Extending the life of oil reserves: Greener, cheaper more efficient oil extraction made possible
Tuesday, November 23, 2010 - 12:20
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists have come up with a new way to treat carbon dioxide (CO2), so that it can be used in efficient and environmentally friendly methods for extracting oil. These new CO2 soluble additives can also be used to reduce the environmental damage caused by every day industrial processes such as food processing and the manufacture of electronics.