TY  - JOUR
N1  - cited By 39
N2  - 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. © 2020 Elsevier B.V.
KW  - Biodegradability; Contact angle; Fracture; Hydraulic fracturing; Infill drilling
KW  -  Bio-inhibitors; Clay swelling; Environmental friendliness; Hydraulic fracturing process; Low costs
KW  -  Shale
TI  - A perspective on the potential application of bio-inhibitors for shale stabilization during drilling and hydraulic fracturing processes
ID  - scholars12966
AV  - none
UR  - https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85085514630&doi=10.1016%2fj.jngse.2020.103380&partnerID=40&md5=6b0beabcf37fb1b2800e5bd71b90416c
JF  - Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering
A1  - Quainoo, A.K.
A1  - Negash, B.M.
A1  - Bavoh, C.B.
A1  - Ganat, T.O.
A1  - Tackie-Otoo, B.N.
VL  - 79
Y1  - 2020///
SN  - 18755100
PB  - Elsevier B.V.
ER  -