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Self-suspending proppants for hydraulic fracturing comprising a coating of hydrogel-forming polymer

US9297244B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateMar 29, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2998
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides for modified proppants, comprising a proppant particle and a hydrogel coating, wherein the hydrogel coating localizes on the surface of the proppant particle to produce the modified proppant, methods of manufacturing such proppants and methods of use.

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