Nanotechnology is the design and application of engineered or naturally occurring nanoparticles with at least one dimension on the order of 1 to 100 nm to accomplish specific purposes. The unique properties of nanoparticles allow them to be used for many purposes in the oil field. This paper presents a critical review of the recent literature to determine the status of research and development and field application of nanotechnology in the oil field.
Introduction
Nanotechnology is the manipulation, control, and integration of atoms and molecules to form materials, structures, components, devices, and systems at the nanoscale. One nanometer is 1-billionth of a meter.
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