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Chitin nanocrystal containing wellbore fluids

US9469802B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2013
Grant dateOct 18, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W30/91
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The current invention relates to the use of chitin nanocrystals and chitin nanocrystal derivatives. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of chitin nanocrystals and chitin nanocrystals used in oil and gas operations. The chitin nanocrystals and chitin nanocrystals derivatives can be used as additives to cement and wellbore fluids and can be used to inhibit corrosion in pipelines, on downhole tools and on other oil and gas related equipment.

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