Processes for concentrating higher diamondoids

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2007-02-06

2007-02-06

Wood, Elizabeth D. (Department: 1755)

Chemistry of hydrocarbon compounds

Alicyclic compound synthesis

Adamantane or derivative

C585S258000, C585S800000, C208S142000, C208S107000, C208S108000, C208S109000, C208S110000, C208S112000, C208S143000, C208S144000, C208S145000, C208S049000, C208S078000, C208S111010

Reexamination Certificate

active

10622185

ABSTRACT:
Hydroprocessing such as hydrocracking is advantageously employed in processes for the recovery and purification of higher diamondoids from petroleum feedstocks. Hydrocracking and other hydroprocesses degrade nondiamondoid contaminants.

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