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ArticleGels (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Editorial for the Special Issue "Advances and Applications of Polymer Gels for Subsurface Energy and Storage".

Baojun Bai, Jingyang Pu

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Article in Gels (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Baojun BaiDepartment of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 65409, USA.
Jingyang PuCollege of Energy Innovation, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing 102249, China.

Funding

China University of Petroleum, Beijing 2462023YJRC001China University of Petroleum, Beijing 2462025XKQY010National Natural Science Foundation of China 52574065
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Abstract

Polymer gels are essential functional materials for subsurface energy operations, playing a critical role in conformance control, fluid diversion, hydraulic fracturing, and leakage mitigation. As reservoirs become increasingly complex and the demand for sustainable energy grows, continued innovation in gel technologies is crucial. This editorial introduces a Special Issue titled "Advances and Applications of Polymer Gels for Subsurface Energy and Storage," which compiles seven original research articles exploring recent developments in gel synthesis, characterization, and applications. The featured studies highlight the versatility of polymer gels, including nanoparticle-reinforced composites, foam-gel hybrids, recrosslinkable preformed particle gels, and advanced fracturing fluids. The contributions address key challenges across CO

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CO2 geological storagedrilling fluidimproved oil recoverypolymer gelssubsurface energy

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PMID42794371
PMCPMC13606161

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