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Novel hypotheses for the genesis of hydrocarbon fuels from carbon and hydrogen

Alberto Boretti, Stefania Castelletto

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    Abstract

    The paper discusses the opportunity that abiogenic mechanisms may be part of the present or the future of the oil on earth. Hydrocarbons are certainly naturally formed in space abiogenically and it is not to be ruled out the possibility that hydrocarbons are also formed abiogenically on earth at high pressures and temperatures. Novel synthetic mechanisms may also be derived by mimic and enhancing the abiogenic natural formation.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)5285-5287
    Number of pages3
    JournalInternational Journal of Hydrogen Energy
    Volume38
    Issue number13
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013

    Keywords

    • Abiogenic mechanisms
    • Carbon-cycle
    • Hydrocarbon formations
    • Hydrogen

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