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Phosphate fluorosurfactants for use in carbon dioxide

US7122060B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2003
Grant dateOct 17, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/906
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of removing water from a composition of matter comprises contacting a first composition of matter comprising water with a second composition of matter comprising: (1) at least one surfactant comprising at least one phosphate group and (2) a solvent comprising carbon dioxide, wherein at least a portion of the surfactant is soluble in the solvent, such that the at least one surfactant removes at least a portion of the water from the first composition.

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