Abstract: The validity of the theoretical Debye–Hückel length (κ−1), determined on the basis of the Derjaguin–Landau–Verwey–Overbeek (DLVO) theory, to characterize diffuse layer thickness has been experimentally challenged. A series ...

Abstract: Linear swelling and gravimetric ions and water uptake tests were experimentally conducted to examine the effectiveness of osmotically extracting water out of shale in the presence of dilute and concentrated salt solutions. ...

Abstract: Using a newly developed thermo-linear swelling test, this work investigated the influence of temperature on shale swelling and shrinkage and Debye-Hückel length alterations within the diffuse double layer. Furthermore, the ...