Methods of using nano-surfactants for enhanced hydrocarbon recovery
US9708525B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K2208/10
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Suspensions comprising amphiphilic nanoparticles and at least one carrier fluid. The amphiphilic nanoparticles include at least a hydrophilic portion and a hydrophobic portion. The hydrophilic portion comprises at least one hydrophilic functional group and the hydrophobic portion includes at least one hydrophobic functional group. Methods of forming the flooding suspension and methods of removing a hydrocarbon material using the flooding suspensions.
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