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"Petroleum is one of the most important reserves which is used as the fundamental raw material for various industries. It has been in a predominant position in the world energy consumption structure since the 1970s. The petroleum-derived products, such as plastics, synthetic fiber and synthetic...

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Other Authors: Sze Ki Lin, Carol, 1977- (Editor), Kaur, Guneet, 1985- (Editor), Li, Chong, 1986- (Editor), Yang, Xiaofeng, 1987- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2020.
Edition:First edition.
Series:Wiley series in renewable resources
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Petroleum is one of the most important reserves which is used as the fundamental raw material for various industries. It has been in a predominant position in the world energy consumption structure since the 1970s. The petroleum-derived products, such as plastics, synthetic fiber and synthetic rubber, are widely utilized in agriculture, chemistry and medicine sectors, which have already become the necessities in our daily life. Most of the industries, like chemical industries and transportation, are heavily dependent on petroleum and other fossil resource"--
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 volume.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781119502753 (electronic bk.)
1119502756 (electronic bk.)