PUBLICATIONS

Scientific knowledge for well engineering.

A selection of journal articles directly related to well cementing and LabCim's research areas.

Topic

Fresh-state behavior, additives and cementing operations

Studies on rheology, thickening time, compatibility, additives and preflush fluids used to prepare and perform well cementing operations.

  1. Ethoxylated lauryl alcohol mixture applied as drilling fluid for filter cake removal: experimental design and formulation optimization

    Authors: Marcílio Nogueira de Souza · Meyrelle Figueiredo Lima · Dennys Correia da Silva · Júlio Cézar de Oliveira Freitas · Marcos Allyson Felipe Rodrigues · Rodrigo Balloni Rabelo · Polyana Medeiros de Menezes · Alcides de Oliveira Wanderley Neto · José Luís Cardozo Fonseca

    Petroleum Science and Technology

    DOI 10.1080/10916466.2025.2467244
  2. OTIMIZAÇÃO DO ESTADO FLUIDO DE BLENDAS CIMENTÍCIAS PARA POÇOS DE ALTA TEMPERATURA USANDO METODOLOGIA DE SUPERFÍCIE DE RESPOSTA

    Authors: Edgar Perin Moraes · Rodrigo C. Santiago · Fábio Pereira · Petrucia Duarte da S. Meireles · Natasha P. Silva · Gilson Campos · Bruno Costa · Glauco Soares Braga · Eduardo Jorge da C. Lins · Júlio Cezar de O. Freitas

    Revista Contemporânea

    DOI 10.56083/rcv5n10-127
  3. Palygorskite as an Extender Agent in Light Cement Pastes for Oil Wells: Performance Analysis

    Authors: Rafael A. Ventura · José V. A. Carvalho · Raphael R. da Silva · Francisco G. H. S. Pinto · Júlio C. O. Freitas · Sibele B. C. Pergher

    Minerals

    DOI 10.3390/min15060637
  4. From Nanotechnology to Oilfields: the Potential of Microemulsions and Nanoemulsions in Preflush Fluids for a Sustainable Alternative

    Authors: José Cavalcante de Queiroz Neto · Thiago Alves Remboski · Giovanna Laís Rodrigues Leal · Maria Eduarda Araújo Pessoa · Júlio Cézar de Oliveira Freitas · Fabiola Dias da Silva Curbelo

    Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental

    DOI 10.24857/rgsa.v18n10-084
  5. Gypsum slurries to apply in oil well: An insight into thickening time

    Authors: Glauco Soares Braga · Júlio Cézar de Oliveira Freitas

    Research, Society and Development

    DOI 10.33448/rsd-v13i3.45299
  6. Retarding mechanism of Zn2+ species in geopolymer material using Raman spectroscopy and DFT calculations

    Authors: Fawzi Chamssine · Luiz H. S. Gasparotto · Miguel Angelo Fonseca de Souza · Mahmoud Khalifeh · Julio Cezar de Oliveira Freitas

    Scientific Reports

    DOI 10.1038/s41598-022-25552-0
  7. A novel oil-in-water microemulsion as a cementation flushing fluid for removing non-aqueous filter cake

    Authors: Alcides Oliveira Wanderley Neto · Valdic Luiz da Silva · Daniela Venâncio Rodrigues · Laís Sibaldo Ribeiro · Daniel Nobre Nunes da Silva · Júlio César de Oliveira Freitas

    Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering

    DOI 10.1016/j.petrol.2019.106536
  8. Application of Microemulsion Systems in the Formulation of Biodegradable Pre-Flush Fluid for Primary Cementing

    Authors: Elayne A. Araújo · Thaine T. Caminha · Evanice M. Paiva · Raphael R. Silva · Júlio Cézar O. Freitas · Alfredo Ismael C. Garnica · Fabíola D. S. Curbelo

    Energies

    DOI 10.3390/en13184683
  9. Application of SDS surfactant microemulsion for removal of filter cake of oil-based drilling fluid: influence of cosurfactant

    Authors: Valdic Luiz da Silva · Laís Sibaldo Ribeiro · Júlio Cezar de Oliveira Freitas · Daniel Nobre Nunes da Silva · Luciene Santos de Carvalho · Marcos Allyson Felipe Rodrigues · Alcides de Oliveira Wanderley Neto

    Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology

    DOI 10.1007/s13202-020-00952-y
  10. Formulation of new microemulsion systems containing produced water for removal of filter cake from olefin-based drilling fluid

    Authors: Dennys Correia da Silva · Carolina Rayanne Barbosa de Araújo · Júlio Cézar de Oliveira Freitas · Marcos Allyson Felipe Rodrigues · Alcides de Oliveira Wanderley Neto

    Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering

    DOI 10.1016/j.petrol.2020.107425
  11. STUDY OF THE COMPATIBILITY OF A DRILLING FLUID FORMULATED IN A MICROEMULSIONED SYSTEM WITH CEMENT SLURRY

    Authors: Fabíola D. S. Curbelo · Giovanna Laís R. Leal · Alfredo Ismael C. Garnica · Raphael R. Silva · Tarsila M. Tertuliano · Júlio César O. Freitas · Evanice M. Paiva

    International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH

    DOI 10.29121/granthaalayah.v8.i3.2020.117
  12. MICROEMULSION-BASED FLUSHING FLUID FOR EFFECTIVE REMOVAL OF FILTER CAKE IN WELLS CEMENTATION

    Authors: F. D. S. Curbelo · T. T. Caminha · A. I. C. Garnica · G. N. A. Melo · E. A. Araújo · J. C. O. Freitas

    Brazilian Journal of Petroleum and Gas

    DOI 10.5419/bjpg2019-0012
  13. Production of carboxymethyl lignin from sugar cane bagasse: A cement retarder additive for oilwell application

    Authors: Paulo Henrique Silva Santos Moreira · Julio Cezar de Oliveira Freitas · Renata Martins Braga · Renata Mendonça Araújo · Miguel Angelo Fonseca de Souza

    Industrial Crops and Products

    DOI 10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.01.073
  14. Vegetable oil-based preflush fluid in well cementing

    Authors: F. D. S. Curbelo · A. I. C. Garnica · E. A. Araújo · E. M. Paiva · A. G. Cabral · E. A. Araújo · J. C. O. Freitas

    Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering

    DOI 10.1016/j.petrol.2018.06.061
  15. Cement slurry contamination with oil-based drilling fluids

    Authors: Angelo Araujo Soares · Júlio Cézar de Oliveira Freitas · Dulce Maria de Araujo Melo · Renata Martins Braga · Lucas Amaral-Machado · Paulo Henrique Silva Santos · Lech Walesa Oliveira Soares

    Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering

    DOI 10.1016/j.petrol.2017.08.064
  16. REMOÇÃO DE FLUIDO DE PERFURAÇÃO BASE ÓLEO POR COLCHÕES LAVADORES COMPOSTOS POR ÓLEO VEGETAL, TENSOATIVO E SALMOURA

    Authors: Fabiola Dias da Silva Curbelo · Rayanne Macedo Aranha · Alfredo Ismael Curbelo Garnica · Edson de Andrade Araújo · Júlio Cezar de Oliveira Freitas

    HOLOS

    DOI 10.15628/holos.2017.5631

Topic

HPHT and severe conditions

Behavior of cementitious systems under the high pressures and temperatures encountered in thermal wells and other severe downhole conditions.

  1. Microstructural evolution and sealing performance of silica-flour cement under HPHT conditions: A combined experimental and simulation study

    Authors: Zhuochen Zhan · Gorkem Kaya · Rodrigo César Santiago · Julio Freitas · Fábio Pereira · Gilson Campos · Arash Dahi Taleghani

    Construction and Building Materials

    DOI 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2026.147172
  2. Dilatometric behavior and crystallographic characterization of Portland-polyurethane composites for oilwell high-temperature cementing applications

    Authors: Ítalo Batista da Silva · Antônio Eduardo Martinelli · Wendell Rossine Medeiros de Souza · Júlio Cezar de Oliveira Freitas · Marcos Alysson Felipe Rodrigues

    Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering

    DOI 10.1016/j.petrol.2018.06.014
  3. Silica content influence on cement compressive strength in wells subjected to steam injection

    Authors: Bruno Leonardo de Sena Costa · Gullyty Gomes de Souza · Julio Cezar de Oliveira Freitas · Romero Gomes da Silva Araujo · Paulo Henrique Silva Santos

    Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering

    DOI 10.1016/j.petrol.2017.09.006
  4. CEMENT SLURRIES OF OIL WELLS UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE: THE EFFECTS OF THE USE OF CERAMIC WASTE AND SILICA FLOUR

    Authors: P. P. Souza · R. A. Soares · M. A. S. Anjos · J. O. Freitas · A. E. Martinelli · D. F. Melo

    Brazilian Journal of Petroleum and Gas

    DOI 10.5419/bjpg2012-0009

Topic

Integrity, durability and performance

Assessment of mechanical properties, stability and resistance in materials that support cement sheath integrity.

  1. Degradation of Abandonment Cement Plugs Under Prolonged Exposure to Completion Fluids: A Multi-Technique Evaluation

    Authors: Rafael A. Ventura · Ramón V. A. Ramalho · Willame G. S. Batista · Eduardo J. C. Lins · Júlio C. O. Freitas

    International Journal of Ceramic Engineering & Science

    DOI 10.1002/ces2.70023
  2. Scanning electron microscopy: an essential tool in the investigation of cement for oil wells

    Authors: Rafael A. Ventura · Eduardo J. C. Lins · Júlio C. O. Freitas · Antonio E. Martinelli

    Química Nova

    DOI 10.21577/0100-4042.20250227
  3. Synthesis and characterization of self-healing silica microspheres doped with epoxy resin and methyl-ethyl-ketone catalyst by a modified Stöber method

    Authors: Theogenes S. Oliveira · Willame G. S. Batista · Rafael S. Fernandes · Rosângela C. Balaban · Júlio C. O. Freitas · Antonio E. Martinelli

    Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering

    DOI 10.1007/s43153-025-00585-w
  4. Synergistic Effects of Magnesium Oxide and SBR Latex Additives on Cement Sheath Stability in Oil Well Operations

    Authors: Ramón V. A. Ramalho · Salete M. Alves · Júlio C. O. Freitas · Willame G. S. Batista · Fabricio P. F. Silva

    ACS Omega

    DOI 10.1021/acsomega.4c05811
  5. Evaluation of mechanical properties of cement slurries containing SBR latex subjected to high temperatures

    Authors: Ramón Victor Alves Ramalho · Salete Martins Alves · Julio Cezar de Oliveira Freitas · Bruno Leonardo de Sena Costa · Ulisses Targino Bezerra

    Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering

    DOI 10.1016/j.petrol.2019.03.076
  6. Milled basalt fiber reinforced Portland slurries for oil well applications

    Authors: L. C. M. Paiva · I. M. Ferreira · A. E. Martinelli · J. C. de O. Freitas · U. T. Bezerra

    Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering

    DOI 10.1016/j.petrol.2018.11.068
  7. Lightweight oil well cement slurry modified with vermiculite and colloidal silicon

    Authors: Romero Gomes da Silva Araujo Filho · Julio Cesar de Oliveira Freitas · Marcus Antônio de Freitas Melo · Renata Martins Braga

    Construction and Building Materials

    DOI 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.12.243

Topic

CO₂, CCUS and reactive environments

Research on carbonation, reaction-front measurement and the performance of cementitious barriers exposed to CO₂ under well-relevant conditions.

  1. Accessible and reproducible measurement of carbonation depth in cementitious materials using an open-source image analysis framework

    Authors: Edgar Perin Moraes · Rafael Augusto Ventura · Glauco Soares Braga · Ana Cecilia Nóbrega · Bruno Costa · Rodrigo Cesar Santiago · Fabiano Galbiati · Júlio Cezar de Oliveira Freitas

    Measurement

    DOI 10.1016/j.measurement.2026.122231
  2. Carbonation in CCUS oil wells: A mini‐review and bibliometric analysis

    Authors: R. A. Ventura · G. S. Braga · E. P. Moraes · J. C. O. Freitas · F. Galbiati · R. C. Santiago

    Next Research

    DOI 10.1016/j.nexres.2025.101214
  3. Analysis of different oil well cement slurry formulations exposed to a CO2-rich environment

    Authors: B. L. S. Costa · J. C. O. Freitas · R. G. S. Araujo · Y. H. Oliveira · R. C. Santiago · F. S. Oliveira

    Journal of CO2 Utilization

    DOI 10.1016/j.jcou.2021.101636
  4. Evaluation of density influence on resistance to carbonation process in oil well cement slurries

    Authors: Bruno L. de S. Costa · Julio C. de O. Freitas · Dulce M. de A. Melo · Romero G. da S. Araujo · Yvis H. de Oliveira · Cristina A. Simão

    Construction and Building Materials

    DOI 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.11.232
  5. Carbonation in oil well Portland cement: Influence of hydration time prior to contact with CO2

    Authors: Bruno L. de S. Costa · Julio C. de O. Freitas · Paulo H. S. Santos · Dulce M. de A. Melo · Romero G. da S. Araujo · Yvis H. de Oliveira

    Construction and Building Materials

    DOI 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.10.103
  6. Study of carbonation in a class G Portland cement matrix at supercritical and saturated environments

    Authors: Bruno Leonardo de Sena Costa · Julio Cezar de Oliveira Freitas · Paulo Henrique Silva Santos · Romero Gomes da Silva Araújo · Juan Fábio dos Santos Oliveira · Dulce Maria de Araújo Melo

    Construction and Building Materials

    DOI 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.05.287
  7. Effects of carbon dioxide in Portland cement: A relation between static sedimentation and carbonation

    Authors: Bruno Leonardo de Sena Costa · Julio Cezar de O. Freitas · Paulo Henrique Silva Santos Moreira · Dulce Maria de Araújo Melo · Yvis Henrique de Oliveira

    Construction and Building Materials

    DOI 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.06.021

Topic

Alternative materials and sustainability

Use of wastes, pozzolans, lower-carbon binders and alternative barrier materials in systems for well construction, remediation and plugging and abandonment (P&A).

  1. Design of low-carbon cement blends for thermal well conditions using machine learning and industrial wastes

    Authors: Fábio Pereira · Petrucia Duarte da S. Meireles · Natasha Pergher Silva · Gilson Campos · Glauco Soares Braga · Eduardo Jorge da C. Lins · Bruno Costa · Edgar Perin Moraes · Júlio Cezar de O. Freitas · Rodrigo Cesar Santiago

    Construction and Building Materials

    DOI 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2026.145349
  2. Exploring the novel use of low carbon Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) in petroleum well construction

    Authors: Lilian Santos · Fábio Pereira · Edgar Perin Moraes · Bruno Costa · Gilson Campos · Ana Cecilia Nóbrega · Julio Freitas

    Geoenergy Science and Engineering

    DOI 10.1016/j.geoen.2025.214277
  3. ALTERNATIVA TECNOLÓGICA PARA USO DE CINZAS DA COMBUSTÃO DE CARVÃO EM USINAS TERMELÉTRICAS DE PECÉM/CEARÁ/BRASIL: AVALIAÇÃO DE PASTAS PARA CIMENTAÇÃO DE POÇOS DE PETRÓLEO

    Authors: Miguel Adriano Gonçalves Cirino · Ana Verônica Gonçalves Borges · Antônio Eduardo Bezerra Cabral · Bruno Luis Damineli · Júlio Cézar de Oliveira Freitas

    MIX Sustentável

    DOI 10.29183/2447-3073.mix2025.v11.n2.205-221
  4. Application of Low-Density Oil Well Cement Slurries Containing Ceramic Microspheres Associated with Sodium Silicate: An Eco-Friendly Alternative

    Authors: João A. N. A. Lima · Luiz E. P. Santiago · Maxwell G. Silva · Cristiane R. Miranda · Renata M. Braga · Júlio C. O. Freitas

    ACS Omega

    DOI 10.1021/acsomega.5c07197
  5. Development of Rock-Based Geopolymers for Oilwell Cementing Applications—Utilizing Brazilian Rock Precursor

    Authors: Raphael R. Silva · Julio C. O. Freitas · Mahmoud Khalifeh · Renata Martins Braga

    Processes

    DOI 10.3390/pr13113624
  6. Valorization of industrial and agricultural residues in cementitious materials: A sustainable approach using blast furnace slag and rice husk ash

    Authors: Manuelle Meike Silva de Araújo Rosado · Rodolfo Luiz Bezerra de Araújo Medeiros · Carlos Augusto Leal Dantas · Willame Gomes da Silva Batista · Fabíola Dias da Silva Curbelo · Julio Cézar de Oliveira Freitas

    Waste Management

    DOI 10.1016/j.wasman.2025.114982
  7. Low-density granite-based geopolymer for well cementing: The role of burnt lime in enhancing early strength

    Authors: M. N. Agista · M. Khalifeh · R. M. Braga · J. C. O. Freitas

    Geoenergy Science and Engineering

    DOI 10.1016/j.geoen.2024.213249
  8. Evaluation of reused polyester resin from PET bottles for application as a potential barrier material

    Authors: W. G. S. Batista · B. L. S. Costa · P. T. P. Aum · Y. H. Oliveira · J. C. O. Freitas

    Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering

    DOI 10.1016/j.petrol.2021.108776
  9. Sustainable cement blends for oil well steam injection using rice husk ash

    Authors: R. C. Santiago · B. L. S. Costa · F. P. F. Silva · R. L. B. A. Medeiros · R. A. B. Nascimento · P. T. P. Aum · J. C. O. Freitas

    Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering

    DOI 10.1016/j.petrol.2020.108281
  10. Study of cement blend containing rice husk ash for oil well plug and abandonment operations

    Authors: Romero Gomes da Silva Araujo · Fabrício Pereira Feitoza da Silva · Bruno Leonardo de Sena Costa · Paulo Henrique Silva Santos Moreira · Marcos Allyson Felipe Rodrigues · Julio Cezar de Oliveira Freitas

    Construction and Building Materials

    DOI 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.119217
  11. Technical evaluation of calcium sulphate α-hemihydrate in oilwell application: An alternative to reduce the environmental impacts of Portland cement

    Authors: Petrucia D. S. Meireles · Dennys S. S. Pereira · Marcus A. F. Melo · Renata M. Braga · Julio C. O. Freitas · Dulce M. A. Melo · F. R. S. Silvestre

    Journal of Cleaner Production

    DOI 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.02.120
  12. Sustainable cement slurry using rice husk ash for high temperature oil well

    Authors: Anderson V. Vidal · Romero G. S. Araujo · Julio C. O. Freitas

    Journal of Cleaner Production

    DOI 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.09.058
  13. The effect of rice husk ash as pozzolan in addition to cement Portland class G for oil well cementing

    Authors: Lech W. O. Soares · Renata M. Braga · Julio C. O. Freitas · Rafael A. Ventura · Dennys S. S. Pereira · Dulce M. A. Melo

    Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering

    DOI 10.1016/j.petrol.2015.04.009
  14. Hydration of oil well cement containing sugarcane biomass waste as a function of curing temperature and pressure

    Authors: M. A. S. Anjos · A. E. Martinelli · D. M. A. Melo · T. Renovato · P. D. P. Souza · J. C. Freitas

    Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering

    DOI 10.1016/j.petrol.2013.08.016

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