High-temperature lubricants comprising elongated carbon nanoparticles for use in subterranean formation operations
US9493723B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10N2030/70
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An embodiment disclosed herein provides a high-temperature lubricant comprising an oil-soluble lubricating base fluid or a water-soluble lubricating base fluid; and elongated carbon nanoparticles that align in flow. In some embodiments, the lubricating composition may be selected from the group consisting of graphene nanoribbons; carbon nanotubes; carbon nanohorns; and any combination thereof.
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