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Economic viability of unconventional gas developments hinges the effective stimulation of extremely low permeability reservoir rocks. As the most effective stimulation method, hydraulic fracturing made it possible for the extraction of resources, such as shale gas and tight gas, which are difficult to recover with regular drilling and completion procedures. However, when creating hydraulic fractures, extensive damages on hydraulic fracture face may occur, which will reduce fracture conductivity and thus threat well productivity. |