Abstract:To prepare a graphene quantum dot (GQDs) foaming agent with strong foam stability, excellent viscosity reduction and foaming ability. GQDs solid was prepared by citric acid hydrothermal method, and modified with γ-methacryloyloxypropyltrimethoxysilane coupling agent (γ-MPS) by Pickering method to prepare amphiphilic graphene quantum dot foaming agent (D12-5-GQDs). Structural characterization and performance testing of D12-5-GQDs were performed using FTIR, nanoparticle potentiometry, and UV Vis. By evaluating parameters such as static and dynamic adsorption capacity, interfacial tension, foaming height, and flow rate, the foaming ability, foam stabilizer synergistic characteristics, and viscosity reduction and displacement control capabilities of D12-5-GQDs under different experimental conditions are elucidated. The results showed that the D12-5-GQDs system with a reservoir temperature of 31 ℃ and a mass fraction of 0.1% had the best foaming ability, and the liquid carrying capacity could reach 187 mL within 15 minutes. The application range of D12-5-GQDs is 30-350 ℃, and the foaming volume of a 0.1% mass fraction of D12-5-GQDs aqueous solution can still exceed 200 mL at 350 ℃. Compared to the industry standard D12-5-GQDs, D12-5-GQDs have stronger anti adsorption ability, with an equilibrium adsorption capacity of only 0.18 mg/g (sand). The D12-5-GQDs solution with a mass fraction of 0.1% has good displacement control ability, and the ratio of high and low permeability final diversion rates corresponding to a gradation of 4.61 and 16.6 is 61:38 and 70:29, respectively; D12-5-GQDs can quickly take effect at an injection volume of 0.5 PV and stabilize the diversion rate at around 1.5 PV.