Materials and methods for recovering oil from oil sands
US12012548B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G32/00
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides environmentally-friendly compositions and methods for recovering oil from oil sands. The present invention can also be used for reducing the viscosity and/or increasing the API gravity of oil. In specific embodiments, the invention utilizes compositions comprising biochemical-producing microorganisms and microbial growth by-products, such as biosurfactants, as well as cavitation, to enhance oil recovery.
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