Molecular dynamics study of the desorption mechanism for shale oil in supercritical water within reservoir nano-slits

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• Desorption mechanism for shale oil is enhanced in supercritical water environments, promoting extraction efficiency.
• Key evidence focuses on molecular dynamics simulations that reveal interaction dynamics at the nano-scale.
• Analysis of molecular interactions within reservoir nano-slits highlights critical factors influencing oil recovery.
• Findings suggest optimizing supercritical conditions could improve shale oil extraction techniques.