He Cheng

Neutron Total Scattering Investigation of the Dissolution Mechanism of Chitotriose in Alkali/Urea Aqueous Solutions

Abstract Despite the promise of alkali/urea aqueous solutions as green solvents, the atomistic-scale mechanism of chitin dissolution remains elusive. In contrast to the ability to dissolve cellulose, the order of alkali effectiveness for dissolving chitin is potassium hydroxide (...

Sequential SolventExtraction Reveals Lithofacies-DependentPore Accessibility, Wettability, and Hydrocarbon Partitioning in Organic-RichLacustrine Shales

Abstract Understanding the reservoir characteristics of shale oil formations is an essential workflow in petroleum exploration and development because it supports petroleum-reserve evaluation and guides production activities. Few studies have examined the coupled effects of pore...