David Misch

Publications / Theses

  1. 2025
  2. Published

    Horgen-Käpfnach, the largest Swiss coal deposit: Geology, petrology and geochemistry

    Sachsenhofer, R. F., Aghayeva, V., Ajuaba, S., Kojić, I., Misch, D. & Stojanović, K., 12 Feb 2025, In: International journal of coal geology. 299, 104684.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  3. 2024
  4. Published
  5. Published

    Geomechanical characterization and mineralogical correlation of compositionally diverse world-class Kazakhstani source rocks: Insights from nanoindentation testing

    Nurbekova, R., Shi, X., Hazlett, R., Misch, D., Fustic, M. & Sachsenhofer, R. F., 15 Jul 2024, In: International journal of coal geology. 289, 104545.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  6. Published
  7. Published

    Mineral diagenesis in lacustrine organic-rich shales: Evolution pathways and implications for reservoir characteristics

    Yan, Y., Wang, M., Misch, D., Sachsenhofer, R. F., Wu, Y. & Li, J., 15 Mar 2024, In: Journal of Asian earth sciences. 263, 106026.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  8. Published
  9. 2023
  10. Published

    Regional mudstone compaction trends in the Vienna Basin: top seal assessment and implications for uplift history

    Skerbisch, L., Misch, D., Drews, M., Stollhofen, H., Sachsenhofer, R. F., Arnberger, K., Schuller, V. & Zamolyi, A., Oct 2023, In: International Journal of Earth Sciences. 112, 7, p. 1901-1921 21 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  11. Published
  12. Published

    Coaly and lacustrine hydrocarbon source rocks in Permo-Carboniferous graben deposits (Weiach well, Northern Switzerland)

    Ajuaba, S., Sachsenhofer, R. F., Meier, V., Gross, D., Schnyder, J., Omodeo-Salé, S., Moscariello, A. & Misch, D., Apr 2023, In: Marine and petroleum geology. 150, 106147.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  13. Published

    How tight are top seals? Insights from a comprehensive characterization workflow

    Shi, X., Misch, D., Cordill, M., Zak, S., Siedl, W., Sachsenhofer, R. & Kiener, D., 2023, 84th EAGE Annual Conference and Exhibition. p. 232-236 5 p. (84th EAGE Annual Conference and Exhibition; vol. 1).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  14. Published

    Petroleum Systems in the North Alpine Foreland Basin

    Sachsenhofer, R. F., Ajuaba, S., David, P., Garlichs, T. U., Gross, D., Misch, D., Moscariello, A., Omodeo-Salé, S. & Pytlak, L., 2023, 84th EAGE Annual Conference and Exhibition. p. 2269-2273 5 p. (84th EAGE Annual Conference and Exhibition; vol. 3).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  15. Published

    Porosity evolution and implications of hydrocarbon expulsion behavior from artificial maturation of Qingshankou Shale

    Yan, Y., Misch, D., Wang, M., Shi, X., Sachsenhofer, R. & Zhang, Y., 2023, 84th EAGE Annual Conference and Exhibition. p. 2254-2258 5 p. (84th EAGE Annual Conference and Exhibition; vol. 3).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  16. 2022
  17. Published
  18. Published

    A New Image Processing Workflow for the Detection of Quartz Types in Shales: Implications for Shale Gas Reservoir Quality Prediction

    Guo, S., Misch, D., Sachsenhofer, R. F., Zhu, Y., Tang, X. & Bai, W., Aug 2022, In: Minerals. 12, 8, 1027.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  19. Published

    Biomarker and compound-specific isotope records across the Toarcian CIE at the Dormettingen section in SW Germany

    Ajuaba, S., Sachsenhofer, R. F., Bechtel, A., Galasso, F., Gross, D., Misch, D. & Schneebeli-Hermann, E., Jul 2022, In: International Journal of Earth Sciences. 111, 5, p. 1631-1661 31 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  20. Published

    Lateral changes of organic matter preservation in the lacustrine Qingshankou Formation (Cretaceous Songliao Basin, NE China): Evidence for basin segmentation

    Zhang, P., Misch, D., Meng, Q., Sachsenhofer, R. F., Liu, Z., Jia, J., Gao, F., Bechtel, A. & Hu, F., 1 Apr 2022, In: International journal of coal geology. 254, 103984.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  21. Published

    CALCITE DISSOLUTION IN CLAYSTONES TREATED WITH BRINE AND HYDROGEN: IMPLICATIONS FOR UNDERGROUND HYDROGEN STORAGE CAPROCK INTEGRITY

    Bensing, J., Misch, D., Skerbisch, L. & Sachsenhofer, R., 2022, 6th International Conference on Fault and Top Seals 2022, FTS 2022. 14. (6th International Conference on Fault and Top Seals 2022, FTS 2022).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  22. Published

    Compaction trends in the Vienna Basin: Regional top seal capacity estimation and evidence for hydrocarbon leakage

    Skerbisch, L., Misch, D., Drews, M. C., Stollhofen, H., Sachsenhofer, R. F., Arnberger, K., Schuller, V. & Zámolyi, A., 2022, 6th International Conference on Fault and Top Seals 2022, FTS 2022. 08. (6th International Conference on Fault and Top Seals 2022, FTS 2022).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  23. Published

    Nuclear magnetic resonance T1 - T2 mapping as a tool for top seal assessment

    Misch, D., Liu, B., Vranjes-Wessely, S., Siedl, W. & Sachsenhofer, R. F., 2022, 6th International Conference on Fault and Top Seals 2022, FTS 2022. 11. (6th International Conference on Fault and Top Seals 2022, FTS 2022).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  24. Published

    Tracing migration through mudstone top seals: A case study from the Vienna Basin

    Misch, D., Vranjes-Wessely, S., Körmös, S., Shi, X., Wolfgang, S., Zamolyi, A., Liu, B., Seemann, T. & Sachsenhofer, R. F., 2022, 6th International Conference on Fault and Top Seals 2022, FTS 2022. 02. (6th International Conference on Fault and Top Seals 2022, FTS 2022).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  25. 2021
  26. Accepted/In press

    High-speed nanoindentation mapping of organic matter-rich rocks: A critical evaluation by correlative imaging and machine learning data analysis

    Vranjes-Wessely, S., Misch, D., Kiener, D., Cordill, M. J., Frese, N., Beyer, A., Horsfield, B., Wang, C. & Sachsenhofer, R. F., Sept 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: International journal of coal geology.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  27. Published

    Porosity evolution in organic matter-rich shales (Qingshankou Fm.; Songliao Basin, NE China): Implications for shale oil retention

    Zhang, P., Misch, D., Hu, F., Kostoglou, N., Sachsenhofer, R., Liu, Z., Meng, Q. T. & Bechtel, A., Aug 2021, In: Marine and petroleum geology. 130.2021, August, p. 1-17 17 p., 105139.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  28. Published

    Comprehensive thermal maturity assessment in shales: a case study on the upper cretaceous Qingshankou formation (Songliao Basin, NE China)

    Zhang, P., Misch, D., Meng, Q., Bechtel, A., Sachsenhofer, R. F., Liu, Z., Gao, F., Hu, F., Zhang, S. & Tang, B., Apr 2021, In: International Journal of Earth Sciences. 110, 3, p. 943-962 20 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  29. Published

    MINERALOGICAL, BIB-SEM AND PETROPHYSICAL DATA IN SEAL ROCK ANALYSIS: A CASE STUDY FROM THE VIENNA BASIN, AUSTRIA

    Misch, D., Siedl, W., Drews, M., Liu, B., Klaver, J., Pupp, M. & Sachsenhofer, R., Jan 2021, In: Journal of Petroleum Geology. 44, 1, p. 25-45 22 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  30. Published

    Conditions of the Formation Gas Deposits in the Epart of the Dnieper-Donets Basin: Integration of Basin Modeling Data with Consequences of Strike-Slip Faulting Effects

    Privalov, V., Loktyev, V., Misch, D., Sachsenhofer, R., Karpenko, I., Panova, O. & Formation, O., 2021, Society of Petroleum Engineers - SPE Eastern Europe Subsurface Conference, EESC 2021. The Society of Petroleum Engineers, (Society of Petroleum Engineers - SPE Eastern Europe Subsurface Conference, EESC 2021).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  31. 2020
  32. E-pub ahead of print

    Oil shale potential of the lower cretaceous Jiufotang Formation, Beipiao Basin, Northeast China

    Zhang, P., Meng, Q., Misch, D., Sachsenhofer, R. F., Liu, Z., Hu, F. & Shen, L., 23 Nov 2020, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International journal of coal geology. 236.2021, 1 March, 18 p., 103640.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  33. Published
  34. Published

    Nanoindentation of gas shales – analytical potential and limitations

    Vranjes-Wessely, S., Misch, D., Cordill, M. J., Kiener, D., Horsfield, B., Wang, C. & Sachsenhofer, R. F., Sept 2020.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceAbstractpeer-review

  35. E-pub ahead of print

    Nanoscale pore structure of Carboniferous coals from the Ukrainian Donets Basin: A combined HRTEM and gas sorption study

    Vranjes-Wessely, S., Misch, D., Issa, I., Kiener, D., Fink, R., Seemann, T., Liu, B., Rantitsch, G. & Sachsenhofer, R. F., 13 Apr 2020, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International journal of coal geology. 224.2020, 1 May, 14 p., 103484.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  36. Published

    Pore space characteristics of the Upper Visean ‘Rudov Beds’: insights from broad ion beam scanning electron microscopy and organic geochemical investigations

    Misch, D., Klaver, J., Groß, D., Rustamov, J., Sachsenhofer, R., Schmatz, J. & Urai, J., 2020, Geological Society Special Publication. 1 ed. London, Vol. 2020. p. 205-228 24 p. (Geological Society Special Publication; vol. 484, no. 1).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterResearch

  37. 2019
  38. Published
  39. Accepted/In press

    Solid bitumen in shale reservoirs: a challenge in organic petrography and geochemistry

    Misch, D., Riedl, F., Vranjes-Wessely, S., Horsfield, B., Reischenbacher, D., Ziegs, V., Mendez Martin, F. & Sachsenhofer, R., Oct 2019, (Accepted/In press) New Directions in Geosciences for Unconventional Resources.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  40. Published

    Petrographic and sorption-based characterization of bituminous organic matter in the Mandal Formation, Central Graben (Norway)

    Misch, D., Riedl, F., Liu, B., Horsfield, B., Ziegs, V., Mendez Martin, F., Vranjes-Wessely, S. & Sachsenhofer, R., 18 Jun 2019, In: International journal of coal geology. 211.2019, 1 July, 12 p., 103229.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  41. Published

    TEM characterisation and Raman spectroscopy of vitrinite

    Vranjes-Wessely, S., Misch, D., Kiener, D., Rantitsch, G., Groß, D. & Sachsenhofer, R., May 2019, p. 459. 460 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceAbstractpeer-review

  42. Published

    Solid bitumen in shales: petrographic characteristics and implications for reservoir characterization

    Misch, D., Groß, D., Hawranek, G., Horsfield, B., Klaver, J., Mendez Martin, F., Urai, J., Vranjes-Wessely, S., Sachsenhofer, R., Schmatz, J., Li, J. & Zou, C., 28 Feb 2019, In: International journal of coal geology. 205.2019, 1 March, p. 14-31 18 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  43. Published

    Oil-source correlation in the German Molasse basin

    Bechtel, A., Berling, M., David, P., Dax, F., Garlichs, T. U., Gratzer, R., Groß, D., Köhler, V., Misch, D., Oriabure, J. E. & Sachsenhofer, R. F., 1 Jan 2019, 29th International Meeting on Organic Geochemistry, IMOG 2019. (29th International Meeting on Organic Geochemistry, IMOG 2019).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  44. Published

    Oil seepage and carbonate formation: A case study from the southern Gulf of Mexico

    Smrzka, D., Zwicker, J., Misch, D., Walkner, C., Gier, S., Monien, P., Bohrmann, G. & Peckmann, J., 2019, In: Sedimentology. 2019, 36 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  45. Accepted/In press

    Solid bitumen in shales: Facies and maturity effects on microstructures

    Misch, D., Reischenbacher, D., Horsfield, B., Klaver, J., Sachsenhofer, R., Schmatz, J. & Urai, J., 2019, (Accepted/In press).

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceAbstractpeer-review

  46. Accepted/In press

    The Sachrang Member: implications for Toarcian black shale accumulation in the Tethys realm

    Neumeister, S., Misch, D., Gawlick, H.-J., Sachsenhofer, R. & Gratzer, R., 2019, (Accepted/In press).

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceAbstractpeer-review

  47. 2018
  48. Published
  49. Published

    Mechanical properties of coal macerals: A nanoindentation study

    Vranjes-Wessely, S., Misch, D., Schöberl, T., Kiener, D., Groß, D. & Sachsenhofer, R., 25 Sept 2018.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceAbstractpeer-review

  50. Published

    Nanoindentation study of macerals in coals from the Ukrainian Donets Basin

    Vranjes-Wessely, S., Misch, D., Schöberl, T., Kiener, D., Groß, D. & Sachsenhofer, R., Aug 2018, In: Advances in Geosciences. 2018, 45

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  51. Published

    PARATETHYAN PETROLEUM SOURCE ROCKS: AN OVERVIEW

    Sachsenhofer, R. F., Popov, S. V., Coric, S., Mayer, J., Misch, D., Morton, M. T., Pupp, M., Rauball, J. & Tari, G., 1 Jul 2018, In: Journal of Petroleum Geology. 41, 3, p. 219-245 27 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  52. Published

    Image-based microstructural analysis: A BIB-SEM study on Upper Visean shales from the Dniepr-Donets Basin (Ukraine)

    Misch, D., Klaver, J., Schmatz, J., Urai, J., Groß, D. & Sachsenhofer, R., Apr 2018.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceAbstractpeer-review

  53. Published
  54. Published
  55. Published
  56. Published

    Microporosity in solid bitumen: The key to unconventional reservoir potential in the Ukrainian Dniepr-Donets Basin

    Misch, D., Klaver, J., Groß, D., Sachsenhofer, R., Schmatz, J. & Urai, J., 2018.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceAbstractpeer-review

  57. Published
  58. Published

    Petroleum systems in the Austrian sector of the North Alpine Foreland Basin: An Overview

    Groß, D., Sachsenhofer, R., Bechtel, A., Gratzer, R., Grundtner, M.-L., Linzer, H.-G., Misch, D., Pytlak, L. J. & Scheucher, L., 2018, In: Journal of Petroleum Geology. 41, p. 299-317

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  59. 2017
  60. Published
  61. Published

    Carbonate authigenesis at oil seeps from the Campeche Knolls, southern Gulf of Mexico

    Smrzka, D., Zwicker, J., Sahling , H., Misch, D., Bohrmann, G. & Peckmann, J., 2017.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceAbstractpeer-review

  62. Published
  63. Published
  64. Published
  65. Published
  66. 2016
  67. Published

    Nanostructural Investigations on Potential Gas Shales of the Dniepr-Donets Basin (Ukraine)

    Misch, D., Klaver, J., Groß, D., Schmatz, J., Sachsenhofer, R. & Mendez Martin, F., 2 Jun 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePresentationResearchpeer-review

  68. Published

    Conventional and Unconventional Petroleum Systems in the Dniepr-Donets Basin, Ukraine

    Misch, D., Sachsenhofer, R., Groß, D., Mahlstedt, N. & Bechtel, A., 1 Jun 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePresentationResearchpeer-review

  69. Published

    Conventional and Unconventional Petroleum Systems in the Dniepr-Donets Basin, Ukraine

    Misch, D., Sachsenhofer, R., Groß, D., Mahlstedt, N. & Bechtel, A., Jun 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceAbstractpeer-review

  70. Published
  71. Published

    Nanostructural Investigations on Potential Gas Shales of the Dniepr-Donets Basin(Ukraine)

    Misch, D., Klaver, J., Groß, D., Schmatz, J., Sachsenhofer, R. & Mendez Martin, F., Jun 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceAbstractpeer-review

  72. Published
  73. Published

    Conventional and unconventional petroleum system in the Dniepr-Donets basin, Ukraine

    Misch, D., Sachsenhofer, R. F., Groß, D., Mahlstedt, N. & Bechtel, A., 2016, 78th EAGE Conference and Exhibition 2016: Efficient Use of Technology - Unlocking Potential. (78th EAGE Conference and Exhibition 2016: Efficient Use of Technology - Unlocking Potential).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  74. Published
  75. Published

    Diagenesis in cenomanian clastic reservoir rocks of the Alpine Foreland Basin (Austria)

    Grundtner, M. L., Gross, D., Samsu, A. S., Linzer, H. G., Misch, D., Sachsenhofer, R., Scheucher, L. & Schnitzer, S., 2016, 78th EAGE Conference and Exhibition 2016: Efficient Use of Technology - Unlocking Potential.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  76. Published
  77. Published

    Shale gas/shale oil potential of Upper Visean Black Shales in the Dniepr-Donets Basin (Ukraine)

    Misch, D., Groß, D., Mahlstedt, N., Makogon, V. & Sachsenhofer, R., 2016, In: Marine and petroleum geology. 10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2016.04.017

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  78. 2015
  79. Published

    Oil/gas-source rock correlations in the Dniepr-Donets Basin (Ukraine): New insights into the petroleum system

    Misch, D., Sachsenhofer, R., Bechtel, A., Gratzer, R., Groß, D. & Makogon, V., Nov 2015, In: Marine and petroleum geology. 67, p. 720 - 742

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  80. Published
  81. Published

    Characterization of Carboniferous coals from the Donets Basin (Ukraine) by EPMA, organic petrography and geochemical methods

    Groß, D., Misch, D., Zaccarini, F., Kiraly, A., Sachsenhofer, R., Privalov, V. A. & Panova, E. A., 10 Sept 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePresentationResearchpeer-review

  82. Published

    Maturity investigations on low-mature organic matter using micro Raman spectroscopy

    Kiraly, A., Schubert, F., Misch, D. & Toth, T. M., 5 Sept 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  83. Published
  84. Published
  85. Published

    MICRO- AND NANOSCALE INVESTIGATIONS ON GAS SHALES FROM THE DNIEPR DONETS BASIN (UKRAINE): IMPLICATIONS FOR SHALE GAS POTENTIAL

    Misch, D., Mendez Martin, F., Groß, D., Onuk, P., Sachsenhofer, R. & Hawranek, G., 6 May 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePresentationResearchpeer-review

  86. Published

    Erfassung seicht liegender Öl- und Gaslagerstätten in Oberösterreich

    Misch, D., Groß, D. & Sachsenhofer, R., 2015

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned reportTransferpeer-review

  87. 2014
  88. Published

    Clay-mineral analysis of black shales of the Srebnen Depression (Dniepr Donets Basin, Ukraine)

    Misch, D. & Wegerer, E., 2014.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  89. Published

    Clay-mineral composition of black shales from the Dniepr-Donets Basin (Ukraine)

    Misch, D., Wegerer, E. & Scheucher, L., 2014.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  90. Published
  91. Published

    Mineralogical composition of Late Devonian to Carboniferous rocks in the Srebnen Depression (Dniepr Donets Basin, Ukraine)

    Misch, D., Wegerer, E., Makogon, V., Prigarina, T., Sachsenhofer, R. & Scheucher, L., 2014.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  92. Published

    Mineralogical composition of Late Devonian to Carboniferous rocks of the Srebnen Depression (Dniepr Donets Basin, Ukraine)

    Misch, D., Wegerer, E., Makogon, V., Prigarina, T. & Scheucher, L., 2014.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  93. Published

    Oil/Condensate - Source Rock Correlation in the Dniepr-Donets Basin

    Misch, D., Sachsenhofer, R., Groß, D., Bechtel, A. & Gratzer, R., 2014

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned reportTransferpeer-review

  94. Published

    Oil-source rock and gas-source rock correlations in the Dniepr Donets Basin (Ukraine): Preliminary results

    Misch, D., Bechtel, A., Gratzer, R., Sachsenhofer, R., Makogon, V. & Prigarina, T., 2014.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  95. Published

    Petrographie und Beurteilung der Reinjektivität von ausgewählten Bohrkernen der RAG

    Misch, D. & Mali, H., 2014

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned reportTransferpeer-review

  96. Published
  97. Published

    Qualitative geologisch-lagerstättenkundliche Bewertung des Quarzkiesvorkommens Freinberg (OÖ)

    Misch, D., Melcher, F., Mali, H. & Prochaska, W., 2014

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned reportTransferpeer-review

  98. 2012
  99. Published

    Geology of the Fanjiabauzi Talc Deposit, Liaoning Province, China

    Misch, D., 2012, 161 p.

    Research output: ThesisMaster's Thesis

  100. 2010
  101. Published

    3D Modellierung der Talklagerstätte Aihai/Liaoning, NE China

    Pluch, H., Misch, D., Mali, H. & Ebner, F., 2010.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  102. Published

    3D-Modellierung der Talklagerstätte Aihai/Liaoning, NE China

    Pluch, H., Misch, D., Mali, H. & Ebner, F., 2010, 3D-Modellierung der Talklagerstätte Aihai/Liaoning, NE China. Geoaustria, p. 201-202

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution