Abstract: A lead frame for connecting a semiconductor die to a base plate is provided. The lead frame includes: one or more lead portions, configured for connecting the lead frame to the base plate; a first contact element configured to be connected to a source of the semiconductor die; and a second contact element configured to be connected to a drain of the semiconductor die, the second contact element includes at least two contact portions that in an assembled state of the lead frame each contact the drain of the semiconductor die with a contact area thereof, the contact areas of the respective contact portions are spaced apart from each other.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to subterranean formation operations and, more particularly, to embedded treatment fluid additives for use in subterranean formation operations. The embedded treatment additives may comprise an aqueous-soluble downhole reactive material embedded in a crosslinked polymeric solution to delay the reactivity of the aqueous-soluble downhole reactive material, thereby forming the embedded treatment additive, wherein the aqueous-soluble downhole reactive material is a solid.

Abstract: Methods and treatment fluids for removing mixed scale. A treatment fluid is introduced into a wellbore comprising a mixed scale of interspersed calcium carbonate and calcium sulfate. The treatment fluid comprises: phosphonomethyliminodiacetic acid, N,N-bis(phosphonomethyl)glycine, or a combination thereof; and an aqueous base fluid. The treatment fluid has a pH in a range between about 6 to about 8. The method further comprises contacting the mixed scale with the treatment fluid.

Abstract: A method may include: introducing a treatment fluid into a production fluid disposed in a surface well system, the treatment fluid comprising: a base fluid; and a supramolecular host guest product comprising: a treatment fluid additive comprising a surfactant; and a supramolecular host molecule, wherein the supramolecular host molecule is not covalently bonded to the treatment fluid additive; introducing the production fluid containing the treatment fluid into a production facility separator; and separating, in the production facility separator, at least a portion of the production fluid to form a water stream.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for diagnosing ureteropelvic junction obstruction. A set of biomarkers may be extracted from each of one or more time-activity curves associated with diuresis renography and/or functional magnetic resonance urography of one or more kidneys of a patient. One or more calculations can be performed based on the set of biomarkers to identify uretero-pelvic junction obstruction and a classification of severity or criticality thereof.

Abstract: A method of producing natural resources from a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation with a Huff and Puff process comprising: (a) placing a recovery enhancing fluid system into the wellbore during an injection (Huff) period of time wherein placing the recovery enhancing fluid system comprises injecting under pressure; (b) ceasing injection of the recovery enhancing fluid system and allowing the composition to soak in the subterranean formation for a soak period of time; (c) producing fluids from the subterranean formation during a production (Puff) period of time; and (d) optionally repeating steps (a) to (c) for a plurality of Huff, soak, and Puff periods of time, respectively.

Abstract: A method of enhanced oil recovery comprising introducing into one or more injection wells located within a subterranean formation a treatment fluid comprising (i) an aminopolycarboxylic acid comprising a phosphonoalkyl moiety; and ii) a surfactant blend; and removing hydrocarbons from one or more production wells. A method of enhanced oil recovery comprising introducing into one or more injection wells located within a subterranean formation a treatment fluid comprising (i) an aminopolycarboxylic acid comprising a phosphonoalkyl moiety; and ii) a surfactant blend wherein the subterranean formation comprises non-source rock, naturally-fractured rock, low porosity rock, calcite rich reservoir rock or a combination thereof; and removing hydrocarbons from one or more production wells.

Abstract: The invention provides a series of peptides with N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor modulating activity. Specifically it contains two synthetic peptides acting as ion inflow antagonists through the NMDA receptor with specificity GluN2B and GluN2A NMDA receptor subunits and a peptide having agonist activity regarding the NMDA receptor in rat hippocampal neuron cultures.

Abstract: A method may include: introducing a treatment fluid into a stream, the treatment fluid comprising: a base fluid and a supramolecular host guest product, wherein the supramolecular host guest product comprises a treatment fluid additive and a supramolecular host molecule, wherein the supramolecular host molecule is not covalently bonded to the treatment fluid additive.

Abstract: Surfactant compositions and methods for hydrocarbon recovery from a subterranean formation are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include: introducing a surfactant composition comprising an aqueous phase, an oil phase, an organic solvent, and one or more surfactants into a wellbore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation; introducing an organic compound comprising a phosphonoalkyl moiety into the wellbore; and at least partially displacing a hydrocarbon from the subterranean formation by contacting a surface in the subterranean formation with the surfactant composition or the organic compound. In some embodiments, the compositions include: an aqueous phase; an oil phase comprising at least one solvent; an organic solvent; one or more surfactants; and at least one organic compound comprising a phosphonoalkyl moiety.

Abstract: Methods for inhibiting scale formation in a subterranean formation are provided. In some embodiments the present disclosure includes providing an organophosphorous compound including a phosphonoalkyl moiety; providing an acid component; mixing at least the organophosphorous compound including a phosphonoalkyl moiety and the acid component to form a treatment fluid; introducing the treatment fluid into at least a portion of a subterranean formation; contacting at least a portion of an acid-reactive substance disposed within the subterranean formation with the treatment fluid; forming a spent treatment fluid by allowing the acid component to at least partially spend against the portion of the acid-reactive surface; and allowing the spent treatment fluid to inhibit the formation of at least an amount of scale.

Abstract: Methods and treatment fluids for removing mixed scale. A treatment fluid is introduced into a wellbore comprising a mixed scale of interspersed calcium carbonate and calcium sulfate. The treatment fluid comprises: phosphonomethyliminodiacetic acid, glycine-N,N-bis(methylene phosphonic acid), or a combination thereof; and an aqueous base fluid. The treatment fluid has a pH in a range between about 6 to about 8. The method further comprises contacting the mixed scale with the treatment fluid.

Abstract: A well treatment fluid comprising an aqueous base fluid and a wettability modifier, and a method using the well treatment fluid. The wettability modifier includes an alkylamine oxide surfactant, and an organic compound having a phosphonoalkyl moiety. As an example, the well treatment fluid is suitable for treating oil-wet formations.

Abstract: The rapid reaction of hydrofluoric acid with siliceous materials can make it difficult to increase the permeability of subterranean formations containing siliceous minerals.

Abstract: Provided are methods for selecting a treatment for a subterranean formation in accordance with the disclosure and the illustrated FIGs. An example method comprises obtaining a formation material, measuring a geomechanical property of the formation material, measuring a mineralogy of the formation material, preparing a predictive model for the formation material from the measured geomechanical property and the mineralogy of the formation material; wherein the predictive model analyzes production over time for a plurality of treatments for the formation material, wherein the formation material is treated with each treatment in the plurality of treatments and the geomechanical property and the mineralogy of the formation material are measured before and after an individual treatment, selecting the treatment having the greatest production from the plurality of treatments, and contacting the subterranean formation with the treatment.

Abstract: Methods of diverting fluid flow, controlling fluid loss, and/or providing zonal isolation in subterranean formations are provided. In some embodiments, the methods comprise: providing a particulate material that comprises an electrically controlled propellant; placing the particulate material in at least a first portion of the subterranean formation; introducing a treatment fluid into the subterranean formation; and allowing the particulate material to at least partially divert the flow of the treatment fluid away from the first portion of the formation.

Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for treating a subterranean formation. One such method includes preparing an emulsion comprising: an aqueous liquid; a multifunction hydrolysable oil; a co-solvent; and a surfactant. The method further includes combining the emulsion with a carrier fluid to provide a treatment fluid. The method additionally includes introducing the treatment fluid to the subterranean formation. The method also includes contacting hydrocarbons within the subterranean formation with the treatment fluid, and hydrolyzing the multifunction hydrolysable oil to provide an organic acid and an alcohol within the subterranean formation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to subterranean formation operations and, more particularly, to embedded treatment fluid additives for use in subterranean formation operations. The embedded treatment additives may comprise an aqueous-soluble downhole reactive material embedded in a crosslinked polymeric solution to delay the reactivity of the aqueous-soluble downhole reactive material, thereby forming the embedded treatment additive, wherein the aqueous-soluble downhole reactive material is a solid.

Abstract: Provided are treatment fluids and associated methods for removing metal sulfate scale. An example method includes introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore comprising metal sulfate scale, wherein the treatment fluid comprises: a phosphonated aminocarboxylate; a carboxylated alkanol, a carboxylated alkyl halide, and/or a multicarboxylic acid; an anion; and an aqueous base fluid; wherein the treatment fluid has a pH in a range between about 7 to about 13. The method further includes contacting the metal sulfate scale with the treatment fluid; wherein the treatment fluid is allowed to remain static during the contacting; and removing the treatment fluid from the wellbore.