Nanoparticle carrier platform and methods for controlled release of subterranean well treatment additives
US10619086B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K2208/32
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Nano-sized mixed metal oxide carriers capable of delivering a well treatment additive for a sustained or extended period of time in the environment of use, methods of making the nanoparticles, and uses thereof are described herein. The nanoparticles can have a formula of: A/[Mx1My2Mz3]OnHm where x is 0.03 to 3, y is 0.01 to 0.4, z is 0.01 to 0.4 and n and m are determined by the oxidation states of the other elements, and M1 can be aluminum (Al), gallium (Ga), indium (In), or thallium (Tl). M2 and M3 are not the same and can be a Column 2 metal, Column 14 metal, or a transition metal. A is can be a treatment additive.
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