Biochemical upgrading of oils

Details Biochemical upgrading of oils Biochemical upgrading of oils

1996-11-18

1999-01-12

Marx, Irene

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Process of utilizing an enzyme or micro-organism to destroy...

Destruction of hazardous or toxic waste

435262, 435245, 4352521, B09B 300, C12N 112

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058587667

ABSTRACT:
A process for biochemical conversion of heavy crude oils is provided. The process includes contacting heavy crude oils with adapted biocatalysts. The resulting upgraded oil shows, a relative increase in saturated hydrocarbons, emulsions and oxygenates and a decrease in compounds containing in organic sulfur, organic nitrogen and trace metals. Adapted microorganisms which have been modified under challenged growth processes are also disclosed.

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