Self-suspending proppants for hydraulic fracturing

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PATENT NO 9796916
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15081037

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The present invention provides modified proppants, and methods for their manufacture. In embodiments, the modified proppant comprises a proppant particle and a hydrogel coating, wherein the hydrogel coating is applied to a surface of the proppant particle and localizes on the surface to produce the modified proppant. In embodiments, formulations are disclosed comprising the modified particles, and methods are disclosed for using the formulations.

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COVIA SOLUTIONS INC3 SUMMIT PARK DRIVE SUITE 700 INDEPENDENCE OH 44131

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Herring, Marie K Watertown, US 17 475
Kincaid, Kevin P Salt Lake City, US 13 471
Mahoney, Robert P Newbury, US 93 1350
Soane, David S Chestnut Hill, US 253 7662

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