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Wrinkled capsules for treatment of subterranean formations

US10590338B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 2015
Grant dateMar 17, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/27
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Various embodiments disclosed relate to wrinkled capsules for treatment of subterranean formations. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation. The method includes placing in the subterranean formation a composition comprising at least one wrinkled capsule. The wrinkled capsule includes a hydrophobic core and a wrinkled shell.

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