Next‑generation membranes can refine crude oil using under half the energy of distillation

Oil refining is necessary for transforming raw, unusable crude oil into valuable goods like gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and ...
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Energy-saving membrane can separate crude oil at room temperature

An international research has developed a membrane technology that could significantly reduce the energy required for crude ...
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Energy-saving membrane offers a new alternative to conventional crude oil refining

A team of researchers from Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) and ...

Mild enzymatic method gently refines algae oil for nutrition products

Algae oil is increasingly used as a sustainable source of important nutrients, including polyunsaturated fatty acids that ...
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Membrane-based separations for more efficient crude oil refining

Two recent studies report alternative strategies to the energy-intensive distillation process of petroleum refining. Instead ...
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Why U.S. Refineries Can Handle Shale Oil Despite The Persistent Myth

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer covering the energy sector. CARSON, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: In an aerial view, Marathon ...