Abstract

A polyamine including a ring-containing polyamine having a piperazine ring. At least one of two nitrogen atoms of the piperazine ring is bonded to a chain substituent represented by -(A1-NR1)m-X, where m represents an integer of 2 to 50, A1 represents an alkylene group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, a plurality of A1 may be identical or different from each other, R1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or an alkylamino group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a plurality of R1 may be identical or different from each other, and at least one R is a hydrogen atom or an alkylamino group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and X is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or an alkylamino group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• B01D 53/81 - Solid phase processes
• B01D 53/96 - Regeneration, reactivation or recycling of reactants
• B01J 20/26 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds
• B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
• B01J 20/34 - Regenerating or reactivating
• C01B 32/50 - Carbon dioxide
• C07D 295/13 - Heterocyclic compounds containing polymethylene-imine rings with at least five ring members, 3-azabicyclo [3.2.2] nonane, piperazine, morpholine or thiomorpholine rings, having only hydrogen atoms directly attached to the ring carbon atoms with substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached to ring nitrogen atoms substituted by singly or doubly bound nitrogen atoms with the ring nitrogen atoms and the substituent nitrogen atoms attached to the same carbon chain, which is not interrupted by carbocyclic rings to an acyclic saturated chain

Abstract

A carbon dioxide collection and utilization system including: a regeneration unit that produces, from a solid material in or on which carbon dioxide is absorbed or adsorbed, a gas containing the carbon dioxide, and regenerates the solid material; a reactor into which the gas containing the carbon dioxide produced in the regeneration unit and hydrogen are introduced and which produces steam and at least one selected from the group consisting of synthetic fuel, methane, and methanol; and a steam introduction line that introduces at least part of the steam produced in the reactor, into the regeneration unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/12 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon from oxides of carbon from carbon dioxide with hydrogen
• B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion

Abstract

This carbon dioxide separation material contains a polyamine. The polyamine contains an isopropyl polyamine component which has a hydrogen atom or a functional group bonded to a nitrogen atom and has two or more isopropyl groups bonded to different nitrogen atoms in the molecule. At least one of the isopropyl groups is a hydroxyl group-containing hydroxyisopropyl group. The hydroxyl group in the hydroxyisopropyl group is bonded to a primary carbon atom. The isopropyl group not having a hydroxyl group is an unsubstituted isopropyl group.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material
• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• B01D 53/82 - Solid phase processes with stationary reactants
• B01J 20/26 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds
• B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating
• B01J 20/34 - Regenerating or reactivating
• C07C 215/14 - Compounds containing amino and hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being saturated and acyclic the nitrogen atom of the amino group being further bound to hydrocarbon groups substituted by amino groups

Abstract

This carbon dioxide isolator includes polyamine. The polyamine includes a propyl polyamine component having a hydrogen atom or a functional group that bonds to a nitrogen atom and having three or more propyl groups which bond to respective nitrogen atoms within a molecule. At least one of the propyl groups is a hydroxypropyl group having a hydroxy group, and the hydroxypropyl group bonds to a nitrogen atom that constitutes a tertiary amine. The hydroxy group bonds to a secondary carbon atom. At least two of the propyl groups are unsubstituted isopropyl groups which do not have a hydroxy group.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material
• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01J 2/28 - Processes or devices for granulating materials, in generalRendering particulate materials free flowing in general, e.g. making them hydrophobic using special binding agents
• B01J 20/32 - Impregnating or coating
• B01J 20/34 - Regenerating or reactivating
• C01B 32/50 - Carbon dioxide
• C07C 215/14 - Compounds containing amino and hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being saturated and acyclic the nitrogen atom of the amino group being further bound to hydrocarbon groups substituted by amino groups

Abstract

mm-X wherein: m represents an integer of 2 to 50; each A1 moiety represents an alkylene group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, and the A1 moieties may be the same as or different from each other; each R1 moiety represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or an alkylamino group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and the R1 moieties may be the same as or different from each other; at least one R moiety represents a hydrogen atom or an alkylamino group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and X represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or an alkylamino group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 211/14 - Amines containing amino groups bound to at least two aminoalkyl groups, e.g. diethylenetriamines
• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• B01D 53/82 - Solid phase processes with stationary reactants
• C07D 295/13 - Heterocyclic compounds containing polymethylene-imine rings with at least five ring members, 3-azabicyclo [3.2.2] nonane, piperazine, morpholine or thiomorpholine rings, having only hydrogen atoms directly attached to the ring carbon atoms with substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached to ring nitrogen atoms substituted by singly or doubly bound nitrogen atoms with the ring nitrogen atoms and the substituent nitrogen atoms attached to the same carbon chain, which is not interrupted by carbocyclic rings to an acyclic saturated chain
• B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material
• B01J 20/26 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds
• B01J 20/34 - Regenerating or reactivating

Abstract

22N-A-NH-A-OH (where the two As each indicate a C2–4 alkylene group, respectively, that may be the same or different from each other).

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 215/08 - Compounds containing amino and hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being saturated and acyclic with only one hydroxy group and one amino group bound to the carbon skeleton
• C07C 215/14 - Compounds containing amino and hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being saturated and acyclic the nitrogen atom of the amino group being further bound to hydrocarbon groups substituted by amino groups
• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• B01D 53/78 - Liquid phase processes with gas-liquid contact
• C01B 32/50 - Carbon dioxide

Abstract

Provided is a carbon dioxide separation, collection, and utilization system comprising: a regeneration unit which generates, from a solid material that has absorbed or adsorbed carbon dioxide, a gas containing the carbon dioxide and which regenerates the solid material; a reactor into which are introduced hydrogen and the gas containing the carbon dioxide that has been generated by the regeneration unit and which generates water vapor and at least one substance selected from the group consisting of synthetic fuel, methane, and methanol; and a water vapor introduction line which introduces, into the regeneration unit, at least some of the water vapor that has been generated by the reactor.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 29/151 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of oxides of carbon exclusively with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases
• B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• B01D 53/82 - Solid phase processes with stationary reactants
• B01D 53/96 - Regeneration, reactivation or recycling of reactants
• B01D 69/10 - Supported membranesMembrane supports
• B01D 69/12 - Composite membranesUltra-thin membranes
• B01D 71/02 - Inorganic material
• C01B 32/50 - Carbon dioxide
• C07C 1/12 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon from oxides of carbon from carbon dioxide with hydrogen
• C07C 9/04 - Methane
• C07C 31/04 - Methanol

Abstract

A zeolite membrane composite including a porous support and a zeolite membrane formed on a surface of the porous support. The zeolite membrane has an LTA-type crystal structure. The first atomic ratio: Si/Al of silicon element (Si) to aluminum element (Al) in the zeolite membrane is 1.29 or greater and 1.60 or less.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 69/12 - Composite membranesUltra-thin membranes
• B01D 61/36 - PervaporationMembrane distillationLiquid permeation
• B01D 71/02 - Inorganic material
• C01B 39/46 - Other types characterised by their X-ray diffraction pattern and their defined composition
• C04B 41/85 - Coating or impregnating with inorganic materials

Abstract

There is provided a water-soluble additive composition including a cyclic carboxylic acid, the water-soluble additive composition satisfying at least one of the following Conditions 1 to 4: (Condition 1) component (A) the cyclic carboxylic acid, which is other than the following component (B1), and component (B1) one or more selected from the group consisting of gallic acid and an ester thereof are included; (Condition 2) the total content of Na+ and NH4+ is equal to or more than 100 ppm and equal to or less than 5000 ppm with respect to the cyclic carboxylic acid; (Condition 3) the total inorganic ion content (excluding hydrogen ions and hydroxyl group ions) is equal to or more than 300 ppm and equal to or less than 5000 ppm with respect to the cyclic carboxylic acid; and (Condition 4) component (A) the cyclic carboxylic acid, which is other than the following component (B2), and component (B2) an amino acid are included.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 27/20 - Synthetic spices, flavouring agents or condiments
• A23L 27/00 - SpicesFlavouring agents or condimentsArtificial sweetening agentsTable saltsDietetic salt substitutesPreparation or treatment thereof
• A23L 27/21 - Synthetic spices, flavouring agents or condiments containing amino acids
• A23L 29/00 - Foods or foodstuffs containing additivesPreparation or treatment thereof
• A23L 29/212 - StarchModified starchStarch derivatives, e.g. esters or ethers
• A23L 29/262 - CelluloseDerivatives thereof, e.g. ethers
• A23L 33/14 - Yeasts or derivatives thereof
• A23L 33/175 - Amino acids
• C12P 7/42 - Hydroxy carboxylic acids

Abstract

Provided is a microorganism that is able to produce 2-phenylethanol at a high concentration, and a method of efficiently producing 2-phenylethanol by using a saccharide as a raw material. Provided is a coryneform bacterium transformant in which a shikimate pathway is activated, and further, a gene that encodes an enzyme having phenylpyruvate decarboxylase activity is introduced in such a manner that the gene can be expressed. Also provided is a 2-phenylethanol producing method that includes causing the coryneform bacterium transformant according to the present disclosure to react in water containing a saccharide.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12P 7/22 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a hydroxy group aromatic
• C12N 15/77 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora for CorynebacteriumVectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora for Brevibacterium
• C12R 1/15 - Corynebacterium

Abstract

Provided is an absorption liquid for separating and recovering carbon dioxide from gas containing carbon dioxide, the absorption liquid containing an alkanolamine compound represented by formula (1) and accounting for 30-70 mass% of the entire absorption liquid, an imidazole compound represented by formula (2), and water. R1is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1-4 carbon atoms, R2and R3are each independently a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1-3 carbon atoms, R1, R2, and R3 are not all hydrogen atoms, and n is 1 or 2. Im is an imidazole ring, the plurality of R are each independently a hydrogen atom or alkyl group of 1-10 carbon atoms bonded to the imidazole ring, and x is 1 or 2. If x is 1, L is a hydrogen atom or alkyl group of 1-10 carbon atoms bonded to the imidazole ring, and if x is 2, L is a single bond or a divalent linking group bonded to an imidazole ring and connecting two imidazole rings.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 215/08 - Compounds containing amino and hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being saturated and acyclic with only one hydroxy group and one amino group bound to the carbon skeleton
• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• B01D 53/78 - Liquid phase processes with gas-liquid contact
• B01D 53/96 - Regeneration, reactivation or recycling of reactants
• C01B 32/50 - Carbon dioxide
• B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material
• B01J 20/34 - Regenerating or reactivating

Abstract

A cosmetic according to the present invention is characterized by containing at least one of: a cyclic compound derived from a plant-derived saccharide and from a microorganism; and a derivative of the cyclic compound. The cyclic compound is preferably a compound represented by formula (1). [In formula (1), the ring A is a five-membered saturated ring, a five-membered partially saturated ring, a five-membered aromatic ring, a six-membered saturated ring, a six-membered partially saturated ring, a six-membered aromatic ring, or a condensed ring containing a five-membered ring or a six-membered ring; X is a single bond or a bond containing one or more carbon atoms; Y is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; and R2to R6(R2to R5 if the ring A is a five-membered ring) are each independently a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, an amino group, an alkoxy group, a carboxyl group, or a carbonyl group.]

IPC Classes  ?

• A61Q 5/00 - Preparations for care of the hair
• C12P 17/10 - Nitrogen as only ring hetero atom
• A61K 8/49 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic compounds containing heterocyclic compounds
• A61K 8/60 - SugarsDerivatives thereof
• A61K 8/97 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from algae, fungi, lichens or plantsCosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from derivatives thereof
• A61K 8/99 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from microorganisms other than algae or fungi, e.g. protozoa or bacteria

Abstract

A carbon dioxide separation recovery method includes: bringing a particulate carbon dioxide adsorbent and a treatment target gas containing carbon dioxide into contact with each other to make the carbon dioxide adsorbent adsorb the carbon dioxide contained in the treatment target gas; and bringing the carbon dioxide adsorbent which has adsorbed the carbon dioxide and superheated steam into contact with each other to desorb the carbon dioxide from the carbon dioxide adsorbent and thereby regenerate the carbon dioxide adsorbent, and recovering the desorbed carbon dioxide. A saturation temperature of the superheated steam which is brought into contact with the carbon dioxide adsorbent is not more than a temperature of the carbon dioxide adsorbent which contacts the superheated steam. The regenerated carbon dioxide adsorbent is utilized for adsorption of the carbon dioxide again without being subjected to a drying step.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 32/50 - Carbon dioxide
• B01D 53/26 - Drying gases or vapours
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• B01D 53/83 - Solid phase processes with moving reactants
• B01D 53/96 - Regeneration, reactivation or recycling of reactants

Abstract

Provided is a transformant of a microorganism that has improved catechol productivity.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 9/88 - Lyases (4.)
• C12P 7/22 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a hydroxy group aromatic
• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase
• C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
• C12R 1/15 - Corynebacterium

Abstract

Provided are: a transformant which can produce 1,3-butanediol in a biological manner; and a method for producing 1,3-butanediol using the transformant. In one aspect, a transformant produced by introducing a gene encoding an alcohol dehydrogenase belonging to the cinnamyl-alcohol dehydrogenase (CAD) family into a host bacterium, wherein the host bacterium has a mutant or a gene introduced thereinto in such a manner that at least one of the enzymes (A) to (D) can be expressed or the expression of the at least one of the enzymes can be induced.　(A) Acetyl-CoA carboxylase; (B) acetyl-CoA synthetase; (C) acetyl-CoA reductase; and (D) 3-3-hydroxybutyryl-CoA reductase.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12P 7/18 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a hydroxy group acyclic polyhydric
• C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
• C12N 15/53 - Oxidoreductases (1)

Abstract

Provided is a method for improving productivity in producing an organic compound in a bacterium that originally does not have an inherent ED pathway. In one aspect, provided is a transformant of a coryneform bacterium that is obtained by introducing the Entner-Doudoroff pathway into the coryneform bacterium as a host. In another aspect, provided is a transformant of a coryneform bacterium that is obtained by introducing, into a coryneform bacterium as a host a gene in which an enzyme having glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity is encoded, a gene in which an enzyme having 6-phosphogluconate dehydratase activity is encoded, and a gene in which an enzyme having 2-keto-3-deoxy-6-phosphogluconate aldolase activity is encoded.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/77 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora for CorynebacteriumVectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora for Brevibacterium
• C12P 7/40 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a carboxyl group

Abstract

A zeolite film composite body which is provided with a porous base material and a zeolite film formed on the surface of the porous base material, wherein: the zeolite film has an LTA type crystal structure; and the first atomic ratio of elemental silicon (Si) to elemental aluminum (Al) contained in the zeolite film, namely Si/Al is from 1.29 to 1.60 (inclusive).

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 61/36 - PervaporationMembrane distillationLiquid permeation
• B01D 69/12 - Composite membranesUltra-thin membranes
• B01D 71/02 - Inorganic material
• C01B 39/46 - Other types characterised by their X-ray diffraction pattern and their defined composition
• C04B 41/85 - Coating or impregnating with inorganic materials

Abstract

This water-soluble additive composition contains a cyclic carboxylic acid, and satisfies at least one of conditions 1-4. (Condition 1) Containing: component(A) which is a cyclic carboxylic acid excluding component (B1) which is at least one selected from the group consisting of gallic acid and esters thereof; and component (B1). (Condition 2) The total contained amounts of Na+44 + being 100-5000 ppm with respect to the cyclic carboxylic acid. (Condition 3) The total inorganic ion content (excluding hydrogen ions and hydroxyl ions) being 300-5000 ppm with respect to the cyclic carboxylic acid. (Condition 4) Containing: component (A) which is a cyclic carboxylic acid excluding component (B2) which is an amino acid; and component (B2).

IPC Classes  ?

• C11B 9/00 - Essential oilsPerfumes
• A61Q 1/00 - Make-up preparationsBody powdersPreparations for removing make-up
• A61Q 13/00 - Formulations or additives for perfume preparations
• A61Q 17/00 - Barrier preparationsPreparations brought into direct contact with the skin for affording protection against external influences, e.g. sunlight, X-rays or other harmful rays, corrosive materials, bacteria or insect stings
• A61Q 19/00 - Preparations for care of the skin
• A61Q 5/00 - Preparations for care of the hair
• C12P 7/42 - Hydroxy carboxylic acids
• A23L 27/10 - Natural spices, flavouring agents or condimentsExtracts thereof
• A23L 29/00 - Foods or foodstuffs containing additivesPreparation or treatment thereof
• A61K 8/36 - Carboxylic acidsSalts or anhydrides thereof
• A61K 8/365 - Hydroxycarboxylic acidsKetocarboxylic acids
• A61K 8/368 - Carboxylic acidsSalts or anhydrides thereof with carboxyl groups directly bound to carbon atoms of aromatic rings
• A61K 8/37 - Esters of carboxylic acids
• A61K 8/44 - Aminocarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. aminocarboxylic acids containing sulfurSalts, esters or N-acylated derivatives thereof

Abstract

Provided is a method for producing a carbonyl compound having 8-16 carbon atoms with the use of microbial cells.　A method for producing a carbonyl compound that comprises synthesizing a carbonyl compound having 8-16 carbon atoms by an aldol reaction using an aldehyde having 4-8 carbon atoms as a donor substrate in an aqueous solution in which a catalyst is present, wherein: the catalyst is microbial cells or a part thereof; and the carbonyl compound is a β-hydroxyaldehyde represented by general formula (I) or an α,β-unsaturated aldehyde represented by general formula (II) which is a dehydration product thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12P 7/24 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a carbonyl group
• C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes

Abstract

Provided are: a microorganism capable of producing highly concentrated 2–phenol ethanol; and a method for efficiently producing 2–phenol ethanol using saccharides as a raw material therefor.　The present invention pertains to a coryneform bacterium transformant having an activated shikimic acid pathway and having introduced thereto, in an expressible manner, a gene that codes an enzyme having phenylpyruvate decarboxylase activity.　The present invention also pertains to a method for producing 2–phenyl ethanol that includes causing this coryneform bacterium transformant to react in water including saccharides.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12P 7/22 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a hydroxy group aromatic
• C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12N 15/60 - Lyases (4)

Abstract

This method for separating and recovering carbon dioxide comprises: a step wherein a carbon dioxide adsorbent in the form of particles and a gas to be processed containing carbon dioxide are brought into contact with each other, thereby having carbon dioxide contained in the gas to be processed adsorbed on the carbon dioxide adsorbent; and a step wherein the carbon dioxide adsorbent, on which carbon dioxide is adsorbed, and superheated steam are brought into contact with each other, thereby having the carbon dioxide separated from the carbon dioxide adsorbent so as to regenerate the carbon dioxide adsorbent, while recovering the separated carbon dioxide. The saturation temperature of the superheated steam to be brought into contact with the carbon dioxide adsorbent is not more than the temperature of the carbon dioxide adsorbent to be brought into contact with the superheated steam; and the regenerated carbon dioxide adsorbent is utilized again for the adsorption of carbon dioxide without going through a drying step.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• B01D 53/82 - Solid phase processes with stationary reactants
• B01D 53/83 - Solid phase processes with moving reactants
• B01D 53/96 - Regeneration, reactivation or recycling of reactants
• C01B 32/50 - Carbon dioxide

Abstract

This medicinal product contains, as an active ingredient, a cyclic carboxylic acid compound derived from a microorganism and a plant-derived sugar and/or a derivative of the cyclic carboxylic acid compound. Preferably, the cyclic carboxylic acid compound is a compound represented by formula (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/702 - Oligosaccharides, i.e. having three to five saccharide radicals attached to each other by glycosidic linkages
• A61K 31/192 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having aromatic groups, e.g. sulindac, 2-aryl-propionic acids, ethacrynic acid
• A61K 31/194 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having two or more carboxyl groups, e.g. succinic, maleic or phthalic acid
• A61K 31/60 - Salicylic acidDerivatives thereof
• A61K 31/7004 - Monosaccharides having only carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms
• A61K 31/715 - Polysaccharides, i.e. having more than five saccharide radicals attached to each other by glycosidic linkagesDerivatives thereof, e.g. ethers, esters
• A61K 35/74 - Bacteria
• A61K 36/06 - Fungi, e.g. yeasts
• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
• C12P 7/40 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a carboxyl group

Abstract

Lactobacillus rhamnosusLactobacillusBacillusEnterobacterEscherichiaPaenibacillusCitrobacterPantoeaPantoea, and (3) genes encoding enzymes that have 70% or more identity to the amino acid sequences of the enzymes encoded by the genes of (1) or (2), and have decarboxylation activity, wherein a mutation is introduced into the catechol 1,2-dioxigenase gene catA and the protocatechuate dehydrogenase gene pcaHG of the host coryneform bacterium, and the enzymes encoded by the two genes have a decrease or deficiency of the function thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12N 15/54 - Transferases (2)
• C12N 15/60 - Lyases (4)
• C12P 7/22 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a hydroxy group aromatic
• C12N 15/31 - Genes encoding microbial proteins, e.g. enterotoxins

Abstract

Provided is a method for improving the efficiency of production of an organic compound by a bacterium that does not inherently have an endogenous ED pathway. One embodiment pertains to a transformant of a coryneform bacterium obtained by introducing the Entner-Doudoroff pathway into a host coryneform bacterium. Another embodiment pertains to a transformant of a coryneform bacterium obtained by introducing, into a host coryneform bacterium, a gene encoding an enzyme having glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity, a gene encoding an enzyme having 6-phosphogluconate dehydratase activity, and a gene encoding an enzyme having 2-keto-3-deoxy-6-phosphogluconate aldolase activity.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12N 15/53 - Oxidoreductases (1)
• C12N 15/60 - Lyases (4)
• C12P 7/02 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a hydroxy group
• C12P 7/40 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a carboxyl group
• C12P 13/04 - Alpha- or beta-amino acids
• C12N 15/31 - Genes encoding microbial proteins, e.g. enterotoxins

Abstract

Provided are: an absorbent for the efficient separation/collection of carbon dioxide in a carbon dioxide-containing gas with less energy; and a method for separating/collecting carbon dioxide using the absorbent. An absorbent for the separation/collection of carbon dioxide in a carbon dioxide-containing gas, the absorbent containing at least one alkanol amine compound represented by general formula [1], at least one tertiary aliphatic amine compound having an ether group and represented by general formula [2], and water, wherein the sum total of the mass concentrations of the amine compounds contained in the absorbent is 61 to 84%. General formula [1]: (wherein R1represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or a hydrogen group; R2and R3independently represent an alkyl group having 1 or 2 carbon atoms or a hydrogen group; and n represents 2 or 3.) General formula [2]: (wherein R4and R5 independently represent a tertiary alkyl amino group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms; and m represents 1, 2 or 3.)

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• B01D 53/78 - Liquid phase processes with gas-liquid contact
• C01B 32/50 - Carbon dioxide

Abstract

Provided is a microorganism that is capable of efficiently producing para-aminobenzoic acid (4-ABA) or a salt thereof, using saccharides as raw materials, and a method for efficiently producing 4-ABA or a salt thereof by using this microorganism. A transformant obtained by introducing, into a coryneform bacterium, a gene that encodes 4-amino-4-deoxychorismate lyase, a gene that encodes a para-aminobenzoate synthase component I, and a gene that encodes a para-aminobenzoate synthase component II, is capable of efficiently producing 4-ABA or a salt thereof from saccharides.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
• C12N 9/88 - Lyases (4.)
• C12P 13/00 - Preparation of nitrogen-containing organic compounds
• C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor
• C12N 15/00 - Mutation or genetic engineeringDNA or RNA concerning genetic engineering, vectors, e.g. plasmids, or their isolation, preparation or purificationUse of hosts therefor
• C12N 15/09 - Recombinant DNA-technology
• C12P 13/02 - Amides, e.g. chloramphenicol
• C12N 15/77 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora for CorynebacteriumVectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora for Brevibacterium

Abstract

Provided is a microorganism that is able to efficiently produce protocatechuic acid or a salt thereof by using a saccharide as a raw material, and a method of efficiently producing protocatechuic acid or a salt thereof by using the microorganism. Provided is a transformant having protocatechuic acid producing ability, subjected to modifications of enhancement of 3-dehydroshikimate dehydratase activity; enhancement of chorismate pyruvate lyase activity; and enhancement of 4-hydroxybenzoate hydroxylase activity. Also provided is a method of producing protocatechuic acid or a salt thereof, including the step of culturing the transformant in a reaction solution containing a saccharide so as to cause the transformant to produce protocatechuic acid or a salt thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12P 7/42 - Hydroxy carboxylic acids
• C12N 9/88 - Lyases (4.)
• C12N 15/09 - Recombinant DNA-technology
• C12N 1/00 - Microorganisms, e.g. protozoaCompositions thereofProcesses of propagating, maintaining or preserving microorganisms or compositions thereofProcesses of preparing or isolating a composition containing a microorganismCulture media therefor
• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase
• C12R 1/15 - Corynebacterium

Abstract

The functional skin preparation for external use according to the present invention comprises, as active ingredient(s), an aromatic polyhydroxycarboxylic acid derived from a plant-origin saccharide and a microorganism and/or a derivative thereof. Preferably, the aromatic polyhydroxycarboxylic acid or a derivative thereof is a compound represented by general formula (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 8/368 - Carboxylic acidsSalts or anhydrides thereof with carboxyl groups directly bound to carbon atoms of aromatic rings
• A61K 8/9706 - Algae
• A61K 8/9728 - Fungi, e.g. yeasts
• A61K 31/192 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having aromatic groups, e.g. sulindac, 2-aryl-propionic acids, ethacrynic acid
• A61P 17/18 - Antioxidants, e.g. antiradicals
• A61Q 19/00 - Preparations for care of the skin
• A61Q 19/02 - Preparations for care of the skin for chemically bleaching or whitening the skin
• C07C 51/43 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by change of the physical state, e.g. crystallisation
• C07C 65/03 - Compounds having carboxyl groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings and containing any of the groups OH, O-metal, —CHO, keto, ether, groups, groups, or groups containing hydroxy or O-metal groups monocyclic and having all hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to the ring
• C12P 7/42 - Hydroxy carboxylic acids

Abstract

Provided is a porous structure wherein when assembled with a flow path forming member, gas leaks do not easily occur in parts assembled with the flow path forming member. A metal filled layer 12 is provided in a middle part in the direction of thickness of a porous support body 11, and a metal coating layer 13 is provided at least on one end in contact with the flow path forming member along the direction of thickness in the porous support body 11.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 63/00 - Apparatus in general for separation processes using semi-permeable membranes
• B01D 69/10 - Supported membranesMembrane supports
• B01D 69/12 - Composite membranesUltra-thin membranes
• B01D 71/02 - Inorganic material

Abstract

Disclosed is an absorbing liquid for separating and capturing carbon dioxide from a carbon dioxide-containing gas, the absorbing liquid containing: at least one alkanolamine represented by formula (1) 3 are not all hydrogen, and n is 1 or 2; a low-molecular-weight diol compound and/or glycerin; and water.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• C01B 32/50 - Carbon dioxide
• B01D 53/78 - Liquid phase processes with gas-liquid contact
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides

Abstract

A coryneform bacterium transformant engineered by the following (A) to (D): (A) enhancement of 3-deoxy-D-arabino-heptulosonate-7-phosphate (DAHP) synthase activity; (B) prevention, inhibition, or reduction of intracellular sugar uptake mediated by phosphotransferase system (PTS); (C) enhancement of intracellular sugar uptake activity mediated by a sugar transporter different from phosphotransferase system and enhancement of glucokinase activity; and (D) enhancement of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) activity is capable of efficiently producing shikimic acid or the like from a sugar.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 9/12 - Transferases (2.) transferring phosphorus containing groups, e.g. kinases (2.7)
• C12P 7/42 - Hydroxy carboxylic acids
• C12N 15/09 - Recombinant DNA-technology
• C12N 15/77 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora for CorynebacteriumVectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora for Brevibacterium
• C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation
• C12P 13/22 - TryptophanTyrosinePhenylalanine3,4-Dihydroxyphenylalanine

Abstract

Provided are a microorganism which can efficiently produce protocatechuic acid or a salt thereof using a sugar as a raw material, and a method for efficiently producing protocatechuic acid or a salt thereof using the microorganism. The microorganism is a transformant having an ability to produce protocatechuic acid, which has been subjected to modifications (A), (B), and (C): (A) enhancement of 3-dehydroshikimate dehydratase activity, (B) enhancement of chorismate pyruvate lyase activity, and (C) enhancement of 4-hydroxybenzoate hydroxylase activity. The method for producing protocatechuic acid or a salt thereof includes a step for culturing the transformant in a reaction liquid containing a sugar so that the transformant produces protocatechuic acid or a salt thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12N 1/00 - Microorganisms, e.g. protozoaCompositions thereofProcesses of propagating, maintaining or preserving microorganisms or compositions thereofProcesses of preparing or isolating a composition containing a microorganismCulture media therefor
• C12N 15/09 - Recombinant DNA-technology
• C12P 7/42 - Hydroxy carboxylic acids

Abstract

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a microorganism capable of efficiently producing para-aminobenzoic acid (4-ABA) or a salt thereof using a saccharide as the starting material, and a method for efficiently producing 4-ABA or a salt thereof using the microorganism. A transformant is obtained by introducing the gene encoding 4-amino-4-deoxychorismate lyase, gene encoding para-aminobenzoic acid synthetase component I, and gene encoding para-aminobenzoic acid synthetase component II to coryneform bacteria, and the transformant is capable of efficiently producing 4-ABA or a salt thereof from a saccharide.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/09 - Recombinant DNA-technology
• C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12P 13/02 - Amides, e.g. chloramphenicol

Abstract

A zeolite membrane composite body which is provided with a porous base and a zeolite membrane formed on the surface of the porous base, and wherein the zeolite membrane has an STT type crystal structure. This zeolite membrane composite body is produced by performing a hydrothermal synthesis by bringing a porous base, to which a seed crystal powder having an STT type crystal structure has been applied, into contact with an aqueous suspension that contains water, a silica material, a seed crystal powder having an STT type crystal structure, an organic structure-directing agent and hydrofluoric acid.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 71/02 - Inorganic material
• B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
• B01D 69/10 - Supported membranesMembrane supports
• B01D 69/12 - Composite membranesUltra-thin membranes
• C01B 37/02 - Crystalline silica-polymorphs, e.g. silicalites
• C01B 39/48 - Other types characterised by their X-ray diffraction pattern and their defined composition using at least one organic template directing agent

Abstract

This crystalline silica membrane complex includes a porous substrate and a pure silica membrane formed on a surface of the porous substrate, the pure silica membrane having a CHA type crystal structure and a permeance ratio of H2 to SF6 (H2/SF6) of over 10. The crystalline silica membrane complex is produced by contacting the porous substrate, on which crystalline silica powder having a CHA type crystal structure is applied, with an aqueous suspension that includes water, a silica material, an organic structure directing agent, and hydrofluoric acid, and performing hydrothermal synthesis, with the proviso that the silica material contains the crystalline silica powder having a CHA type crystal structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 41/85 - Coating or impregnating with inorganic materials
• B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
• B01D 61/36 - PervaporationMembrane distillationLiquid permeation
• B01D 69/10 - Supported membranesMembrane supports
• B01D 69/12 - Composite membranesUltra-thin membranes
• B01D 71/02 - Inorganic material
• C01B 37/02 - Crystalline silica-polymorphs, e.g. silicalites
• C01B 39/48 - Other types characterised by their X-ray diffraction pattern and their defined composition using at least one organic template directing agent
• C04B 38/00 - Porous mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramic warePreparation thereof

Abstract

Disclosed is an absorbing solution for separating and recovering carbon dioxide from a carbon-dioxide-containing gas, the absorbing solution containing water, a low-molecular diol compound and/or glycerin, and at least one alkanolamine represented by general formula (1) (where: R1 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-4 alkyl group; R2 and R3 are identically or separately a hydrogen atom or a C1-3 alkyl group; not all of R1, R2, and R3 are hydrogen atoms; and n is 1 or 2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• B01D 53/78 - Liquid phase processes with gas-liquid contact
• C01B 31/20 - Carbon dioxide

Abstract

Disclosed are a carbon dioxide separating material comprising a polyamine carrier in which a polyamine having at least two isopropyl groups on one or more of the nitrogen atoms is loaded on a support, and a method for separating or recovering carbon dioxide using the carbon dioxide separating material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography
• B01J 20/26 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds
• B01J 20/06 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising oxides or hydroxides of metals not provided for in group
• B01J 20/08 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising oxides or hydroxides of metals not provided for in group comprising aluminium oxide or hydroxideSolid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising oxides or hydroxides of metals not provided for in group comprising bauxite
• B01J 20/18 - Synthetic zeolitic molecular sieves
• B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising free carbonSolid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes
• B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
• B01J 20/32 - Impregnating or coating
• B01J 20/34 - Regenerating or reactivating
• B01J 20/16 - Alumino-silicates
• B01J 20/10 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising silica or silicate
• C01B 32/50 - Carbon dioxide
• B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
• B01D 53/047 - Pressure swing adsorption

Abstract

Provided is an aniline-producing transformant constructed by introducing a gene which encodes an enzyme having aminobenzoate decarboxylase activity into a coryneform bacterium as a host. Also provided is a process for producing aniline, which comprises a step of allowing the transformant to react in a reaction mixture containing aminobenzoic acid, an ester thereof, and/or a salt thereof under reducing conditions, and a step of recovering aniline from the reaction mixture.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12P 13/00 - Preparation of nitrogen-containing organic compounds
• C12N 9/88 - Lyases (4.)
• C12N 15/77 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora for CorynebacteriumVectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora for Brevibacterium

Abstract

In an optical fiber cable that includes an optical fiber core for measuring pressure and a multilayer armor cable for measuring temperature, an annular clearance space having a desired thickness is formed between the optical fiber core and the multilayer armor cable and fixing members for fixing the optical fiber core and the multilayer armor cable are provided at predetermined intervals in the axial direction of the optical fiber cable.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/00 - Light guidesStructural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
• G01D 5/353 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells influencing the transmission properties of an optical fibre
• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
• G01L 1/24 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations of optical properties of material when it is stressed, e.g. by photoelastic stress analysis
• G01K 11/32 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in transmittance, scattering or luminescence in optical fibres

Goods & Services

Industrial chemicals; chemical additives for fuel; chemicals for use in industry; catalysts for chemical and biochemical processes; chemical additives for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals; chemicals for use in industry and science; plastics, unprocessed. Liquid fuels; fuel gas.

Abstract

　A coryneform bacterial transformant that has been subjected to the following manipulations (A), (B), (C), and (D) can efficiently produce shikimic acid using a saccharide as a raw material. (A) Enhancement of 3-deoxy-D-arabino-heptulosonate-7-phosphate (DAHP) synthase activity; (B) loss, inhibition, or reduction of sugar uptake into cells via phosphotransferase system (PTS); (C) enhancement of glucokinase activity and activity for taking up sugar into the cells via a sugar transporter different from the phosphotransferase system; (D) enhancement of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) activity

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12N 15/09 - Recombinant DNA-technology
• C12P 7/42 - Hydroxy carboxylic acids
• C12P 13/22 - TryptophanTyrosinePhenylalanine3,4-Dihydroxyphenylalanine

Abstract

Under a known pressure is externally applied to a reference member to which an optical fiber is fixed, test light is allowed to enter the optical fiber, and at least one of a reference Brillouin measurement for determining a reference Brillouin frequency shift amount based on the Brillouin scattering phenomenon, and a reference Rayleigh measurement for determining a reference Rayleigh frequency shift amount based on the Rayleigh scattering phenomenon is performed. A Brillouin measurement coefficient or a Rayleigh measurement coefficient is determined from these calculation results. An optical fiber is fixed to a sample member, the volumetric change of which is unknown, and the same sample Brillouin measurement or sample Rayleigh measurement is performed to determine the frequency shift amount. The volumetric change of the sample member is determined from the sample Brillouin or the sample Rayleigh frequency shift amount, and from the Brillouin or the Rayleigh measurement coefficient.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. optical strain gauge
• G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
• G01D 5/353 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells influencing the transmission properties of an optical fibre
• G01F 17/00 - Methods or apparatus for determining the capacity of containers or cavities, or the volume of solid bodies
• G01D 18/00 - Testing or calibrating apparatus or arrangements provided for in groups
• G01D 5/26 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
• G01V 8/16 - Detecting, e.g. by using light barriers using one transmitter and one receiver using optical fibres
• G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points

Abstract

Distributions of a Brillouin frequency shift and a Rayleigh frequency shift in optical fibers set up in a material are measured from scattered waves of pulse laser light entered into the optical fibers, and distributions of pressure, temperature, and strain of the material along the optical fibers at a measurement time point are analyzed using coefficients that are inherent to the set up optical fibers and correlate pressure, temperature, and strain of material with the Brillouin frequency shift and the Rayleigh frequency shift.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
• G01D 5/353 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells influencing the transmission properties of an optical fibre
• B01J 19/00 - Chemical, physical or physico-chemical processes in generalTheir relevant apparatus
• G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance
• G01B 11/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. optical strain gauge
• G01K 11/32 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in transmittance, scattering or luminescence in optical fibres
• G01L 1/24 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations of optical properties of material when it is stressed, e.g. by photoelastic stress analysis
• G01L 19/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluent medium insofar as such details or accessories are not special to particular types of pressure gauges

Abstract

Disclosed are a carbon dioxide separating material containing a supported polyamine of a polyamine having at least two isopropyl groups on nitrogen atoms and supported on a base, and a method for separation or recovery of carbon dioxide using the carbon dioxide separating material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material
• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• B01J 20/34 - Regenerating or reactivating
• C01B 31/20 - Carbon dioxide

Abstract

In this optical fiber cable which includes an optical fiber core wire which measures pressure and a multilayer armored cable which measures temperature, a desired gap layer having an annular shape is formed between the optical fiber core wire and the multilayer armored cable, and fixing members which fix the optical fiber core wire and the multilayer armored cable are provided at a prescribed interval in the axial direction of the optical fiber cable.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 5/353 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells influencing the transmission properties of an optical fibre
• G01B 11/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. optical strain gauge
• G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance
• G01L 11/02 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by means not provided for in group or by optical means

Abstract

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a microorganism that can efficiently produce aniline using aminobenzoic acid as a starting material, and a method that can efficiently produce aniline using aminobenzoic acid as a starting material. Specifically provided is an aniline-producing transformant obtained by introducing a gene that codes an enzyme having aminobenzoate decarboxylase activity into a host coryneform bacterium, said transformant being characterized in that the enzyme having an aminobenzoate decarboxylase activity is constituted by an amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 2, and the amino acid sequence has a mutation in at least the 309th proline (P) from the N-terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/09 - Recombinant DNA-technology
• C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12P 13/00 - Preparation of nitrogen-containing organic compounds

Abstract

Disclosed is a liquid for absorbing and collecting carbon dioxide from a gas that contains the carbon dioxide, which contains (A) a secondary amine compound represented by general formula (1) R-NH-(CH2)n-OH, (B) a polyamine compound represented by general formula (2) R1R2N-(X)m-NR3R4 and (C) water, and wherein the content of the secondary amine compound (A) is 50% by weight or more. Also disclosed is a method for absorbing and collecting carbon dioxide with use of this liquid.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• C01B 31/20 - Carbon dioxide
• C07C 211/14 - Amines containing amino groups bound to at least two aminoalkyl groups, e.g. diethylenetriamines
• C07C 215/08 - Compounds containing amino and hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being saturated and acyclic with only one hydroxy group and one amino group bound to the carbon skeleton

Abstract

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a CO2 gas separation membrane that has an elevated CO2 gas permeation rate and improved CO2 gas separation performance. The present invention relates to a CO2 gas separation membrane characterized in that an amine-coordinated zinc complex is combined with a polymer membrane in which a non-volatile amine compound is fixed in a high molecular weight polymer.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 71/82 - Macromolecular material not specifically provided for in a single one of groups characterised by the presence of specified groups, e.g. introduced by chemical after-treatment
• B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
• B01D 71/26 - Polyalkenes
• B01D 71/28 - Polymers of vinyl aromatic compounds
• B01D 71/40 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. salts, amides, imides, nitriles, anhydrides, esters
• C01B 31/20 - Carbon dioxide
• C08F 2/44 - Polymerisation in the presence of compounding ingredients, e.g. plasticisers, dyestuffs, fillers

Abstract

The present invention is designed to measure the distributions of a Brillouin frequency shift and a Rayleigh frequency shift in an optical fiber laid in a substance from the scattered wave of pulsed laser light incident on the optical fiber, and analyze the distributions along the optical fiber of the pressure, temperature, and strain of the substance at the time of measurement using a coefficient that is unique to the laid optical fiber and associates the pressure, temperature, and strain of the substance with the Brillouin frequency shift and the Rayleigh frequency shift.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 5/353 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells influencing the transmission properties of an optical fibre
• B01J 19/00 - Chemical, physical or physico-chemical processes in generalTheir relevant apparatus
• G01B 11/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. optical strain gauge
• G01D 21/02 - Measuring two or more variables by means not covered by a single other subclass
• G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance
• G01L 1/24 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations of optical properties of material when it is stressed, e.g. by photoelastic stress analysis
• G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes

Abstract

While a known pressure is applied externally to a reference member on which an optical fiber is fixed, a test light is made to enter the optical fiber and at least one of a reference Brillouin measurement, for finding the amount of reference Brillouin frequency shift based on the Brillouin scattering phenomenon, or a reference Rayleigh measurement, for finding the amount of reference Rayleigh frequency shift based on the Rayleigh scattering phenomenon, is performed. A Brillouin measurement coefficient or a Rayleigh measurement coefficient is found from these calculation results. A sample member for which volumetric change is unknown is fixed to the optical fiber, and a sample Brillouin measurement or a sample Rayleigh measurement is performed to find the amount of frequency shift. The volumetric change of the sample member is found from the amount of sample Brillouin frequency shift or the amount of sample Rayleigh frequency shift, and the Brillouin measurement coefficient or the Rayleigh measurement coefficient.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 21/00 - Measuring or testing not otherwise provided for
• G01V 8/16 - Detecting, e.g. by using light barriers using one transmitter and one receiver using optical fibres

Abstract

Disclosed is an aqueous solution for absorbing and recovering carbon dioxide from a gas that contains the carbon dioxide, said aqueous solution containing an amino alcohol compound represented by general formula [1] and an amine compound represented by general formula [2]. (In general formula [1], R represents an alkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms; and n represents 1 or 2.) (In general formula [2], X represents -NR1R2; Y represents -NR3R4; R1, R2, R3 and R4 may be the same or different, and each represents an alkyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms; and m represents an integer of 3-7.)

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• C01B 31/20 - Carbon dioxide

Abstract

This transformant is obtained by introducing, to a host coryneform bacterium, at least one of the DNAs (a), (b), and (c): (a) a DNA, or an analog thereof, obtained by introducing, to a DNA that encodes an acetohydroxy acid synthase derived from Corynebacterium glutamicum, a mutation that mutates the No. 156 glycine in the amino acid sequence encoded by this DNA to glutamic acid (G156E); (b) a DNA, or an analog thereof, obtained by introducing, to a DNA that encodes an acetohydroxy acid isomeroreductase derived from Corynebacterium glutamicum, mutations that mutate the No. 34 serine in the amino acid sequence encoded by this DNA to glycine (S34G), mutate the No. 48 leucine to glutamic acid (L48E), and mutate the No. 49 arginine to phenylalanine (R49F); and (c) a DNA, or an analog thereof, that encodes a leucine dehydrogenase derived from Lysinibacillus sphaericus.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12N 15/09 - Recombinant DNA-technology
• C12P 13/08 - LysineDiaminopimelic acidThreonineValine
• C12R 1/15 - Corynebacterium

Abstract

Provided are: a novel crosslinkable amine compound for producing a polymer membrane for separating carbon dioxide from another gas with high selectivity; a polymer membrane using the compound; a method for producing the polymer membrane; and a gas separation method using the polymer membrane. This crosslinkable amine compound is characterized by having three or more acryloyl groups and/or methacryloyl groups in each molecule, said acryloyl groups and/or methacryloyl groups being respectively at the ends of branches.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 20/36 - Esters containing nitrogen containing oxygen in addition to the carboxy oxygen
• B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
• B01D 71/28 - Polymers of vinyl aromatic compounds
• B01D 71/40 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. salts, amides, imides, nitriles, anhydrides, esters
• B01D 71/82 - Macromolecular material not specifically provided for in a single one of groups characterised by the presence of specified groups, e.g. introduced by chemical after-treatment
• C07C 219/08 - Compounds containing amino and esterified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having esterified hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having at least one of the hydroxy groups esterified by a carboxylic acid having the esterifying carboxyl group bound to an acyclic carbon atom of an acyclic unsaturated carbon skeleton
• C07C 237/10 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by amino groups having the carbon atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to an acyclic carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by nitrogen atoms not being part of nitro or nitroso groups
• C07C 271/20 - Esters of carbamic acids having oxygen atoms of carbamate groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms with the nitrogen atoms of the carbamate groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms to carbon atoms of hydrocarbon radicals substituted by nitrogen atoms not being part of nitro or nitroso groups

Abstract

A transformant which is produced by introducing a gene encoding an enzyme having an aminobenzoate decarboxylase activity into a host coryneform bacterium and which is capable of producing aniline; and a method for producing aniline, comprising a step of reacting the transformant in a reaction solution containing aminobenzoic acid, an ester thereof and/or a salt thereof under reductive conditions and a step of collecting aniline from a reaction culture medium.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12P 13/00 - Preparation of nitrogen-containing organic compounds
• C12N 15/09 - Recombinant DNA-technology
• C12R 1/15 - Corynebacterium

Abstract

at least one of the genes being endogenous, and at least one of the genes being exogenous, efficiently produces isobutanol.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12P 7/16 - Butanols
• C12N 9/04 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase acting on CHOH groups as donors, e.g. glucose oxidase, lactate dehydrogenase (1.1)
• C12N 9/88 - Lyases (4.)
• C12N 9/00 - Enzymes, e.g. ligases (6.)ProenzymesCompositions thereofProcesses for preparing, activating, inhibiting, separating, or purifying enzymes
• C12N 15/00 - Mutation or genetic engineeringDNA or RNA concerning genetic engineering, vectors, e.g. plasmids, or their isolation, preparation or purificationUse of hosts therefor
• C12P 21/00 - Preparation of peptides or proteins

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for condensing carbon dioxide using a polyamide film suitable for separating and recovering highly concentrated carbon dioxide from a mixed gas such as a natural gas or a combustion gas. This method for condensing carbon dioxide is characterized by passing a mixed gas having a carbon dioxide partial pressure of 0.3 atm or higher through a polyamide film (1) which comprises a polyamide having a specific repeating unit and which has an oxygen permeability of 50 (cc/m2/24 hr/atm/0.1 mm) or lower.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
• B01D 71/56 - Polyamides, e.g. polyester-amides
• C01B 31/20 - Carbon dioxide
• C08J 5/18 - Manufacture of films or sheets

Abstract

Disclosed are: an aqueous solution for absorbing and collecting carbon dioxide from a gas containing carbon dioxide, characterized by comprising 50-70 wt% of a secondary amine compound represented by general formula [1] and a surfactant; and a method for absorbing and collecting carbon dioxide using the aqueous solution. (In the formula, R represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 3-5 carbon atoms.)

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• C01B 31/20 - Carbon dioxide

Abstract

Disclosed is a gas separation composite membrane comprising a polyamideamine dendrimer (A) having a specific group, a vinyl alcohol polymer (B) containing 0.5 to 5 mol% of carboxyl groups, and a cross-linking agent (C) having an azetidinium group, wherein the content ratio of the polyamideamine dendrimer (A) to the cross-linking agent (C) having an azetidinium group (i.e., (A)/(C)) is 20/80 to 65/35 by mass and the content ratio of the vinyl alcohol polymer (B) to the cross-linking agent (C) having an azetidinium group (i.e., (B)/(C)) is 20/80 to 80/20 by mass. The gas separation composite membrane can separate a specific gas species even when the gas species is a mixed gas containing water vapor.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 71/38 - PolyalkenylalcoholsPolyalkenylestersPolyalkenylethersPolyalkenylaldehydesPolyalkenylketonesPolyalkenylacetalsPolyalkenylketals
• B01D 71/60 - Polyamines
• C08L 29/04 - Polyvinyl alcoholPartially hydrolysed homopolymers or copolymers of esters of unsaturated alcohols with saturated carboxylic acids
• C08L 77/06 - Polyamides derived from polyamines and polycarboxylic acids

Abstract

(d) an exogenous gene which encodes an enzyme having isopropanol dehydrogenase activity.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12P 7/04 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a hydroxy group acyclic

Abstract

A water-containing liquid absorbent for absorbing and collecting carbon dioxide from a gas flow having a carbon dioxide partial pressure of 2 bar or more, the absorbent being characterized by containing 60 to 90 wt% of a tertiary aliphatic amine represented by general formula [1]; and a method for absorbing and collecting carbon dioxide using the water-containing liquid absorbent.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• C01B 31/20 - Carbon dioxide

Abstract

A coryneform bacterium transformant prepared by transferring an exogenous gene which encodes a protein having a sugar transporter function into a coryneform bacterium capable of utilizing D-xylose.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor
• C12N 15/00 - Mutation or genetic engineeringDNA or RNA concerning genetic engineering, vectors, e.g. plasmids, or their isolation, preparation or purificationUse of hosts therefor
• C12P 1/00 - Preparation of compounds or compositions, not provided for in groups , by using microorganisms or enzymesGeneral processes for the preparation of compounds or compositions by using microorganisms or enzymes
• C12P 13/04 - Alpha- or beta-amino acids
• C12P 7/56 - Lactic acid
• C12P 7/54 - Acetic acid
• C12P 7/46 - Dicarboxylic acids having four or less carbon atoms, e.g. fumaric acid, maleic acid
• C12P 7/06 - Ethanol, i.e. non-beverage
• C07K 1/00 - General processes for the preparation of peptides
• C07H 21/04 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids with deoxyribosyl as saccharide radical

Abstract

Provided is a method for removing impurities from carbon dioxide gas, which comprises: a step in which crude carbon dioxide gas containing high-boiling-point impurities and low-boiling-point impurities is fed to a liquid carbon dioxide purification column, a predetermined amount of the fed crude carbon dioxide gas is introduced to the column top, and the liquid carbon dioxide containing the high-boiling-point impurities is discharged from the liquid carbon dioxide purification column base to outside the system, thereby removing the high-boiling-point impurities contained in the crude carbon dioxide gas; and a step in which the carbon dioxide gas discharged from the column top is split into a first and a second carbon dioxide gas current, the first carbon dioxide gas current is introduced to a liquefier at the purification column top in order to fully condense the current to liquid carbon dioxide, and the liquid carbon dioxide is introduced to a vapor-liquid separator at the purification column top while the second carbon dioxide gas current is mixed therewith in order to separate the low-boiling-point impurities contained in the liquid carbon dioxide by reflashing in the vapor-liquid separator at the purification column top.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 31/20 - Carbon dioxide
• F25J 3/02 - Processes or apparatus for separating the constituents of gaseous mixtures involving the use of liquefaction or solidification by rectification, i.e. by continuous interchange of heat and material between a vapour stream and a liquid stream
• F25J 3/06 - Processes or apparatus for separating the constituents of gaseous mixtures involving the use of liquefaction or solidification by partial condensation

Abstract

A transformant capable of producing isobutanol, which is characterized by comprising Corynebacterium glutamicum having the genes (1) to (5) mentioned below, wherein at least one of the genes (1) to (5) is an endogenous gene of Corynebacterium glutamicum and at least one of the genes (1) to (5) is a foreign gene: (1) a gene encoding an enzyme having an acetohydroxy acid synthase activity; (2) a gene encoding an enzyme having an acetohydroxy acid isomeroreductase activity; (3) a gene encoding an enzyme having a dihydroxy acid dehydratase activity; (4) a gene encoding an enzyme having a 2-keto acid decarboxylase activity; and (5) a gene encoding an enzyme having an alcohol dehydrogenase activity.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12N 15/09 - Recombinant DNA-technology
• C12P 7/16 - Butanols

Abstract

(d) a foreign gene which encodes an enzyme having isopropanol dehydrogenase activity.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12P 7/04 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a hydroxy group acyclic
• C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for recovering carbon dioxide from a gas containing carbon dioxide, comprising the step (1) of bringing a gas containing carbon dioxide into contact with an aqueous solution containing 2-isopropylaminoethanol and at least one substance selected from the group consisting of piperazines and alkanolamines to absorb carbon dioxide into the aqueous solution; and the step (2) of heating the aqueous solution containing carbon dioxide absorbed therein, which is obtained in the step (1), to separate and recover carbon dioxide from the solution.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption

Abstract

Disclosed is a coryneform bacterium transformant characterized in that the coryneform bacterium transformant is produced by introducing a foreign gene encoding a protein having a sugar transporter function into a coryneform bacterium capable of utilizing D-xylose.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12N 15/09 - Recombinant DNA-technology
• C12P 7/06 - Ethanol, i.e. non-beverage
• C12P 7/18 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a hydroxy group acyclic polyhydric
• C12P 7/46 - Dicarboxylic acids having four or less carbon atoms, e.g. fumaric acid, maleic acid
• C12P 7/54 - Acetic acid
• C12P 7/56 - Lactic acid
• C12P 13/04 - Alpha- or beta-amino acids

Abstract

Disclosed are genetically modified organisms capable of producing isopropanol, which are produced by introducing the genes in (a)-(d) below into coryneform bacteria. (a) An exogenous gene coding an enzyme having acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase activity; (b) an exogenous gene coding an enzyme having acetoacetyl CoA:acetate CoA transferase activity; (c) an exogenous gene coding an enzyme having acetoacetate decarboxylase activity; and (d) an exogenous gene coding an enzyme having isopropanol dehydrogenase activity

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12N 15/09 - Recombinant DNA-technology
• C12P 7/04 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a hydroxy group acyclic

Abstract

A garbage crushing/dewatering device which facilitates washing and cleaning of the device and disposal of residues after crushing and dewatering garbage. A dewatering bag is also provided. A device for crushing and dewatering water-containing garbage has a water permeable dewatering container (10) having an open upper end and a bottom lower end, a water permeable dewatering bag (20) having one end open and the other end closed, a supply member (4) inserted from the opening of the dewatering bag (20) into the dewatering bag (20), which is being fixed to the dewatering container (10), and having a supply space (4h) for supplying garbage toward the bottom of the dewatering bag (20), and rotation means (3) for rotating the dewatering container (10). Inside the other end of the dewatering bag (10) is mounted a cutting plate (22) having a cutting blade (22p) facing the one end of the dewatering bag. When inserted in the dewatering bag (20), the supply member (4) is placed such that that end of the supply member (4) which is located on the dewatering bag (20) side is not in contact with that surface of the cutting plate (22) which faces the one end of the dewatering bag.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 19/00 - Household machines for straining foodstuffsHousehold implements for mashing or straining foodstuffs

Abstract

A crushing and dewatering apparatus and dewatering bag that facilitate the cleaning operation and residuum disposal after crushing and dewatering. The crushing and dewatering apparatus for crushing and dewatering of a hydrous substance comprises water-permeable dewatering vessel (10) provided on its superior end with opening and provided on its inferior end with a bottom part; a water-permeable dewatering bag (20) being open at its one end while closed at its other end; a supply member (4) with a supply passage (4h) for supply of a substance toward the bottom part of the dewatering bag (20), inserted in the dewatering bag (20) in the state of being fixed to the dewatering vessel (10) from the opening of the dewatering bag (20); and rotating means (3) for rotating the dewatering vessel (10). The dewatering bag (20) inside the other end is fitted with a cutting plate (22) provided on its surface facing the one end side with a cutting blade (22p). The supply member (4), in the state of being inserted in the dewatering bag (20), is disposed so that the end portion thereof on the side of the dewatering bag (20) is in the state of noncontact with the surface facing the one end side of the cutting plate (22).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 19/00 - Household machines for straining foodstuffsHousehold implements for mashing or straining foodstuffs

Abstract

Disclosed is an aqueous solution for absorbing and collecting carbon dioxide from a gas containing carbon dioxide. The aqueous solution is characterized by containing at least one tertiary amine compound represented by general formula (1) [wherein n is a number selected from 1 and 2; R1 represents an alkyl group or a hydroxyalkyl group; and R2 is in position-2 or -3 and represents a hydrogen, an alkyl group or a hydroxyalkyl group; provided that at least one of R1 and R2 represents a hydroxyalkyl group].

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• C01B 31/20 - Carbon dioxide

Abstract

This invention provides a method for growing a single crystal SiC, comprising conducting heat treatment, in such a state that an Si melt layer having a predetermined thickness is interposed between a single crystal SiC substrate and a carbon atom supply substrate, to epitaxially grow single crystal SiC on the single crystal SiC substrate. The process comprises, in the following sequence, a degassing/dehydrating step for removing gas/water within a reaction system, a first temperature raising step of raising the temperature to a predetermined temperature around an Si melting point not above the Si melting point at a predetermined temperature rise rate suitable for maintaining soaking within the in-plane temperature of the single crystal SiC substrate, a second temperature rise step of raising the temperature to a temperature at or above the Si melting point, an Si melting step of forming an Si melt at a temperature at or above the Si melting point, and an SiC growing step of epitaxially growing the single crystal SiC on the single crystal SiC substrate at an epitaxial growth temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• C30B 29/36 - Carbides

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for producing a fatty acid alkyl ester and/or glycerin by bringing a fat or oil and an alcohol into contact with each other. This method for producing a fatty acid alkyl ester and/or glycerin comprises a reaction step for reacting a fat or oil with an alcohol, a solid-liquid separation step for removing a solid sterol from the reaction liquid obtained in the reaction step, and a phase separation step for separating the reaction liquid into a hydrophobic phase containing a fatty acid alkyl ester and a hydrophilic phase containing glycerin. Consequently, this method for producing a fatty acid alkyl ester and/or glycerin can be continuously performed stably for a long time.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11C 3/10 - Ester interchange
• C07C 27/02 - Saponification of organic acid esters
• C07C 29/76 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by physical treatment
• C07C 31/22 - Trihydroxylic alcohols, e.g. glycerol
• C07C 67/03 - Preparation of carboxylic acid esters by reacting an ester group with a hydroxy group
• C07C 67/56 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by solid-liquid treatmentSeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by chemisorption
• C07C 69/24 - Esters of acyclic saturated monocarboxylic acids having the carboxyl group bound to an acyclic carbon atom or to hydrogen having three or more carbon atoms in the acid moiety esterified with monohydroxylic compounds
• C07C 69/58 - Esters of straight chain acids with eighteen carbon atoms in the acid moiety

Abstract

A process for removing carbon dioxide from a high-pressure gas which is increased in the absorption of carbon dioxide per unit quantity of an absorbent fluid and in the actual loading under pressure-constant conditions and decreased in the quantity of heat necessary for the desorption of carbon dioxide as compared with conventional processes. The aqueous composition for CO2 recovery according to the invention contains, in a total amount of 10 to 60mas%, (i) a 5 - to 14-membered saturated heterocycle which has 1 to 4 nitrogen atoms and may have 1 to 4 oxygen atoms [wherein the heterocycle has optionally hydroxylated C1-4 alkyl on the nitrogen atoms and may be substituted with optionally hydroxylated C1-4 alkyl] and (ii) a 5- to 14-membered unsaturated heterocycle having 1 to 4 nitrogen atoms [wherein the heterocycle may be substituted with optionally hydroxylated C1-4 alkyl and/or amino which may have such alkyl.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• C01B 31/20 - Carbon dioxide

Abstract

Disclosed is a gas separation membrane capable of separating carbon dioxide and nitrogen with high selectivity. Also disclosed is a method for producing such a gas separation membrane. Specifically disclosed is a gas separation membrane characterized by being obtained by loading a carbon membrane made from a cardo polyimide with an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal and/or an amine compound. Also specifically disclosed is a method for producing such a gas separation membrane.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 71/02 - Inorganic material
• B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
• B01D 69/04 - Tubular membranes
• B01D 69/10 - Supported membranesMembrane supports
• C01B 31/20 - Carbon dioxide

Abstract

A transformant which is capable of producing isopropanol characterized by having been constructed by transferring any one of the following genes (a) to (d) into an aerobic bacterium or a faculative anaerobic bacterium: (a) a foreign gene encoding an enzyme which has acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase activity; (b) a foreign gene encoding an enzyme which has acetoacetyl CoA:acetate CoA transferase activity; (c) a foreign gene encoding an enzyme which has acetoacetate decarboxylase activity; and (d) a foreign gene encoding an enzyme which has isopropanol dehydrogenase activity.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12N 1/15 - Fungi Culture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12N 1/19 - YeastsCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12N 5/10 - Cells modified by introduction of foreign genetic material, e.g. virus-transformed cells
• C12N 15/09 - Recombinant DNA-technology
• C12P 7/04 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a hydroxy group acyclic

Abstract

A single-crystal SiC epitaxial substrate comprising single-crystal SiC substrate (11), buffer layer (12) of a first SiC epitaxial film superimposed on the single-crystal SiC substrate (11) and active layer (13) of a second SiC epitaxial film superimposed on the buffer layer (12) is produced. The buffer layer (12) is formed by carrying out heat treatment of the single-crystal SiC substrate (11) and a carbon raw material supply plate having a metal Si melt layer of given thickness interposed therebetween to thereby induce epitaxial growth of a single-crystal SiC on the single-crystal SiC substrate (11). The active layer (13) is formed by epitaxial growth of a single-crystal SiC on the buffer layer (12) according to a vapor-phase growing method. Accordingly, there can be produced a single-crystal SiC epitaxial substrate with single-crystal SiC active layer of less defect and high quality.

IPC Classes  ?

• C30B 29/36 - Carbides
• C23C 16/32 - Carbides
• C30B 25/20 - Epitaxial-layer growth characterised by the substrate the substrate being of the same materials as the epitaxial layer
• H01L 21/205 - Deposition of semiconductor materials on a substrate, e.g. epitaxial growth using reduction or decomposition of a gaseous compound yielding a solid condensate, i.e. chemical deposition
• H01L 21/208 - Deposition of semiconductor materials on a substrate, e.g. epitaxial growth using liquid deposition
• H01L 33/00 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for recovering carbon dioxide from a gas containing carbon dioxide, which comprises a step (1) wherein a gas containing carbon dioxide is brought into contact with an aqueous solution containing 2-isopropylaminoethanol and at least one substance selected from the group consisting of piperazines and alkanolamines for having carbon dioxide absorbed in the aqueous solution, and a step (2) wherein the aqueous solution obtained in the step (1), in which carbon dioxide is absorbed, is heated for separating and recovering carbon dioxide.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• C01B 31/20 - Carbon dioxide

Abstract

It is intended to provide a method of producing rooted cuttings which is applicable to a tree belonging to the family of Pinaceae. More specifically, a method of producing rooted cuttings of a tree belonging to the family of Pinaceae which comprises the following steps A and B is provided. A. The step of externally adding a cytokinine to the shoot apex of short branches of a tree belonging to the family of Pinaceae and thus inducing the formation of new leaves and/or primary leaves. B. The step of trimming short branches in which new leaves and/or primary leaves have been formed in the above step A, pressing these trimmed branches, that are employed as cuttings, to a rooting bed having been moistened with a liquid medium containing nitrogen, phosphor and potassium as the essential elements but being free from a carbon source, and culturing in a culture container at a humidity of 80% or higher while controlling the carbon dioxide gas concentration in the culture container, thereby allowing the cuttings to root.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01G 1/00 - Horticulture; Cultivation of vegetables (labels or name-plates G09F 3/00, G09F 7/00)

Abstract

It is intended to provide a method for efficiently producing a fatty acid alkyl ester and/or glycerol suitable for use in food, fuel or the like, which enables simplification or elimination of a complicated step such as a catalyst recovery step, using a catalyst which does not cause elution of an active metal component even if the catalyst is repeatedly used, can maintain an excellent catalytic activity for a long period of time even in the presence of water, can exhibit a high activity to both reactions, transesterification of glycerides contained in an oil and fat and esterification of free fatty acids, and can show a high catalytic activity even in the presence of impurities such as free fatty acids (FFA) contained in the oil and fat in the production of the fatty acid alkyl ester and/or glycerol by reacting the oil and fat with an alcohol; and the catalyst. The method for producing a fatty acid alkyl ester and/or glycerol, comprising the step of bringing an oil and fat into contact with an alcohol in the presence of a catalyst, wherein the catalyst has a manganese compound and a tetravalent metal element and/or a tetravalent semi-metal element compound(s).

IPC Classes  ?

• C11C 3/10 - Ester interchange
• B01J 23/34 - Manganese
• C07B 61/00 - Other general methods

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To enable to use a membrane made of a polyolefin material without causing liquid leak. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] Disclosed is a gas separation method comprising the steps of: absorbing a specific gas component contained in a gas of interest in an absorption solution by the gas-liquid contact of the gas and the absorption solution through a membrane; and releasing the specific gas component from the absorption solution, wherein the membrane is a porous polyolefin membrane produced by a thermally-induced phase separation method. The membrane produced by thermally-induced phase separation method may be further subjected to stretching processing.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/18 - Absorbing unitsLiquid distributors therefor
• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
• B01D 53/50 - Sulfur oxides
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• B01D 53/77 - Liquid phase processes
• B01D 71/26 - Polyalkenes

Abstract

Coryneform bacterium highly and effectively under an anaerobic condition, for producing an organic compound useful under an anaerobic condition, more particularly, provides a method of enhancing and/or suppressing the promoter function related to various genes, for the purpose of highly and effectively expressing various protein genes necessary for production of an objective substance, and suppressing expression of an unnecessary protein gene. Coryneform bacterium producing a useful substance such as lactic acid and succinic acid highly and at a high efficiency.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07H 21/04 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids with deoxyribosyl as saccharide radical
• C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material

Abstract

Provided are a garbage treatment device capable of both shredding and dehydrating of garbage by itself alone and easily treating garbage after dehydration, and a container for garbage treatment. The container is used to shred and dehydrate the garbage contained in a water permeable refuse container (50) having an inlet for inserting garbage into the container. The container has a case (C) having a cylindrical body part (11) having, at one end, an opening for placing the refuse container (50)in the body part (11) and rotatably containing the refuse container (50), and the case (C) also having a cover part (15) fitted to one end of the body part (11); a shredding blade (16) rotatably installed on the inner side of the cover part (15) and, when the cover part (15) is fitted to one end of the body part (11), disposed in the refuse container (50) through the inlet of the refuse container (50); a refuse container drive mechanism (20) capable of transmitting rotation force from the outside of the case (C) to the refuse container (50); and a shredding blade drive mechanism fitted to the cover part (15) and capable of transmitting rotation force from the outside of the case (C) to the shredding blade (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65F 1/00 - Refuse receptacles
• B02C 18/00 - Disintegrating by knives or other cutting or tearing members which chop material into fragmentsMincing machines or similar apparatus using worms or the like
• B02C 18/16 - Disintegrating by knives or other cutting or tearing members which chop material into fragmentsMincing machines or similar apparatus using worms or the like with rotating knives Details
• B02C 18/24 - Drives
• B04B 3/00 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls in which solid particles or bodies become separated by centrifugal force and simultaneously sifting or filtering
• B09B 3/00 - Destroying solid waste or transforming solid waste into something useful or harmless
• B09B 5/00 - Operations not covered by a single other subclass or by a single other group in this subclass

Abstract

A method for the separation of methane which comprises as the essentials the step of mixing a carbon dioxide (CO2) absorbing fluid with a biogas in a mixer to form a mixed fluid of a gas-liquid mixed phase, the step of introducing the mixed fluid into the first gas/liquid separator and separating the mixed fluid through gas/liquid separation into methane and a CO2-containing fluid formed by the absorption of CO2 in the CO2-absobing fluid, the step of recovering the methane separated in the first gas/liquid separator, and the step of feeding the CO2-containing fluid through the feed opening of a membrane module constituted of a container and plural hollow-fiber permeable membranes built therein to the inside of the membranes, making the CO2-containing fluid permeate the membranes while diffusing the CO2 contained in the CO2-containing fluid toward the outside of the membranes by lowering the pressure of the outside of the membranes to a level lower than that of the inside of the membranes, and recovering the resulting CO2-free fluid as the CO2-absorbing fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10L 3/10 - Working-up natural gas or synthetic natural gas
• B01D 19/00 - Degasification of liquids
• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 61/00 - Processes of separation using semi-permeable membranes, e.g. dialysis, osmosis or ultrafiltrationApparatus, accessories or auxiliary operations specially adapted therefor
• B01D 63/02 - Hollow fibre modules
• B01D 71/26 - Polyalkenes

Abstract

A conductive material employing carbon nanotubes which is of a thinner type, retains high conductivity, is excellent in strength and reliability of carbon nanotube retention, has an excellent production efficiency and suitability for mass-production, and is advantageous in cost; and a process for producing the conductive material. The conductive material employing carbon nanotubes is obtained by transferring carbon nanotubes (4) grown from catalyst particles as nuclei on a substrate (3) to an epoxy resin composition layer so that the carbon nanotubes pierce the resin composition layer in a direction substantially perpendicular to the surfaces thereof and extend to the opposite surface thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01B 1/24 - Conductive material dispersed in non-conductive organic material the conductive material comprising carbon-silicon compounds, carbon, or silicon
• C01B 31/02 - Preparation of carbon; Purification
• H01B 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables
• H01B 5/16 - Non-insulated conductors or conductive bodies characterised by their form comprising conductive material in insulating or poorly conductive material, e.g. conductive rubber
• H01G 11/36 - Nanostructures, e.g. nanofibres, nanotubes or fullerenes

Abstract

A plasma discharge reactor which is capable of generating a plasma discharge with substantially no limitation on the material or shape of an electrode and without having the electrode in contact with processing gas, in which a plasma discharge can be generated more stably and uniformly over a wide range with a lower power as compared with prior art, and a large volume of a gas can be industrially processed advantageously. Two dielectrics are arranged oppositely across a space section serving as a channel for a processing gas; electrodes are respectively provided on the outer surface of two dielectrics which are out of contact with the space section or in the two dielectrics; a groove is provided in the outer surface of at least one dielectric on the space section side; a gap portion formed by the groove and the space section constitute a plasma discharge reactor section; openings for introducing the processing gas into the space section and for discharging the processing gas are provided; and a power supply for applying a voltage to the electrode is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 19/08 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor
• C01B 13/11 - Preparation of ozone by electric discharge
• F01N 3/02 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust
• H05H 1/24 - Generating plasma

Abstract

Lithium cobaltate forming the positive electrode of a lithium secondary battery is subjected together with lithium metal to reducing reaction in molten lithium chloride to produce lithium oxide and to precipitate and separate cobalt or cobalt oxide. The lithium oxide is subjected to electro-deposition in molten lithium chloride contained in a lithium electro-deposition tank provided with an anode and a cathode to recover lithium metal deposited on the cathode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/54 - Reclaiming serviceable parts of waste accumulators