Theoretical and Experimental Approach for Understanding the Interactions Among SiO2 Nanoparticles, CaCO3, and Xanthan Gum Components of Water-Based Mud

This study aims to understand the interactions among SiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) and the main chemical constituents of bentonite-free water-based mud, including CaCO3 and xanthan gum. To this end, bot...