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Aqueous Organic Chemistry: Geochemical Aspects

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Composition, Geochemistry and Conversion of Oil Shales

Part of the book series: NATO ASI Series ((ASIC,volume 455))

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Study of the reactivity of organic molecules in hot water is developing from studies aimed at understanding how organic matter (kerogen) forms in natural environments and then breaks down into energy source materials. In natural systems where kerogens are depolymerized, hot water is ubiquitous and usually contains salt and minerals. Reactions such as ionic condensation, cleavage, and hydrolysis are facilitated by changes in the chemical and physical properties of water as temperature increases. These changes make the solvent properties of water at high temperature similar to those of polar organic solvents at room temperature. Therefore, reactions with organic compounds are facilitated. An understanding of aqueous organic chemistry may lead to potential applications in areas as diverse as petroleum exploration, coal liquefaction, synthesis of chemicals and plastics recycling.

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  1. Corporate Research Laboratory, Exxon Research and Engineering Co., Route 22 East, Clinton Township, Annandale, New Jersey, 08801, USA

    Michael Siskin

  2. Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA

    Alan R. Katritzky

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    Colin Snape

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Siskin, M., Katritzky, A.R. (1995). Aqueous Organic Chemistry: Geochemical Aspects. In: Snape, C. (eds) Composition, Geochemistry and Conversion of Oil Shales. NATO ASI Series, vol 455. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0317-6_19

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