Influence of Formate Concentration on the Rheology and Thermal Degradation of Xanthan Gum
Xanthan gum solutions have gained increasing interest for their use as environmentally friendly chemicals in the oil industry. Xanthan is compatible with most concentrate brines used for controlling formation damage and fluid loss. Particularly, formate brines reinforce the ordered structure of the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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Series: | Polymers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/19/3378 |