Graphene and graphene oxide in the oil and gas industry

Abstract

Presently, nanotechnology and nanomaterials have found a number of applications in drilling, exploration and production (E&P) works, as well as in the area of refinery and distribution of crude oil and natural gas. Nanomaterials enjoy considerable popularity owing to their new and unique features which differentiate them from classical materials. Graphene is a relatively new material. Currently it occupies the seventh position among the most commonly used nanomaterials in oil and gas industry. This paper presents the properties graphene and graphene oxide and gives an insight into the applicability of graphene and graphene oxide in the oil and gas industry.