Potential valorization of granitic waste material as microproppant for induced unpropped microfractures in shale

• Main Authors: Danso, D.K., Negash, B.M., Yekeen, N., Khan, J.A., Rahman, M.T., Ibrahim, A.U.
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier B.V. 2021
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85116525829&doi=10.1016%2fj.jngse.2021.104281&partnerID=40&md5=28f2447e5481925eefbb95ef40d1fac8; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/29654/

Billions of tons of quarried material are globally produced per annum, generating siliceous solid cutting and powder waste which are usually disposed of in landfill sites. Herein, two cheap and distinct granite quarry waste cuttings have been reduced into microproppant dimensions. They were characte...