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November 27th, 2009
Nano technology and the oil business
Abstract:
We might never put robots in reservoirs, but nanotechnology can help out in plenty of other areas of the oil business - particularly enhanced oil recovery, better catalysts and reservoir surveillance, says Shell's chief scientist Sergio Kapusta.
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digitalenergyjournal.com
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