This invention discloses a self-expanding, temperature-resistant
elastomer plugging agent for drilling fluids and its preparation method. The plugging agent is composed of the following components in parts by weight: 100 parts of temperature-resistant
polyolefin elastomer matrix material, 5-20 parts of
polymer composite modified water-absorbing reinforcing agent, 5-15 parts of carboxylated
carbon nanotube-PEG water-absorbing reinforcing agent, 5-30 parts of reinforcing material, 10-30 parts of superabsorbent resin, and 0.5-1.5 parts of anti-
hydrolysis agent. The plugging agent of this invention possesses excellent elasticity and a certain degree of
toughness, allowing it to be squeezed into fractures under pressure. After absorbing water, its volume expands, yet it still maintains a certain degree of elasticity and strength. Under its own elasticity, it increases friction with the fracture surface, increasing the elasticity of the entire sealing layer, preventing the plugging material from flowing back or sliding deeper into the fracture, sealing the leakage channels, and achieving effective sealing of
wellbore fractures.