Multifunctional boronic acid crosslinking agents and associated methods
US8708045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K8/887
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Treatment of a subterranean formation can be conducted with viscosified treatment fluids that comprise a multifunctional boronic acid crosslinking agent. Methods for treating a subterranean formation can comprise providing a treatment fluid that comprises an aqueous base fluid, a gelling agent, and a multifunctional boronic acid crosslinking agent that comprises a copolymer comprising at least one boronic acid monomer unit and at least one water-soluble monomer unit; and introducing the treatment fluid into a subterranean formation.
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