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Microwave-based recovery of hydrocarbons and fossil fuels

  • US 7,629,497 B2
  • Filed: 12/14/2006
  • Issued: 12/08/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/14/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for decomposing a composition comprising a petroleum-based material, comprising:

  • subjecting said composition to microwave radiation for a time sufficient to at least partially decompose said composition,wherein said microwave radiation comprises at least one frequency component in the range of from about 4 GHz to about 18 GHz; and

    recovering decomposed petroleum-based material at a pressure less than one atmosphere, wherein said composition is derived from a tire.

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