Yunlong Zou

Mr. Yunlong Zou


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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3 September 2025 in Processes
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PGPing Guo
Ping Guo
HCHanlin Chen
Hanlin Chen
YZYunlong Zou
Yunlong Zou
LZLiming Zhang
Liming Zhang
CJChangguo Jing
Changguo Jing
LWLei Wen
Lei Wen
Unconventional natural gas development requires a deeper insight into how CH4 and CO2 adsorb and diffuse in the pores of coal seams. Graphene (GRA) is frequently employed in microscopic mechanism simulations on coal surfaces because its structure closely resembles that of the coal seam matrix. In this study, molecular dynamics simulations were conducted to systematically investigate the diffusion, adsorption, and desorption behaviors of CH4 and CO2 within the pore system of hydrated graphene under three representative temperature and pressure conditions: 190 K-6 MPa, 298 K-0.1 MPa, and 320 K-8 MPa. The results show that heatinfg and depressurization significantly enhance the diffusion ability of gas molecules and promote their desorption from the graphene surface. Low temperature and high pressure are conducive to the formation of a stable adsorption layer, and more hydrogen bond structures are formed between CO2 and water. However, under high-temperature conditions, this ordered structure is significantly weakened. The density distribution further reveals the spatial distribution characteristics of water molecules and gases and their evolution trends with changes in temperature and pressure. This research is conducive to a deeper understanding of the multiphase behavior of coalbed methane and its regulatory mechanism, providing theoretical support for the gas storage and displacement processes.

11 September 2025 in Processes
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PGPing Guo
Ping Guo
Yong LiYong Li
Yong Li
YLYan-bao LIU
Yan-bao LIU
YZYunlong Zou
Yunlong Zou
In this study, a new type of double crosslinked nanospheres (DCNPM-A) was developed to solve the problem of gas channeling caused by fracture development in the process of CO2 oil displacement, and the microsphere system with delayed swelling was successfully synthesized by inverse micro lotion polymerization. The microsphere adopts a dual crosslinking structure of stable crosslinking agent (MBA) and unstable crosslinking agent (UCA), achieving intelligent sealing function of shallow low expansion and deep high temperature triggered secondary expansion. The successful preparation of microspheres was verified by characterization methods such as Zeta potential and SEM, and the effects of reaction temperature, time, initiator and crosslinking agent dosage on microsphere properties were systematically studied. The experimental results show that DCNPM-A microspheres exhibit excellent expansion performance, thermal stability, and acid resistance in acidic, high-temperature, and high mineralization environments. Their expansion ratio can reach 13.5 times, and they can maintain stability for more than 60 days in supercritical CO2 environments. Core displacement experiments have confirmed that the microspheres have the best sealing performance in matrices with a permeability of 10 × 10−3 μm2 and fractures with a width of 0.03 mm. The combination of 0.8 PV injection volume, 0.5 mL·min−1 injection rate, and continuous injection method significantly improved the plugging rate and recovery rate of CO2 flooding. This study provides new technical support for the efficient development of low-permeability fractured reservoirs.