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Materials and methods for reducing viscosity of oil

US11479711B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2021
Grant dateOct 25, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12R2001/645
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides environmentally-friendly compositions and methods for reducing the viscosity of crude oil using microorganisms and/or biosurfactants produced by microorganisms.

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