Abstract:
The present invention is directed to the creation of macroscopic materials and objects comprising aligned nanotube segments. The invention entails aligning single-wall carbon nanotube (SWNT) segments that are suspended in a fluid medium and then removing the aligned segments from suspension in a way that macroscopic, ordered assemblies of SWNT are formed. The invention is further directed to controlling the natural proclivity or nanotube segments to self assemble into or ordered structures by modifying the environment of the nanotubes and the history of that environment prior to and during the process. The materials and objects are “macroscopic” in that they are large enough to be seen without the aid of a microscope or of the dimensions of such objects. These macroscopic ordered SWNT materials and objects have the remarkable physical, electrical, and chemical properties that SWNT exhibit on the microscopic scale because they are comprised of nanotubes, each of which is aligned in the same direction and in contact with its nearest neighbors. An ordered assembly of closest SWNT also serves as a template for growth of more and larger ordered assemblies. An ordered assembly further serves as a foundation for post processing treatments that modify the assembly internally to specifically enhance selected material properties such as shear strength, tensile strength, compressive strength, toughness, electrical conductivity, and thermal conductivity.
Abstract:
In an embodiment, a method is provided including the steps of: (A) introducing a well fluid comprising an electron-poor orthoester into a well; and (B) allowing or causing the electron-poor orthoester to hydrolyze to produce an acid and an alcohol in the well. In another embodiment, a water-based well fluid is provided, the well fluid including: (A) a continuous aqueous phase having a pH of a least 6; (B) an electron-poor orthoester; and (C) a viscosity-increasing agent.
Abstract:
A method of servicing a wellbore comprising placing a wellbore servicing fluid comprising a modified friction reducer into the wellbore. A modified friction reducer comprising a degradable polymer having functional degradable moieties, a polymer having a molecular weight of from about 5M to about 30M, a polymer having a PDI of from about 1.0 to about 2.5, a weakly crosslinked polymer, or combinations thereof.
Abstract:
A method of servicing a wellbore comprising placing a wellbore servicing fluid comprising a modified friction reducer into the wellbore. A modified friction reducer comprising a degradable polymer having functional degradable moieties, a polymer having a molecular weight of from about 5M to about 30M, a polymer having a PDI of from about 1.0 to about 2.5, a weakly crosslinked polymer, or combinations thereof.
Abstract:
A subterranean zone surrounding a well bore is fractured with a fracturing fluid. Micro proppant of 200 mesh or smaller is pumped into far field fractures of the subterranean zone and props the far field fractures open.
Abstract:
In an embodiment, a method is provided including the steps of: (A) introducing a well fluid comprising an electron-poor orthoester into a well; and (B) allowing or causing the electron-poor orthoester to hydrolyze to produce an acid and an alcohol in the well. In another embodiment, a water-based well fluid is provided, the well fluid including: (A) a continuous aqueous phase having a pH of a least 6; (B) an electron-poor orthoester; and (C) a viscosity-increasing agent.
Abstract:
Methods of using nanohybrid-containing fluids in a well are provided. The methods include the steps of: (a) forming or providing a well fluid comprising a nanohybrid; and (b) introducing the well fluid into a well. The methods can be used in various applications, such as in drilling, completion, or intervention operations.
Abstract:
The present invention involves fibers of highly aligned single-wall carbon nanotubes and a process for making the same. The present invention provides a method for effectively dispersing single-wall carbon nanotubes. The process for dispersing the single-wall carbon nanotubes comprises mixing single-wall carbon nanotubes with 100% sulfuric acid or a superacid, heating and stirring under an inert, oxygen-free environment. The single-wall carbon nanotube/acid mixture is wet spun into a coagulant to form the single-wall carbon nanotube fibers. The fibers are recovered, washed and dried. The single-wall carbon nanotubes were highly aligned in the fibers, as determined by Raman spectroscopy analysis.