Abstract

Xanthan gum is commonly used in drilling fluids to provide viscosity, solid suspension, and fluid-loss control. However, it is sensitive to high temperatur

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viscosity solid suspension and fluidloss control drilling fluids

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Emmanuel U. Akpan,Godpower C. Enyi,Ghasem G. Nasr,.Enhancing the performance of xanthan gum in water-based mud systems using an environmentally friendly biopolymer. 10 (5),1933-1948.

Emmanuel U. Akpan,Godpower C. Enyi,Ghasem G. Nasr,"Enhancing the performance of xanthan gum in water-based mud systems using an environmentally friendly biopolymer" 10

Emmanuel U. Akpan,Godpower C. Enyi,Ghasem G. Nasr,"Enhancing the performance of xanthan gum in water-based mud systems using an environmentally friendly biopolymer"

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