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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 18, 2011
Filed:
Sep. 06, 2007
Kristoffer K. Stokes, Jamaica Plain, MA (US);
David Soane, Chestnut Hill, MA (US);
Michael C. Berg, Somerville, MA (US);
Kevin T. Petersen, Arlington, MA (US);
William A. Mowers, Lynn, MA (US);
Kristoffer K. Stokes, Jamaica Plain, MA (US);
David Soane, Chestnut Hill, MA (US);
Michael C. Berg, Somerville, MA (US);
Kevin T. Petersen, Arlington, MA (US);
William A. Mowers, Lynn, MA (US);
Soane Energy, LLC, Cambridge, MA (US);
Abstract
The systems and methods described herein provide for modified lignins and other compositions that may be useful as surfactants. These compositions have particular utility for energy-related applications. In embodiments, they may be useful for enhanced oil recovery. In embodiments, they may be useful for extracting bitumen from oil sands. In embodiments, they may be useful for environmental remediation.