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
Competitive sorption of CH₄ and CO₂ on coals: Implications for carbon geo-storage
Liu, A., Liu, S., Zhang, K. & Xia, K., Feb 19 2025, In: Separation and Purification Technology. 354, 129399.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Assessing the hazard of diesel particulate matter (DPM) in the mining industry: A review of the current state of knowledge
Azam, S., Liu, S., Bhattacharyya, S. & Zheng, S., Dec 2024, In: International Journal of Coal Science and Technology. 11, 1, 62.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prevalence of nano-sized coal mine dust in North and Central Appalachian coal mines – Insights from SEM-EDS imaging
Azam, S., Liu, S., Bhattacharyya, S. & Mishra, D. P., Sep 5 2024, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 476, 135226.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A critical review of ScCO2-enhanced gas recovery and geologic storage in shale reservoirs
Chang, X., Lin, S., Yang, C., Wang, K., Liu, S. & Guo, Y., May 2024, In: Gas Science and Engineering. 125, 205317.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Re-thinking methane storage mechanism in highly metamorphic coalbed reservoirs — A molecular simulation considering organic components
Fu, S., Wang, L., Li, S., Ni, S., Cheng, Y., Zhang, X. & Liu, S., Apr 15 2024, In: Energy. 293, 130444.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Millisecond-resolved gas sorption kinetics and time-dependent diffusivity of coal
He, X., Elsworth, D. & Liu, S., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Multiscale characterization of surfactant-enhanced coal rock pore-fracture imbibition
Huang, Q., Yan, Y., Yu, B., Wang, G., Liu, S., Xu, H., Liu, T., Li, M. & Feng, X., Oct 2024, In: Process Safety and Environmental Protection. 190, p. 1494-1505 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Expulsion of small molecule hydrocarbons and expansion of nanopores effect in tectonically deformed coal evolution
Li, Y., Guo, X., Song, D., Liu, S., Pan, J. & Wang, H., Feb 1 2024, In: Fuel. 357, 129961.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Cross-scale mechanical softening of Marcellus shale induced by CO2-water–rock interactions using nanoindentation and accurate grain-based modeling
Liu, Y., Liu, Q., Wu, Z., Liu, S., Kang, Y. & Tang, X., Dec 2024, In: Underground Space (new). 19, p. 26-46 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Evaluation of parameters impacting grey H2 storage in coalbed methane formations
Liu, A. & Liu, S., Sep 2024, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 202, 114686.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Evolution of Coal Fractures and Its Influence on Permeability during Progressive Failure Based on In Situ CT Scanning
Liu, T., Li, M., Lin, B., Li, J., Liu, S. & Xu, J., Aug 1 2024, In: Energy and Fuels. 38, 15, p. 14119-14135 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A laboratory study of coal-to-gas bioconversion through bio-seeding sludge in the primary coal substrate
Rahimi, E., Liu, S. & Wang, M., Nov 30 2024, In: Energy. 310, 133259.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Investigation of methane-rich gas production from the co-bioconversion of coal and anaerobic digestion sludge
Rahimi, E., Liu, S. & Wang, M., Feb 1 2024, In: Fuel. 357, 129565.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Experimental Study on Permeability Enhancement of Anthracite by High Pressure Nitrogen Injection and Soaking
Shi, B., Cao, Y., Li, Z., Liu, S. & Qi, Y., May 2 2024, In: Energy and Fuels. 38, 9, p. 7850-7861 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Effect of nano-SiO2 particles on THF hydrate induction time and its distribution
Sun, C., Liu, S., Li, S., Wang, K., Li, X. & Zhang, Z., May 2024, In: Gas Science and Engineering. 125, 205320.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review