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High-temperature lubricants comprising elongated carbon nanoparticles for use in subterranean formation operations

US9493723B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2013
Grant dateNov 15, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 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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