide-based polymers, specifically hydrolysed polyacrylamide (HPAM), in reducing solids production within carbonate reservoirs. Building on our earlier simulation approach, molecular simulations were conducted to examine how these polymers adsorb onto calcite, the main mineral found in carbonate formations. The adsorption process was affected by several factors, including polymer molecular weight, charge density, temperature, and salinity. Generally, increased molecular weight, charge density, and temperature resulted in higher adsorption rates. The effect of salinity was more nuanced, as salt-bridging and charge-screening effects created competing influences. The simulation outcomes correspond closely with experimental results, offering val

SUBMITTER: Hue KY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11767760 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature