This invention discloses a fracturing proppant with a hydrophobic
aerogel coating that achieves slow
settling, its preparation method, and its application, relating to the field of oil and gas well enhancement technology. A
hydrophobic silica aerogel is prepared by introducing methyl-rich trimethylmethoxysilane. Before curing, the gel liquid is sprayed onto the proppant surface using
fluidized bed spraying. After post-treatment, a hydrophobically modified
aerogel is formed on the proppant surface. Due to the special papillary structure formed by the
hydrophobic silica aerogel on the proppant surface, a
lotus leaf effect is generated, thus forming a gas film. This gas film and its porous structure ultimately form a fracturing proppant that can be freely suspended in water, achieving slow
settling through a hydrophobic aerogel
coating. The proppant coated with the gas film and aerogel can be freely suspended in water, exhibiting excellent suspension and stability, reducing the requirements for fluid
viscoelasticity, eliminating the need for large amounts of organic thickeners, reducing damage to the reservoir, and the preparation process is simple, low-cost, and
environmentally friendly.