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Compositions for, solutions for, and methods of use of siloxane based aromatic trisureas as viscosifiers

US9957438B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2016
Grant dateMay 1, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K8/82
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A compound represented by the following formula is provided:Also provided is a solution including a compound disclosed herein, a volume of dense carbon dioxide (CO2), and a co-solvent, where the solution has an increased viscosity greater than the viscosity of dense CO2. Methods of increasing the viscosity of dense CO2 and natural gas liquids (NGLs) by, for example, dissolving a compound disclosed herein to form a solution, are also provided.

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