The present invention relates to particulate composites comprising at least one
resin and at least one nanoparticle material. Some embodiments of the present invention
provide methods of treating a portion of a subterranean formation comprising providing
a nanocomposite particulate comprising at least one resin and at least one nanoparticle
material; substantially slurrying the nanocomposite particulate into a servicing
fluid to create a slurry; and, placing the slurry a well bore penetrating the portion
of the subterranean formation. Other embodiments of the present invention provide
nanocomposite particulates suitable for use in a subterranean application comprising
at least one resin and at least one nanoparticle material wherein the nanocomposite
particulate comprises from about 0.1% to about 30% nanoparticle material by weight
of the nanocomposite particulate.