Microscopic insights into poly- and mono-crystalline methane hydrate dissociation in Na-montmorillonite pores at static and dynamic fluid conditions

Knowledge on the kinetics of gas hydrate dissociation in clay pores at static and dynamic fluid conditions is a fundamental scientific issue for improving gas production efficiency from hydrate deposits using thermal stimulation and depressurization respectively. Here, molecular dynamics simulations were used to investigate poly- and mono...

Effects of nanobubbles on methane hydrate dissociation: A molecular simulation study

Hydrate dissociation is often accompanied by the formation of nanobubbles. Knowledge of the effects of nanobubbles on hydrate dissociation is essential for understanding the dynamic behavior of the hydrate phase change and improving the gas production efficiency. Here, molecular dynamics simulations were performed to study the methane hydrate...