Smart multi-shell core composites with responsive dissolution for chemical inflow control.

ABSTRACT: Effective management of oil and water production is a persistent challenge in hydrocarbon recovery, where premature water breakthrough can severely impact production efficiency. Inflow Control Devices (ICDs) are widely used to regulate fluid entry; however, achieving selective and responsive control over oil and water inflow remains a complex challenge. This study introduces a novel multi-shell core (MSC) composite designed with smart, selectively dissolvable coatings that adapt their wettability in response to fluid type intended for application in chemical autonomous inflow control devices (C-AICDs). The MSC structure incorporates sequential layers of metal oxide nanoparticles (SiO₂, TiO₂ and Fe₂O₃) via a scalable ball milling process. These in

SUBMITTER: Omar H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12770371 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature