PUBLICATIONS 

Journal Articles     [http://www.ems.psu.edu/~elsworth/publications/pubs.html and https://goo.gl/VQrerh]

1.           Erguler, Z., Elsworth, D. (2025) Controls of lithological heterogeneity on self-sealing behavior of propped fractures in Marcellus shale. Int. J. R. Mechs. Min. Sci. Vol. 188. 106076. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2025.106208 pdf

2.           He, X., Zhang, R., Elsworth, D., Liu, S. (2025) Beyond liquid density assumptions: a novel SANS-based approach to quantify adsorbed methane and adsorption-induced coal microstructure alterations. Chem. Eng. J.. Vol. 518, 164725. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2025.164725 pdf

3.           Cheng, W., Cui, G., Elsworth, D., Tan, Y., Pan, Z., Guo, Y., Zhang, Y. (2025) Constrained study of nanoindentation-based upscaling of mechanical properties of shales. Acta Geotechnica. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11440-025-02663-2 pdf   

4.           Li, F., Elsworth, D., Feng, X.-T., Chen, T., Zhao, J., Li, Y., Zhang, J., Wu, Q., Cui. G. (2025) Revisiting the normal stiffness-permeability relations for shale fractures under true triaxial stress. J. R. Mech. and Geotech. Eng.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2025.01.007 pdf

5.           Hao, S., Cui, P., Zhou, S., Wang, L., Elsworth, D. (2025) Pseudoprospective forecasting of failure time. Phys. Rev. E. Vol. 111, 065503. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.111.065503 pdf   

6.           Xia, Y., Elsworth, D., Xu, S., Xia, X., Cai, J., Lu, C. (2025) Pore-scale gas-water two-phase flow and relative permeability characteristics of disassociated hydrate reservoir. Petroleum Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petsci.2025.04.030 pdf   

7.           He, X., Yu, P., Eijsink, A., Marone, C., Shokouhi, P., Riviθre, J., Liu, S., Elsworth, D. (2025) Co-evolution of specific stiffness and permeability of rock fractures offset in shear. J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 130. E2024JB030633. http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2024JB030633 pdf   

8.           Wu, J., Tan, J., Xu, L., Beroza, G., Mumford, K., Van De Ven, C., Chen, B., Elsworth, D. (2025) Challenges to sustainable large-scale shale gas development in China. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci., Vol. 122, No. 18. e2415192122. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2415192122 pdf  

9.           Li, Q., Chen, J., Zhang, C., Yuan, L., Elsworth, D., Gan, Q., Zhang, F. (2025) Controls of grain breakage on shear band morphology and porosity evolution in fault gouges. J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 130. e2024JB029255. https://doi.org/10.1029/2024JE008370 pdf

10.        Wang, S., Wang, T., Elsworth, D., Zhao, X., Zhang, L. (2025) Mineral grain-texture model and impact on microcracking and mechanical response of granite. Computers and Geotechnics. Vol. 184. 107286. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2025.107286 pdf   

11.        He, X., Elsworth, D., Liu, S. (2025) Millisecond-resolved gas sorption kinetics and time-dependent diffusivity of coal. R. Mechs. R. Eng. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-024-03952-0 pdf   

12.        Liu, L., Luo, S., Elsworth, D., Liu, K., Luo, Y., Ji, H., Wang, T. (2025) Linking evolution of heterogeneous microstructure and rheology of granite to 1000°C. J. R. Mech. and Geotech. Eng.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2025.03.006 pdf

13.        An, M., Huang, R., Elsworth, D., Zhang, F., Dontsov, E. (2025) Thermoporoelastic stress perturbations from hydraulic fracturing and thermal depletion in enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) and implications for fault reactivation and seismicity. J. R. Mech. and Geotech. Eng.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2024.05.041 pdf

14.        Song, J., Lu, C., Zhang, A., Elsworth, D., Zhang, X., Qi, Q., Song, C. (2025) Moment tensor inversion of mining-induced seismic events and forward modeling of critical fault slip to prevent rockbursts. J. R. Mech. and Geotech. Eng.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2024.07.001 pdf

15.        Li, J., Liu, H., Meng, X., Duan, D., Lu, H., Zhang, J., Zhang, F., Elsworth, D., Cardenas, B., Manga, M., Zhou, B., Fang, G. (2025) Ancient ocean coastal deposits imaged on Mars. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci., Vol. 122, No. 9. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2422213122 pdf

16.        Gan, Q., Zhang, X., Li, Q., Chen, J., Zhang, F., Zhong, Z., Jia, Y., Yu, P., An, M., Elsworth, D. (2025) Influence of roughness and slip velocity on the evolution of frictional strength. Int. J. R. Mechs. Min. Sci. Vol. 188. 106076. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2025.106076 pdf

17.        Wang, S., Elsworth, D., Zhang, L., Zhao, X., Wang, T. (2025) Hydro-grain-texture modelling of systematics of propagation, branching, and coalescence of fluid-driven fractures. R. Mechs. R. Eng. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-024-04165-1 pdf

18.        An, M., Huang, R., Elsworth, D., Zhang, F., Yin, Z.-Y., Huang, L., Xu, Z. (2025) Reactivation of critically-stressed basement faults and related induced seismicity in the southeastern Sichuan basin. Tectonophysics. 898. 230628. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tecto.2025.230628 pdf

19.        Song, C., Lu, C., Zhang, X., Sunikumar, T.C., Elsworth, D., Song, J., Liu, C., Liu, Y. (2025) Multiscale monitoring of complex rupture and source mechanisms of mining-related seismicity on fault networks. J. R. Mech. and Geotech. Eng.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2024.11.015 pdf

20.        Song, J., Lu, C., Zang, A., Elsworth, D., Zhang, X., Qi, Q., Song, C. (2025) Moment tensor inversion of mining-induced seismic events and forward modeling of critical fault slip to prevent rockbursts. J. R. Mech. and Geotech. Eng.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2024.07.001 pdf

21.        He, B., Xie, L., Liu, X., Liu, J., Elsworth, D. (2025) Mechanistic controls on permeability evolution in thermally-upgraded low-maturity oil shales: Application of machine learning outputs. Unconventional Resources. Vol. 6. 100133. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.uncres.2024.100133  pdf

22.        Elsworth, D., Li, Z., Yu, P., An, M., Zhang, F., Huang, R., Sun, Z., Cui, G., Chen, T., Gan, Q., Zhao, Y., Liu, J., Liu, S. (2025) Constraints on triggered seismicity and its control on permeability evolution. J. R. Mech. and Geotech. Eng.. Vol. 17, No. 1. pp. 20-30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2024.11.035 pdf

23.        Yildirim, L.T.O., Wang , J., Elsworth, D. (2025) A new five-step method for advanced evaluation of shale gas formations and a field case study of Marcellus Shale. J. Energy Resources Tech., Part B. Vol. 1, 021006. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066417  pdf

24.        Zhang, Q., Dahi Taleghani, A., Elsworth, D., (2025) Underground energy storage using oil & gas wells assisted by geothermal. J. Energy Storage. 110. 115317. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2025.115317  pdf

25.        Zhao, Y., Zhao, Y., Liu, J., Wei, M., Zhao, Z., Elsworth, D. (2025) Why does coal permeability time dependency matter? Fuel. 381 (133373). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2024.133373 pdf

26.        Cheng, W., Guo, Y., Cui, G., Elsworth, D., Tan, Y., Pan, Z. (2025) Impact of micro-scale characteristics of shale reservoirs on gas depletion behavior: a microscale discrete model. Adv. in Geo-Energy Res.. Vol. 15, No. 2, pp. 143-157. https://doi.org/10.46690/ager.2025.02.06 pdf

27.        Liu, Y., Liang, Y., Ma, Y., Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Gan, Q. (2025) Dynamic evolution of reservoir permeability and deformation in geothermal battery energy storage using abandoned mines. Rock Mechanics Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rockmb.2024.100155 pdf

28.        Zhang, F., He, G., An, M., Huang, R., Elsworth, D. (2025) Permeability evolution of fluid-injection-reactivated granite fractures of contrasting roughness. Underground Space. Vol. 20. pp. 33-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.undsp.2024.02.007 pdf  

29.        Edirisinghe, E.A.A.V., Perera, M.S.A., Elsworth, D., Matthai, S.K., Goudeli, E. (2025) Particle transport in fractured geo-energy reservoirs considering the effect of fluid inertia and turbulent flow: a review. J. R. Mech. and Geotech. Eng. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2024.04.006 pdf

30.        Huang, Y., Liu, J., Gao, Q., Elsworth, D., Leong, Y.-K. (2024) Shale gas production evaluation considering gas diffusion and dispersed distribution of kerogen. Energy and Fuels. Vol. 38, pp. 1083-1097. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c03774 pdf

31.        Xie, J., Li, Y., Elsworth, D., Pan, Z. (2024) Assessment of pore connectivity and representative elementary volume size in marine-continental transitional shale. Energy and Fuels. Vol. 38, pp. 341-355. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c03939 pdf

32.        Chen L., Elsworth, D., Chen, J., Gan, Q. (2024) Evaluation of CO2 leakage potential through fault instability in CO2 geological sequestration by coupled THMC modeling. J. Gas. Sci. and Engg.. Vol. 130. 205486. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgsce.2024.205486 pdf

33.        Wang, M., Gan, Q., Tang, T., Ma, Y., Yan, C., Benson, P., Wang, X., Elsworth, D. (2024) Propagation and complex morphology of hydraulic fractures in lamellar shales based on finite-discrete element modelling. Geomech. Geophys. Geo-energ. Geo-resour.. Vol. 9:127. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40948-024-00788-4 pdf

34.        An, M., Yin, Z., Zhang, F., Huang, R., Elsworth, D. (2024) Rate-and-state friction of epidote gouge under hydrothermal conditions and implications for the stability of subducting faults under greenschist metamorphic conditions. Tectonophysics. 230497. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tecto.2024.230497 pdf

35.        Zhang, F., Zhao, W., An, M., Shen, X., Tang, J., Zhao, L., Liu, H., Elsworth, D., Zhu, H., He, M. (2024) Shallow Moonquake Mechanisms Illuminated by Rheologic Characteristics of Basaltic Gouges. J. Geophys. Res. - Planets, Vol. 129. e2024JE008370. https://doi.org/10.1029/2024JE008370 pdf

36.        An, M., Zhang, F., Yin, Z.-Y., Huang, R., Elsworth, D., Marone, C. (2024) Frictional strength and frictional instability of glaucophane gouges at blueschist temperatures support diverse modes of fault slip from slow slip events to moderate-sized earthquakes. J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 129. e2023JB028399. https://doi.org/10.1029/2023JB028399 pdf

37.        Yu, J., Eijsink, A., Marone, C., Riviθre, J., Shokouhi, P., Elsworth, D. (2024) Role of critical stress in quantifying the magnitude of fluid-injection triggered earthquakes. Nat. Commun. 15:7893. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-52089-9 pdf

38.        An, M., Huang, R., Elsworth, D., Zhang, F., Dontsov, E. (2024) Thermoporoelastic stress perturbations from hydraulic fracturing and thermal depletion in enhance geothermal systems (EGS) and implications for fault reactivation and seismicity. J. R. Mech. and Geotech. Eng. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2024.05.041 pdf

39.        Yu, P., Zhu, T., Marone, C., Elsworth, D., Yu, M. (2024) DASEventNet: AI-based microseismic detection on distributed acoustic sensing data from the Utah FORGE well 16A (78)-32 hydraulic stimulation. J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 129. e2024JB029102. https://doi.org/10.1029/2024JB029102 pdf

40.        Wang, X., Wang, M., Elsworth, D., Xu, T. (2024) Provenance composition and evolution of marine black shales in the Yangtze platform from Ediacaran to Silurian. Marine and Petro. Geol. Vol. 167. 107003. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2024.107003 pdf  

41.        Gao, Q., Liu, J., Elsworth, D. (2024) Phenomenal study of microbial impact on hydrogen storage in aquifers: a coupled multiphysics modeling. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy. Vol. 79. pp. 883-900. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.07.004 pdf

42.        Wood, C., Manogharan, P., Rathbun, Riviθre, J., Elsworth, D., Marone, C., Shokouhi, P. (2024) Relating hydro-mechanical and elastodynamic properties of dynamically stressed tensile-fractured rock in relation to applied normal stress, fracture aperture, and contact area. J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 129. e2023JB027676. https://doi.org/10.1029/2023JB027676 pdf

43.        Ma, T., Xia, K., Lei, Q., Zhang, C., Elsworth, D., Gan, Q., Yuan, L. (2024) Roles of heat and stress transfer in triggering fault instability in conjugate faulted reservoirs. Int. J. R. Mechs. Min. Sci. Vol. 180. 105819. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2024.105819 pdf

44.        Zhu, W., He, X., Patzek, T., Chen, Z., Hoteit, H., Elsworth, D., Qi, S., Wang, M. (2024) A novel connectivity metric of identified multi-cluster fracture networks in permeable formations. Geophys. Res. Lett., Vol. 51. E2023GL108103. https://doi.org/10.1029/2024GL109569 pdf

45.        Li, L., Ma, S., Liu, X., Liu, J., Lu, Y., Zhao, P., Kassabi, N., Hamdi, E., Elsworth, D. (2024) Coal measure gas resources matter in China: Review, challenges and perspective. Phys. of Fluids, 36, 071301. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0218328 pdf   

46.        Hu, Z., Zhang, C., Zhang, L, Elsworth, D., Zhang, F., Gan, Q., Lei, H., He, M., Yao, L. (2024) Frictional properties of feldspar-chlorite gouges and implications for fault reactivation in hydrothermal systems. Earth and Space Science. Vol. 11, No. 7. E2023EA003492. https://doi.org/10.1029/2023EA003492 pdf    

47.        Song, C., Elsworth, D., Zhi, S., Zhang, X. (2024) Impact of flow direction and gravitational settling on microbially-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) in rock fractures. Bull. Eng. Geol. and the Envt. Vol. 83. 261. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-024-03761-3 pdf

48.        Xia, Y., Elsworth, D., Cai, J., Lu, C., Ma, C. (2024) Pore-scale water-gas distribution and gas permeability of natural gas hydrate reservoirs in the South China Sea. Geoscience Frontiers. Vol. 15 (101816) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsf.2024.101816 pdf

49.        Gu. L., Hao, S., Elsworth, D. (2024) Power law dependence of unstable slip velocity on decreasing shear loading stiffness. Tectonophysics. Vol. 881. 230349. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tecto.2024.230349 pdf    

50.        Wang, Z., Zhao, J., Elsworth, D., Feng, X., Wang, P. (2024) Effect of lateral stress on frictional properties of a fracture in sandstone. J. R. Mech. and Geotech. Eng. Vol. 16. pp. 4416-4427. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2024.04.010 pdf

51.        Cao, S., Zhang, F., An, M., Elsworth, D., He, M., Liu, H., Zhao, L. (2024) Gouge stability controlled by temperature and obsidian addition in basaltic faults and implications for moonquakes. Int. J. Min. Sci. and Tech. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2024.04.012 pdf

52.        Huang, Y., Li, X., Elsworth, D., Liu, X., Yu, P., Qian, C. (2024) CO2 injection-based enhanced methane recovery from carbonate gas reservoirs via deep learning. Phys. of Fluids. Vol. 36. No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0212652 pdf

53.        An, M., Zhang, F., Yin, Z., Elsworth, D., Huang, R., (2024) Chemical compositions of Longmaxi shales and implications for fault stability during the extraction and storage of fuels and energy. Geoenergy Sci. and Eng. 212777. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoen.2024.212777 pdf

54.        Liu, J., Bai, X., Elsworth, D. (2024) Evolution of pore systems in low-maturity oil shales during thermal upgrading – quantified by dynamic SEM and machine learning. Pet. Sci. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petsci.2023.12.021 pdf

55.        Zhang, C., Hu, Z., Elsworth, D., Zhang, L., Zhang, H., Zhang, L., He, M., Yao, L. (2024) Frictional stability of laumontite under hydrothermal conditions and implications for injection-induced seismicity in the Gonghe geothermal reservoir, northwest China. Geophys. Res. Lett., Vol. 51. E2023GL108103. https://doi.org/10.1029/2023GL108103 pdf

56.        He, X., Elsworth, D., Liu, S. (2024) Millisecond-resolved gas sorption kinetics and time-dependent diffusivity of coal. R. Mechs. R. Eng.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-024-03952-0 pdf

57.        An, M., Elsworth, D., Zhang, F., Huang, R., Li, J., Xu, Z., Zhong, Z., He, M. (2024) Brittle sedimentary strata focus a multimodal depth distribution of seismicity during hydraulic fracturing in the Sichuan Basin, Southwest China. Tectonophysics. Vol. 880, 230322. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tecto.2024.230332 pdf

58.        Hou, L., Elsworth, D., Gong, P., Bian, X., Zhang, L. (2024) Integration of real-time monitoring and data analytics to mitigate sand screenouts during fracturing operations. SPE Journal. https://doi.org/10.2118/219747-PA pdf

59.        Hou, L., Zhou, L., Elsworth, D., Wang, S., Wang, W. (2024) Prediction of fracturing pressure and parameter evaluations at field practical scales. R. Mechs. R. Eng. Vol. 57, pp. 2567-2580.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-023-03702-8 pdf

60.        Yang, X., Nie, A., Si, F., Elsworth, D., Zhou, J. (2024) Influence of mineral composition on thermal equilibrium state during laser perforation. Optics and Laser Technology. Vol. 171. 110435. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optlastec.2023.110435 pdf     

61.        Huang, Y., Liu, J., Zhao, Y., Elsworth, D., Leong, Y.-K. (2024) Effect of non-uniform swelling on coal multiphysics during gas injection: the triangle approach. J. R. Mech. and Geotech. Eng. Vol. 16, pp. 1362-1372. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2023.06.008 pdf

62.        Liu, J., Yao, Y., Elsworth, D. (2024) Morphological complexity and azimuthal disorder of evolving pore space in low-maturity oil shale during in-situ thermal upgrading and impacts on permeability. Petrol. Sci. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petsci.2024.03.020 pdf

63.        Yu, P., Mali, A., Velaga, T., Bi., A., Yu, J., Marone, C., Shokouhi, P., Elsworth, D. (2024) Crustal permeability generated through microearthquakes is constrained by seismic moment. Nat. Commun. 15:2057. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-46238-3 pdf

64.        Song, C., Elsworth, D. (2024) Stress sensitivity of permeability in high-permeability sandstone sealed with microbially-induced calcium carbonate precipitation. Biogeotechnics. Vol. 2, No. 1. 100063. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bgtech.2023.100063 pdf  [350k views April 2024]

65.        Hou, L., Elsworth, D., Zhang, L., Gong, P., Liu, H. (2024) Recalibration of CO2 storage in shale: prospective and contingent storage resources, and capacity. Energy. Vol. 290. 130067. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.130067 pdf

66.        Cheng, W., Cui, G., Tan, Y., Elsworth, D., Wang, C., Yang, C., Chen, T., Jiang, C. (2024) A multi-layer nanocased model to explain the U-shaped evolution of shale gas permeability as constant confining pressure. Fuel. 359 (130478). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.130478 pdf

67.        Sun, Z., Elsworth, D., Cui, G., Li, Y., Zhu, A., Chen, T. (2024) Impacts of rate of change in effective stress and inertial effects on fault slip behavior: new insights into injection-induced earthquakes. J. Geophys. Res., 129, e2023JB027126. https://doi.org/10.1029/2023JB027126 pdf

68.        Zhang, C., Fan, D., Elsworth, D., He, M., Zhao, X., Zhu., Zhang, H. (2024) Mechanisms of stress- and fluid-pressure-driven fault reactivation in Gonghe granite: Implications for injection-induced earthquakes. Int. J. R. Mechs. Min. Sci. Vol. 174. 105642. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2024.105642 pdf

69.        Jiang, C., Liu, J., Leong, Y.-K., Elsworth, D. (2024) Evolution of coal permeability during gas/energy storage. Int. J. Hyd. Energy. Vol. 53, pp. 1373-1386. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.12.133 pdf

70.        Affinito, R., Wood, C., Marty, S., Elsworth, D., Marone, C. (2024) The stability transition from stable to unstable frictional slip with finite pore pressure. Geophys. Res. Lett., Vol. 51. E2023GL105568. https://doi.org/10.1029/2023GL105568 pdf

71.        Hou, L., Elsworth, D., Wang, J., Zhou, J., Zhang, F. (2024) Feasibility and prospects of symbiotic storage of CO2 and H2 in shale reservoirs. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. Vol. 189. 113878. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2023.113878 pdf

72.        Zhang, T., Hu, Q., Ghanbarian, B., Elsworth, D., Lu, Z. (2023) A pulse-decay method for low (matrix) permeability granular rock media. Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., Vol. 27, pp. 4453-4465. https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-27-4453-2023 pdf

73.        Yu, J., Wang, J., Li, Y., El-Fayoumi, A., Wu, R., Liu, X., Rijken, P. Rathbun, A.P., Elsworth, D. (2023) Permeability-friction relationships for propped fractures in shale. R. Mechs. R. Eng.. Vol. 56. pp. 9085-9098. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-023-03508-8 pdf

74.        Wang, T., Elsworth, D., He, Y., Zhao, X., Wang, S., Xu, D., Lei, M. (2023) Impact of loading rate on the mechanical behavior of jointed rock. Geomech. Geophys. Geo-energ. Geo-resour.. Vol. 9:127. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40948-023-00669-2 pdf

75.        Liang, S., Liang, Y., Elsworth, D., Yao, Q., Fu, X., Jang, J., Hao, Y., Wang, M. (2023) Permeability evolution and production characteristics  of inclined coalbed methane reservoirs on the southern margin of the Junggar Basin, Xingjiang, China. Int. J. R. Mechs. Min. Sci. Vol. 171. 105581. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2023.105581 pdf

76.        Cui, L., Zhang, F., An, M., Zhuang, L., Elsworth, D., Zhong, Z. (2023) Frictional stability and permeability evolution of fractures subjected to repeated cycles of heating-and-quenching: granites from the Gonghe Basin, northwest China. Geomech. Geophys. Geo-energ. Geo-resour.. Vol. 9:18. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40948-023-00565-9 pdf

77.        Ma, Q., Liu, X., Tan, Y., Elsworth, D., Shang, J., Song, D., Liu, X., Yan, F. (2023) Numerical study of mechanical properties and microcrack evolution of double-layer composite rock specimens with fissures under uniaxial compression. Eng. Frac. Mechs. Vol. 289. 109403. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2023.109403 pdf     

78.        Fan, C., Xu, L., Elsworth, D., Luo, M., Liu, T., Li, S., Zhou, L., Su, W. (2023) Spatial-temporal evolution and countermeasures for coal and gas outbursts represented as a dynamic system. R. Mechs. R. Eng.. Vol. 56. pp. 6855-6877. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-023-03429-6 pdf

79.        Gao, Q., Liu, J., Zhao, Y., Wei, M., Leong, Y.-K., Elsworth, D. (2023) A Multiphysics model for biogenic gas extraction from coals seams. Geoenergy Sci. and Eng. Vol. 228. 202045. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoen.2023.212045 pdf

80.        Wang, S., Zhou, S., Pan, Z., Elsworth, D., Yan, D., Wang, H., Liu, D., Hu, Z. (2023) Response of pore network fractal dimension and gas adsorption capacities of shales exposed to supercritical CO2: Implications for CH4 recovery and carbon sequestration. Engy. Reps. Vol. 9. pp 6461-6485. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2023.05.266 pdf

81.        Hu, Y., Gan, Q., Hurst, A., Elsworth, D. (2023) Investigation of coupled hydro-mechanical modelling of hydraulic fracture propagation and interaction with natural fractures. Int. J. Rock Mechs. Vol. 169. 105418. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2023.105418 pdf

82.        Li, Y., Xu, L., Chen, J., Zhang, W., Elsworth, D. (2023) Hydration of transitional shale and evolution of physical properties constrained by concurrent NMR and acoustic observations. Energy and Fuels. Vol. 37, No. 11. pp. 7809-7822. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c00899 pdf

83.        Dong, P., Xia, K., Xu, Y., Elsworth, D., Ampuero, J.-P. (2023) Laboratory earthquakes decipher control and stability of rupture speeds. Nat. Commun. 14:1427. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-38137-w pdf  

84.        Zhang, F., Cao, S., An, M., Zhang, C., Elsworth, D. (2023) Friction and stability on granite faults in the Gonghe geothermal reservoir and implications for injection-induced seismicity. Geothermics. Vol. 112. 102730. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2023.102730 pdf

85.        Tian, J., Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Leong, Y.-K. (2023) A 3D hybrid DFPM-DFN model for gas production from fractured shale reservoirs. Computers & Geotechnics, Vol, 159, 105450. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2023.105450 pdf

86.        Yildirim, L.,T.,O., Elsworth, D., Wang, Y. (2023) Permeability and rigidity of Green River shale before and after exposure to water. ASME J. Energy Resour. Tech., Vol. 145. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056032 pdf

87.        Gao, Q., Liu, J., Leong, Y.-K., Elsworth, D. (2023) A review of swelling effect on shale permeability: assessments and perspectives. Energy and Fuels. Vol. 17. pp. 3488-3500. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.2c04005 pdf

88.        Gu, L., Hao, S., Elsworth, D. (2023) Precursory predictors of the onset of stick-slip frictional instability. Int. J. Solids and Struct., Vol. 264, 112119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2023.112119 pdf

89.        Luo, J., Zhang, Q., Elsworth, D., Zhao, Q. (2023) Competing effects of proppant and surface roughness on the frictional stability of fractures. R. Mechs. R. Eng.. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-022-03215-w pdf

90.        Zhao, P., Liu, J., Elsworth, D. (2023) Numerical study on a multifracture enhanced geothermal system considering matrix permeability enhancement induced by thermal unloading. Renewable Energy. Vol. 203. pp. 33-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2022.12.056 pdf

91.        Hou, L., Elsworth, D., Zhang, F., Wang, Z., Zhang, J. (2023) Evaluation of proppant injection based on a data-driven approach integrating numerical and ensemble learning models. Energy. Vol. 264. 126122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2022.126122 pdf  

92.        Tian, J., Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Leong, K.-Y., Li, W. (2023) An effective stress-dependent dual-fractal permeability model for coal considering multiple flow mechanisms. Fuel Vol. 334. 126800. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.126800 pdf

93.        Hou, B., Chang, Z., Wu, A., Elsworth, D. (2022) Simulation of competitive propagation of multi-fractures on shale oil reservoir multi-clustered fracturing in Jimsar sag. Acta Petrolei Sinica. Vol. 43, No. 1. https://doi.org/10.7623/syxb202201007 pdf

94.        Dong, P., Chen, R., Xia, K., Yao, W., Pen, Z., Elsworth, D. (2022) Earthquake delay and rupture velocity in near-field dynamic triggering dictated by stress-controlled nucleation. Seismol. Res. Lett. Vol. X, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1785/0220220264 pdf

95.        Li, Z., Elsworth, D., Wang, C. (2022) Effect of pore pressure magnitude on the frictional properties and permeability evolution of fractures in schist. Geomech. Geophys. Geo-energ. Geo-resour.. Vol. 8:4. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40948-021-00307-9 pdf

96.        Li, Z., Elsworth, D., Wang, C. and EGS-Collab (2022) Induced earthquakes predict permeability creation in the brittle crust. Front. Earth Sci., Vol. 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2022.1020294 pdf

97.        Tian, J., Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Leong, Y.-K., Li, W. (2022) An effective stress-dependent dual-fractal permeability model for coal considering multiple flow mechanisms. Fuel. Vol, 334:126800. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.126800 pdf

98.        Li, W., Liu, J., Zeng, J., Leong, Y.-K., Elsworth, D., Tian, J. (2022) Water liberating/sealing effects on shale gas extraction: a fully coupled multidomain and multiphysics model. Fuel. Vol. 325, 124953. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.124953 pdf

99.        Hou, B., Cui, Z., Ding, J., Zhang, F., Zhuang, L, Elsworth, D. (2022) Perforation optimization of layer-penetration fracturing for commingling gas production in coal measure strata. Petroleum Science. Vol. 19, No., 4, pp. 1718-1734. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petsci.2022.03.014 pdf

100.      Zhang, F., Huang, R., An, M., Min, K.-B., Elsworth, D., Hofmann, H., Wang, X. (2022) Competing controls of effective stress variation and chloritization on friction and stability of faults in granite: implications for seismicity triggered by fluid injection. J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 127. e2022JB024310  https://doi.org/10.1029/2022JB024310 pdf

101.      Zhao, Y., Wu, Y., Dong, C., Han, S., Elsworth, D., He, L. (2022) Hydraulic characterization and modelling of water diffusivity through direct neutron radiography measurement on unsaturated cracked sandstone. Int. J. Heat and Mass Transfer. Vol. 196. 123256. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2022.123256 pdf  

102.      Gao, Q., Liu, J., Huang, Y., Li, W., Shi, R., Leong, Y.-K., Elsworth, D. (2022) A critical review of coal permeability models. Fuel. Vol. 326, 125124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.125124 pdf

103.      Song, C., Elsworth, D., Jia, Y., Lin, J. (2022) Permeable rock matrix sealed with microbially-induced calcium carbonate precipitation: Evolutions of mechanical behaviors and associated microstructure. Eng. Geol. Vol 304. 106697. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enggeo.2022.106697 pdf

104.      Santos, L., Dahi Taleghani, A., Elsworth, D. (2022) Repurposing abandoned wells for geothermal energy: current status and future prospects. Renewable Energy. Vol. 194, pp. 1288-1302. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2022.05.138 pdf  

105.      Yang, X., Nie, A., Elsworth, D., Zhou, J., Tao, Y. (2022) Fractal characteristics of drilling particle size distribution of shale: a laboratory scale investigation. R. Mechs. R. Eng.. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-022-02870-3 pdf

106.      Cui, G., Cheng, W., Xiong, W., Chen, T., Li, Y., Feng, X., Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Pan, Z. (2022) Influence of well types in optimizing the co-production of gas from coal and tight formations. Energy and Fuels. Vol., 36, No., 13, pp. 6736-6754. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.2c00124 pdf

107.      Hou, L., Cheng, Y., Elsworth, D., Liu, H., Ren, J. (2022) Prediction of the continuous probabioity of sand screenout based on a deep learning workflow. SPE Journal, Vol. 27, No. 3, pp. 1520-1530. https://doi.org/10.2118/209192-PA pdf

108.      Li, Y., Chen, J., Elsworth, D., Pan, Z., Ma, X. (2022) Nanoscale mechanical property variations concerning mineral composition and contact of marine shale. Geoscience Frontiers. Vol. 13. 101405. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsf.2022.101405 pdf

109.      Abaa, K., Wang, J., Elsworth, D., Ityokumbul, M. (2022) Laboratory investigation of impact of slickwater compostions on multiphase permeability evolution in tight sandstones. SPE Production Journal. Vol. 37, No., 2, pp. 202-216. https://doi.org/10.2118/180250-PA

110.      Sun, X., Yao, Y., Liu, D., Elsworth, D. (2022) How does CO2 adsorption alter coal wettability? Implications for CO2 geo-sequestration. J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 127. e2021JB023723  https://doi.org/10.1029/2021JB023723 pdf

111.      Li, W., Liu, J., Zeng, J., Leong, Y.-K., Elsworth, D., Tian, J. (2022) A fully coupled multidomain and multiphysics model considering stimulation patterns and thermal effects for evaluation of coalbed methane (CBM) extraction. J. Petrol. Sci., Eng., Vol. 214:110506. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2022.110506 pdf

112.      Schwartz, B., Elsworth, D. (2022) Sorptive permeability loss determined from strain-based analysis of tightly constrained experiments on shale. J. Pet. Sci. Eng. Vol. 214. 110502. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2022.110502 pdf

113.      Huang, Y., Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Leong, Y.-K. (2022) A transient dual porosity/permeability model for coal multiphysics. Geomech. Geophys. Geo-energ. Geo-resour.. Vol. 8:40. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40948-022-00348-8 pdf

114.      An, M., Zhang, F., Min, K.B., Elsworth, D., He, C., Zhao, L. (2022) Frictional stability of metamorphic epidote in granitoid faults under hydrothermal conditions and implications for injection-induced seismicity. J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 127, e2021JB023136. https://doi.org/10.1029//2021JB023136 pdf

115.      Wang, C., Shi, X., Zhang, W., Elsworth, D., Cui, G., Liu, S., Wang, H., Song, W., Hu, S., Zheng, P. (2022) Dynamic analysis of heat extraction rate by supercritical carbon dioxide in fractured reck mass based on a thermal-hydraulic-mechanics coupled model. Int. J. Mining Sci. and Tech. Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. 225-236. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2021.12.004 pdf

116.      Yu, J., Wang, J., Wang, S., Li, Y., Singh, A., Rijken, P., Elsworth, D. (2022) Conductivity evolution in propped fractures during reservoir drawdown. R. Mechs. R. Eng., Vol. 55, pp. 3583-3597. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-022-02796-w pdf     

117.      Cai, M., Su, Y., Zhan, S., Elsworth, D., Li, L. (2022) Immiscible/near-miscible relative permeability for confined fluids at high-pressure and high-temperature for a fractal reservoir. Fuel. Vol. 310. 122389. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.122389 pdf

118.      Hu, Y., Gan, Q., Hurst, A., Elsworth, D. (2022) Hydraulic fracture propagation and interaction with natural fractures by coupled hydro-mechanical modeling. Geomech. Geophys. Geo-energ. Geo-resour.. Vol. 8:4. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40948-021-00307-9 pdf

119.      Kang, J., Elsworth, D., Fu, X., Liang, S., Chen, H. (2022) Contribution of thermal expansion on gas adsorption to coal adsorption-induced swelling. Chem. Eng. J.. Vol. 432. 134427.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2021.134427 pdf

120.      Cao, Y., Zhang, Y., Zhang, X., Liu, S., Elsworth, D. (2022) Micro-fractures in coal induced by high pressure CO2 gas fracturing. Fuel. Vol. 311. 122148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.122148 pdf

121.      Song, C., Wang, C., Elsworth, D., Zhi, S. (2022) Compressive strength of MICP-treated silica sand with different particle morphologies and gradings. Geomicrobiol. Jour., Vol. 39, No. 2, pp. 148-154. https://doi.org/10.1080/01490451.2021.2020936 pdf

122.      Wu, W., Lu, D., Elsworth, D. (2022) Fluid injection-induced fault slip during unconventional energy development. Energy Reviews. Vol. 1. 100007. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enrev.2022.100007 pdf [Elsevier/Energy Reviews - High Impact Paper Award 2023]

123.      Zhang, F., Cui, L., An, M., Elsworth, D., He, C. (2022) Frictional stability of Longmaxi shale gouges and its implication for deep seismic potential in the southeastern Sichuan Basin. Deep Underground Sci. and Eng. pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1002/dug2.12013 pdf  [Top 5 most cited; Top 5 most downloaded, Jan 2024]

124.      Li, Y., Wang, Z., Tang, S., Elsworth, D. (2022) Re-evaluating adsorbed and free methane content in coal and its ad- and desorption process analysis. Chem. Eng. J. Vol. 428. 131946. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2021.131946 pdf

125.      Kang, J., Elsworth, D., Fu, X., Liang, S., Chan, H. (2022) Influence of water on elastic deformation of coal and its control on permeability in coalbed methane production. J. Pet. Sci. Eng. Vol. 208. 109603. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2021.109603 pdf

126.      Tian, J., Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Leong, Y.-K., Li, Zeng, J. (2022) Shale gas production from reservoirs with hierarchical multiscale structural heterogeneities. J. Pet. Sci. Eng. Vol. 208. 109380. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2021.109380 pdf     

127.      Wei, M., Liu, C., Liu, Y., Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Tivane, O., Li, C. (2022) Long-term effect of desorption-induced matrix shrinkage on the evolution of coal permeability during coalbed methane production. J. Pet. Sci. and Eng., Vol. 208. 109378. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2021.109378 pdf

128.      Zhao, X., Elsworth, D., He, Y., Hu, H., Wang, T. (2021) A grain texture model to investigate effects of grain shape and orientation on macro-mechanical behavior of crystalline rock.  Int. J. R. Mech. Min. Sci., Vol. 148, 104971. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2021.104971 pdf

129.      Shi, R., Liu, J., Wang, X., Wei, M., Elsworth, D. (2021) A critical analysis of shale laboratory permeability evolution data. Energy. Vol. 236. 121405. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2021.121405 pdf

130.      Cai, M., Su, Y., Hao, Y., Guo, Y., Elsworth, D., Li, L., Li, D., Li, X. (2021) Monitoring oil displacement and CO2 trapping in low-permeability media using NMR: a comparison of miscible and immiscible flooding. Fuel. Vol. 305. 121606. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.121606 pdf

131.      Ahamed, M.A.A, Perera, M.S.A., Elsworth, D., Ranjith, P.G., Matthai, S.K.M. Li, D. (2021) Effective application of proppants during the hydraulic fracturing of coal seam gas reservoirs: implications from laboratory testings of propped and unpropped coal fractures. Fuel. Vol. 304. 121394. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.121394 pdf

132.      Wood, C.E., Shokouhi, P., Manogharan, P., Riviθre, J., Elsworth, D., Marone, C. (2021) Imaging elastodynamic and hydraulic properties of in situ fractured rock: an experimental investigation exploring effects of dynamic stressing and shearing. J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 126. e2020JB021521. https://doi.org/10.1029/2020JB021521 pdf

133.      Chen, T., Xiong, W., Cui, G., Yu, H., Elsworth, D., Shi, B., Feng, X., Pan, Z. (2021) An effective dual-medium approach to simulate microwave heating in strongly heterogeneous rocks. Geomech. Geophys. Geo-energ. Geo-resour.. Vol. 7:101. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40948-021-00295-w pdf

134.      Chen, T., Fu, Y., Feng, X.-T., Tan, Y., Cui, G., Elsworth, D., Pan, Z. (2021) Gas permeability and fracture compressibility for proppant-supported shale fractures under high stress. J. Nat. Gas Sci. and Eng. Vol 95. 104157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2021.104157 pdf

135.      Zhang, C., Yao, Y., Elsworth, D., Liu, D., Ju, Y., Dong, Y., Ye, S. (2021) Microstructure characterization of kerogen in mature shale: molecular investigation of micropore development. J. Nat. Gas Sci. and Eng. Vol 95. 104157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2021.104239 pdf

136.      Gan, Q., Feng, Z., Zhou, L., Li, H., Liu, J., Elsworth, D. (2021) Down-dip circulation at the United Downs deep geothermal power project maximizes heat recovery and minimizes seismicity. Geothermics. Vol. 96. 102204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2021.102204 pdf  

137.      Gan, Q., Candela, T., Wassing, B., Wasch, L., Liu, J., Elsworth, D. (2021) The use of supercritical CO2 in deep geothermal reservoirs as a working fluid: insights from coupled THMC modeling.  Int. J. R. Mech. Min. Sci., Vol. 147, 104872. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2021.104872 pdf

138.      Schwartzkopff, A., Sainoki, A., Elsworth, D. (2021) Numerical simulation of mixed aseismic/seismic fault-slip induced by fluid injection using coupled X-FEM analysis. Int. J. R. Mech. Min. Sci., Vol. 147, 104871. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2021.104871 pdf

139.      Zhu, J.B., Kang, J.Q., Elsworth, D., Xie, H.P., Ju, Y., Zhao, J. (2021) Controlling induced earthquake magnitude by cycled fluid injection. Geophys., Res. Lett., Vol. 48, e2021GL092885. https://doi.org/10.1029/2021GL092885 pdf

140.      Schwartz, B. and Elsworth, D. (2021) Inverted U-shaped permeability enhancement due to thermally induced desorption determined from strain-based analysis of experiments on shale at constant pore pressure. Fuel. Vol. 302. 121178. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.121178 pdf

141.      Yang, S.-Q., Tang, J., Elsworth, D. (2021) Creep rupture and permeability evolution in high temperature heat-treated sandstone containing pre-existing twin flaws. Energies. Vol. 14. No. 19. https://doi.org/10.1080/01490451.2021.2020936 pdf

142.      Chen, T., Zheng, X., Qiu, X., Feng, X., Elsworth, D., Cui, G., Jia, Z., Pan, Z. (2021) Experimental study on the feasibility of microwave heating fracturing for enhanced shale gas recovery. J. Nat. Gas. Sci. and Eng. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2021.104073 pdf     

143.      Hou, L., Zhang, S., Elsworth, D., Liu, H., Sun, B., Geng, X. (2021) Review of fundamental studies of CO2 fracturing: fracture propagation, propping and permeating. J. Pet. Sci. and Eng., Vol. 205. 108823. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2021.108823 pdf

144.      Wei, M., Liu, J., Liu, Y., Liu, Z., Elsworth, D. (2021) Effect of adsorption-induced matrix swelling on coal permeability evolution of micro-fracture with the real geometry. Petroleum. Sci. Vol. 18, No. 4, pp. 1143-1152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petsci.2021.07.006 pdf

145.      Zhou, A., Zhang, M., Wang, K., Elsworth, D. (2021) Near source characteristics of two-phase gas-solid outbursts in roadways. Int. J. Coal Sci. and Tech.. Vol. 4, No. 4., pp 685-696. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40789-020-00362-9 pdf

146.      Manogharan, P., Wood, C., Marone, C., Elsworth, D., Riviθre, J., Shokouhi, P. (2021) Nonlinear elastodynamic behavior of intact and fractured rock under in-situ stress and saturation conditions. J. Mech. Phys. Solids, Vol. 153, 104491. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmps.2021.104491 pdf

147.      Manogharan, P., Wood, C., Marone, C., Elsworth, D., Riviθre, J., Shokouhi, P. (2021) Experimental investigation of elastodynamic nonlinear response of dry intact, fractured and saturated rock, R. Mechs. R. Eng. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-021-02552-6 pdf

148.      Im, K., Avouac, J.-P., Heimisson, E.R., Elsworth, D. (2021) Ridgecrest aftershocks at Coso suppressed by thermal destressing. Nature. Vol. 595 pp. 70-74. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-03601-4 https://rdcu.be/cnuGU  pdf

149.      An, M., Zhang, F., Min, K.-B., Elsworth, D., Marone, C., He, C. (2021) The potential for low-grade metamorphism to facilitate fault instability in a geothermal reservoir. Geophys. Res. Lett., Vol. 48, e2021GL093552. https://doi.org/10.1029/2021GL093552 pdf

150.      Cai, M., Su, Y., Elsworth, D., Li, L., Fan, L. (2021) Hydro-mechanical-chemical modeling of sub-nanopore capillary-confinement on CO2-CCUS-EOR. Energy. 225. 120203. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2021.120203 pdf

151.      Li, Y., Li, J., Elsworth, D. (2021) New advances in unconventional resources: accumulation and production – introduction to the special issue. Front. Earth. Sci. Vol. 15, No. 2. pp. 185-188. https://journal.hep.com.cn/fesci/EN/10.1007/s11707-021-0947-0 pdf

152.      Zhou, A., Zhang, M., Wang, K., Elsworth, D., Deng, N., Hu, J. (2021) Rapid gas desorption and its impact on gas-coal outburst as two-phase flows. Process Safety and Envt. Protection. Vol. 150, pp 478-488. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2021.04.042 pdf

153.      Hou, L., Elsworth, D. (2021) Mechanisms of tripartite permeability evolution for supercritical CO2 in propped shale fractures. Fuel. Vol. 292. 120188. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.120188 pdf

154.      Yu, H., Li, Y., Cui, G., Elsworth, D., Liu, J., Liu, M. (2021) A model for focused-beam microwave heating on rock fracturing. Geomech. Geophys. Geo-energ. Geo-resour.. Vol. 4, No. 2. pp. 189-198. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40948-021-00242-9 pdf

155.      An, M., Zhang, F., Dontsov, E., Elsworth, D., Zhu, H, Zhao, L. (2021) Stress perturbation caused by multistage hydraulic fracturing: implications for deep fault reactivation. Int. J. R. Mech. Min. Sci., Vol. 141, 104704. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2021.104704 pdf

156.      Shi, R., Liu, J., Wang, X., Elsworth, D., Wang, Z., Wei, M., Cui, G. (2021) Experimental observations of gas-sorption-induced strain gradients and their implications on permeability evolution of shale. R. Mech. R. Eng. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-021-02473-4 pdf

157.      Wei, M. Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Liu, Y., Zeng, J., He, Z. (2021) Impact of equilibration time lag between matrix and fractures on the evolution of coal permeability. Fuel. Vol. 290. 120029. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2020.120029 pdf

158.      Li, Z., Elsworth, D., Wang, C., EGS-Collab (2021) Constraining maximum event magnitude during injection-triggered seismicity. Nat. Commun. 12:1528. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-20700-4 pdf

159.      Sampath, K.H.S.M., Perera, M.S.A., Elsworth, D., Matthai, S.K., Ranjith, P.G., Li, D.-Y. (2021) Discrete fracture matrix modelling of fully-coupled CO2 flow-deformation processes in fractured coal. Int. J. R. Mech. Min. Sci., Vol. 138, 104644. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2021.104644 pdf     

160.      Zhang, J., Zhang, B., Xu, S., Feng, Q., Zhang, X., Elsworth, D. (2021) Interpretation of gas/water relative permeability of coal using hybrid Bayesian-assisted history matching. Energies, Vol. 14, No. 3, 626. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14030626 pdf

161.      Ma, C., Dong, C., Ling, C., Elsworth, D., Luan, G., Sun, X., Liu, X. (2021) Corrigendum to “Influencing factors and fracability of lacustrine shale oil reservoirs” Mar. Petrol. Geology 110 (2019) 463-471]. Mar. Petrol. Geol., 124, 104861. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2019.07.002 pdf

162.      Liang, W., Zhao, Y., Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Feng, Z., Cai, J. (2021) Advances in in-situ modified mining by fluidization and in unconventional geomechanics. Adv. Geo-Energy. Res., Vol. 5, No. 1 pp. 1-4. https://doi.org/10.46690/ager.2021.01.01 pdf

163.      Fan, C., Li, S., Elsworth, D., Han, J., Yang, Z. (2020) Experimental investigation on dynamic strength and energy dissipation characteristics of gas outburst-prone coal. Energy Sci. Eng. Vol. 8. pp. 1015-1028. https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.565 pdf

164.      Yildirim, E. C., Im, K.J., Elsworth, D. (2020) The influence of fault reactivation on injection-induced dynamic triggering of permeability evolution. Geophys. J. Int., Vol. 223, pp. 1481-1496. https://doi.org/10.1093/gji/ggaa382 pdf

165.      Cui, G., Chen, T., Feng, X., Chen, Z., Elsworth, D., Yu, H., Zheng, X., Pan, Z. (2020) Coupled multiscale-modeling of microwave-heating-induced fracturing in shales. Int. J. R. Mech. Min. Sci., Vol. 134, 104461. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2020.104520 pdf

166.      Schwartzkopff, A.K., Sainoki, A., Elsworth, D. (2020) Numerical simulation of an in-situ fluid injection experiment into a fault using coupled X-FEM analysis. R. Mech. R. Eng. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-020-02301-1 pdf

167.      Tang, J, Yang, S.-Q., Elsworth, D., Tao, Y. (2020) Three-dimensional numerical modelling of grain-scale mechanical behavior of sandstone containing an inclined joint. R. Mech. R. Eng. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-020-02281-2 pdf

168.      Sang, G., Liu, S., Elsworth, D., Zhang, R., Bleuel, M. (2020) Pore-scale water vapor condensation behaviors in shale: an experimental study. Transp. in Porous Media. Vol. 135, pp. 713-734. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11242-020-01497-8 pdf

169.      Zheng, S., Yao, Y., Elsworth, D., Liu, D., Cai, Y. (2020) Dynamic fluid interactions during CO2-ECBM and CO2 sequestration in coal seams. Part 2: CO2-H2O wettability. Fuel. Vol. 279. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2020.118560 pdf

170.      Wang, C., Elsworth, D. (2020) The influence of CO2-transformed iron oxide grain coatings on the frictional stability and transport properties of simulated faults in sandstones. Geomech. Geophys. Geo-energ. Geo-resour.. Vol. 6, No. 4. https://10.1007/s40948-020-00192-8 pdf

171.      Wang, H., Hao, S., Elsworth, D. (2020) Non-monotonic precursory signals to multi-scale catastrophic failures. Int. J. Fracture, Vol. 226, pp. 233-242. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10704-020-00490-y pdf

172.      Li, W., Liu, J., Zeng, J., Leong, Y.-K. Elsworth, D., Tian, J., Li, L. (2020) A fully coupled multidomain and multiphysics model for evaluation of shale gas extraction. Fuel. Vol. 278. 118214. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2020.118214 pdf

173.      Liang, S., Han, H., Elsworth, D., Fu, X., Yao, Q., Kang, J., Li, X., Li, X. (2020) Evolution of production and transport characteristics of steeply-dipping ultra-thick coalbed methane reservoirs. Energies, Vol. 13, 5081. https://doi:10.3390/en13195081 pdf

174.      Tian, W., Yang, S.-Q., Elsworth, D., Wang, J., Li, X. (2020) Permeability evolution and crack characteristics in granite under treatment at high temperature. Int. J. R. Mech. Min. Sci., Vol. 134, 104461. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2020.104461 pdf

175.      Zhang, H., Wan, Z., Elsworth, D. (2020) Failure of hot-dry-rock (HDR) in enhanced geothermal systems: macro to micro scale effects. Geofluids. Vol. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8878179 pdf

176.      Chen, Z., Elsworth, D., Wang, M. (2020) Does low-viscosity fracturing fluid always create complex fractures. J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 125. e2020JB020332. https://doi.org/10.1029/2020JB020332 pdf

177.      Zheng, S., Yao, Y., Elsworth, D., Wang, B., Liu, Y. (2020) A novel pore size classification method of coals: investigation based on NMR relaxation. J. Nat. Gas Sci. and Eng. Vol. 81. 103466. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2020.103466 pdf

178.      Kang, J., Fu, X., Elsworth, D., Liang, S. (2020) Vertical heterogeneity of permeability and gas content of ultra-high-thickness coalbed methane reservoirs in the southern margin of the Junggar Basin and its influence on gas production. J. Nat. Gas Sci. and Eng., Vol. 81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2020.103455 pdf

179.      Zeng, J., Liu, J., Li, W., Leong, Y.-K., Elsworth, D., Guo, J. (2020) Shale gas reservoir modelling and production evaluation considering complex gas transport mechanisms and dispersed distribution of kerogen. Petroleum Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12182-020-00495-1 pdf

180.      Liu, A., Liu, S., Wang, G., Elsworth, D. (2020) Continuous compaction and permeability evolution in longwall gob materials. R. Mech. and R. Eng., Vol 53, No. 12, pp. 5489-5510. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-020-02222-z pdf

181.      Shu, B., Zhu, R., Elsworth, D., Dick, J., Liu, S., Tan, J., Zhang, S. (2020) Effect of temperature and confining pressure on the evolution of hydraulic and heat transfer properties of geothermal fracture in granite. Appl. Energy. Vol. 272. 115290. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.115290 pdf

182.      Sang, G., Liu, S., Elsworth, D., Yang, Y., Fan, L. (2020) Evaluation and modelling of water vapor sorption and transport in nanoporous shale. Int. J. Coal Geol. Vol. 228, 103553. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2020.103553 pdf

183.      An, M., Zhang, F., Chen, Z., Elsworth, D., Zhang, L. (2020) Temperature and fluid pressurization effects on frictional stability of shale faults reactivated by hydraulic fracturing in the Changning block, southwest China. J. Geophys. Res. Vol. 125. e2020JB019584. https://doi.org/ 10.1029/2020JB019584 pdf

184.      An, M., Zhang, F., Elsworth, D., Xu, Z., Chen, Z., Zhang, L. (2020) Friction of Longmaxi shale gouges and implications for seismicity during hydraulic fracturing. J. Geophys. Res. Vol. 125. e2020JB019885. https://doi.org/ 10.1029/2020JB019885 pdf

185.      Cai, M., Elsworth, D., Su, Y., Lu, M. (2020) A new fractal temporal conductivity model for propped fracture and its application in tight reservoirs. Fractals-Complex Geom. Pattn. and Scaling in Nat. and Soc., Vol. 28, No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218348X20500747

186.      Wang, C., Elsworth, D., Fang, Y., Zhang, F. (2020) Influence of fracture roughness on shear strength, slip stability and permeability: A mechanistic analysis by three-dimensional digital rock modelling. J. R. Mech. and Geotech. Eng. Vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 720-731. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2019.12.010 pdf

187.      Gan, Q., Elsworth, D., Zhao, Y., Grippa, A., Hurst, A. (2020) Coupled hydro-mechanical evolution of fracture permeability in sand injectite intrusions. J. R. Mech. and Geotech. Eng. Vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 742-751. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2019.10.007 pdf

188.      Kang, J., Fu, X., Elsworth, D., Liang, S. (2020) Impact of nitrogen injection on pore structure and adsorption capacity of high volatility bituminous coal. Energy and Fuels. Vol. 34. pp. 8216-8226. https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.0c01223 pdf

189.      Zheng, S., Yao, Y., Elsworth, D., Liu, D., Cai, Y. (2020) Dynamic fluid interactions during CO2-Enhanced coalbed methane and CO2 sequestration in coal seams. Part 1: CO2-CH4 interactions. Energy Fuels, Vol. 34, No. 7, pp 8274-8282. https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.0c01371 pdf

190.      Song, C., Elsworth, D. (2020) Microbially induced calcium carbonate plugging for enhanced oil recovery. Geofluids. Vol. 2020, 5921789. 10 pp. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/5921789 pdf

191.      Zhi, S., Elsworth, D. (2020) Proppant embedment in coal and shale: impacts of stress hardening and sorption. Int. J. Coal Geol. Vol. 227, 103545. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2020.103545 pdf

192.      Sang, G., Liu, S., Elsworth, D. (2020) Quantifying fatigue-damage and failure-precursors using ultrasonic coda wave interferometry. Int. J. R. Mech. Min. Sci. Vol. 131. 104366. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2020.104366 pdf

193.      Jiang, C., Zhao, Z., Zhang, X., Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Cui, G. (2020) Controlling effects of differential swelling index on evolution of coal permeability. J. R. Mech. and Geotech. Eng. Vol. 12. pp. 461-472. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2020.02.001 pdf

194.      Hou, L., Elsworth, D., Geng, X. (2020) Swelling and embedment induced by sub- and super-critical-CO2 on the permeability of propped fractures in shale. Int. J. Coal Geol. Vol. 225, 103496. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2020.103496 pdf

195.      Zhang, J., Feng, Q., Zhang, X., Bai, J., Karacan, Φ, Wang, Y., Elsworth, D. (2020) A two-stage step-wise framework for fast optimization of well placement in coalbed methane reservoirs. Int. J. Coal Geol. Vol. 225, 103479. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2020.103479 pdf

196.      Wang, J., Elsworth, D., Cao, Y., Liu, S. (2020) Reach and geometry of dynamic gas-driven fractures. Int. J. R. Mech. Min. Sci. Vol. 129. 104287. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2020.104287 pdf

197.      Liu, W., Rostami, J., Ray, A., Elsworth, D. (2020) Statistical analysis of the capabilities of various pattern recognition algorithms for fracture detection based on monitoring drilling parameters. R. Mech. R. Eng. Vol. 53, pp. 2265-2278. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-019-01965-8 pdf

198.      Yang, X., Elsworth, D., Zhou, J., Nie, A., Liu, L. (2020) A new approach to evaluate the particle size distribution from rock drilling: double peak characteristic analysis. Geomech. Geophys. Geo-energ. Geo-resour. Vol. 6, No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1111/1755-6724.14304 pdf

199.      Wang, J., Elsworth, D. (2020) Fracture penetration and proppant transport in gas- and foam-fracturing. J. Nat. Gas Sci. and Eng. Vol. 77. 103269. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2020.103269 pdf

200.      Cui, G., Tan, Y., Chen, T., Feng, X., Elsworth, D., Pan, Z., Wang, C. (2020) Multidomain two-phase flow model to study the impacts of hydraulic fracturing on shale gas production. Energy and Fuels. Vol. 34, No. 4. pp. 4273-4288. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.0c00062 pdf

201.      Zeng, J., Liu, J., Li, W., Leong, Y., Elsworth, D., Guo, J. (2020) Evolution of shale permeability under the influence of gas diffusion from the fracture wall into the matrix. Energy and Fuels. Vol. 34, No. 4. Pp. 4393-4406. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.0c00219 pdf

202.      Shi, R., Liu, J., Wang, X., Elsworth, D., Liu, Z., Wei, M., Liu, X., Wang, Z. (2020) Experimental observations of heterogeneous strains inside a dual porosity sample under the influence of gas-sorption: a case study of fractured coal. Int. J. Coal. Geol. Vol. 223. 103450. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2020.103450 pdf

203.      Ishibashi, T., Fang, Y., Elsworth, D., Watanabe, N., Asanuma, H. (2020) Hydromechanical properties of 3D printed fractures with controlled surface roughness: insights into shear-permeability coupling processes. Int. J. R. Mech. Min. Sci. Vol. 128, 104271. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2020.104271 pdf

204.      Zhou, A., Zhang, M., Wang, K., Elsworth, D., Wang, J., Fan, L. (2020) Airflow disturbance induced by coal mine outburst shock waves: a case study of a gas outburst in China. Int. J. R. Mech. Min. Sci., Vol. 128, 104262. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2020.104262 pdf

205.      Fan, K., Sun, R., Elsworth, D., Dong, M., Li, Y., Yin, C., Li, Y., Chen, Z., Wang, C. (2020) Radial permeability measurements for shale using variable pressure gradients. Acta. Geol. Sinica. Vol, 92, No. 2. pp. 269-279. https://doi.org/10.1111/1755-6724.14304 pdf

206.      Wang, Y., Qin, Y., Yang, L, Liu, S., Elsworth, D., Zhang, R. (2020) Organic geochemical and petrographic characteristics of the coal measure source rocks of Pinghu Formation in the Xihu Sag of the East China Shelf Basin: implications for coal measure gas potential. Acta. Geol. Sinica. Vol, 94, No. 2. pp. 363-375. https://doi.org/10.1111/1755-6724.14303 pdf

207.      Zhou, A., Wang, J., Wang, K., Elsworth, D., Zhang, M. (2020) A novel double-doped polymer-modified cement-based sealant to enhance borehole seals and reduce methane emissions. Greenhouse Gases: Sci. and Technol. https://doi.org/10.1002/ghg.1958 pdf ­­­­

208.      Zhang, Q., Dong, Y., Deng, H., Elsworth, D. (2020) High-resolution characterization of nanoparticle transport in heterogeneous porous media via low-field nuclear magnetic resonance. J. Hydrol. Vol. 583. 124558. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2020.124558 pdf ­­­­

209.      Tian, L., Cao, Y., Liu, S., Shi, B., Liu, J., Elsworth, D. (2020) Coalbed methane reservoir fracture evaluation through the novel passive microseismic survey and its implications on permeable and gas production. J. Nat. Gas Sci. and Eng. Vol. 76. 103181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2020.103181 pdf ­­­­  

210.      Liu, A., Liu, S., Wang, G., Elsworth, D. (2020) Predicting fugitive gas emissions from gob-to-face in longwall coal mines: coupled analytical and numerical modelling. Int. J. Heat and Mass Transfer. Vol. 150. 119392. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2020.119392 pdf ­­­­

211.      Zeng, J., Li, W., Liu, J., Leong, Y.-K., Elsworth, D., Tian, J., Guo, J., Zeng, F. (2020) Analytical solutions for multi-stage fractured shale gas reservoirs with damaged fractures and stimulated reservoir volumes. J. Pet. Sci. and Eng., Vol. 187. 106686. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2019.106686 pdf ­­­­

212.      Yang, X., Nie, A., Elsworth, D., Zhou, J. (2020) The influence of the structural distribution and hardness of mineral phases on the size and shape of rock drilling particles. Marine Georesour. and Geotech. Vol. 38, No. 5, pp. 511-517. https://doi.org/10.1080/1064119X.2020.1743398 pdf

213.      An, M., Huang, H., Zhang, F., Elsworth, D. (2020) Effect of slick-water fracturing fluid on the frictional properties of shale reservoir gouges. Geomech. Geophys. Geo-energ. Geo-resour. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40948-020-00153-1 pdf

214.      Zhang, F., An, M., Zhang, L., Fang, Y., Elsworth, D. (2020) Effect of mineralogy on friction-dilation relationships for simulated faults: implications for permeability in caprock faults. Geosci. Frontiers. Vol. 11, pp. 439-450. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsf.2019.05.014 pdf

215.      Ma, C., Dong, C., Elsworth, D., Wang, Q., Huang, Z., Liu, H., Luan, G., Yu, B., Li, D., Yin, H., Feng, M., He, Y. (2020) Insights from electron backscatter diffraction into the origin of fibrous calcite veins in organic-rich shale from lower Es3 to upper Es4, Jiyang Depression, China. Marine and Petro. Geol. Vol. 113. 104131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2019.104131 pdf  

216.      Liu, L., Ji, H., Elsworth, D., Zhi, S., Lv, X., Wang, T. (2020) Dual-damage constitutive model to define thermal damage in rock. Int. J. R. Mech. Min. Sci., Vol. 126, 104185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2019.104185 pdf

217.      Ma, C., Lin, C., Dong, C, Elsworth, D., Wu, S., Wang, X., Sun, X. (2020) Determination of the critical flow pore diameter in shale caprock. Marine and Petroleum Geology. Vol. 112. 104042. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2019.104042 pdf

218.      Shokouhi, P., Jin, J., Wood, C., Riviθre, Madara, B., Elsworth, D., Marone, C. (2020) Dynamic stressing of naturally fractured rocks: on the relation between transient changes in permeability and elastic wave velocity. Geophys. Res. Lett. Vol. 47. E2019GL083557. https://doi.org/10.1029/2019GL083557 pdf ­­­­

219.      Liu, Z., Liu, J., Pan, P.Z., Elsworth, D., Wei, M.Y., Shi, R. (2020) Evolution and analysis of gas sorption-induced coal fracture strain data. Petroleum Science, Vol. 7, No., 2. pp. 376-392. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12182-019-00422-z pdf

220.      Song, H., Zhao, Y., Elsworth, D., Jiang, Y., Wang, J. (2020) Anisotropy of acoustic emission in coal under the uniaxial loading condition. Chaos, Solitons and Fractals. Vol. 130, 109465. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chaos.2019.109465

221.      Cui, G., Feng, X., Pan, Z., Chen, T., Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Tan, Y., Wang, C. (2020) Impact of shale matrix mechanical interactions on gas transport during production. J. Pet. Sci. and Eng., Vol. 184, 106524. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2019.106524 pdf

222.      Spokas, K., Fang, Y., Fitts, J.P., Peters, C.A., Elsworth, D. (2019) Collapse of reacted fracture surface decreases permeability and frictional strength. J. Geophys. Res. Vol. 124. https://doi.org/10.1029/2019JB017805 pdf ­­­­

223.      Li, Y., Gao, X., Meng, S., Wu, P., Niu, X., Qiao, P, Elsworth, D. (2019) Diagenetic sequences of continuously deposited tight sandstones in various environments: a case study from upper Paleozoic sandstones in the Linxing area, eastern Ordos basin, China. AAPG Bull. Vol. 103, No. 11. pp. 2757-2783. https://doi.org/10.1306/03061918062 pdf

224.      Fan, C., Li, S., Elsworth, D., Han, J., Yang, Z. (2019) Experimental investigation on dynamic streangth and energy dissipation characteristics of gas outburst-prone coal. Energy Science and Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.565 pdf

225.      Jia, Y., Fang, Y., Elsworth, D., Wu, W. (2019) Slip velocity dependence of friction-permeability response of shale fractures. R. Mech and R. Eng.. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-019-02036-8 pdf

226.      Liu, W., Rostami, J., Ray, A., Elsworth, D. (2019) Statistical analysis of the capabilities of various pattern recognition algorithms for fracture detection based on monitoring drilling parameters. R. Mech. R. Eng. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-019-01965-8 pdf

227.      Song, C.P., Elsworth, D., Zhi, S., Wang, C.Y. (2019) The influence of particle morphology on microbially induced CaCO3 clogging in granular media. Marine Georesour. and Geotech. https://doi.org/10.1080/1064119X.2019.1677828 pdf

228.      Li, Z., Elsworth, D. (2019) Controls of CO2-N2 gas flood ratios on enhanced shale gas recovery and ultimate CO2 sequestration. J. Pet. Sci. Eng. Vol. 179. pp. 1037-1045. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2019.04.098 pdf

229.      Sang, G., Liu, S., Elsworth, D. (2019) Water vapor sorption properties of Illinois shales under dynamic water vapor conditions: experimentation and modeling. Water Resour. Res. Vol. 55, pp. 7212-7228. https://doi.org/10.1029/2019WR024992 pdf

230.      Yang, S.Q., Tian, W.L., Elsworth, D., Wang, J.G., Fan, L.F. (2019) An experimental study of high temperature on the permeability evolution and failure response of granite under triaxial compression. R. Mech. and R. Eng. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-019-01982-7 pdf

231.      Wei, M., Liu, J., Shi, R., Elsworth, D., Liu, Z. (2019) Long-term evolution of coal permeability under effective stresses gap between matrix and fracture during CO2 injection. Transp. in Porous Media. Vol. 130, pp. 969-983. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11242-019-01350-7 pdf

232.      Cui, G., Wei, J., Feng, X., Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Chen, T., Xiong, W. (2019) Preliminary study on the feasibility of co-exploitation of coal and uranium. Int. J. R. Mech. Min. Sci., Vol. 123, 104098. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2019.104098 pdf

233.      Zhou, A., Fan, L., Wang, K., Elsworth, D. (2019) Multiscale modelling of shock wave propagation induced by coal and gas outbursts. Process Safety and Environ. Protection. Vol. 125, pp. 164-171. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2019.02.026 pdf  

234.      Liu, J., Xie, L., Elsworth, D., Gan, Q. (2019) CO2/CH4 competitive adsorption in shale: implications for enhancement in gas production and reduction in carbon emissions. Environ. Sci. Technol., Vol. 53., pp. 9328-9336. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.9b02432 pdf

235.      Schwartz, B., Huffman, K., Thornton, D., Elsworth, D. (2019) The effects of mineral distribution, pore geometry, and pore density on permeability evolution in gas shales. Fuel. Vol. 257. 116005. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2019.116005 pdf

236.      Ma, C., Dong, G., Liu, C., Elsworth, D., Luan, G., Sun, X., Liu, X. (2019) Influencing factors and fracability of lacustrine shale oil reservoirs. J. Mar. & Pet. Geol. Vol. 110. pp. 463-471. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2019.07.002 pdf

237.      Im, K.J., Elsworth, D., Wang, C. (2019) Cyclic permeability evolution during repose then reactivation of fractures and faults. J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 124, pp. 4492-406. https://doi.org/10.1029/2019JB017309 pdf

238.      Zhi, S., Elsworth, D., Liu, L. (2019) W-shaped permeability evolution of coal with supercritical CO2 phase transition. Int. J. Coal Geol. Vol. 211, 103221. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2019.103221 pdf

239.      Li, Z., Elsworth, D., Wang, C., Im, K.J. (2019) A new apparatus for the concurrent measurement of friction and permeability evolution in fault gouge. Int. J. R. Mech. Min. Sci. Vol 121. 104046. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2019.06.005 pdf

240.      Wang, L., Cheng, Z., Wang, C., Elsworth, D., Liu, W. (2019) Reassessment of coal permeability evolution using steady-state flow methods: the role of flow regime transition. Int. J. Coal Geol. Vol. 211, 103210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2019.103210 pdf

241.      Schwartz, B., Huffman, K., Thornton, D., Elsworth, D. (2019) A strain based approach to calculate disparities in pore structure between shale basins during permeability evolution. J. Nat. Gas. Sci. and Eng. Vol 68, 102893. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2019.05.006 pdf

242.      Fan, C., Elsworth, D., Li, S., Chen, Z., Luo, M., Song, Y., Zhang, H. (2019) Modelling and optimization of enhanced coalbed methane recovery using CO2/N2 mixtures. Fuel. Vol. 253, pp. 1114-1129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2019.04.158 pdf

243.      Schwartz, B., Elsworth, D., Marone, C. (2019) Relationships between mechanical and transport properties in Marcellus shale. Int. J. R. Mech. and Min. Sci. Vol. 119, pp. 205-210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2019.04.020 pdf

244.      Tao, J., Wu, Y., Elsworth, D., Li, P., Hao, Y. (2019) Coupled thermos-hydro-mechanical-chemical modelling of permeability evolution in a CO2-circulated geothermal reservoir. Geofluids. Article ID 5210730. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/5210730 pdf

245.      Zhang, F., An, M., Zhang, L., Fang, Y., Elsworth, D. (2019) The role of mineral composition on the frictional and stability properties of powdered reservoir rocks. J. Geophys. Res. https://doi.org/10.1029/2018JB016174 pdf

246.      Fan, C., Elsworth, D. Li, S., Zhou, L., Yang, Z., Song, Y. (2019) Thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical couplings controlling CH4 production and CO2 sequestration in enhanced coalbed methane recovery. Energy. Vol 173, pp. 1054-1077. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2019.02.126 pdf

247.      Wang, D.-J., Tang, H., Elsworth, D., Wang, C. (2019) Fracture evolution in artificial bedded rocks containing a structural flaw under uniaxial compression. Eng. Geol. Vol. 250, pp. 130-141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enggeo.2019.01.011 pdf

248.      Wang, C., Elsworth, D., Fang, Y. (2019) Ensemble shear strength, stability, and permeability of mixed mineralogy fault gouge recovered from 3D granular models. J. Geophys. Res. Vol. 124. https://doi.org/10.1029/2018JB016066 pdf  

249.      Husain, T., Elsworth, D., Voight, B., Mattioli, G., Jansma, P. (2019) Morphologic variation of an evolving lava dome controlled by the extrusion of finite yield strength magma. J. Volc. and Geotherm. Res. Vol. 370. pp. 51-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2019.01.010 pdf

250.      Wei, M., Liu, Y., Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Zhao, F. (2019) Micro-scale investigation on coupling of gas diffusion and mechanical deformation of shale. J. Pet. Sci. and Eng. Vol. 175. pp. 961-970. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2019.01.039 pdf

251.      Wei, M., Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Li, S., Zhou, F. (2019) Influence of gas adsorption induced non-uniform deformation on the evolution of coal permeability. Int. J. R. Mech. and Min. Sci. Vol. 114. pp. 71-78. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2018.12.021 pdf

252.      Im, K.J., Marone, C.J., Elsworth, D. (2019) The transition from steady frictional sliding to inertia-dominated instability with rate and state friction. J. Mech. and Phys. of Solids. Vol. 122. pp. 116-125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmps.2018.08.026 pdf

253.      Sampath, K.H.S.M., Perera, M.S.A., Elsworth, D., Ranjith, P.G., Matthai, S.K., Rathnaweera, T., Zhang, G. (2019) Effect of coal maturity on CO2-based hydraulic fracturing process in coal seam gas reservoirs. Fuel. Vol. 236. pp. 179-189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2018.08.150 pdf

254.      Sampath, K.H.S.M., Perera, M.S.A., Elsworth, D., Ranjith, P.G., Matthai, S.K., Rathnaweera, T. (2018) Experimental investigation on the mechanical behavior of Victorian brown coal under brine saturation. Energy and Fuels. Vol. 32. pp. 5799-5811. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.8b00577 pdf

255.      Zhang, H., Elsworth, D., Wan, Z. (2018) Failure response of composite rock-coal samples. Geomech. Geophys. Geo-energ. Geo-resour.. Vol. 4. pp. 175-192. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40948-018-0082-x pdf

256.      Liu, L., Li, L., Elsworth, D., Zhi, S., Yu, Y. (2018) The impact of oriented perforations on fracture propagation and complexity in hydraulic fracturing. Processes. Vol. 6, No. 11. 213. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr6110213 pdf

257.      Wang, J., Elsworth, D., Denison, M.K. (2018) Proppant, proppant transport and the evolution of transport properties of hydraulic fractures. J. Fluid Mech. Vol, 855. pp. 503-534. https://doi.org/10.1017/jfm.2018.670 pdf

258.      Fang, Y., Elsworth, D., Ishibashi, T., Zhang, F. (2018) Permeability evolution and frictional stability of fabricated fractures with specified roughness. J. Geophys. Res. Vol. 123. pp. 9355-9375. https://doi.org/10.1029/2018JB016215 pdf

259.      Ishibashi, T.,­­­­­­­­­­ Elsworth, D., Fang, Y., Riviθre, J., Madara, B., Asanuma, H., Watanabe, N., Marone, C. (2018) Friction-stability-permeability evolution of a fracture in granite. Water Resour. Res., Vol. 54. https://doi.org/10.1029/2018WR022598 pdf

260.      Sang, G., Liu, S, Zhang, R., Elsworth, D., He, L. (2018) Nanopore characterization of mine roof shales by SANS, nitrogen adsorption and mercury intrusion: impact on water adsorption/retention behavior. Int. J. Coal Geol. Vol 200. pp. 173-185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2018.11.009 pdf

261.      Song, C., Elsworth, D. (2018) Strengthening mylonitized soft-coal reservoirs by microbial mineralization. Int. J. Coal Geol. Vol 200. pp. 166-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2018.11.006 pdf

262.      Zhi, S., Elsworth, D., Wang, J., Gan, Q., Liu, S. (2018) Hydraulic fracturing for improved nutrient delivery in microbially-enhanced coalbed-methane (MECBM) production. J. Nat. Gas Sci. and Eng. Vol. 56. pp. 222-232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2018.10.012 pdf

263.      Shi, R., Liu, J., Wei, M., Elsworth, D., Wang, X. (2018) Mechanistic analysis of coal permeability evolution data under stress-controlled conditions. Int. J. R. Mech. and Min. Sci. Vol. 110. pp. 36-47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2018.07.003 pdf

264.      Yang, F., Dong, X., Amann-Hildenbrand, A., Fathi, E., Elsworth, D. (2018) Petrophysics and fluid transport in shales and tight reservoirs. Geofluids. Vol. 2018. Article ID 5691953. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/5691953 pdf

265.      Zhou, S., Hao, S.W., Elsworth, D. (2018) Magnitude and variation of the critical power law exponent and its physical controls. Physica A. Vol. 510. pp. 552-557. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physa.2018.07.020 pdf

266.      Wang, G., Wang, K., Wang, S., Elsworth, D., Jiang, Y. (2018) An improved permeability evolution model and its application in fractured sorbing media. J. Nat. Gas Sci. and Eng. Vo. 56. pp. 222-232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2018.05.038 pdf

267.      Song, H., Jiang, Y., Elsworth, D., Zhao, Y., Wang, J., Liu, B. (2018) Scale effects and strength anisotropy in coal. Int. J. Coal Geol. Vol. 195. pp 37-46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2018.05.006 pdf

268.      Fan, K., Li, Y., Elsworth, D., Dong, M., Yin, C., Li, Y., Chen, Z. (2018) Three stages of methane adsorption capacity affected by moisture content. Fuel, Vol. 231. Pp. 352-360. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2018.05.120 pdf

269.      Wei, M., Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Wang, E. (2018) Triple porosity modelling for the simulation of multiscale flow mechanisms in shale reservoirs. Geofluids. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/6948726 pdf

270.      Fang, Y., Elsworth, D., Wang, C., Jia, Y. (2018) Mineralogical controls on frictional strength, stability and shear permeability evolution of fractures.  J. Geophys. Res. Vol. 123. https://doi.org/10.1029/2017JB015338 pdf

271.      Fan, K., Dong, M., Elsworth, D., Li, Y., Yin, C., Li, Y. (2018) A dynamic pulse pseudo-pressure method to determine shale matrix permeability at representative reservoir conditions. Int. J. Coal. Geol. Vol. 193. pp. 61-72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2018.04.011 pdf

272.      Wang, J., Elsworth, D., Denison, M.K. (2018) Hydraulic fracturing with leakoff in a pressure-sensitive dual porosity medium. Int. J. R. Mechs. Min. Sci. Vol. 107, pp. 55-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2018.04.042 pdf

273.      Hu, Y., Gan, Q., Hurst, A., Elsworth, D. (2018) Evolution of permeability in sand injectite systems. Int. J. R. Mechs. Min. Sci. Vol. 106, pp. 176-189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2018.04.018 pdf

274.      Zhao, Y., Zhu, G., Zhang, C., Liu, S., Elsworth, D., Zhang, T. (2018) Pore-scale reconstruction and simulation of non-Darcy flow in synthetic porous rocks. J. Geophys. Res. Vol. 123. https://doi.org/10.1002/2017JB015296 pdf 

275.      Wang, J., Elsworth, D. (2018) Role of proppant distribution on the evolution of hydraulic fracture conductivity. J. Pet. Sci. and Eng. Vol. 166, pp. 249-262. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2018.03.040 pdf

276.      Cui, G., Zhao, Y., Liu, J., Wei, M., Elsworth, D. (2018) A Gaussian Decomposition Method and its application to the prediction of shale gas production. Fuel. Vol. 224. pp. 331-347. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2018.02.192 pdf

277.      Jia, Y., Lu, Y., Elsworth, D., Fang, Y., Tang, J. (2018) Surface characteristics and permeability enhancement of shale fractures due to water and supercritical carbon dioxide fracturing. J. Pet. Sci. and Eng. Vol. 165, pp. 284-297. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2018.02.018 pdf

278.      Zhao, X., Wang, T., Elsworth, D., He, Y., Zhou, W., Zhuang, L., Zeng, J., Wang, S. (2018) Controls of natural fractures on the texture of hydraulic fractures in rock. J. Pet. Sci. and Eng., Vol. 165, pp. 616-626. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2018.02.047 pdf

279.      Liu, L., Zhu, W., Wei, C., Elsworth, D., Wang, J. (2018) Microcrack-based geomechanical modelling of rock-gas interaction during supercritical CO2 fracturing. J. Pet. Sci. and Eng. Vol. 64, pp. 91-102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2018.01.049 pdf

280.      Liu, W., Rostami, J., Elsworth, D., Ray, A. (2018) Application of composite indices for improving joint detection capabilities of instrumented roof bolt drills in underground mining and construction. R. Mech. and R. Eng. pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-017-1359-z  pdf

281.      Husain, T., Elsworth, D., Voight, B., Mattioli, G., Jansma, P. (2018) Influence of conduit flow mechanics on magma rheology and the growth style of lava domes. Geophys. J. Int.. https://doi.org/10.1093/gji/ggy073 pdf

282.      Zhang, S., Liu, J., Wei, M., Elsworth, D. (2018) Coal permeability maps under the influence of multiple coupled processes. Int. J. Coal Geol., Vol. 187, pp. 71-82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2018.01.005 pdf

283.      Fang, Y., Elsworth, D., Cladouhos, T.T. (2018) Reservoir permeability mapping using microearthquake data. Geothermics. Vol. 72, pp. 83-100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2017.10.019 pdf

284.      Cui, G., Liu, J., Wei, M., Shi, R., Elsworth, D. (2018) Why shale permeability changes under variable effective stresses: new insights. Fuel. Vol. 213, pp. 55-71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2017.10.068 pdf

285.      Im, K.J., Elsworth, D., Fang, Y. (2018) The influence of preslip sealing on the permeability evolution of fractures and faults. Geophys. Res. Let., Vol. 45. pp. 166-175. https://doi.org/10.1002/2017GL076216 pdf

286.      Wang, J., Elsworth, D., Wu, Y., Liu, J., Zhu, W., Liu, Y. (2018) The influence of fracturing fluids on fracturing processes: a comparison between water, oil and sc-CO2. R. Mech. and R. Eng., Vol. 51, pp. 299-313. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00603-017-1326-8  pdf

287.      Cui, G., Liu, J., Wei, M., Feng, X., Elsworth, D. (2018) Evolution of permeability during the process of shale gas extraction. J. Nat. Gas Sci. and Eng.. Vol. 49, pp. 94-109. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2017.10.018 pdf

288.      White, M., Fu, P., McClure, M., Danko, G., Elsworth, D., Sonnenthal, E., Kelkar, S., Podgorney, R. (2018) A suite of benchmark and challenge problems for enhanced geothermal systems. Geomech. Geophys. Geo-energ. Geo-resour.. Vol. 3, No. 2. pp. 189-198. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40948-017-0076-0 pdf

289.      Im, K.J., Elsworth, D., Marone, C., Leeman, J. (2017) The impact of frictional healing on stick-slip recurrence interval and stress drop: implications for earthquake scaling. J. Geophys. Res.. Vol. 122. https://doi.org/10.1002/2017JB014476 pdf

290.      Tong, S., Dong, Y., Zhang, Q., Elsworth, D., Liu, S. (2017) Quantitative analysis of nanopore structural characteristics of lower Paleozoic shale, Chongqing (southwestern China): combining FIB-SEM and NMR cryoporometry. Energy. & Fuels. Vol. 31, No. 12. pp. 13317-13328.   https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.7b02391 pdf

291.      Zhang, F., Fang, Y., Elsworth, D., Wang, C., Yang, X. (2017) Evolution of friction and permeability in a propped fracture under shear. Geofluids. Vol. 2017, 13 pp. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/2063747 pdf

292.      Sang, G., Elsworth, D., Liu, S., Harpalani, S. (2017) Characterization of swelling modulus and effective stress coefficient accommodating sorption-induced swelling in coal. Energy and Fuels. Vol. 31, No. 9. pp 8843-8851. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.7b00462  pdf

293.      Wang, C., Elsworth, D., Fang, Y. (2017) Influence of weakening minerals on the ensemble strength and slip stability of faults. J. Geophys. Res. Vol. 122. pp 7090-7110. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/2016JB013687 pdf

294.      Hao, S., Yang, H., Elsworth, D. (2017) An accelerating precursor to predict “time-to-failure” in creep and volcanic eruptions. J. Volc. Geotherm. Res. Vol. 343. pp. 252-262. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2017.07.009  pdf

295.      Zhang, Q., Dong, Y., Liu, S., Elsworth, D., Zhao, Y. (2017) Shale pore characterization using NMR cryoporometry with octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane as the probe liquid. Energy and Fuels. Vol. 31, No. 7. pp 6951-6959. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.7b00880  pdf

296.      Zhao, Y., Xue, S., Han, S., Cheng, Z., Liu, S., Elsworth, D., He, L., Cai, J. Liu, Y., Chen, D. (2017) Effects of microstructure on water imbibition in sandstones using X-ray computed tomography and neutron radiography. J. Geophys. Res. Vol. 122, pp. 4963-4981. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/2016JB013786  pdf

297.      Ma, C., Elsworth, D., Dong, C., Lin, C., Luan, G., Chen, B., Liu, X., Muhammad, J.M., Muhammad, A.Z., Shen, Z., Tian, F. (2017) Controls of hydrocarbon generation on the development of expulsion fractures in organic-rich shale: based n the Paleogene Shahejie formation of the Jiyang depression, Bohai Bay, east China. Marine and Petrol. Geol. Vol. 86. pp. 1406-1416. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2017.07.035  pdf

298.      Liu, J., Yao, Y., Elsworth D., Liu, D., Cai, Y., Dong, L. (2017) Vertical heterogeneity of the shale reservoir in the Lower Silurian Longmaxi Formation: a case study of Well-WQ2 in the Northeastern Sichuan Basin, SW China. Minerals, Vol. 7, No. 151. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/min7080151  pdf

299.      Im, K.J., Elsworth, D., Guglielmi, Y., Mattioli, G. (2017) Geodetic imaging of thermal deformation in geothermal reservoirs – production, depletion and fault activation. J. Volc. Geotherm. Res. Vol. 338. pp. 78-91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2017.03.021 pdf

300.      Zhang, R., Liu, S.M., Bahadur, J., Elsworth, D., Wang, Y., Hu, G.L., Liang, Y.N. (2017) Changes in pore structure of coal caused by coal-to-gas bioconversion. Nature Scientific Reports. Vol. 7, No. 3840. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-04110-z  pdf

301.      Li, X., Feng, Z., Han, G., Elsworth, D., Marone, C., Saffer, D., Cheon, D.S. (2017) Permeability evolution of propped artificial fractures in Green River Shale. R. Mech. and R. Eng. Vol. 50, No. 6. pp. 1473-1485. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00603-017-1186-2 pdf

302.      Liu, J., Yao, Y., Liu, D., Elsworth, D. (2017) Experimental evaluation of CO2 enhanced recovery of adsorbed-gas from shale. Int. J. Coal. Geol. Vol. 179. pp. 211-218. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2017.06.006  pdf

303.      Liang, S., Elsworth, D., Fu, X., Li, X., Yao, Q. (2017) Influence of stratigraphic conditions on the deformation characteristics of oil/gas wells piercing longwall pillars and mining optimization. Energies, 10, 775. http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/10/6/775 pdf

304.      Liang, S., Elsworth, D., Li, X.H., Fu, X.H, Sun, B., Yao, Q.L (2017) Key strata characteristics controlling the integrity of deep wells in longwall mining areas. Int. J. Coal Geol. Vol. 172, pp. 31-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2017.01.012  pdf

305.      Li, X., Wang, J., Elsworth, D. (2017) Stress redistribution and fracture propagation during restimulation of gas shale reservoirs. J. Pet. Sci. and Eng. Vol. 154, pp. 150-160. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2017.04.027  pdf

306.      Fang, Y., Elsworth, D., Wang, C., Ishibashi, T., Fitts, J.P. (2017) Frictional stability-permeability relationships for fractures in shales. J. Geophys. Res. , Vol. 122, pp. 1760-1776. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/2016JB013435 pdf

307.      Cai, J.C., Ghanbarian, B., Xu, P., Elsworth, D., Wang, M.R., Zhang, Z.E., Wood, D. (2017) Virtual special issue: Advanced theoretical and numerical approaches and applications to enhanced gas recovery. J. Nat. Gas Sci. Eng., Vol. 37, pp. 579-583. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2016.12.006 pdf

308.      Wang, T., Hu, W.R., Elsworth, D., Zhou, W., Zhou, W.B., Zhao, X.Y., Zhao, L.Z. (2017) The effect of natural fractures on hydraulic fracture propagation in coal seams. J. Pet. Sci. and Eng. Vol. 150, pp. 180-190. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2016.12.009 pdf

309.      Fang, Y., Wang, C., Elsworth, D., Ishibashi, T. (2017) Seismicity-permeability coupling in the behaviour of gas shales, CO2 storage and deep geothermal energy. Geomech. Geophys. Geo-energ. Geo-resour.. Vol. 3, No. 2. pp. 189-198. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40948-017-0051-9 pdf

310.      Elsworth, D., Spiers, C.J., Niemeijer, A.R. (2016) Understanding induced seismicity. Science 354 (6318) pp. 1380–1381. http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.aal2584 pdf

311.      Tang, S., Zhan, J., Elsworth, D., Tang, X., Li, Z.M., Du, X.R., Yang, X. (2016) Lithofacies and pore characterization of the Lower Permian Shanxi and Taiyuan shales in the southern North China Basin. J. Nat. Gas Sci. and Eng., Vol. 36, pp. 644-661. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2016.11.013  pdf

312.      Liu, J. Yao, Y.B., Elsworth, D., Pan, Z.J., Sun, X.X., Ao, W.H. (2016) Sedimentary characteristics of the Lower Cambrian Niutitang shale in the southeast margin of Sichuan Basin, China. J. Nat. Gas Sci. and Eng., Vol. 36, pp. 1140-1150. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2016.03.085pdf

313.      Ma, C.F., Dong, C.M., Luan, G.Q., Lin, CY., Liu, XC., Elsworth, D. (2016) Types, characteristics and effects of natural fluid pressure fractures in shale: a case study of the Paleogene strata in Eastern China. Petroleum Expl. And Development, Vol. 43, No. 4, pp. 634-643.

314.      Li, X., Feng, Z., Han, G., Elsworth, D., Marone, C., Saffer, D., Cheon, D.-S. (2016) Breakdown pressure and fracture surface morphology of hydraulic fracturing in shale with H20, CO2 and N2. Geomech. Geophys. Geo-energ. Geo-resour., Vol 2, pp. 63-76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40948-016-0022-6 pdf

315.      Zhi, S., Elsworth, D. (2016) The role of gas desorption on gas outbursts in underground mining of coal. Geomech. Geophys. Geo-energ. Geo-resour., Vol 2, pp. 151–171. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40948-016-0026-2 pdf

316.      Vogler, D., Amann, F., Bayer, P., Elsworth, D. (2016) Permeability evolution in natural fractures subject to cyclic loading and gouge formation. Rock Mechs. and Rock Eng. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00603-016-1022-0 pdf

317.      Sang, G., Elsworth, D., Miao, X., Mao, X., Wang, J. (2016) Numerical study of a stress-dependent triple porosity model for shale gas reservoirs accommodating gas diffusion in kerogen. J. Nat. Gas Sci. and Eng., Vol. 32, pp. 423-438. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2016.04.044  pdf

318.      Benato, S., Hickman, S., Davatzes, N.C., Taron, J., Spielman, P., Elsworth, D., Majer, E.L., Boyle, K. (2016) Conceptual model and numerical analysis of the Desert Peak EGS project: Reservoir response to the shallow medium flow-rate hydraulic stimulation phase. Geothermics, Vol. 63, pp. 139 – 166. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2015.06.008  pdf

319.      Fang, Y., den Hartog, S.A.M., Elsworth, D., Marone, C., Cladouhos, T. (2016) Anomalous distribution of microearthquakes in the Newberry geothermal reservoir: mechanisms and implications. Geothermics. Vol. 63, pp. 62-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2015.04.005  pdf

320.      Gan, Q. and Elsworth, D. (2016) Production optimization in fractured geothermal reservoirs by coupled discrete fracture network modeling. Geothermics. Vol. 62, pp. 131-142. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2016.04.009  pdf

321.      Hao, S.W., Liu, C., Lu, C.S., Elsworth, D. (2016) A relation to predict the failure of materials and potential application to volcanic eruptions and landslides. Nature Scientific Reports. Vol. 6, Article no. 27877. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep27877 pdf

322.      Gan, Q. and Elsworth, D. (2016) A continuum model for coupled stress and fluid flow in discrete fracture networks. Geomech. Geophys. Geo-energ. Geo-resour., Vol 2, pp. 43-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40948-015-0020-0 pdf

323.      Wang, T., Xu, D., Elsworth, D., Zhu, W. (2016) Distinct element modelling of strength variation in jointed rock masses under uniaxial compression. Geomech. Geophys. Geo-energ. Geo-resour., Vol 2, pp. 11–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40948-015-0018-7 pdf

324.      Sun, X, Yao, Y., Liu, D., Elsworth, D., Pan, Z. (2016) Interactions and exchange of CO2 and H2O in coals: an investigation by low-field NMR relaxation. Nature Scientific Reports. Vol. 6, Article no. 19919. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep19919 pdf

325.      Pogacnik, J., Elsworth, D., O’Sullivan, M., O’Sullivan, J. (2016) A damage mechanics approach to the simulation of hydraulic fracturing/shearing around a geothermal injection well. Computers & Geotechnics, Vol, 71, pp. 338-351. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/compgeo.2015.10.003

326.      Zhong, Z., Elsworth, D., Hu, Y. (2016) Evolution of strength and permeability in stressed fractures with fluid-rock interactions. Pure and Applied Geophys., Vol. 173, No. 2, pp. 525-536.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00024-015-1099-5 pdf

327.      Zhang, R., Liu, S.M., Bahadur, J., Elsworth, D., Melnichenko, Y., He, L.L., Wang, Y. (2015) Estimation and modelling of coal pore accessibility using small angel neutron scattering. Fuel. Vol. 161. pp. 232-332. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2015.08.067 pdf

328.      Wang, Y, Liu, S., Elsworth, D. (2015) Laboratory investigation of gas flow behaviors in tight anthracite and evaluation of different pulse-decay methods on permeability estimation. Int. J. Coal Geol., Vol 149, pp. 118-128. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2015.07.009 pdf

329.      Guglielmi, Y., Elsworth, D., Cappa, F., Henry, P., Gout, C., Dick, P., Durand, J. (2015) In situ observations on the coupling between hydraulic diffusivity and displacements during fault reactivation in shales. J. Geophys. Res. Solid Earth, Vol. 120. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/2015JB012158 pdf

330.      Faoro, I., Elsworth, D., Candela, T. (2015) Evolution of the transport properties of fractures subject to thermally- and mechanically-activated mineral alteration and redistribution. Geofluids. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/gfl.12157 pdf

331.      Liang, S., Elsworth, D., Li, X., Yang, D., Yao, Q., Wang, Y. (2015) Dynamic impacts on the survivability of deep gas wells piercing longwall panels. J. Nat. Gas Sci. and Eng. Vol. 26, pp. 1130-1147. . http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2015.08.008 pdf

332.      Li, X., Elsworth, D. (2015) Geomechanics of CO2 enhanced shale gas recovery. J. Nat. Gas Sci. and Eng. Vol. 26, pp. 1607-1619. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2014.08.010 pdf

333.      Kumar, H., Elsworth, D., Liu, J., Pone, D., Mathews, J.P. (2015) Permeability evolution of propped artificial fractures in coal on injection of CO2. J. Petrol. Sci. and Eng. Vol. 133, pp. 695-704. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2015.07.008 pdf

334.      Lu, Y., Wang, L., Elsworth, D. (2015) Uniaxial strength and failure in sandstone containing a pre-existing 3-D surface flaw. Int. J. Fracture. Vol 194. No. 1. pp. 59-79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10704-015-0032-3 pdf

335.      Guglielmi, Y., Cappa, F., Avouac, J.-P., Henry, P., Elsworth, D. (2015) Seismicity triggered by fluid-injection-induced aseismic slip. Science. Vol. 348, pp. 1224-1226. http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.aab0476  pdf

336.      Kumar, H., Elsworth, D., Mathews, J.P., Marone, C. (2015) Permeability evolution in sorbing media: analogies between organic-rich shale and coal. Geofluids, Vol. 16, No., 1, pp. 43-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/gfl.12135 pdf

337.      Gan, Q., Elsworth, D., Alpern, J.S., Marone, C., Connolly, P. (2015) Breakdown pressures due to infiltration and exclusion in finite length boreholes. J. Pet. Sci. and Eng. Vol. 127, pp. 329-337. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2015.01.011 pdf

338.      Wang, S., Elsworth, D., Liu, J. (2015) Rapid decompression- and desorption-induced energetic failure of coal. J. R. Mech. And Geotech. Eng. Vo. 7, No. 3, pp. 345-350.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2015.01.004   pdf

339.      Li, Y., Tang, D.Z., Xu, H., Elsworth, D., Meng, Y.J. (2015) Geological and hydrological controls on water coproduced with coalbed methane in Liulin, eastern Ordos basin, China. Amer. Assoc. Petrol. Geol. Bull. Vol 99, No. 2. pp 207-229. http://dx.doi.org/10.1306/07211413147 pdf

340.      Mohan, A.R., Turaga, U., Viswanathan, S., Shembekar, V., Elsworth, D., Pisupati, S.V. (2015) Modeling the CO2-based enhanced geothermal system (EGS) paired with integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) for symbiotic integration of carbon dioxide sequestration with geothermal heat utilization. Int. J. Greenhouse Gas Control. Vol. 32. pp. 197-212. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijggc.2014.10.016 pdf

341.      Candela, T., Brodsky, E.E., Marone, C., and Elsworth, D. (2015), Flow rate dictates permeability enhancement during fluid pressure oscillations in laboratory experiments, J. Geophys. Res. Solid Earth, 120, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/2014JB011511 pdf

342.      Izadi, G., Elsworth, D. (2015) The influence of thermal-hydraulic-mechanical-and chemical effects on the evolution of permeability, seismicity and heat production in geothermal reservoirs. Geothermics. Vol 53. pp. 385-395. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2014.08.005 pdf

343.      Qiu, Y., Liu, D., Elsworth, D., Yao, Y., Cai, Y., Li, J.Q. (2014) Geological factors on gas entrapment mechanism and prediction of colabed methane of the No. 6 coal seam in the Jungar coalfield, northeast Ordos Basin, China. Int. J. Oil, Gas and Coal Tech. Vol. 8, No., 4. pp. 449 – 467. pdf

344.      Gan, Q. and Elsworth, D. (2014) Thermal drawdown and late-stage seismic-slip fault-reactivation in enhanced geothermal reservoirs. J. Geophys. Res. Vol. 119, pp. 8936-8949. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/2014JB011323 pdf

345.      Husain, T., Elsworth, D., Voight, B., Mattioli, G., Jansma, P. (2014) Influence of infusion rate and magma rheology on the growth of lava domes.. J. Volc. Geotherm. Res. Vol. 285, pp. 100-117. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2014.08.013 pdf

346.      Cai, Y.D., Liu, D.M., Zhang, K.M., Elsworth, D., Yao, Y.B, Tang, D.Z. (2014) Preliminary evaluation of gas content of the No. 2. Coal seam in the Yanchuannan area, southeast Ordos Basin, China. J. Pet. Sci. and Eng., Vol, 122, pp. 675-689. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2014.09.010 pdf

347.      Zhao, Y.X., Liu, S.M., Zhao, G.F., Elsworth, D., Jiang, Y.D., Han, J.L. (2014) Failure mechanisms in coal: dependence on strain rate and microstructure. J. Geophys. Res. Solid Earth. Vol. 119, No. 9, pp. 6924-6935. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/2014JB011198  pdf

348.      Li, Y., Tang, D.Z., Elsworth, D., Xu, H. (2014) Characterization of coalbed methane reservoirs at multiple length scales: a cross-section from southeastern Ordos Basin, China. Energy and Fuels. Vol, 28, No. 9. pp. 5587-5595. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ef500449s pdf

349.      Zhao, Y.X., Zhao, G.F., Jiang, Y.D., Elsworth, D., Huang, Y.Q. (2014) Effects of bedding on the dynamic indirect tensile strength of coal: laboratory experiments and numerical simulation. Int. J. Coal Geol. Vol, 132, pp. 81-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2014.08.007 pdf

350.      Kumar, H., Elsworth, D., Mathews, J.P., Liu, J., Pone, D. (2014) Effect of CO2 injection on heterogeneously permeable coalbed reservoirs. Fuel. Vol. 135. pp. 509-521. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2014.07.002 pdf

351.      Lu, Y., Elsworth, D., Wang, L. (2014) A dual-scale approach to model time-dependent deformation, creep and fracturing of brittle rocks. Computers and Geotechnics. Vol. 60, pp. 61-76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2014.04.001 pdf

352.      Zhao, Y., Liu, S., Elsworth, D. Jiang, Y.D., Zhu, J. (2014) Pore structure characterization of coal by synchrotron small angle X-ray scattering and transmission electron microscopy. Energy and Fuels. Vol. 28. No. 6. pp. 3704-3711. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ef500487d pdf

353.      Liang, S., Elsworth, D., Li, X.H., Yang, D. (2014) Topographic influence on stability for gas wells penetrating longwall mining areas. Int. J. Coal Geol. Vol. 132, pp. 23-37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2014.07.008 pdf

354.      Gan, Q., Elsworth, D. (2014) Analysis of fluid injection-induced fault reactivation and seismic slip in geothermal reservoirs. J. Geophys. Res. Vol. 119, No. 4, pp. 3340-3353. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/2013JB010679. pdf

355.      Voight, B., Sparks, R.S.J., Shalev, E., Minshull, T., Paulatto, M., Annen, C., Kenedi, C., Hammond, J., Henstock, T., Brown. L., Kiddle, E., Malin, P., Mattioli, G.S., Carothers, L., Belousov, A., Clarke, A., Ellett, L., Elsworth, D., Hidayat, D., Herd, R., Johnson, M., Lee, A., Miller, V., Murphy, B., Pierce, C., Ryan, G., Saldana, S., Snelson, C., Stewart, R., Syers, R., Widiwijayanti, C., Young, S.R., and Zamora, W. (2014) The SEA-CALIPSO volcano imaging experiment at Montserrat: plans, campaigns at sea and on land, scientific results, and lessons learned. Memoir, Geol. Soc. Lond. The Eruption of Soufriθre Hills Volcano, Montserrat from 2000 to 2010. In Wadge, G., Robertson, R. E. A. & Voight, B. (eds) 2014. The Eruption of Soufriθre Hills Volcano, Montserrat from 2000 to 2010. Geological Society, London, Memoirs, 39, 253–289. http://dx.doi.org/10.1144/M39.15 pdf

356.      Elsworth, D., Foroozan, R., Taron, J., Mattioli, G., Voight, B. (2014) Geodetic imaging of magma migration at Soufriθre Hills volcano 1995-2008. Memoir, Geol. Soc. Lond. The Eruption of Soufriθre Hills Volcano, Montserrat from 2000 to 2010. In Wadge, G., Robertson, R. E. A. & Voight, B. (eds) 2014. The Eruption of Soufriθre Hills Volcano, Montserrat from 2000 to 2010. Geological Society, London, Memoirs, 39, 219–227. http://dx.doi.org/10.1144/M39.12 pdf

357.      Hao, S.W., Zhang, B.J., Tian, J.F., Elsworth, D. (2014) Predicting time-to-failure in rock extrapolated from secondary creep. J. Geophys. Res. Solid Earth. Vol. 119. pp. 1942-1953. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/2013JB010778 pdf

358.      Cai. Y., Liu, D., Mathews, J.P. Pan, Z., Elsworth, D., Yao, Y., Li, J., Guo, X (2014) Permeability evolution in fractured coal – combining triaxial confinement with X-ray computed tomography, acoustic emission and ultrasonic techniques. Int. J. Coal Geology. Vol. 122. Pp. 91-104. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2013.12.012 pdf

359.      Izadi, G., Elsworth, D. (2014) Reservoir stimulation and induced seismicity: role of fluid pressure and thermal transients on reactivated fracture networks. Geothermics. Vol. 51. pp. 368-379. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2014.01.014 pdf

360.      Candela, T., Brodsky, E., Marone, C., Elsworth, D. (2014) Laboratory evidence for particle mobilization as a mechanism for permeability enhancement via dynamic stressing. Earth and Plan. Sci. Lett. Vol. 392. pp. 279-291. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.epsl.2014.02.025 pdf

361.      Chen, Z., Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Pan, Z.J., Wang, S. (2014) Roles of coal heterogeneity on evolution of coal permeability under unconstrained boundary conditions. J. Nat. Gas Sci. and Eng.. Vol. 15. pp. 38-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2013.09.002 pdf

362.      Lamb, A.R., Gorman, G.J., Elsworth, D. (2013) A fracture mapping and extended finite element scheme for coupled deformation and fluid flow in fractured porous media. Int. J. Num. Anal. Meth. Geomechs. Vol. 37, No. 17, pp. 2916-2936. http://dx.doi/10.1002:nag.2168 pdf

363.      Mohan, A.R., Turaga, U., Shembekar, V., Elsworth, D., Pisupati, S.V. (2013) Utilization of carbon dioxide from coal-based power plants as a heat transfer fluid for electricity generation in enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). Energy. Vol. 57, pp. 505-512. http://dx.doi/10.1016:j.energy.2013.05.047 pdf

364.      Ishibashi, T., McGuire, T., Tsuchiya, N., Elsworth, D. (2013) Permeability evolution of carbonate fractures: competing roles of stress and fluid pH. Water Resour. Res. Vol. 49, pp. 2828-2842. http://dx.doi/10.1002:wrcr.20253 pdf

365.      Zhu, W.C., Wei, C.H., Liu, J., Xu, T., Elsworth, D. (2013) Impact of gas adsorption induced coal matrix damage on the evolution of coal permeability. Rock Mech. and Rock Eng. Vol. 46 No. 6. pp. 1353-1366. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00603-013-0392-9 pdf

366.      Faoro, I., Vinciguerra, S., Marone, C., Elsworth, D., Schubnel, A. (2013) Linking permeability to crack density evolution in thermally stressed rocks under cyclic loading. Geophs. Res. Lett. Vol. 40, pp. 2590-2595. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/grl.50436 pdf

367.      Izadi, G., Elsworth, D. (2013) The effects of thermal stress and fluid pressures on induced seismicity during stimulation to production within fractured reservoirs. Terra Nova. Vol. 25. pp. 774-380. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ter.12046 pdf

368.      Wang, S., Elsworth, D., Liu, J. (2013) Mechanical behaviour of methane infiltrated coal: the roles of gas desorption, stress level and loading rate. Rock Mechs. and Rock Eng. Vol. 46, No. 3. pp 945-958. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00603-012-0324-0 pdf

369.      Lu, Y.L., Elsworth, D., Wang, L.G. (2013) Microcrack-based coupled damage and flow modelling of fracturing evolution in permeable brittle rocks. Computers and Geotechnics. Vol. 49, pp. 226-244. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2012.11.009 pdf

370.      Zheng, B., and Elsworth, D. (2013) Strength evolution in heterogeneous granular aggregates during chemo-mechanical compaction. Int. J. R. Mechs. Vol. 60. pp. 217-226. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2012.12.031 pdf

371.      Wang, S., Elsworth, D., Liu, J. (2013) Permeability evolution during progressive deformation of intact coal and implications for instability in underground coal seams. Int. J. R. Mechs. Vol. 58, pp. 34-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2012.09.005 pdf

372.      Elsworth, D. (2013) The evolution of pore pressure fields around standard and ball penetrometers: influence of penetration rate. Int. J. Num. Anal. Meth. Geomechs. Vol. 37, No. 14. pp 2135-2153. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/nag.2126 pdf

373.      McGuire, T., Elsworth, D., Karcz, Z. (2012) Parameterization of the threshold between permeability evolution controlled by stress-effects and free-face dissolution kinetics: theoretical formulation and experimental measurements. Transp. in Porous Media. Vol. 98, No. 1. pp. 15-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11242-013-0123-4 pdf

374.      Chandra, D., Conrad, C., Hall, D., Montebello, N., Weiner, A., Pisupati, S., Turaga, U., Izadi, G., Ram Mohan, A., Elsworth, D. (2012) Pairing integrated gasification and EGS geothermal systems to reduce consumptive water usage in arid environments. Energy & Fuels. Vol. 26 No. 12. pp. 7378-7389. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ef301397n pdf

375.      Chandra, D., Elsworth, D., Van Essendelft, D. (2012) Mechanical and transport characteristics of coal-biomass mixtures for Advanced IGCC systems. Energy & Fuels. Vol. 26 No. 2. pp 5729-5739. pdf

376.      Kolditz, O., Bauer, S., Boetcher, N., Elsworth, D., Gorke, U.-J., McDermott, C.-I., Park, C.-H., Singh, A.K., Wang, W. (2012) Numerical simulation of two-phase flow in deformable porous media: application to carbon dioxide storage in the subsurface. Math. and Computers in Sim. Vol. 82. Pp. 1919-1935. pdf

377.      Kumar, H., Elsworth, D., Mathews, J., Liu, J., Pone, D. (2012) Optimizing enhanced coalbed methane recovery for unhindered production and CO2 injectivity. Int. J. Greenhouse Gas Control. Vol. 11. pp. 86-97. pdf

378.      Chen, Z., Liu, J., Pan, Z., Connell, L., Elsworth, D. (2012) Influence of the effective stress coefficient and sorption-induced strain on the evolution of coal permeability: model development and analysis. Int. J. Greenhouse Gas Control. Vol. 8, pp. 101-110. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijggc.2012.01.015

379.      Wang, S., Elsworth, D., and Liu, J. (2012) A mechanistic model for permeability evolution in fractured sorbing media. J. Geophys. Res. Vol. 117, No. B06205 http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2011JB008855 pdf

380.      Liu, J., Chen, Z. W., Elsworth, D., Chen D., Qu, H. Y., (2012) Interactions of multiple processes during CBM extraction: a critical review. Int. J. Coal Geology, Vol. 87, No. 3-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2011.06.004 pdf

381.      Qu, H., Lui, J., Chen, Z., Wang, J., Pan, Z., Connell, L., Elsworth, D. (2012) Complex evolution of coal permeability during CO2 injection under variable temperatures. Int. J. Greenhouse Gas Control. Vol. 9 pp. 281-293. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijggc.2012.04.003 pdf

382.      Manga, M., Beresnev, I., Brodsky, E.E., Elkhoury, J.E., Elsworth, D., Ingebritsen, S.E., Mays, D.C., Wang, C.Y. (2012) Changes in permeability caused by transient stresses: field observations, experiments and mechanisms. Rev. Geophys., Vol. 50, No. 2, RG2004 http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2011RG000382 pdf

383.      Zheng, B., and Elsworth, D. (2012) Evolution of permeability in heterogeneous granular aggregates during chemical compaction: granular mechanics models. J. Geophys. Res. Vol. 117, No. B3, B03206. http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2011JB008573 pdf

384.      Liu, J., Chen, Z., Elsworth, D., Miao, X., Mao, X. (2012) Evolution of coal permeability from stress-controlled to displacement-controlled boundary conditions. Fuel Vol. 90, pp. 2987-2997. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016:j.fuel.2011.04.032 pdf

385.      Murdoch, L.C., Germanovich, L.N., Wang, H., Onstott, T.C., Elsworth, D., Stetler, L., Boutt, D. (2012) Hydrogeology in the vicinity of Homestake mine, South, Dakota, USA. J. Hydrol. Vol. 20, Vol. 1. pp. 27-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10040-011-0773-7. pdf

386.      Foroozan, R., Elsworth, D., Flemings, P., Bilotti, F., Muhuri, S. (2012) The role of permeability in fault zones on the structural and hydro-mechanical characteristics of shortening basins. Marine and Petroleum Geology. Vol. 29, No. 1. pp. 143-152. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2011.08.007

387.      Mohan, A.R., Turaga, U., Shembekar, V., Viswanathan, S., Pisupati, S.V., Elsworth, D. (2012) Toward Affordable Low Carbon Power: Economic and Environmental Analysis of Integrating CO2 – EGS with IGCC. Trans. Geotherm. Res. Council. 20 pp. October.

388.      Faoro, I., Elsworth, D., Marone, C. (2012) Permeability evolution during dynamic stressing of dual permeability media. J. Geophys. Res.. Vol. 117, No. B1, B01310. http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2011JB008635 pdf

389.      Liu, J. Wang, J., Chen, Z., Wang, S., Elsworth, D., Jiang, Y. (2011) Impact of transition from local swelling to macro swelling on the evolution of coal permeability. Int. J. Coal Geol. Vol. 88. pp. 31-40. http://doi:10.1016/j.coal.2011.07.008 pdf

390.      Wu, Y., Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Siriwardane, H., Miao X. X. (2011) Evolution of Coal Permeability: Contribution of Heterogeneous Swelling Processes, Int. J. Coal Geology. Vol. 88 No. 2-3. pp. 152-162. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2011.09.002 pdf

391.      Izadi, G., Zheng, B., Taron, J., Elsworth, D. (2011) Evolution of permeability and triggered seismicity: fluid pressure, thermal and chemical effects in enhanced geothermal systems. Trans. Geotherm. Res. Council. 20 pp. October.

392.      Mohan, A.R., Turaga, U., Shembekar, V., Viswanathan, S., Pisupati, S.V., Elsworth, D. (2011) Pairing of an Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Power Plant (IGCC) with CO2-EGS as a Strategy for Deployment in Arid Regions. Trans. Geotherm. Res. Council. 20 pp. October.

393.      Chandra, D., Conrad, C., Hall, D., Montebello, N., Weiner, A., Narasimharaju, A., Rajput, V., Phelan, E., Pisupati, S., Turaga, U., Izadi, G., Ram Mohan, A., Elsworth, D. (2011) Combined scCO2-EGS IGCC to reduce carbon emissions from power generation in the desert southwestern United States. Trans. Geotherm. Res. Council. 20 pp. October.

394.      Chen Z. W., Pan, Z. J., Liu, J., Connell, L. and Elsworth, D. (2011) Effect of the effective stress coefficient and sorption-induced strain on the evolution of coal permeability: experimental observations, Int. J. of Greenhouse Gas Control. Vol. 5, No. 5. pp. 1284-1293. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijggc.2011.07.005 pdf

395.      Samuelson, J., Elsworth, D., Marone, C. (2011) Influence of dilatancy on the frictional constitutive behavior of a saturated fault zone under a variety of drainage conditions. J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 116, No. B10, B10406. http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2011JB008556 pdf

396.      Lee, D.-S., Herman, J.D., Elsworth, D., Kim, H.T., Lee, H.S. (2011) A critical evaluation of unconventional gas recovery frm the Marcellus Shale, Northeastern United States. J. Civ. Eng., Korean Assoc. Civ. Engineers. Vol. 15, No. 4. pp. 679-687. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12205-011-0008-4 pdf

397.      Wang, S., Elsworth, D., and Liu, J. (2011) Permeability evolution in fractured coal: the roles of fracture geometry and water-content. Int. J. Coal Geol. Vol. 87. pp. 13-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2011.04.009 pdf

398.      Zhu, W.C., Wei, C.H. Liu, J., Qu, H.Y., Elsworth, D. (2011) A model of coal-gas interaction under variable temperatures. Int. J. Coal Geol., Vol. 86, pp. 213-221. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2011.01.011 pdf

399.      Wu, Y., Liu, J., Chen, Z., Elsworth, D., Pone, D. (2011) A dual poroelastic model for CO2-enhanced coalbed methane recovery. Int. J. Coal Geol., Vol. 86, pp. 177-189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijggc.2010.02.004 pdf

400.      Foroozan, R., Elsworth, D., Voight, B., Mattioli, G. (2011) Magmatic-metering controls the stopping and restarting of eruptions. Geophys. Res. Lett. Vol 38. L05306. https://doi.org/10.1029/2010GL046591 pdf

401.      Izadi, G., Wang, S., Elsworth, D., Liu, J., Wu, Y., Pone, D. (2011) Permeability evolution of fluid-infiltrated coal containing discrete fractures. Int. J. Coal Geology. Vol. 85 pp. 201-211. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2010.10.006 pdf

402.      Taron, J. and Elsworth, D. (2010) Coupled mechanical and chemical processes in engineered geothermal reservoirs with dynamic permeability. Int. J. R. Mechs. Vol. 47, pp 1339 – 1348. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2010.08.021 pdf

403.      Taron, J., Elsworth, D., Kolditz, O. (2010) Evolution of permeability in fracture networks: geophysical and geochemical effects in enhanced geothermal systems. Trans. Geotherm. Res. Council. 8 pp.

404.      Wu, Y., Liu, J., Elsworth, D. Miao, X., Mao, X. (2010) Development of anisotropic permeability during coalbed methane production. J. Natural Gas Sci. and Eng. Vol 2, No. 4. pp. 197 – 210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2010.06.002  pdf

405.      Liu, J., Chen, Z., Elsworth, D., Miao, X., Mao, X.  (2010) Linking gas-sorption induced changes in coal permeability to directional strains through a modulus reduction ratio. Int. J. Coal Geol. Vol. 83, No. 1, pp. 21-30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2010.04.006 pdf

406.      Liu, J., Chen, Z., Elsworth, D. Miao, X., Mao, X. (2010) Evaluation of stress-controlled coal swelling processes. Int. J. Coal Geol. Vol. 83. Pp. 446-455. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2010.06.005 pdf

407.      Lee, D.S., Elsworth, D., Yasuhara, H., Weaver, J., Rickman, R. (2010) Experiment and modeling to evaluate the effects of proppant-pack diagenesis on fracture treatments. J. Petrol. Sci. and Eng. 74. Pp. 67-76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2010.08.007 pdf

408.      Taron, J. and Elsworth, D. (2010) Constraints on compaction rate and equilibrium in the pressure solution creep of quartz aggregates and fractures: controls of aqueous concentration. J. Geophys,. Res., Vol. 115, B07211, http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2009JB007117 pdf

409.      Niemeijer, A., Marone, C., Elsworth, D. (2010) Frictional strength and strain weakening in simulated fault gouge: competition between geometrical weakening and chemical strengthening. J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 115, No. B10, B10207 http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2009JB000838 pdf

410.      Voight, B., Hidayat, D., Sacks, S., Linde, A., Chardot, L. Clarke, A., Elsworth, D., Foroozan R., Malin, P. Mattioli, G., McWhorter, N., Shalev, E., Sparks, R.S.J., Widiwijayanti, C., Young, S.R. (2010) Unique strainmeter observations of Vulcanian explosions, Soufriθre Hills volcano, Montserrat, July 2003. Geophys. Res. Lett., Vol. 37, L00E24, 6 pp., 2010 http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2010GL044661 pdf

411.      Chardot, L., Voight, B., Foroozan, R., Sacks, S., Linde, A., Stewart, R., Hidayat, D., Clarke, A., Elsworth, D., Fournier, N., Komorowski, J.-C., Mattioli, G., Sparks, R.S.J., Widiwijayanti, C.  (2010) Explosion dynamics from strainmeter and microbarometer observations, Soufriθre Hills Volcano, Montserrat: 2008-2009. Geophys. Res. Lett., Vol. 37, L00E24, 6 pp., 2010 http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2010GL044661 pdf

412.      Foroozan, R., Elsworth, D., Voight, B., Mattioli, G.S. (2010) Dual chamber structure at Soufriθre Hills volcano inferred from cGPS observations and inhomogeneous elastic crustal models. Geophys. Res. Lett., Vol. 37, No. null, L00E12 http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2010GL042511, 01 April 2010 pdf

413.      Linde, A.T., Sacks, S., Hidayat, D., Voight, B., Clarke, A., Elsworth, D., Mattioli, G., Malin, P., Shalev, E., Sparks, S., Widiwijayanit, C. (2010) The Vulcanian explosion at Soufriθre Hills Volcano, Montserrat on March 2004 as revealed by strain data. Geophys. Res. Lett., Vol. 37, L00E07, http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2009GL041988 pdf

414.      Voight, B., Widiwijayanti, C., Mattioli, G., Elsworth, D., Hidyat, D., Strutt, M. (2010) Magma-sponge hypothesis and stratovolcanoes: the case for a compressible reservoir and quasi-steady deep influx at Soufriθre Hills Volcano, Montserrat. Geophys. Res. Lett. 37, L00E05, http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2009GL041732 pdf

415.      Wu, Y., Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Chen, Z., Connell, L., and Pan, Z. (2010) Dual poroelastic response of a coal seam to CO2 injection. Int. J. Greenhouse Gas Control. Vol. 4, No., 4 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijggc.2010.02.004

416.      Chen, Z., Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Connell, L, Pan, Z. (2010) Impact of CO2 injection and differential deformation on CO2 injectivity under in-situ stress conditions. Int. J. Coal Geol., Vol. 81, pp. 97–108. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2009.11.009 pdf

417.      Fitzgerald, M., and Elsworth, D. (2010) Evolution of the pore-pressure field around a moving conical penetrometer of finite size. ASCE J. Eng. Mechs. Vol. 136, No. 3, pp. 263-272. http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9399(2010)136:3(263) pdf

418.      Niemeijer, A.R., Marone, C., and Elsworth, D. (2010) Fabric induced weakness of tectonic faults. Geophys. Res. Lett., 37, L03304, http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2009GL041689 pdf

419.      Elsworth, D. and Yasuhara, H. (2010) Mechanical and transport constitutive models for fractures subject to dissolution and precipitation. Int. J. Num. Meth. Geomechs. Vol. 34, pp. 533-549. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/nag.831 pdf

420.      Taron, J., Elsworth, D. (2009) Roles and timing of onset of various thermal-hydrologic-mechanical-chemical process couplings in EGS reservoirs. Trans. Geotherm. Res. Council.

421.      Samuelson, J., Elsworth, D., and Marone, C. (2009) Shear-induced dilatancy of fluid-saturated faults: Experiment and theory, J. Geophys. Res., 114, B12404, http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2008JB006273 pdf

422.      Niemeijer, A., Elsworth, D., and Marone, C. (2009) Significant effect of grain size distribution on compaction rates in granular aggregates. Earth and Planetary Sci. Lett., Vol. 284, pp. 386 – 391. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsl.2009.04.041 pdf

423.      Taron, J. Elsworth, D., Min, K.-B. (2009) Numerical simulation of thermal-hydrologic-mechanical-chemical processes in deformable fractured porous media. Int. J. R. Mechs. Vol. 46, pp. 842-854. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2009.01.008 pdf

424.      Taron, J. and Elsworth, D. (2009) Thermal-hydrologic-mechanical-chemical processes in the evolution of engineered geothermal reservoirs. Int. J. R. Mechs. Vol. 46, pp. 855-864. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2009.01.007 pdf

425.      Min, K.-B., Rutqvist, J., and Elsworth, D. (2009) Chemically- and mechanically-mediated influences on the transport and mechanical characteristics of rock fractures. Int. J. R. Mechs. Vol. 46, No. 1, pp 80-89.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2008.04.002 pdf

426.      Faoro, I., Niemeijer, A., Marone, C., and Elsworth, D. (2009) The influence of shear and deviatoric stress on the evolution of fractures in novaculite and diorite. J. Geophys. Res. Vol. 114, B01201, https://doi.org/10.1029/2007JB005372 pdf

427.      Elsworth, D., Mattioli, G.S., Taron, J., Voight, B., Herd, R. (2008) Implications of magma transfer between multiple reservoirs on eruption cycling. Science. Vol. 322, pp. 246-248. http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.ll61297 pdf

428.      Zhang, H.B., Liu, J., and Elsworth, D. (2008) How sorption-induced matrix deformation affects gas flow in coal seams: a new FE model. Int. J. R. Mechs. Vol. 45, No. 8, pp. 1226-1236.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2007.11.007  pdf

429.      Sheng, J.C. Liu, J., Zhu, W.C., Elsworth, D., and Liu, J.X. (2008) Stress analysis of a borehole in saturated rocks under in situ mechanical, hydrological and thermal interactions. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects. 30:2. Pp. 157-169. https://doi.org/10.1080/00908310600712356 pdf  

430.      Tang, C.A., Liang, Z.Z., Zhang, Y.B., Chang, X., Tao, X., Wang, D.G. Zhang, J.X., Liu, J.S., Zhu, W.C., and Elsworth, D. (2008) Fracture spacing in layered materials: a new explanation based on two-dimensional failure process modeling. Amer. J. Science, Vol. 308, pp 49-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.2475/01.2008.02 pdf

431.      Yasuhara, H., and Elsworth, D. (2008) Compaction of a fracture moderated by competing roles of stress corrosion and pressure solution. Pure and Appl. Geophys., Vol. 165, No. 7. pp. 1289 – 1306. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00024-008-0356-2  pdf

432.      Lee, D.-S., Elsworth, D., and Hryciw, R. (2008) Hydraulic conductivity measurements from on-the-fly uCPT sounding and from VisCPT. J. Geotech. and Geo-Env. Eng., Vol. 134, No. 12, pp. 1720-1729. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)1090-0241(2008)134:12(1720) pdf

433.      Niemeijer, A., Marone, C., and Elsworth, D. (2008) Healing of simulated fault gouges aided by pressure solution: results from rock analogue experiments. J. Geophys. Res., 113, B04204, http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2007JB005376 pdf

434.      Rutqvist, J., Freifeld, B., Min, K.-B., Elsworth, D., and Tsang, Y. (2008) Analysis of thermally induced changes in fractured rock permeability during eight years of heating and cooling at the Yucca Mountain drift scale test – identification of irreversible changes. Int. J. R. Mech. Vol. 45, No. 8, pp. 1373 – 1389. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2008.01.016 pdf

435.      Samuelson, J.  Marone, C., Voight, B., and Elsworth, D. (2008) Laboratory investigation of the frictional behavior of granular volcanic material. J. Volc. And Geotherm. Res. Vol. 3-4 pp. 265-279. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2008.01.015 pdf

436.      Sawyer, A., Flemings, P., Elsworth, D., Kinoshita, M. (2008) Response of submarine hydrologic monitoring instruments to formation pressure changes: Theory and application to Nankai advanced CORKs. J. Geophys. Res. Vol 113, B01102, http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2007JB005132 pdf

437.      Zhu, W.C., Liu, J., Sheng, J.C., Elsworth, D. (2007) Analysis of coupled gas flow and deformation process with desorption and Klinkenberg effects in coal seams. Int. J. R. Mechs. And Min. Sci.. Vol. 44, pp. 971-980. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2006.11.008 pdf

438.      Elsworth, D. and Lee, D.S. (2007) Limits in determining permeability from on-the-fly uCPT soundings. Gιotechnique. Vol. 57, No. 8. pp. 679-685. https://doi.org/10.1680/geot.2007.57.8.679  pdf

439.      Mattioli, G.S., Voight, B., Linde, A.T., Sacks, I.S., Watts, P., Widiwijayanti, C., Young, S.R., Hidayat, D., Elsworth, D., Malin, P.E., Shalev, E., Van Boskirk, E., Johnsston, W., Sparks, R.S.J., Neuberg, J., Bass, V., Dunkley, P., Herd, R. Syers, T., Williams, P., Williams, D. (2007) Unique and remarkable dilatometer measurements of pyroclastic flow-generated tsunamis. Geology. Vol. 35, No. 1, pp. 25-28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1130/G22931A.1 pdf

440.      Taron, J., Elsworth, D., Thompson, G., and Voight, B. (2007) Mechanisms for rainfall-concurrent lava dome collapse at Soufriθre Hills volcano, 2000-2002.  J. Volcan. & Geotherm. Res. Vol. 1 pp. 195-209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2006.10.003 pdf

441.      Yang, T.H. Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Zhu, W.C., Tham, L.G. and Tang, C.A. (2007) A coupled flow-stress-damage model for groundwater outbursts from an underlying aquifer into mining excavations. Int. J. R. Mech., Vol. 44. pp. 87 – 97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2006.04.012 pdf

442.      Ouyang, Z., Elsworth, D., et al. (2007) Characterization of hydraulic fracture with inflated dislocation moving within a semi-infinite medium, Journal of China University of Mining & Technology, June. Vol.17 No.2, pp 220-225.

443.      Ouyang, Z., Elsworth, D., et al. (2007) A poroelastic PKN hydraulic fracture model incorporating dislocation theory: Part A. Progress in Mining Science and Safety Technology, Science Press USA Inc., ISBN 978-7-03-018737-6,  pp. 384-390.

444.      Zhu, W.C., Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Polak, A., Grader, A., Sheng, J.C., and Liu, J.X. (2007) Tracer transport in a fractured chalk: x-ray characterization and digital image-based (DIB) simulation. Transport in Porous Media. Vol. 70, pp. 25 – 42. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11242-006-9080-5 pdf

445.      Yasuhara, H., Elsworth, D., Polak, A., Liu, J., Grader, A., and Halleck, P. (2006) Spontaneous switching between permeability enhancement and degradation in fractures in carbonate: lumped parameter representation of mechanically- and chemically-mediated dissolution. Transp. in P. Media. Vol. 65, pp. 385-409. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11242-006-6386-2 pdf

446.      Liu, J., Sheng, J., Polak, A.B., Elsworth, D., Yasuhara, H., and Grader, A.S. (2006) A fully-coupled hydrological-mechanical-chemical model for fracture sealing and preferential opening. Int. J. R. Mechs. And Min. Sci.. Vol. 43, No. 1., pp. 23-36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2005.04.012 pdf

447.      Yasuhara, H., and Elsworth, D. (2006) A numerical model simulating reactive transport and evolution of fracture permeability. Int. J. Num. and Anal. Meth. in Geomechs. Vol. 30, No. 10, pp. 1039 – 1062. https://doi.org/10.1002/nag.513 pdf

448.      Elsworth, D., and Yasuhara, H. (2006) Short timescale chemo-mechanical effects and their influence on the transport properties of fractured rock. Pure and Appl. Geophys. Vol. 163, pp. 2051 - 2070. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00024-006-0113-3 pdf

449.      Voight, B.; Linde, A. T.; Sacks, I. S.; Mattioli, G. S.; Sparks, R. S. J.; Elsworth, D.; Hidayat, D.; Malin, P. E.; Shalev, E.; Widiwijayanti, C.; Young, S. R.; Bass, V.; Clarke, A.; Dunkley, P.; Johnston, W.; McWhorter, N.; Neuberg, J.; Williams, P.  (2006) Unprecedented pressure increase in deep magma reservoir triggered by lava-dome collapse  Geophys. Res. Lett., Vol. 33, No. 3, L03312  http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2005GL024870 [Cover page article in GRL; AGU highlighted paper; cited and abstracted in Nature] pdf

450.      Elsworth, D., Lee, D.S., Hryciw, R., Shin, S. (2006) Pore pressure response following undrained uCPT sounding in a dilating soil.  J. Geotech. and Geoenv. Eng. Vol. 132, No. 11. pp. 1485 - 1495. http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)1090-0241(2006)132:11(1485) pdf

451.      Yasuhara, H., Polak, A., Mitani, Y., Grader, A., Halleck, P., and Elsworth, D. (2006) Evolution of fracture permeability through fluid-rock reaction under hydrothermal conditions. Earth and Planetary Science Letters. Vol. 244, pp. 186 – 200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsl.2006.01.046 pdf

452.      Zhu, W.C., Liu, J., Yang, T.H., Sheng, J.C., and Elsworth, D. (2006) Effects of local rock heterogeneities on the hydromechanics of fractured rocks using a digital-image-based technique. Int. J. R. Mechs. Vol. 43, pp. 1182 – 1199. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2006.03.009 pdf

453.      Yasuhara, H., Polak, A., Mitani, Y., Grader, A., Halleck, P., and Elsworth, D. (2005) Evolution of fracture permeability through reactive flow at elevated temperature. Trans. Geotherm. Res. Council. Vol. 29, pp. 437 – 441. pdf

454.      Widiwijayanti, C., Clarke, A., Elsworth, D., and Voight, B.(2005) Geodetic constraints on the shallow magma system at Soufriθre Hills volcano, Montserrat. Geophys. Res. Lett. Vol. 32, L11309, http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2005GL022846 [AGU Editor’s Citation] pdf

455.      Yasuhara, H., Marone, C., and Elsworth, D. (2005) Fault zone restrengthening and frictional healing: the role of pressure solution. J. Geophys. Res. Vol. 110, B06310, http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2004JB003327 pdf

456.      Ouyang, Z. Elsworth, D., et al. (2005) Theory of volumetric moving dislocation in a poroelastic halfspace and characterization of magma intrusion events.  J. China University of Geosciences, Vol. 16,  No.1, pp 58-65.

457.      Liu, J., Polak, A., Elsworth, D., and Grader, A. (2005) Dissolution-induced preferential flow in a limestone fracture. J. Contam. Hydrol. Vol. 78, No. 1-2, pp. 53-70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jconhyd.2005.03.001

458.      Vinciguerra, S., Elsworth, D., and Malone, S. (2005) The 1980 pressure response and flank failure of Mount St. Helens (USA) inferred by seismic scaling exponents. J. Volc. and Geotherm. Res. Vol. 144, pp. 155-168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2004.11.022 pdf

459.      Elsworth, D. and Lee, D.S. (2005) Permeability determination from on-the-fly piezocone sounding. ASCE J. Geotech and Geoenv Eng., Vol. 131, No. 5,  pp. 643 – 653. http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)1090-0241(2005)131:5(643) pdf

460.      Elsworth, D. and Lee, D.S. (2005) Indentation of a free-falling lance penetrometer into a poroelastic seabed. Int. J. Num. & Anal. Meth. in Geomechs., Vol. 29, pp. 141-162. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/nag.408 pdf

461.      Simmons, J., Elsworth, D., and Voight, B. (2005) Classification and idealized limit-equilibrium analyses of dome collapses at Soufriθre Hills volcano, Montserrat, during growth of the first lava dome: November 1995 to March 1998.  J. Volc. and Geotherm. Res., Vol. 139, pp. 241-258; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2004.08.009 pdf

462.      Polak, A., Elsworth, D., Liu, J., and Grader, A. (2004) Spontaneous switching of permeability changes in a limestone fracture under net dissolution. Water. Resour. Res., Vol. 40, W03502, http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2003WR002717 pdf

463.      Yasuhara, H., Elsworth, D., and Polak, A. (2004) The evolution of permeability in a natural fracture: significant role of pressure solution. J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 109, B03204, http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2003JB002663 pdf

464.      Simmons, J., Elsworth, D., and Voight, B. (2004) Stability of exogenous lava domes during intense precipitation. Bull. Volcanol., Vol., 66, pp. 725–734; http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00445-004-0353-y pdf

465.      Elsworth, D., Voight, B., Thompson, G., and Young, S.R. (2004) A thermal-hydrologic mechanism for rainfall-triggered collapse of lava domes. Geology. Vol. 32, No. 11; pp. 969–972; http://dx.doi.org/10.1130/G20730.1 pdf

466.      Lee, D.S. and Elsworth, D. (2004) Indentation of a sharp penetrometer into a poroelastic seabed, Am. Soc. Civ. Eng., J. E. Mech., Vol. 130, No. 2,  pp. 170-179. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9399(2004)130:2(170) pdf

467.      Yasuhara, H., Elsworth, D., and Polak, A. (2003) A mechanistic model for compaction of granular aggregates moderated by pressure solution. J. Geophys. Res. 108(B11), 2530, http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2003JB002536 pdf

468.      Polak, A., Elsworth, D., Yasuhara, H., Grader, A.S., and Halleck, P.M. (2003) Permeability reduction of a natural fracture under net dissolution by hydrothermal fluids, Geophys. Res. Lett., 30(20), 2020, http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2003GL017575 pdf

469.      Elsworth, D. and Voight, B. (2001) The mechanics of harmonic gas-pressurization and failure of lava domes. Geophys. J. Int., of the R. Astronomical Soc., 145, 187 – 198. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-246X.2001.00370.x pdf

470.      Elsworth, D. (2001) Mechanical response of lined and unlined heated drifts. R. Mechs. and R. Eng., Vol. 34, No. 3, pp. 201-216. https://doi.org/10.1007/s006030170009 pdf

471.      Liu, J., Elsworth, D. (2000) Pore water pressure fluctuation. Coal International. Mining and Quarry World. Vol. 248, No. 6, pp. 237-242.

472.      Liu, J., Elsworth, D., Brady, B.H., and Mulhaus, H. (2000) Strain-dependent fluid flow defined through rock mass classification schemes. R. Mech. and R. Eng., Vol. 33, No. 2, pp. 75-92. https://doi.org/10.1007/s006030050036 pdf

473.      Voight, B. and Elsworth, D. (2000) Instability and collapse of lava domes.  Geophys. Res. Let., Vol. 27, No. 1, pp. 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1029/1999GL008389 pdf

474.      Liu, J., Elsworth, D. and Brady, B. H. G. (1999) A coupled hydromechanical system defined through rock mass classification schemes. Int. J. Num. and Anal. Meth. in Geomechs.. Vol. 23, No. 15, pp. 1945 – 1960. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1096-9853(19991225)23:15<1945::AID-NAG42>3.0.CO;2-N pdf

475.      Bai, M., Bouhroum, A. and Elsworth, D. (1999) Minimizing numerical oscillation in coupled flow problems. Oil Gas – European Mag., Vol. 25, No. 2, pp. 37-39.

476.      Liu, J., Elsworth, D. and Brady, B. H. G. (1999) Linking stress-dependent effective porosity and hydraulic conductivity fields to RMR. Int. J. R. Mech., Min. Sci. & Geomech. Abstr., Vol. 36, No. 5, pp. 581-596. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0148-9062(99)00029-7 pdf

477.      Bai, M., Meng, F., Elsworth, D., Abousleiman, Y. and Roegiers, J.-C. (1999) Numerical modeling of coupled flow and deformation in fractured rock specimens. Int. J. Num. and Anal. Meth. in Geomechs., Vol. 23, pp. 141-160. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1096-9853(199902)23:2<141::AID-NAG962>3.3.CO;2-7 pdf

478.      Bai, M., Meng, F., Elsworth, D. and Roegiers, J.-C. (1999) Analysis of stress-dependent permeability in non-orthogonal flow and deformation fields. Submitted for publication, R. Mech. and R. Eng., vol. 32, No. 3, pp. 195 – 219. https://doi.org/10.1007/s006030050032 pdf

479.      Elsworth, D. and Day, S. J. (1999) Flank collapse triggered by intrusion: the Canarian and Cape Verde archipelagoes.  J. Volcanol. & Geotherm. Res., Vol. 95, No. 1-4, pp. 323 – 340. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0377-0273(99)00110-9 pdf

480.      Liu, J. and Elsworth, D. (1999) Evaluation of pore water pressure fluctuation around an advancing longwall panel. Adv. Water Res., Vol. 22, No. 6, pp. 633 – 644. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0309-1708(98)00041-4 pdf

481.      Elsworth, D. (1998) Indention of a sharp penetrometer in a poroelastic medium. Int. J. Solids and Struct., Vol. 35, No. 34-35, pp. 4895 - 4904. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0020-7683(98)00100-0 pdf

482.      Kim, J.-M., Parizek, R.R., and Elsworth, D. (1998) Evaluation of fully-coupled strata deformation and groundwater flow in response to longwall mining. Int. J. R. Mechs., Min. Sci. and Geomechs. Abstr., Vol. 34, No. 8, pp. 1187 – 1200. pdf

483.      Liu, J. and Elsworth, D. (1998) Three-dimensional effects of hydraulic conductivity enhancement and desaturation around mined panels. Int. J. R. Mechs., Min. Sci. and Geomechs. Abstr., Vol. 34, No. 8, pp. 1139 - 1152. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1365-1609(97)80067-6 pdf

484.      Bai, M., Elsworth, D., Inyang, H.I. and Roegiers, J-.C. (1997) Modeling non-uniform solute transport using a triple porosity model. J. Environmental Eng. Div. ASCE, Vol. 123, No. 11, pp. 1116 - 1125. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9372(1997)123:11(1116) pdf

485.      Liu, J., Elsworth, D. and Matetic, R.J. (1997) Evaluation of the post-mining groundwater regime following longwall mining. Hydrological Processes, Vol. 11, 1945-1961. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1099-1085(199712)11:15<1945::AID-HYP541>3.0.CO;2-L pdf

486.      Voight, B. and Elsworth, D. (1997) Failure of volcano slopes. Gιotechnique, Vol. 47, No. 1, pp. 1 - 31. https://doi.org/10.1680/geot.1997.47.1.1 pdf

487.      Bai, M., Meng, F., Elsworth, D., Zaman, Z. and Roegiers, J.-C. (1997) Numerical modeling of stress-dependent permeability, Int. J. R. Mech. and Min. Sci., Vol. 34, No. 3-4, Paper No. 020. pdf

488.      Liu, J., Elsworth, D. and Brady, B.H. (1997) Analytical evaluation of post-excavation hydraulic conductivity field around a tunnel. Int. J. R. Mech. and Min. Sci., Vol. 34, No. 3-4, Paper No. 181. pdf

489.      Piggott, A. R. and Elsworth, D. (1996) Displacement of formation fluids by hydraulic fracturing. Gιotechnique, Vol. 46, No. 4, pp. 671 - 681. https://doi.org/10.1680/geot.1996.46.4.671 pdf

490.      Sims, J.E., Elsworth, D. and Cherry, J.A. (1996) Stress dependent flow through fractured clay till: a laboratory study. Can. Geotech. J., Vol. 33, No. 3, pp. 449 - 457. pdf

491.      Fischer, M.P., Elsworth, D., Alley, R.B. and Engelder, J.T. (1996) Finite element analysis of the modified ring test for determining Mode I fracture toughness. Int. J. R. Mech. Min. Sci. & Geomech. Abstr., Vol. 33, No. 1, pp. 1 - 16. https://doi.org/10.1016/0148-9062(95)00043-7 pdf

492.      Bai, M., Roegiers, J.-C., and Elsworth, D. (1995) Poromechanical response of fractured porous rock masses. J. Petro. Sci. & Eng., Vol. 13, pp. 155 - 168. https://doi.org/10.1016/0920-4105(95)00019-E pdf

493.      Bai, M. and Elsworth, D., (1995) On the modeling of miscible flow in multi-component porous media. Transport in Porous Media, Vol. 21, No. 1, pp. 19 - 46. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00615333 pdf

494.      Bai, M. and Elsworth, D. (1995) Influence of mining geometry on mine hydro-geo-mechanics. Trans. Society of Mining Engineers, Vol. 296, July, pp 1856 - 1863. pdf

495.      Matetic, R.J., Liu, J. and Elsworth, D. (1995) Modeling the effects of longwall mining on the ground water system. U.S. Bureau of Mines, Report of Investigations, RI 9561, ISSN 1066-5552, 14 pp.

496.      Elsworth, D. and Voight, B. (1995) Dike intrusion as a trigger for large earthquakes and the failure of volcano flanks. J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 100, No. B4, April, pp. 6005-6024. https://doi.org/10.1029/94JB02884 pdf

497.      Elsworth, D. and Liu, J. (1995) Topographic influence of longwall mining on groundwater. Groundwater, Vol. 33, No. 5, September-October, pp. 786 - 793. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-6584.1995.tb00025.x pdf

498.      Li, J. and Elsworth, D. (1995) A Gauss-Newton method for aquifer parameter identification. Groundwater, Vol. 33, No. 4, pp. 662 - 668. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-6584.1995.tb00322.x pdf

499.      Bai, M., Bouhroum, A. and Elsworth, D. (1994) Some aspects of solving advection dominated flows. Hydrocarbon Technology, Vol. 47, No. 1, pp. 11 - 17. pdf

500.      Bai, M. and Elsworth, D. (1994) Modeling of subsidence and stress-dependent hydraulic conductivity for intact rock and fractured porous media. R. Mech. and R. Eng., Vol. 27, No. 4, pp. 209 - 234. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01020200 pdf

501.      Bai, M. and Elsworth, D. (1993) Dual-porosity poroelastic approach to behavior of porous media over a mining panel. Trans. Inst. Mng. & Met., U.K., Section A, Vol. 102, pp. 114 - 124.  pdf

502.      Bai, M., Elsworth, D. and Roegiers, J-.C. (1993) Modeling of naturally fractured reservoirs using deformation-dependent flow mechanism. Int. J. R. Mech. Min. Sci. & Geomech. Abstr., Vol. 30, No. 7, pp. 1185 - 1191. pdf

503.      Ouyang, Z. and Elsworth, D. (1993) Evaluation of groundwater flow into mined panels. Int. J. R. Mechs. Min. Sci. & Geomechs. Abstr. Vol. 30, No. 2, pp. 71 - 80. https://doi.org/10.1016/0148-9062(93)90701-E pdf

504.      Piggott, A.R. and Elsworth, D. (1993) Laboratory assessment of the equivalent apertures of a rock fracture. Geophys. Res. Lett., Vol. 30, No. 13, pp. 1387 - 1390. https://doi.org/10.1029/93GL01384 pdf

505.      Piggott, A.R. and Elsworth, D. (1993) Characterization of fracture aperture by inverse analysis. Can. Geotech. J., Vol. 30, pp. 637 - 646. https://doi.org/10.1139/t93-055 pdf

506.      Bai, M. and Elsworth, D. (1993) Multi-porosity/multi-permeability approach to the simulation of naturally fractured reservoirs. Water Resour. Res., Vol. 29, No. 6, pp. 1621 - 1633. https://doi.org/10.1029/92WR02746 pdf

507.      Elsworth, D. (1993) Analysis of piezocone data using dislocation based methods. J. Geotechnical Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 119, No. 10, pp. 1601 - 1623. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9410(1993)119:10(1601) pdf

508.      Bai, M. and Elsworth, D. (1993) Transient poroelastic response of porous media over a mining panel. Engineering Geology, Vol. 35, pp. 49 - 64. https://doi.org/10.1016/0013-7952(93)90069-O pdf

509.      Elsworth, D. and Voight, B. (1992) Theory of dike intrusion in a saturated porous solid. J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 97, No. B6, pp. 9105 - 9117. pdf

510.      Xiang, J. and Elsworth, D. (1992) Direct and integration methods of parameter estimation of groundwater transport systems. Appl. Math. Model., Vol. 16, No. 8, pp. 404 - 413. https://doi.org/10.1016/0307-904X(92)90075-E pdf

511.      Piggott, A.R. and Elsworth, D. (1992) Analytical models for flow through obstructed domains. J. Geoph. Res., Vol. 97, No. B2, pp. 2085 - 2093. https://doi.org/10.1029/91JB02641 pdf

512.      Elsworth, D. (1992). Pore pressure response due to penetration through layered media. Int. J. Num. Anal. Meth. in Geomechs., Vol. 16, No. 1, pp. 45 - 64. https://doi.org/10.1002/nag.1610160105 pdf

513.      Elsworth, D. and Bai, M. (1992). Flow-deformation response of dual porosity media. J. Geotech. Eng. Div., ASCE, Vol. 118, No. 1, pp. 107 - 124. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9410(1992)118:1(107) pdf

514.      Elsworth, D. (1991). Dislocation analysis of penetration in saturated porous media. J. Eng. Mech. Div., ASCE, Vol. 117, No. 2, pp 391-408. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9399(1991)117:2(391) pdf

515.      Ylinen, A.M. and Elsworth, D. (1991). Heat and mass transfer around an advancing penetrometer. Int. J. Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 34, No. 6, pp. 1407 - 1416. https://doi.org/10.1016/0017-9310(91)90284-L pdf

516.      Ouyang, Z. and Elsworth, D. (1991). A phenomenological failure criterion for brittle rock. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, Vol. 24, pp. 133 - 153. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01042858 pdf

517.      Xiang, J. and Elsworth, D. (1990) Parameter identification of nonsteady groundwater flow systems. Advances in Water Resources, Vol. 15, pp. 259 - 269. https://doi.org/10.1016/0309-1708(92)90011-P pdf

518.      Xiang, J. and Elsworth, D. (1990). Low-order finite elements for parameter identification in groundwater flow. Appl. Math. Model., Vol. 15, No. 5, pp. 256 – 266. https://doi.org/10.1016/0307-904X(91)90003-8 pdf

519.      Elsworth, D. (1990). A comparative evaluation of the parallel flow and spherical reservoir models of HDR geothermal systems. J. Volcanology and Geothermal Res., Vol. 44, pp. 283 - 293. https://doi.org/10.1016/0377-0273(90)90022-8 pdf

520.      Bai, M. and Elsworth, D. (1990). Some aspects of mining under aquifers in China. Min. Sci. and Tech., Vol. 10, pp. 81 - 91. pdf

521.      Bai, M., Elsworth, D., Li, Z. and Tomlin, N. (1990). Evaluation of stresses and displacements induced in discretely layered media. Int. J. R. Mechs. Min. Sci., Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 23 - 31. https://doi.org/10.1016/0148-9062(90)90005-M pdf

522.      Elsworth, D. (1990). Theory of partially drained piezometer insertion. J. Geotech. Eng. Div., ASCE, Vol. 116, No. 6, pp. 899 - 914. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9410(1990)116:6(899) pdf

523.      Zhihua, O. and Elsworth, D. (1989). An adaptive characteristics method for advective-diffusive transport. Appl. Math. Model., Vol. 13, pp 682-692. https://doi.org/10.1016/0307-904X(89)90161-3 pdf

524.      Elsworth, D. (1989). Thermal recovery from a multiple stimulated HDR reservoir. Geothermics, Vol. 18, No. 5/6, pp. 761-774. pdf

525.      Elsworth, D. (1989). Theory of thermal recovery from a spherically stimulated HDR reservoir. J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 94, No. B2, pp. 1927 - 1934. https://doi.org/10.1029/JB094iB02p01927 pdf

526.      Elsworth, D. and Xiang, J. (1989). A reduced degree of freedom model for permeability enhancement in blocky rock. Geothermics, Vol. 18, No. 5/6, pp. 691-709. https://doi.org/10.1016/0375-6505(89)90101-6 pdf

527.      Piggott, A. R. and Elsworth, D. (1989). Physical and numerical studies of a fracture system model. Water Resour. Res., Vol. 25, No. 3, pp. 457 - 462. https://doi.org/10.1029/WR025i003p00457 pdf

528.      Elsworth, D. (1989). Thermal permeability enhancement of blocky rocks: plane and radial flow. Proceedings E.E.C. and C.N.R.S. Workshop of Fluid Flow Through Strong Fractured Rocks, Garchy, France, April. 24 pages. and Int. J. R. Mech. Min. Sci., Vol. 26, No. 3/4, pp. 329 - 339. https://doi.org/10.1016/0148-9062(89)91981-5 pdf

529.      Elsworth, D. (1987). A boundary element-finite element procedure for porous and fractured media flow. Water Resources Research, Vol. 23, No. 4, pp. 551 - 560. https://doi.org/10.1029/WR023i004p00551 pdf

530.      Elsworth, D. and Goodman, R. E. (1987). Numerical modelling of fractured rock masses using coupled numerical schemes. Chapter 46 in, Coupled Processes Associated with Nuclear Waste Repositories, Edited by C. F. Tsang, Academic Press. pdf

531.      Elsworth, D. (1986). A model to evaluate the transient hydraulic response of three-dimensional sparsely fractured rock masses. Water Resources Research, Vol. 22, No. 13, pp. 1809 - 1819. https://doi.org/10.1029/WR022i013p01809 pdf

532.      Elsworth, D. (1986). A hybrid boundary element - finite element analysis procedure for fluid flow simulation in fractured rock masses. International Journal of Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, Vol. 10, No. 6, pp. 569 - 584. https://doi.org/10.1002/nag.1610100603 pdf

533.      Elsworth, D. and Doe, T. W. (1986). Application of non-linear flow laws in determining rock fissure geometry from single borehole pumping tests. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Min. Sci., Vol. 23, No. 3, pp. 245 - 254. https://doi.org/10.1016/0148-9062(86)90970-8 pdf

534.      Elsworth, D. and Goodman, R. E. (1986). Characterization of rock fissure hydraulic conductivity using idealized wall roughness profiles. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Min. Sci., Vol. 23, No. 3, pp. 233 - 244. https://doi.org/10.1016/0148-9062(86)90969-1 pdf

535.      Elsworth, D. (1986). Wedge stability around a circular tunnel: plane strain condition. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Min. Sci., Vol. 23, No. 2, pp. 177 - 182. https://doi.org/10.1016/0148-9062(86)90345-1 pdf