Fig. 3From: Asphaltene biotransformation for heavy oil upgradationChanges in the composition of asphaltene due to biotransformation. a FT-IR spectrum of the control asphaltene. b FT-IR spectrum of the biotransformed asphaltene showing incorporation of oxygen in the structure of asphaltene. c 1H-NMR spectrum (zoomed) of control asphaltene. d 1H-NMR spectrum (zoomed) of the biotransformed asphaltene showing disappearance of sulfur, nitrogen and formation of oxygenates in the structure of asphaltene due to biotransformationBack to article page