@article{scholars12966,
         journal = {Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering},
       publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},
           title = {A perspective on the potential application of bio-inhibitors for shale stabilization during drilling and hydraulic fracturing processes},
          volume = {79},
            note = {cited By 39},
            year = {2020},
             doi = {10.1016/j.jngse.2020.103380},
          author = {Quainoo, A. K. and Negash, B. M. and Bavoh, C. B. and Ganat, T. O. and Tackie-Otoo, B. N.},
            issn = {18755100},
        abstract = {This work presents a comprehensive review on the use of bio-inhibitors for stabilizing gas/oil shales during drilling and hydraulic fracturing. The swelling and dispersion inhibiting potentials and mechanisms of 23 bio-inhibitors were analytically reviewed and compared with existing conventional inhibitors. Relevant data on the influence of bio-inhibitors to shale swelling, YP, contact angle, and zeta potential is provided. Also, the toxicity, biodegradability and production viability of bio-inhibitors are discussed. The review indicated that bio-inhibitors are potential candidates for clay swelling inhibition considering their low-cost, performance and environmental friendliness. The work provides guidelines and recommendations in selecting efficient shale destabilization inhibitors. {\^A}{\copyright} 2020 Elsevier B.V.},
             url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85085514630&doi=10.1016\%2fj.jngse.2020.103380&partnerID=40&md5=6b0beabcf37fb1b2800e5bd71b90416c},
        keywords = {Biodegradability; Contact angle; Fracture; Hydraulic fracturing; Infill drilling, Bio-inhibitors; Clay swelling; Environmental friendliness; Hydraulic fracturing process; Low costs, Shale}
}