Research Summary
Research includes geomechanics and fluid dynamics and their applications in unconventional resources development, underground mining, carbon sequestration and natural hazard prevention. His current research interests include reservoir assessment of coal and shale resources; geomechanics modeling with continuous gas depletion; ground control for mines; coal mine gas control and management; carbon sequestration in deep rocks; nanoscale rock imaging.
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Recent Publications
Micro-fractures in coal induced by high pressure CO2 gas fracturing
Cao, Y., Zhang, J., Zhang, X., Liu, S. & Elsworth, D., Mar 1 2022, In: Fuel. 311, 122148.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A Thermodynamic Method for the Estimation of Free Gas Proportion in Depressurization Production of Natural Gas Hydrate
Li, S., Sun, Y., Lu, C., Chen, W., Liu, S., Chen, L. & Li, X., Mar 30 2022, In: Frontiers in Earth Science. 10, 859111.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Experimental evaluation of ultrasound treatment induced pore structure and gas desorption behavior alterations of coal
Liu, P., Liu, A., Liu, S. & Qi, L., Jan 1 2022, In: Fuel. 307, 121855.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Mechanical property alterations across coal matrix due to water-CO2 treatments: A micro-to-nano scale experimental study
Liu, A. & Liu, S., Jun 1 2022, In: Energy. 248, 123575.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
CO2Gas Fracturing in High Dip Angled Coal Seams for Improved Gas Drainage Efficiency at Hashatu Coal Mine
Shi, B., Cao, Y., Tian, L., Zhang, J. & Liu, S., Mar 3 2022, In: Energy and Fuels. 36, 5, p. 2763-2774 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
In Situ Stress Distribution and Variation Monitored by Microseismic Tracking on a Fractured Horizontal Well: A Case Study from the Qinshui Basin
Tian, L., Li, Z., Cao, Y., Liu, S. & Song, Y., Apr 26 2022, In: ACS Omega. 7, 16, p. 14363-14370 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Investigation of pore evolution and variation with magma intrusion on Permian Gufeng shale formation and their implications on gas enrichment
Chen, S., Yao, S., Wang, Y., Liu, S., Wang, X., Zhang, Y. & Wang, H., Dec 2021, In: Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering. 96, 104277.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
A novel experimental system for accurate gas sorption and its application to various shale rocks
Fan, L. & Liu, S., Jan 2021, In: Chemical Engineering Research and Design. 165, p. 180-191 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Investigation of Fluid-Injection-Induced Coal Stiffness Alteration using a Single-Core Multistage Triaxial Test
Fan, L., Liu, S., Zhao, W. & Hou, X., Mar 15 2021, In: International Journal of Coal Geology. 237, 103692.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Respirable nano-particulate generations and their pathogenesis in mining workplaces: a review
Fan, L. & Liu, S., Apr 2021, In: International Journal of Coal Science and Technology. 8, 2, p. 179-198 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The concept of hydrogen-methane blends storage in underground mine excavations - Gas permeability of concrete
Gajda, D., Liu, S. & Lutynski, M., Jun 4 2021, In: E3S Web of Conferences. 266, 03007.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
Quantifying and Modeling of In Situ Stress Evolutions of Coal Reservoirs for Helium, Methane, Nitrogen and CO2 Depletions
Hou, X., Liu, S., Li, G., Zhu, Y. & Liu, A., Aug 2021, In: Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 54, 8, p. 3701-3719 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Evaluating the changes of sorption and diffusion behaviors of Illinois coal with various water-based fracturing fluid treatments
Huang, Q., Liu, S., Wang, G. & Cheng, W., Jan 1 2021, In: Fuel. 283, 118884.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Experimental study on the adverse effect of gel fracturing fluid on gas sorption behavior for Illinois coal
Huang, Q., Li, J., Liu, S. & Wang, G., Dec 2021, In: International Journal of Coal Science and Technology. 8, 6, p. 1250-1261 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Role of VES-based fracturing fluid on gas sorption and diffusion of coal: An experimental study of Illinois basin coal
Huang, Q., Liu, S., Wu, B., Wang, G., Li, G. & Guo, Z., Apr 2021, In: Process Safety and Environmental Protection. 148, p. 1243-1253 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review