Metal ferrite nanoparticles as tracers in hydraulically fractured wells

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dc.contributor.advisorBarron, Andrew R
dc.contributor.committeeMemberWilson, Lon J
dc.contributor.committeeMemberPasquali, Matteo
dc.creatorMorrow, Lauren
dc.date.accessioned2016-01-04T19:30:17Z
dc.date.available2016-01-04T19:30:17Z
dc.date.created2015-05
dc.date.issued2015-02-27
dc.date.submittedMay 2015
dc.date.updated2016-01-04T19:30:17Z
dc.description.abstractA variety of metal ferrite nanoparticles were synthesized via thermal decomposition reaction and characterized with transmission electron microscopy, small angle X-ray scattering, inductively coupled plasma – optical emission spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and a superconducting quantum interference device in order to develop a cost-effective means of tracing hydraulic fractures in wells. In addition, the nanoparticles were developed as a means of determining sources of contamination in the environment surrounding a well by way of “fingerprinting” the different potential sources. This is achieved through the manipulation of the quantities of metal cations substituted into the crystal structure of magnetite, allowing for the creation of unique and desired magnetic characteristics. In order to determine the feasibility of using nanoparticles as tracers, the quantity needed to be able to detect the nanoparticles as determined, as well as how the magnetic properties change as temperature increases as a function of nanoparticle composition. Finally, the feasibility of making industrial quantities of the nanoparticles was investigated.
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dc.identifier.citationMorrow, Lauren. "Metal ferrite nanoparticles as tracers in hydraulically fractured wells." (2015) Diss., Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/87685">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/87685</a>.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/87685
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.subjectnanoparticles
dc.subjectnanoparticle
dc.subjecthydraulic fracturing
dc.subjectmagnetite
dc.subjectferrite
dc.subjectmagnetic susceptibility
dc.titleMetal ferrite nanoparticles as tracers in hydraulically fractured wells
dc.typeThesis
dc.type.materialText
thesis.degree.departmentChemistry
thesis.degree.disciplineNatural Sciences
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy
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