Gel fluid composites comprising nanosilica and quantum dots for sealing water production in a wellbore

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PATENT NO 11680200
APP PUB NO 20230151261A1
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17527404

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According to embodiments disclosed herein, a gel fluid composite may include a nanosilica gel and a plurality of quantum dot tracers. The nanosilica gel may be configured to seal one or more downhole fractures in a wellbore. The plurality of quantum dot tracers may be dispersed in the nanosilica gel. The plurality of quantum dot tracers may each include a semiconductor particle core housed in a silica shell.

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  • SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY

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Huang, Jin Dhahran, SA 118 973
Li, Wengang Dhahran, SA 25 54

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