Polymer nanocomposites for enhanced oil recovery

In the paper, the possibility of using water-soluble polymers (polyacrylamide and sodium carboxymethylcellulose), modified by means of metallic nanoparticles, as an oil displacement agent is reported. On the basis of laboratory experiments the most effective formulations have been selected, pumped into the formation and tested in actual conditions. The data obtained indicate the feasibility of the use of these polymeric nanocomposites as oil displacement agents.