Micro-crosslinked gels and associated methods

Details Micro-crosslinked gels and associated methods Micro-crosslinked gels and associated methods

2008-04-10

2010-10-19

Bates, Zakiya W. (Department: 3676)

Wells

Processes

Chemical inter-reaction of two or more introduced materials

C166S278000, C166S281000, C166S280100, C166S308500

Reexamination Certificate

active

07814980

ABSTRACT:
Methods of forming and utilizing micro-crosslinked gels are disclosed, including a method comprising: providing a micro-crosslinked gel that comprises micro-domains; and placing the micro-crosslinked gel into a subterranean formation via a well bore penetrating the formation at a desired pressure. In another aspect, the invention provides compositions that include a micro-crosslinked gel comprising a jigsaw configuration of micro-domains and particulates.

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