METHODS OF USING NANO-SURFACTANTS FOR ENHANCED HYDROCARBON RECOVERY

摘要

Suspensions comprising amphiphilic nanoparticles and at least one carrier fluid. The amphiphilic nanoparticles include at least a hydrophilic portion and a hydrophobic portion. The hydrophilic portion comprises at least one hydrophilic functional group and the hydrophobic portion includes at least one hydrophobic functional group. Methods of forming the flooding suspension and methods of removing a hydrocarbon material using the flooding suspensions are disclosed.

主权项

1. A method of obtaining a hydrocarbon material, the method comprising:
combining amphiphilic nanoparticles comprising a hydrophilic group and a hydrophobic group with a carrier fluid to form a suspension; contacting at least one of a subterranean formation and a slurry comprising bituminous sand and water with the suspension to form an emulsion stabilized by the amphiphilic nanoparticles; and removing hydrocarbons from the emulsion stabilized by the amphiphilic nanoparticles.