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Bioemulsifier stabilized hydrocarbosols

US4821757A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 1987
Grant dateApr 18, 1989
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/0391
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and compositions are provided to facilitate the transportation and combustion of highly viscous hydrocarbons by forming reduced viscosity hydrocarbon-in-water emulsions, and in particular, bioemulsifier-stabilized hydrocarbon-in-water emulsions.

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