Use of surface-modified nanoparticles for oil recovery

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7033975
APP PUB NO 20030220204A1
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10441721

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The present invention provides the use of surface-modified nanoparticles in fluids used to recover hydrocarbon from underground formations. The use of surface-modified nanoparticles in such fluids provides foams that are stable under pressure yet have a shorter foam lifetime than typical surfactant-stabilized foams after the pressure is released or lowered.

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3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYP O BOX 33427 ST PAUL MN 55133-3427

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Baran, Jr Jimmie R Prescott, WI 16 375
Cabrera, Oswaldo J Edo. Vargas, VE 1 269

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