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Delayed gelling agents

US9850425B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 2011
Grant dateDec 26, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2034

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  • 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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