Micro-crosslinked gels and associated methods
US7814980B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K8/70
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods of forming and utilizing micro-crosslinked gels are disclosed, including a method comprising: providing a micro-crosslinked gel that comprises micro-domains; and placing the micro-crosslinked gel into a subterranean formation via a well bore penetrating the formation at a desired pressure. In another aspect, the invention provides compositions that include a micro-crosslinked gel comprising a jigsaw configuration of micro-domains and particulates.
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