A treatment fluid for treating a portion of a water- sensitive subterranean formation comprising: a base fluid; and a stabilizing compound, wherein the stabilizing compound reduces or eliminates swelling of a water-swellable mineral of the portion of the water-sensitive subterranean formation, and wherein the stabilizing compound comprises: (A) a cationic functional group; and (B) a hydrophobic portion. A method of treating a portion of a water-sensitive subterranean formation comprising: introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore, wherein the wellbore penetrates the subterranean formation, wherein the portion of the subterranean formation comprises a water-swellable mineral.

The disclosure is directed to kits, compositions, tools and methods comprising a cyclic industrial process to form biocement. In particular, the disclosure is directed to materials and methods for decomposing calcium carbonate into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide at an elevated temperature, reacting calcium oxide with ammonium chloride to form calcium chloride, water, and ammonia gas; and reacting ammonia gas and carbon dioxide at high pressure to form urea and water, which are then utilized to form biocement. This cyclic process can be achieved by combining industrial processes with the resulting product as biocement. The process may involve retention of calcium carbonate currently utilized in the manufacture of Portland Cement.

The disclosure is directed to kits, compositions, tools and methods comprising a cyclic industrial process to form biocement. In particular, the disclosure is directed to materials and methods for decomposing calcium carbonate into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide at an elevated temperature, reacting calcium oxide with ammonium chloride to form calcium chloride, water, and ammonia gas; and reacting ammonia gas and carbon dioxide at high pressure to form urea and water, which are then utilized to form biocement. This cyclic process can be achieved by combining industrial processes with the resulting product as biocement. The process may involve retention of calcium carbonate currently utilized in the manufacture of Portland Cement.

Compositions, tools and methods for the manufacture of construction materials, masonry, solid structures and compositions to facilitate dust control are described. Compositions and methods for the manufacture of pigmented solids structures for which can be used for construction and/or decoration are also described. Manufacturing comprises fixing one or more pigments to an aggregate material such as crushed rock, stone or sand. The pigmented aggregate is incubated with urease or urease producing microorganisms, an amount of a nitrogen source such as urea, and an amount of calcium source such as calcium chloride forming calcite bridges between particles of aggregate. Using selected aggregate and pigment, the process also provides for the manufacture of simulated-stone materials such as clay or granite bricks or blocks, marble counter-tops, and more. Compositions containing microorganisms and pigment as kits that can be added to most any aggregate materials are also described.

Compositions, tools and methods for the manufacture of construction materials, masonry, solid structures and compositions to facilitate dust control are described. Compositions and methods for the manufacture of pigmented solids structures for which can be used for construction and/or decoration are also described. Manufacturing comprises fixing one or more pigments to an aggregate material such as crushed rock, stone or sand. The pigmented aggregate is incubated with urease or urease producing microorganisms, an amount of a nitrogen source such as urea, and an amount of calcium source such as calcium chloride forming calcite bridges between particles of aggregate. Using selected aggregate and pigment, the process also provides for the manufacture of simulated-stone materials such as clay or granite bricks or blocks, marble counter-tops, and more. Compositions containing microorganisms and pigment as kits that can be added to most any aggregate materials are also described.

Cement compositions that can capture carbon dioxide and related methods are generally described. These cement compositions can supplement and/or be added to concrete-forming materials to form concrete that can sequester carbon dioxide directly within the concrete.

Geopolymeric compositions are presented that are useful as geopolymer slurries for cementing subterranean wells. The slurries may contain an aluminosilicate source, an alkaline source and a carrier fluid. The slurries generate an alkali metal or alkaline earth hydroxide activator in situ, thereby avoiding or reducing handling of alkali materials at a wellsite.

Decorative panel, in particular a floor panel, ceiling panel or wall panel, including a core layer having an upper side and a lower side, a decorative top layer connected to said upper side of the core layer, a first panel side edge including a first coupling profile, and a second panel side edge including a second coupling profile designed to interconnect with a first coupling profile of a second, identical panel, both in horizontal direction and in vertical direction. The core layer includes a layer of foam concrete which is constituted by a matrix of concrete material in which air pockets in the form of cells are present.

A carbon-sequestering concrete composition and method of production are disclosed. The composition comprises geopolymer binder components, aggregates, and alginate beads formed from brown algae powder through ionic gelation. The alginate beads significantly increase CO2 absorption surface area compared to algae powder, creating a matrix across the concrete surface that enhances long-term sequestration and improves durability. The beads interact synergistically with other concrete components, including geopolymers, fly ash, and ground granulated blast furnace slag, to enhance pozzolanic reactions and create additional sites for carbon dioxide capture. The alginate beads also facilitate the dissolution of minerals like olivine, further enhancing carbon capture. The composition demonstrates superior carbon sequestration capabilities, enabling sustained CO2 absorption throughout its service life. The method includes forming alginate beads, incorporating them into the concrete mixture, and allowing for initial hardening and drying processes that promote carbon dioxide absorption directly from the air.

Systems and methods for accelerating materials engineering through integrated neural network architectures are provided. Multiple specialized neural networks including Graph Convolutional Networks, Crystal Graph Convolutional Networks, and Message Passing Neural Networks work in concert to enable rapid screening and prediction of material properties. The invention implements data processing, training, and validation procedures supported by high-performance computing infrastructure capable of handling multi-month training cycles. Specialized applications include carbon-negative material design, plastic-to-biofuel conversion, and quantum material simulation, while visualization and analysis tools provide insights into atomic structures and reaction pathways. The integrated approach significantly reduces research and development cycles across multiple materials engineering domains.