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Cellulosic Particulates and Method of Manufacture and Use Thereof

  • US 20090044942A1
  • Filed: 08/13/2008
  • Published: 02/19/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/13/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of stimulating production of hydrocarbons in an oil or gas well comprising injecting into a subterranean formation either:

  • (a) a proppant consisting of a spherical porous or non-porous cellulosic particulate;

    (b) a proppant comprising a spherical porous or non-porous cellulosic particulate, at least a portion of the surface of the cellulosic particulate having been treated with a coating or penetrating layer;

    (c) a spherical proppant comprising a porous or non-porous cellulosic particulate and a synthetic resin soluble in an ionic liquid;

    or(d) a proppant comprising a spherical porous or non-porous cellulosic particulate and at least one temperature stabilizer and/or strengthening agent.

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