RRI Scientists Discover Novel Clay Flow Patterns

Raman Research Institute scientists discovered zig-zag and skewering patterns when water displaces clay in confined spaces.
The study modified clay elasticity using additives like DMF, TSPP, NaCl, and KCl to control fracture patterns.
Findings could improve oil recovery efficiency by controlling fluid instabilities during viscous oil displacement.
Research published in New Journal of Physics with DOI 10.1088/1367-2630/ae27ec.