Systems, methods and compositions for the separation and recovery of hydrocarbons from particulate matter
US8603326B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G2300/805
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Systems, methods and compositions for the separation and recovery of hydrocarbons from particulate matter are herein disclosed. According to one embodiment, a method includes contacting particulate matter with at least one ionic liquid. The particulate matter contains at least one hydrocarbon and at least one solid particulate. When the particulate matter is contacted with the ionic liquid, the hydrocarbon dissociates from the solid particulate to form a multiphase system.
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