Delayed gelling agents
US9850425B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B33/138
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention is directed to delayed gelation agents comprising a degradable polymeric cage containing therein one or more gelation agents. The cage degrades in situ, e.g, in an oil reservoir, thus releasing the gelation agent(s), which can then crosslink second polymers in situ to form a gel.
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