Abstract : Hydraulic fracturing is a technique widely employed around the world to enhance the productivity of low-permeability wells. Hydraulic fracturing is performed by injecting a high-viscosity fluid capable of fracturing rocks and transporting proppant. A water-based fracturing fluid is the most commonly utilized fracturing fluid. This fluid is made up of water, polymeric minerals, crosslinks, breakers, and a variety of additional additives that are customized to the properties of the rock and fluid