Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
Pyrolyzates similar to natural crude oils were generated from organic-rich shales by hydrous pyrolysis. With this type of pyrolysis it is possible to make more sophisticated correlations between crude oils and their source rocks, evaluate the hydrocarbon potential of a source rock, and elucidate the variables involved in the natural oil-generating process.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Lewan et al. (1979) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 10 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: