Amphiphilic block polymers soluble in strongly saline medium
US10808064B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08F2438/03
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to the preparation of polymers that are of use in particular as a rheology agent, and are suitable for use in very concentrated saline media, which comprises a step of micellar radical polymerization in which are brought into contact, in an aqueous medium: —hydrophilic monomers; —hydrophobic monomers in the form of a micellar solution, containing micelles comprising these hydrophobic monomers; —a radical polymerization initiator; and —preferably an agent for controlling radical polymerization, wherein said micelles comprise at least one surfactant of amphoteric nature. The polymers obtained according to the invention are in particular of use for enhanced oil recovery.
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