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Multifunctional particles for enhanced oil recovery

US10442982B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2016
Grant dateOct 15, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K2208/10
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

To deliver surfactants or tracers to underground oil fields, inorganic encapsulated surfactant nanoparticles or microparticles that are stable for several weeks under high temperature and high salt conditions can be used.

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