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Chinese scientists unveil energy-saving oil refining method

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Chinese scientists have developed a novel molecular-level oil refining process that could significantly reduce energy consumption by up to 90%. This new method aims to improve precision and increase the value of end-products, such as gasoline and plastics, by directly selecting compounds rather than relying on traditional energy-intensive distillation methods. If successfully scaled, the technology promises substantial reductions in production costs and emissions. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zhang Tong ·

    Chinese scientists develop new oil refining method that may cut energy use by 90%

    Chinese scientists say they have devised a new technique for refining oil that cuts the amount of energy consumed during the process by roughly 90 per cent. If the technology used in the study could be scaled up for industry, it would not only greatly reduce production costs and …

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