Crosslinkable polymer compositions comprising phenols and associated methods
US7325613B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08K5/42
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Crosslinkable-polymer compositions that comprise a chitosan-based compound and a phenol source, and associated methods, are provided. Various methods of use are also provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise providing a crosslinkable-polymer composition comprising an aqueous fluid, a chitosan-based compound, a chitosan-reacting polymer, and a phenol source; introducing the crosslinkable-polymer composition into the portion of the subterranean formation; and allowing the crosslinkable-polymer composition to form a crosslinked gel in the portion of the subterranean formation.
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