Expandable particulates and methods of use and preparation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9957440
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14915080

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Embodiments relate to preparation of expandable particulates and their use in fracturing operations. An embodiment provides a method for treating a subterranean formation comprising: introducing a treatment fluid comprising expandable particulates into the subterranean formation, wherein the expandable particulates each comprise a particulate substrate, a swellable material coating the particulate substrate, and an exterior coating comprising a resin; and depositing at least a portion of the expandable particulates in the subterranean formation.

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  • HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Alwattari, Ali Humble, US 42 305
Nguyen, Philip D Houston, US 518 18422
Ogle, James William Spring, US 45 300
Vo, Loan Kim Houston, US 1 5

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