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 oil refining by replacing part of the century-old distillation process.