Publications

Journals

Ramsis Y., Gravanis, E., & Sarris, E. (2024). Colloidal properties of polymer amended Cyprus bentonite for water-based drilling fluid applications. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, Vol. 682, 132983.

Book Chapters

Ramsis, Y., Sarris, E., Papaloizou, L., & Vattis, D. (2024). The Effect of Polymer Amendment on the Colloidal Properties of a Waste K⁺-Rich Bentonite for Water-Based Drilling Fluid Applications. Key Engineering Materials.

Conferences

  • Ramsis Y., Sarris E.N., Karagkiozis S., & Vattis D. (2025). "Dynamic Thermal Aging Testing in aqueous systems with polymer-amended waste K⁺-rich bentonite composites: water-based drilling fluid application". International Conference on Advanced Materials and Engineering Structural Technology (ICAMEST 2025), 5 – 7 December, Incheon, South Korea.
  • Ramsis Y., Sarris E.N., Chrissafis K., Rousaki A., & Vattis D. (2025). "Thermal gravimetric characterization of dynamic thermal-aged polymer-modified K⁺-rich bentonite composites in aqueous environment: water-based drilling fluid application". International Conference on Advanced Materials and Engineering Structural Technology (ICAMEST 2025), 5 – 7 December, Incheon, South Korea.
  • Ramsis, Y., Papaloizou, L., Sarris, E., & Vattis, D. (2024). On the colloidal and filtration properties of a polymer-amended waste K⁺-rich bentonite for use as a low-density solid additive in water-based drilling fluids. In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (Vol. 1393, No. 1, p. 012008). IOP Publishing.
  • Ramsis, Y., Sarris E., Papaloizou P., Gravanis E., & Vattis D. (2023). "The influence of activation methodologies on the rheological and filtration characteristics of Cyprus smectites for potential use as low density solids in drilling fluids. A case study of Polycanthos quarry". American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA), 25 – 28 June, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

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19 December 2025

Technical Seminar: "Drilling fluid additive solutions for complex reservoir environments."

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Logos & Acknowledgement

Republic of Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation THALEIA 2021-2027 University of Nicosia Hellenic Mining Public Company Ltd Loizos Papaloizou L.L.C.
The project PhD in Industry/1123/2024/0146 is funded by the Republic of Cyprus, through the Research and Innovation Foundation, and is implemented within the framework of the Cohesion Policy Program "THALEIA 2021 – 2027", through the RESTART/2016 – 2020 programs.