Biomimetic adhesive compositions comprising a phenolic polymer and methods for use thereof
AssigneeHalliburton Energy Services, Inc.
InventorsEnrique A. Reyes, Pinmanee Boontheung, Narongsak Tonmukayakul
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Abstract
Biomimetic adhesive compositions can be used in various aspects of subterranean treatment operations. Methods for treating a subterranean formation can comprise: providing an adhesive composition that comprises a first polymer comprising a plurality of monomers that comprise a phenolic moiety, a biopolymer that is crosslinkable with the first polymer, a crosslinking agent, and an oxidizing agent; introducing the adhesive composition into a subterranean formation; and forming a coacervate-bound surface in the subterranean formation by crosslinking the first polymer.
Claims20
A method comprising:
- providing an adhesive composition comprising:
- a first polymer comprising a plurality of monomers that comprise a phenolic moiety;
- a biopolymer that is crosslinkable with the first polymer;
- a crosslinking agent;
- and
- an oxidizing agent;
- introducing the adhesive composition into a subterranean formation;
- and
- forming a coacervate-bound surface in the subterranean formation by crosslinking the first polymer.
A method comprising:
- providing an adhesive composition comprising:
- a first polymer comprising a plurality of monomers that comprise a 1,2-dihydroxybenzene moiety;
- a second polymer that is crosslinkable with the first polymer;
- an optional crosslinking agent;
- and
- an oxidizing agent;
- introducing the adhesive composition into a subterranean formation;
- oxidizing at least a portion of the 1,2-dihydroxybenzene moieties so as to crosslink the first polymer;
- and
- forming a coacervate-bound surface in the subterranean formation from the adhesive composition.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.