Synthesis and investigation of preformed particle gels based on acrylic monomers to reduce water cut in oil wells

G.T. Yelemessova; A.N. Klivenko; L.K. Orazzhanova; A.N. Sabitova; A.V. Shakhvorostov; V.O. Aseyev

doi:10.15328/cb2026_50

Authors

G.T. Yelemessova Shakarim University, Semey, Kazakhstan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1074-7111
A.N. Klivenko Shakarim University, Semey, Kazakhstan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8971-686X
L.K. Orazzhanova Shakarim University, Semey, Kazakhstan https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7881-0589
A.N. Sabitova Shakarim University, Semey, Kazakhstan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3360-7998
A.V. Shakhvorostov Institute of Polymer Materials and Technology, Almaty, Kazakhstan https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3502-6123
V.O. Aseyev University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3739-8089

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15328/cb2026_50

Keywords:

hydrogel, PPG, oil, oil wells, polyacrylamide, bentonite

Abstract

Oil production, which often involves the extraction of relatively large quantities of water, causes a number of environmental and mechanical problems, particularly in oil reservoirs. One way to mitigate this problem is to use polymer gels as plugging agents. This article describes a method for synthesizing acrylamide-based hydrogel particles using N,N-methylenebisacrylamide as a crosslinking agent and the addition of bentonite to prepare the hybrid composite hydrogel. FTIR spectroscopy data confirmed the formation of an acrylamide-based hydrogel. The swelling capacity of the hydrogels was studied as a function of the change in the concentration of the components contained in the composition. The swelling capacity is also estimated as a function of change in temperature, salinity and acidity of the medium. The results show that the investigated hydrogel particles exhibit remarkable swelling and have a high mechanical strength. The thermogravimetric analysis indicates stability of the hydrogel particles of up to 200℃.These particles may definitely serve as a robust sealant. They show high resistance to heat and salt exposure as well as stability in acidic and alkaline conditions. Considering physicochemical properties discussed in this paper, hydrogel particles can be utilized as a cost-effective potting agent.

Author Biographies

G.T. Yelemessova, Shakarim University, Semey, Kazakhstan

PhD student of Shakarim University, Semey, Kazakhstan,

E-mail: kussainova_g91@mail.ru

A.N. Klivenko , Shakarim University, Semey, Kazakhstan

PhD, Director of “Shakarim Lab”, Shakarim University, Semey, Kazakhstan; e-mail: alexeyklivenko@mail.ru

L.K. Orazzhanova, Shakarim University, Semey, Kazakhstan

associate professor at the department “Chemistry and ecology”; Shakarim University, Semey, Kazakhstan; е-mail: lyazzat.7070@mail.ru

A.N. Sabitova, Shakarim University, Semey, Kazakhstan

PhD, associate professor at the department “Chemistry and ecology”; Shakarim University, Semey, Kazakhstan; е-mail: alfa-1983@mail.ru

A.V. Shakhvorostov, Institute of Polymer Materials and Technology, Almaty, Kazakhstan

PhD, Researcher of the Institute of Polymer Materials and Technologies, Almaty, Kazakhstan; е-mail: alex.hv91@gmail.com

V.O. Aseyev, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland

– PhD, Docent at the Department of Chemistry, Senior University Lecturer, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland; e-mail: vladimir.aseyev@helsinki.fi

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