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Modified polyglycolic acid and molded articles for degradable downhole tools application

US11827780B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2021
Grant dateNov 28, 2023
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L2205/03
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The patent application discloses a degradable polymers compounds. The polymer compounds comprises product of blends of polyglycolic acid and polylactic acid in a weight ratio of from about 99/1 to about 50/50 in mixture with a compatibilizer poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid), wherein the compounded product has a tensile strength of at least about 12,000 psi.

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