Abstract: The present invention provides a photocurable resin composition containing a polymer (A) which has excellent adhesion to plastic substrates. The present invention relates to a photocurable resin composition that contains a polymer (A) produced by polymerization of a compound represented by the following formula [I]: wherein each R1 may be the same or different and represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-C5 alkyl group, a glycidyl group, or the group —CH2—CR3?CHR2 wherein R2 and R3 each represent H or CH3, provided that at least one R1 is the group —CH2—CR3?CHR2.

Abstract: Ink formulations based on nanoparticles. The present invention relates to ink formulations based on (semi)conducting nanoparticles. In particular, the present invention relates to ink compositions based on zinc oxide and aluminium (semiconducting nanoparticles suitable for different printing methods.

Abstract: Release or separation composition comprised of: A) one or more substances of general formula (I) PA (I) comprising a polar terminal P containing a polar functional group comprising at least one at¬ om selected from oxygen (O) or nitrogen (N) or sulphur (S) and an apolar A part comprising at least one Ri aliphatic chain, including at least seven atoms; B) a silane or mixture of silanes; and C) one or more polar polymers.

Abstract: A stain composition for applying a stain to a wood substrate includes a carbonate ester solvent system, an acrylic resin, a siloxane-containing composition, and an optional pigment composition. The stain composition advantageously has a minimum amount of VOCs.

Abstract: Photoresist topcoat compositions, comprising: a first polymer that is aqueous base soluble and is present in an amount of from 70 to 99 wt % based on total solids of the composition; a second polymer comprising a repeat unit of general formula (IV) and a repeat unit of general formula (V): wherein: R5 independently represents H, halogen atom, C1-C3 alkyl, or C1-C3 haloalkyl; R6 represents linear, branched or cyclic C1 to C20 fluoroalkyl; R7 represents linear, branched or cyclic C1 to C20 fluoroalkyl; L3 represents a multivalent linking group; and m is an integer of from 1 to 5; wherein the second polymer is free of non-fluorinated side chains; and wherein the second polymer is present in an amount of from 1 to 30 wt % based on total solids of the composition and a solvent. The invention finds particular applicability in the manufacture of semiconductor devices.

Abstract: A curable composition for forming at least one layer of two adjacent hardcoat layers included in a hardcoat laminate contains at least one adhesion-imparting component selected from a mono(meth)acrylate having an oxygen-containing heterocyclic group, a mono(meth)acrylate having an aliphatic hydrocarbon group, a mono(meth)acrylate having a crosslinked cyclic hydrocarbon group, a mono(meth)acrylate having an allyloxy group, a polymer of a mono(meth)acrylate having an allyloxy group, a multibranched polyvinyl compound having a weight-average molecular weight of not less than 1000, a di(meth)acrylate having a crosslinked cyclic hydrocarbon group, an alkanediol di(meth)acrylate, and a polyalkylene glycol di(meth)acrylate. A hardcoat laminate obtained therefrom has prevented or reduced occurrence of separation, breakage, and/or cracks in punching.

Abstract: A composition, an insulating material, and a method for preparing an insulating material are provided. The composition includes (a) 100 parts by weight of oligomer of Formula (I) (b) 20-50 parts by weight of polymer having at least two reactive functional groups, wherein the reactive functional group is a reactive-double-bond-containing functional group; (c) 1-5 parts by weight of photoinitiator; (d) 0.5-2 parts by weight of thermal initiator; and (e) 0.5-2 parts by weight of photoacid generator.

Abstract: A graft copolymer is provided herein. The graft copolymer includes a polymeric backbone. The polymeric backbone includes a cyclic amine-containing moiety. The graft copolymer further includes a first side chain bound to the polymeric backbone, wherein the first side chain includes an acid-containing moiety. The graft copolymer further includes a second side chain bound to the polymeric backbone, wherein the second side chain includes an alkoxylated moiety. Another graft copolymer is provided herein. The graft copolymer includes a polymeric backbone. The polymeric backbone includes a quaternary ammonium moiety formed from a reaction of an amine-containing moiety and an alkylation agent. The graft copolymer further includes a first side chain bound to the polymeric backbone, wherein the first side chain includes an acid-containing moiety. The graft copolymer further includes a second side chain bound to the polymeric backbone, wherein the second side chain includes an alkoxylated moiety.

Abstract: The present invention provides a floor coating agent with excellent adhesion and hardness, and a construction method using the same. The floor coating agent with excellent adhesion and hardness according to the present invention includes a primer layer applied onto the surface of floor and then cured, and a floor coating layer applied onto the primer layer and then cured, wherein the primer layer is produced from a mixture of a self-emulsified epoxy resin, an acrylic polyol resin, a defoaming agent, 1,3,5-triglycidyl isocyanurate, dodecanedioic acid, anhydrous sodium citrate and water, and the floor coating layer is produced from a floor coating layer composition including an acidic copolymer alkyl ammonium salt, zinc oxide, oxalic acid, ammonium hydroxide and distilled water. Based on this configuration, the present invention can improve durability, abrasion resistance, gloss and the like of a floor surface, based on excellent adhesion to the floor surface and superior surface hardness.

Abstract: A paint replacement film comprising a polymer layer comprising a polyurethane produced from a formulation comprising at least one blocked isocyanate. The paint replacement film comprises a liner layer and the formulation comprises at least two polyols in OH weight equivalent ratio in the range 4.5:1 to 1:4.5. The formulation may comprise a colourant and the polyurethane may have a glass transition temperature (Tg) below 42° C. Also disclosed is a method of producing a paint replacement film, by providing a backing layer, providing the liquid formulation, cast-coating the backing layer with the liquid formulation, and gelling the liquid formulation, thereby forming a polymer layer comprising polyurethane. The paint replacement films are useful for replacing paint on surfaces especially in automotive applications.

Abstract: Provided is a polysiloxane, containing at least one segment selected from molecular structures shown by formula 1 below, wherein in formula 1, Q is an alkyl containing an alcoholic hydroxyl and having less than 12 carbon atoms in the main chain, or an alkyl containing an alcoholic hydroxyl and having less than 12 non-hydrogen atoms in the main chain and containing a heteroatom; and T is a hydroxyl, an alkyl, an alkyl containing an alcoholic hydroxyl and having less than 12 carbon atoms in the main chain, or an alkyl containing an alcoholic hydroxyl and having less than 12 non-hydrogen atoms in the main chain and containing a heteroatom. A doped slurry and a mask material prepared by using the polysiloxane, on the basis of having a good diffusivity, also have a good barrier property and a small amount of diffusion in air.

Abstract: A liquid silicone-based composition for forming a coating, the composition comprising a silazane, an organometallic compound, an alkoxysilane, and an aprotic solvent, wherein when applied to a substrate the liquid composition cures to form a quasi-ceramic coating under ambient conditions.

Abstract: Provided is a slurry composition including abrasive particles, halogen oxide, and nitroxide compound. The combination of halogen oxide and nitroxide compound has a synergistic effect to remove a substrate containing tungsten and silicon oxide. Moreover, a use of the slurry composition and a polishing method using the slurry composition are provided.

Abstract: A method of binding a first item to a second item includes: loading the first item and the second item into a sealed chamber defined by a housing; dispensing an adhesive agent through a dispenser in the chamber at a location where the first item contacts the second item; and directing a curing source to cure the adhesive agent with a curing device.

Abstract: The present teachings contemplate a method comprising providing a first and second substrate, locating an initiator onto a surface of the first or second substrate, the initiator including a substance for initiating polymerization of a polymerizable adhesive, locating the polymerizable adhesive onto a surface of the first and second substrate, the adhesive including a monofunctional, difunctional, or multifunctional methylene malonate, or cyanoacrylate, and contacting first and second substrate.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive film for bonding an ethylene-vinyl acetate form and a rubber includes a hot melt adhesive film layer and a release film layer. The hot melt adhesive film layer is prepared by the following raw materials in parts by weight: a 20-50 parts by weight of polyethylene-ester copolymer, a 5-15 parts by weight of rubber, a 15-55 parts by weight of thermoplastic polyolefin, a 5-20 parts by weight of tackifier and a 5-30 parts by weight of auxiliary. The release film layer is releasably adhered to the hot melt adhesive film layer.

Abstract: The present application relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition for a foldable display and a use thereof. The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition of the present application has excellent bending reliability while having appropriate adhesive force and cohesive force, thereby being useful for forming a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer for a foldable display.

Abstract: The present application relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition for a foldable display and a use thereof. The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition of the present application has excellent bending reliability, and also excellent adhesive force and cohesive force.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a glass unit. The method comprises a step (A) of obtaining a glass plate comprising a glass substrate and a Low-E layer placed on the glass substrate; a step (B) of applying a protective sheet to the Low-E layer surface of the glass plate; an optional step (C) of subjecting the glass plate to at least one process selected from the group consisting of transportation, storage, processing, washing and handling; a step (D) of removing the protective sheet from the glass plate; and a step (E) of assembling a glass unit using the glass plate. The protective sheet comprises a waterproof layer, and a PSA layer provided to at least one face of the waterproof layer. The PSA layer has a surface hardness of 0.5 MPa or less.

Abstract: Provided are adhesive compositions comprising copolymers having biomimetic cross-linkable monomers derived from mussel adhesive proteins. Also provided are methods of curing the adhesive compositions, methods of manufacturing the adhesive compositions, and devices comprising the adhesive compositions.

Abstract: Described herein is a pressure sensitive adhesive is comprising: (a) a high molecular weight (meth)acrylate polymer wherein the high molecular weight (meth)acrylate polymer is derived from (i) a C4 to C24 (meth)acrylate ester monomer; and (ii) 0 to less than 10 wt % of a polar comonomer based on the weight of the high molecular weight (meth)acrylate polymer; and (b) 10 to 100 parts of a low molecular weight fluorinated polymer per 100 parts of the high molecular weight (meth)acrylate polymer, wherein the low molecular weight fluorinated polymer has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of less than 40° C. The low molecular weight fluorinated polymer is preferably derived from fluorinated (meth)acrylate, fluorinated (meth)acrylate comprising a sulfonylamide group, fluorinated vinyl monomers, fluorinated vinyl ethers, or fluorinated styrene.

Abstract: A method of making an adhesive article comprises three steps. First, the method includes providing a liner having first and second opposed major surfaces with respective first and second silicone release layers disposed thereon. The second silicone release layer comprises a partially cured hydrosilation-crosslinkable silicone mixture comprises a first silicone polymer having at least three Si—H groups and second silicone polymer have at least two vinyl, and has an extractables content of 5 to 25 weight percent. Second, an adhesive layer is disposed onto the first silicone release layer. Third, the adhesive layer is exposed to E-beam radiation within a process chamber thereby providing a crosslinked adhesive layer. The second silicone release layer is exposed to oxygen during crosslinking of the adhesive layer. Adhesive articles made according to the method also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable petroleum resin, a preparation method therefor, and use thereof, wherein the curable petroleum resin comprises a repeating unit derived from a petroleum resin monomer, a repeating unit derived from a silane monomer and a repeating unit derived from a cyclic anhydride monomer, and wherein the curable petroleum resin is used as an additive for a reactive polyolefin-based adhesive composition to increase the adhesive strength to a polyolefin-based substrate used for various parts.

Abstract: A composition comprising, in weight percent (wt %) based on the weight of the composition: (A) greater than zero to 39 wt % of at least one of a polar olefin polymer and a styrenic block copolymer; (B) greater than zero to 20 wt % of an epoxy or amine-functionalized silane; (C) 60 to 99 wt % of an organic solvent for a mixture of (1) the polar olefin polymer and/or styrenic block copolymer, and (2) the epoxy or amine-functionalized silane; and (D) zero to 10 wt % of a polyisocyanate crosslinking agent.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesives with pressure sensitive adhesive properties for electronic devices are described. The hot melt adhesive comprises a styrenic block copolymer with fully hydrogenated and saturated soft blocks, a liquid diluent or a tackifier, a (meth)acrylate monomer or an oligomer having at least two (meth)acrylic functionalities per oligomer chain, and an initiator. The hot melt adhesive is also a reworkable UV curable optically clear adhesive film. The adhesive and film are suitable as a laminating PSA film or encapsulant for LCD display, LED display, touch screen, and flexible thin film photovoltaic module.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a double side embossed adhesive sheet which comprises a thermoplastic resin as a main component, the method including: contacting one side of a melt which comprises a thermoplastic resin as a main component, extruded from a die, with a surface of a cast roll having an embossed shape on the surface while nipping the melt from an opposite side with a nip roll having an embossed shape on a surface thereof, wherein one of the cast roll and the nip roll is made of metal and the other is made of rubber.

Abstract: Provided is a thermosetting epoxy resin composition, including: an epoxy resin; a latent curing agent which is porous particles formed of a polyurea resin and supporting an aluminum chelate; and boric acid.

Abstract: An adhesion-imparting agent of the present technology is an organopolysiloxane represented by (R11R12SiO2/2)a(R2SiO3/2)b(R3SiO3/2)c(R4O1/2)d. R11 and R12 each independently represent an aryl group having from 6 to 20 carbons or an alkyl group having from 1 to 20 carbons, R2 represents an alkenyl group, R3 represents an epoxy group-containing group or an oxetanyl group-containing group, and R4 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbons; and a, b, c, and d are each a positive number and satisfy relationship formulas of 0.80?a+b+c+d?1.00, c/(a+b+c)>0.01, d/(a+b+c)>0.02, and d/(2a+b+c+d)<0.05.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to polysulfide or polythioether sealant composition including glycol organic acid esters. The sealant composition can include a first component including a liquid that is a polysulfide, a polythioether, a copolymer thereof, or a combination thereof. The sealant composition can also include a second component that includes one or more glycol di((C1-C20)hydrocarbyl)carboxylate esters, wherein at each occurrence the (C1-C20)hydrocarbyl is independently substituted or unsubstituted. The second component can also include an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: A method for imparting water repellency to a substrate; a surface treatment agent used in the method; and a method for suppressing collapse of an organic or inorganic pattern in cleaning the substrate surface with a cleaning liquid. The method includes exposing a surface of a substrate to a surface treatment agent, the surface treatment agent including a water-repelling agent and a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound, the water-repelling agent including an alkoxymonosilane compound having a hydrophobic group bonded to a silicon atom. A surface treatment agent including a water-repelling agent and a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound, the water-repelling agent (A) including an alkoxymonosilane compound having a hydrophobic group bonded to a silicon atom.

Abstract: A non-flammable refrigerant composition for a HVACR system that includes R134a refrigerant, a hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant that has a global warming potential (GWP) of less than 150 or a hydrofluoroolefin refrigerant, and CF3I. A method of making a refrigerant composition for a HVACR system that includes selecting an amount of a first refrigerant that is a hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant or a hydrofluoroolefin refrigerant, selecting an amount of CF3I, and selecting an amount of R134a refrigerant. A method of retrofitting a refrigerant composition in an HVACR system that includes adding one or more compounds to the refrigerant composition. The retrofitted composition including R134a refrigerant, a hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant having a GWP of less than 150, and CF3I, or R134a refrigerant, a hydrofluoroolefin refrigerant, and CF3I.

Abstract: A refrigerant composition for an HVACR system that includes R1123 refrigerant, R32 refrigerant, and CF3I. The refrigerant composition having a capacity greater than 85% of a capacity of R410 or a capacity of R32. A method of making a refrigerant composition for a HVACR system is also disclosed. The method includes mixing an amount of R1123, an amount of R32, and an amount of CF3I. A method of retrofitting a refrigerant composition that results in the refrigerant composition is disclosed.

Abstract: Refrigerant compositions for an HVACR system that includes R1123, R32 and at least one more refrigerant. The refrigerant composition has a reduced GWP of about or less than 1500. Some of the refrigerant composition may be suitable for replacing R410A, R32, and/or R22. Methods for making the refrigerant composition including mixing an amount of R1123, and amount of R32, and an amount of at least one more refrigerant. Methods of retrofitting an existing refrigerant composition include adding an amount of at least one refrigerant to an existing refrigerant composition to produce a retrofitted refrigerant composition. The retrofitted refrigerant composition includes at least R1123 and R32.

Abstract: Compositions which are based on tetrafluoropropene and more particularly relates to compositions including 60% to 90% by weight of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and 10% to 40% by weight of at least one compound selected from difluoroethane and difluoromethane, which can be used as a heat transfer fluid. The compositions may include 60% to 79% by weight of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and 21% to 40% by weight of a compound selected from difluoroethane and difluoromethane.

Abstract: Cement slurries, cured cements, and methods of making cured cement and methods of using cement slurries are provided. The cement slurry contains water, a cement precursor material, an alcohol surfactant having from 10 to 20 carbon atoms and a carboxylic acid comprising an aliphatic chain having from 16 to 18 carbons. In some embodiments, the alcohol surfactant may comprise the formula R—(OC2H4)x—OH where R is a hydrocarbyl group having from 10 to 20 carbons and x is an integer from 1 to 10. The cured cement contains water, cement, an alcohol surfactant having from 10 to 20 carbon atoms and a carboxylic acid comprising an aliphatic chain having from 16 to 18 carbons. In some embodiments, the alcohol surfactant may comprise the formula R—(OC2H4)x—OH where R is a hydrocarbyl group having from 10 to 20 carbons and x is an integer from 1 to 10.

Abstract: Cement slurries, cured cements, and methods of making cured cement and methods of using cement slurries are provided. The cement slurry contains water, a cement precursor material, an alcohol surfactant having from 10 to 20 carbon atoms and a carboxylic acid comprising an aliphatic chain having from 16 to 18 carbons. In some embodiments, the alcohol surfactant may comprise the formula R—(OC2H4)x—OH where R is a hydrocarbyl group having from 10 to 20 carbons and x is an integer from 1 to 10. The cured cement contains water, cement, an alcohol surfactant having from 10 to 20 carbon atoms and a carboxylic acid comprising an aliphatic chain having from 16 to 18 carbons. In some embodiments, the alcohol surfactant may comprise the formula R—(OC2H4)x—OH where R is a hydrocarbyl group having from 10 to 20 carbons and x is an integer from 1 to 10.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and materials for treating an oil and gas well by introducing a polyurethane composition into the well to plug perforations and other non-productive zones of an oil and gas well to greatly reduce or prevent the ingress of formation water during production. These methods include: (a) preparing a polyurethane composition by mixing a polyol-containing component and a polyisocyanate-containing component; and (b) introducing the polyurethane composition into the well. The polyol-containing component includes a polymeric polyol having a viscosity at 25° C. of no more than 1000 mPa·s and the isocyanate-containing component includes an unblocked (cyclo)aliphatic polyisocyanate polymer, optionally including allophanate groups, and having a viscosity at 25° C. of no more than 1000 mPa·s and at least 99% solids content.

Abstract: A method of using a gas control additive to provide gas migration control in a wellbore includes the steps of mixing the gas control additive with a cement to form a cement slurry, where the gas control additive includes a semi-permeable membrane and a scrubbing agent, such that the semi-permeable membrane forms a shell around a core such that the scrubbing agent is in the core, introducing the cement slurry to the wellbore, and reacting the scrubbing agent with an antagonistic gas to produce a helper byproduct, where the antagonistic gas migrates from a hydrocarbon-bearing formation into the wellbore and permeates through the semi-permeable membrane to the core of the gas control additive.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a method of encapsulating a solid cement additive. The method includes the step of applying a base film-forming monomer to the solid cement additive. The method includes the step of forming a coating layer surrounding the solid cement additive. The coating layer includes the base film-forming monomer. The method includes the step of applying an overlay film-forming monomer to the coating layer surrounding the solid cement additive. The method includes the step of reacting the base film-forming monomer and the overlay film-forming monomer to produce a polymer shell. The solid cement additive includes solid particles useful in cementing applications. The polymer shell includes a crosslinked polymer. The polymer shell surrounds the solid cement additive. The polymer shell has a permeability to water allowing controlled release of the solid cement additive.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a method for controlled release of a cement additive for use in a wellbore. The method includes the steps of mixing an aramide capsule with a cement slurry to form an additive-containing slurry, and introducing the additive-containing slurry into the wellbore. The aramide capsule is formed by interfacial polymerization where an aramide polymer forms a semi-permeable membrane encapsulating the cement additive.

Abstract: A well treatment fluid is provided. The well treatment fluid comprises a base fluid, and a plurality of degradable metal alloy milling waste particulates. A method of treating a well using the well treatment fluid is also provided.

Abstract: A method of controlling sand production in a sandstone reservoir comprising providing (i) an aminosilane and (ii) a polymeric linking agent comprising monomeric units having pendent functional groups selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids, carboxylic acid esters and amides, wherein a plurality of the pendent functional groups are reacted with the amino group of the aminosilane by a process selected from the group consisting of aminolysis of carboxylic acid ester groups, Mannich reaction between the amino group of the aminosilane and a plurality of at least one of carboxylic acid and amide pendent groups in the presence of an aldehyde activating agent or combination thereof, contacting the aminosilane and polymeric linking agent with the sandstone reservoir to bond the silane group of the aminosilane with particles of sand and provide agglomeration as a result of covalent bonding of the linking agent with a plurality of aminosilanes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing mineral oil from underground mineral oil deposits, in which an aqueous formulation comprising at least a mixture of alkyl ether carboxylate and corresponding alkyl ether alcohol, where the alkyl ether carboxylate has been prepared from the alkyl ether alcohol and the molar ratio in the mixture of alkyl ether carboxylate:alkyl ether alcohol is from 51:49 to 92:8, is injected through at least one injection well into a mineral oil deposit, where the deposit has a deposit temperature of 55° C. to 150° C., a crude oil having more than 20° API and a deposit water having more than 100 ppm of divalent cations, and crude oil is withdrawn through at least one production well from the deposit. The invention further relates to the preparation of the mixture and to a concentrate comprising the mixture.

Abstract: Liquid polymer compositions comprising: one or more hydrophobic liquids having a boiling point at least about 100° C.; at least about 39% by weight of one or more acrylamide-(co)polymers; one or more emulsifier surfactants; and one or more inverting surfactants; wherein, when the composition is inverted in an aqueous solution, it provides an inverted solution having a filter ratio using a 1.2 micron filter (FR1.2) of about 1.5 or less.

Abstract: A composition including a coated nanoparticle including a nanoparticle and a cross-linked carbohydrate-based coating and an ion selected from the group consisting of Li+, Na+, K+, Rb+, Cs+, Be2+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Sr2+, Ba2+, and mixtures thereof; methods of making and using the composition; and systems including the composition.

Abstract: A composition including a coated nanoparticle including a nanoparticle and a cross-linked carbohydrate-based coating and an ion selected from the group consisting of Li+, Na+, K+, Rb+, Cs+, Be2+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Sr2+, Ba2+, and mixtures thereof; methods of making and using the composition; and systems including the composition.

Abstract: A method for recovering hydrocarbons in a carbonate reservoir by introducing a saline solution injection containing a saline soluble surfactant and a saline soluble polymer. The method provides for increased hydrocarbon recovery as compared to conventional waterflooding techniques.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to double emulsified acids, specifically water in oil in water (W/O/W) double emulsions with an acidic interior water phase. The double emulsified acid may include two or more emulsifying agents. In addition to improving the stability of the emulsions, the emulsifying agents may help slow the acid reaction rate. The first emulsifying agent may have an HLB greater than 7 and the second emulsifying agent may have an HLB less than or equal to 7. Other embodiments are directed to methods for producing a double emulsified acid and methods for acidizing a carbonate formation including a double emulsified acid.

Abstract: A fluid and a method for treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore. The method provides for injecting a treatment fluid for hydraulic fracturing, wherein the treatment fluid contains a low viscosity carrier fluid, a proppant dispersed in the low viscosity carrier fluid and a fiber blend with different stiffnesses that have silicone finishing. The method provides for improved dispersion of fibers, reduces the proppant settling rate and reduces the probability of fiber bridging in hydraulic fractures.

Abstract: A method for improving the performance of fracturing processes in oil production fields may rely on polymer coated particles carried in the fracturing fluid. The particles may include heavy substrates, such as sand, ceramic sand, or the like coated with polymers selected to absorb water, increasing the area and volume to travel more readily with the flow of fluid without settling out, or allowing the substrate to settle out. Ultimately, the substrate may become lodged in the fissures formed by the pressure or hydraulic fracturing, resulting in propping open of the fissures for improved productivity.