InterPore Newsletter 2024 (19) featuring lots of scientific paper highlights

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Issue #19, 27 September 2024

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Dear InterPore colleagues,

I joined a week-long workshop on aerosol formation in lungs. A fascinating process including viscoelasticity, Rayleigh-Taylor instabilities and various forms of fluid and particle transport through a multiscale porous media. Modelling and experimentalist together… very intense, very rewarding and lots of fun.

InterPore2025 is shaping up, with the 26 Minisymposia published on our website. A week-long discussing all aspects of porous media. Who can’t wait!? Well, until then, we offer nice scientific papers being highlighted, webinars and the KC lecturer, chapter meetings… all the great things InterPore does, as listed in the Annual Report from last year (see below).

All the best,

Matthijs de Winter
Editor-in-Chief
InterPore News

Abstract submission will open on Monday, 14 October!!

Proposals for Conference Courses

Submission of proposals for Conference Courses at InterPore2025 is now open! Courses will be organized as satellite events of the InterPore Annual Meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the following dates:

Sunday, 18 May 2025
Friday, 23 May 2025

Standard duration of a given course will be half a day (3-hour lecture). Proposals for non-standard duration, if well justified, will be considered. Main criteria for selection of proposals include track record of the proposers as well as the opportunity to ensure diversity to a full extent across the set of courses. To submit your proposal, please complete the following submission form.

Minisymposia

We are excited to announce a diverse range of minisymposia (MS) at InterPore2025 covering a broad spectrum of porous media research. In addition to the existing MS, several new ones have been added, including the special session for the 2024 Honorary Lifetime Membership Award recipient, Sally Benson. For the complete list of minisymposia, visit the InterPore2025 Minisymposia page.

Plenary speaker

In anticipation of InterPore2025, we’re introducing the plenary speakers in today’s and forthcoming Newsletters and Bulletins. This week: Abbas Firoozabadi.

Abbas Firoozabadi
Rice University, USA

Title: Safe and Efficient CO2 Sequestration in Subsurface Aquifers: Viscosity Enhancement, Physics of Displacement, and Numerical Modeling

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Professor Abbas Firoozabadi is a Distinguished Research Professor at the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University, Houston, TX, and Director of Reservoir Engineering Research Institute (RERI) in Palo Alo, CA. His published work centers on multi-component equilibrium, non-equilibrium, kinetics of new phase formation, and higher-order numerical simulations of subsurface flows.

CO2 has gas like viscosity and liquid-like density. Injection in the subsurface results in wide distribution and possibility of leakage. Direct visocosification of CO2 at low concentration requires engineering of new molecules that can be effective in the subsurface conditions. The phase behavior description of water/brine and CO2 is still an unresolved issue. Advances are being made for accurate… (continue reading)

Local Organizing Committee

The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for InterPore2025 brings together experts from prominent institutions in New Mexico. Chaired by Hongkyu Yoon from Sandia National Laboratories, the committee includes co-chairs Maryam Hojati (University of New Mexico), Alex Rinehart (New Mexico Tech), and Hari Viswanathan (Los Alamos National Laboratory). Committee member Daniel Lizama, a student from Sandia National Laboratories, also serves as the Student Affairs Committee liaison.

Hongkyu and his team are busy planning an exciting event and are looking forward to welcoming you in Albuquerque next year!

Must see…. in Albuquerque!

InterPore2025 will be in Albuquerque. This week’s cultural highlight: Discover the Albuquerque Rail Yards

Nestled in the heart of the city, the Albuquerque Rail Yards is a vibrant destination for locals and visitors alike. This unique site is poised to offer a blend of culture, art, and community that you won’t want to miss. As you stroll through the area, you’ll encounter stunning historic buildings of a once active hub for the railroad industry in the late 19th century.

The Rail Yards played a crucial role in the expansion of the railroad system across the Southwest. For decades, it served as a key site for freight and passenger trains, employing thousands and contributing significantly to the local economy until the late 20th century.

The open-air market also features local artisans, food vendors, and unique shops. Imagine savoring delicious local cuisine while browsing handmade crafts and vintage finds. It’s a perfect place to spend an afternoon with family and friends, supporting local businesses while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.

Whether you’re a history buff, an art enthusiast, or simply looking for a great day out, the Rail Yards offer something for everyone.

Photo Credit: New Mexico Tourism Department

Council’s Corner

As your elected council, we are excited to introduce the Council’s Corner. Going forward, one of us will share key takeaways and discussions from our quarterly meetings, reaffirming our commitment to strengthening the connection between our members and the Society’s ongoing activities and affairs.

Today it is my turn (Maja) to share with you our highlights from the council meeting on September 5th 2024. Topics discussed included the upcoming elections, InterPore finances, strategic planning, our journal and the InterPore2025 conference.

We were happy to hear about planned special issues for the InterPore journal and the introduction of solicited speakers at InterPore2025. The solicited speakers can be invited by the mini-symposia organizers, providing an opportunity to attract specialists and early- to mid-career researchers to our conference. We also discussed how we can foster diversity in our elections, ensuring representation from both industry and academia, as well as global participation across cultures, genders, and more.

Let us know your questions and opinions!

Maja Ruecker on behalf of the Interpore council

Azita Ahmadi-Senichault, Veerle Cnudde, Majid Hassanizadeh, Vahid Joekar-Niasar, Benoit Noetinger, Mohammad Nooraiepour, Dominik Obrist, Maša Prodanović, Michel Quintard, Monica Riva, Marie Elisabeth Rognes, Karsten Thompson, Moran Wang, Peyman Mostaghimi (Chair)

InterPore Elections

InterPore Elections are coming up, spanning an election period from 1 – 30 November 2024.

A new President-Elect, four new Council members and five new members for the Student Affairs Committee will be elected. All current InterPore members are eligible to vote and will receive an e-mail from Survey Ballot Systems on 01 November which includes a personalized one-time link to our voting tool.

Who are the candidates?

Detailed information on all candidates can now be found on our website.

Annual Report 2023

We are excited to share the 2023 Annual Report, now available for review. The report highlights the InterPore society’s accomplishments over the past year and showcases the continued growth of our community. We invite all stakeholders to review the report and join us in celebrating another successful year.

Chapter News

Spanish Chapter

Registration for the 5th annual meeting of the InterPore Spanish Chapter is open. The meeting will take place in Valencia on 18 November 2024. More information can be found on our conference website. Registration (deadline 31 October) can be done via this form.

Report BeNeLux InterPore Chapter meeting 2024

April 11th and 12th the BeNeLux InterPore chapter held the Benelux InterPore Chapter meeting for the first time in Luxembourg, and the topic was Porous Media in Computational Biology and Soft Tissue.

Among others, we learned about poro-mechanics and fluid transport in biological context, experimentation and computational approaches in this context alongside many interesting example of applications. We discussed various examples in medicine from liver perfusion, development of tumours, Parkinson‘s disease to training of surgeons.

We would like to thank the organizers of the 6th BeNeLux InterPore Chapter meeting 2024: Anas Obeidat, Stephane Urcun, Sorin Pop and Fred Vermolen

At the meeting, we also held the annual BeNeLux InterPore chapter committee meeting. With many founding members of this chapter leaving and new members joining, we can proudly announce the handover of the committee to the next generation.

We would like to thank the following BeNeLux InterPore committee members for their services, enthusiasm and dedication: Steffen Berg, Christian Diddens, Hans Janssen, Nicolae Tomozeiu, Veerle Cnudde, Claire Chassagne

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“The BeNeLux chapter means to me the point in time when the porous media community in this region became fully visible in terms of numbers and impact. The highlight during my committee membership was the actual kick-off of the chapter.” – Steffen Berg

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And we welcome the new members: Stephane Bordas, Stephane Urcun, Anne-Catherine Dieudonne. As the new chair of the InterPore BeNeLux Chapter, I would also like to thank our former chapter chair Sorin Pop.

Bringing the InterPore chapter Award to Benelux and arranging for the first InterPore Chapter Meeting in Luxembourg were his major achievements.

Maja Ruecker

Report on the 7th InterPore UK Chapter Conference

The 7th InterPore UK Chapter Conference took place from 9-10 Sep 2024, hosted by the Subsurface Energy Engineering Group in Department of Chemical Engineering in collaboration with the Henry Royce Institute. The conference was organized by Dr. Lin Ma, Dr. Masoud Babaei, and Prof. Vahid Niasar, and welcomed around 70 attendees, both from the UK and abroad, with participants from countries such as Italy, Portugal, and Brazil. The event highlighted a broad spectrum of research on porous media, fostering a collaborative atmosphere aimed at advancing the field through knowledge exchange and international cooperation.

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See the full report here for more information on the general topics covered, oral talks and posters, attendees, keynote speakers, and training sessions.

Kimberly-Clark Lectureship

Prof. Rainer Helmig, from the University of Stuttgart, Germany, is the Kimberly-Clark Distinguished Lecturer of 2025.

As the winner of this year’s distinguished award, Prof. Rainer Helmig will be giving one of his two lectures at selected institutions. For more information about the lectures, please visit Prof. Helmig’s page.

If your university/institution is interested in hosting Prof. Helmig, please download and fill out the application formand send it to Sandra Bartsch at Sandra Bartsch until December 31st, 2024.

InterPore Webinar

Join us for our next free InterPore Academy webinar.

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X-ray imaging of flow and transport in rocks: from particle velocimetry to hydrogen-brine dynamics

Speaker: Tom Bultreys, Ghent University, Belgium

Duration: 1 hour

Date/Time: Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, at 4pm CEST

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Fluid flow and transport through porous materials is ubiquitous in nature and engineering. The pores of rocks in the subsurface hold groundwater reserves and can store hydrogen and carbon dioxide. Over the past years, micro-CT has become an … ( continue reading).

PM Courses

The course is an attempt to present the fundamentals of flow and transport in porous media, motivated by its applications in many fields, including energy, hydrology, geothermal, and, more recently, carbon sequestration and hydrogen storage. Full summary and registration.

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In this course, a systematic approach is taken to the understanding of capillarity in porous media on different scales. Current definitions of capillary pressure, which have mainly an empirical character, are revisited and it is shown that they are special cases of a more general theory of capillarity. Full summary and registration.

The InterPore Award for Porous Media Research is given to mid-career researchers in recognition of outstanding research in general porous media, with emphasis on research conducted over the past five years. Nominees should have a maximum of 12 years research experience after completing their PhD.

The awardee will receive a grant of 1,000 € towards participation at InterPore2025 and an InterPore Rosette.

Details on the requirements and nomination process can be found on our website.

Nomination deadline is 15 November 2024. Please nominate a worthy recipient!

ASME Meda from Prof. Bejan

Adrian Bejan, Ph.D., the J.A. Jones Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Duke University in North Carolina, has been named the 2024 recipient of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Medal. The award, established in 1920, is the highest award that the Society can bestow and recognizes “eminently distinguished engineering achievement.”

Prof. Bejan was the Kimberly-Clark Distinguished Lectureship Awardee in 2023, and InterPore would like to extend congratulations on this prestigious award.

A pore-scale study of fracture sealing through enzymatically-induced carbonate precipitation (EICP) method demonstrates its potential for CO2 storage management

Mohammad Hemayati, Hamed Aghaei, Alireza Daman Shokouh, Ehsan Nikooee, Ali Niazi, Hamed Khodadadi Tirkolaei

A polarized microscope mounted on a real-rock microfluidics: have you ever been curious to know how this could envision the potential of enzymatically-induced carbonate precipitation for sealing the caprock fractures and alleviating gas leakage in an underground storage system? If yes, for further details, please explore the article!

Scientific Reports, 14, Article number: 17832 (2024)
Corresponding Author: Ehsan Nikooee

Dynamics of salt precipitation at pore scale during CO2 subsurface storage in saline aquifer

Lifei Yan, Rustam Niftaliyev, Denis Voskov, Rouhi Farajzadeh

This study explores the impact of salt precipitation during CO2 injection in deep saline aquifers, focusing on how it reduces injectivity. Using microfluidic experiments and advanced imaging, the research reveals two distinct types of salt crystallization, influenced by local capillary-driven flow and water film dynamics. Key factors such as surface wettability and heterogeneity also shape salt precipitation patterns. The findings provide crucial insights into pore blockage mechanisms and the relationship between water and salt saturation, advancing understanding of the salt dry-out process at the pore scale during CO2 storage.

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Volume 678, Part B, (2025), Pages 419-430
Corresponding Author: Lifei Yan

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Deformation dynamics of nanopores upon water imbibition

Juan Sanchez, Lars Dammann, Laura Gallardo, Zuoqing Li, Michael Fröba, Robert Meißner, Howard Stone, Patrick Huber

Capillarity-driven flows in nanometer-sized pores play a dominant role in many natural and technological processes. Here, we show by a combination of experiments and computer simulations of water imbibition in nanopores that the competition between expansive, surface stress release at pore walls and negative, contractile Laplace pressures of nanoscale menisci lead to an unusual macroscopic behavior of the porous medium, which is generic for any liquid/nanoporous solid combination. The results allow one to quantify surface and Laplace stresses and to monitor nanoscale flow and infiltration states by relatively simple length measurements of the porous medium.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 121 (38) (2024)
Corresponding Author: Patrick Huber

Wet and dry cup test with hygroscopic materials: what do we really measure?

Yuliang Zou, Elea Moss, Laurent Brochard, & Philippe Coussot

The permeability to vapor is a critical characteristic for clothes or construction materials as it governs the way the material “breathes” or regulates ambient humidity. The standard test for measuring this permeability to vapor is the wet or dry cup test. In this paper we revisit the physical meaning of this measurement. We show that for hygroscopic biobased materials one must take into account the bound water transport by diffusion in the fiber network to properly analyze the test.

InterPore Journal, 1(2) (2024)
Corresponding Author: Philippe Coussot

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We also invite you to consider submitting your next work to the InterPore Journal. Your participation and support are crucial to the success of this society journal and our collective advancement in porous media science and technology.

Thank you for your ongoing dedication to our community!

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Postdoctoral position in ERC-Synergy project: Turbulent flow and transport in karst conduits. (IDAEA-CSIC), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) Barcelona, Spain.

If you have a job opening in your institute and would like to promote it internationally, please send the description and weblink or PDF to newsletter@interpore.org, and we’ll be happy to add it to the list. It is also possible to post the position on the InterPore website. Log in through MyInterPore and click “Submit A Job Opening.”

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2024 Partner Society Events

30 Sept – 3 Oct 2024

25th CMWR, Tuscon, Arizona, USA

4-7 November 2024

GET2024, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

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InterPore Events

18 November 2024

5th Annual meeting and Porous Media Workshop of the Spanish Chapter, Valencia, Spain

29-31 January 2025

4th InterPore Australian Chapter Meeting & 16th International Symposium on Wettability and Porous Media, Sydney, Australia

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Future InterPore Events

18 – 23 May 2025

The 17th InterPore Annual Meeting (Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA)

17 – 22 May 2026

The 18th InterPore Annual Meeting (Nantes, France)

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