Abstract

The invention relates to a process for carrying out reactions on preheated particles, comprising: (a) providing particles (17) in a buffer container (3); (b) feeding the particles (17) from the buffer container (3) into a reactor (5) via a feed line (11); (c) withdrawing the particles (17) from the reactor (5), wherein the particles (17) are heated in the feed line (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 9/30 - Thermal non-catalytic cracking, in the absence of hydrogen, of hydrocarbon oils with preheated moving solid material according to the "moving bed" technique
• B01J 8/00 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes
• B01J 8/08 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with moving particles

Abstract

The invention relates to a pH sensor comprising: a strip of an electrical conductor; a metal oxide of at least one metal M on the electrical conductor strip, where M is a metal that presents at least two oxidation states, where the reduction potential between said oxidation states varies with the pH; a layer of dielectric material that partially covers the electrical conductor strip; and electrical connection means, characterised in that M does not form soluble species at pH >7, and in that the metal oxide is coated by a hydrogel polymer.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 17/02 - Electrochemical measuring systems for weathering, corrosion or corrosion-protection measurement
• G01N 17/04 - Corrosion probes
• G01N 33/38 - ConcreteLimeMortarGypsumBricksCeramicsGlass

Abstract

The invention relates to a contrast agent of magnetic resonance based on a hybrid material formed by an organo-metallic core derived from Prussian blue and a silica cover, and optionally, molecules of a poly(ethylene glycol), a fluorescent agent, a radio nucleus and/or a substance that directs to specific receptors, cells or tissues, joined by covalent bonding to the surface of the inorganic cover.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 49/06 - Nuclear magnetic resonance [NMR] contrast preparationsMagnetic resonance imaging [MRI] contrast preparations
• C01C 3/08 - Simple or complex cyanides of metals
• B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites

Abstract

The invention relates to nanodevices for the controlled release of substances, comprising a support covered with oligosaccharides, said oligosaccharides comprising at least 3 units of monosaccharides, at least one of said monosaccharides being galactose. Said nanodevices release the load thereof in a specific manner into senescent cells. The invention also relates to the method of production thereof and to the uses of same.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 9/51 - Nanocapsules
• A61K 47/26 - Carbohydrates, e.g. sugar alcohols, amino sugars, nucleic acids, mono-, di- or oligo-saccharidesDerivatives thereof, e.g. polysorbates, sorbitan fatty acid esters or glycyrrhizin

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for softening chufa flatsedge, comprising the following steps: soaking the chufa flatsedge in a liquid extractant medium with a concentration of a strong base of between 1 and 7%, and washing the resulting chufa flatsedge with water.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 1/214 - of tuberous or like starch containing root crops
• A23L 1/218 - by pickling, e.g. sauerkraut, pickles

Abstract

and where at least one of the three values “x”, “y” or “z” is different from zero. In the present invention, the microporous and crystalline catalyst preferably has pores of at least 0.52 nm and has a crystalline structure with an X-ray diffractogram of a zeolite beta.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 45/58 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds from heterocyclic compounds with oxygen as the only hetero atom in three-membered rings

Abstract

The present invention describes the use of isostructural zeolites with rho zeolitic structure in processes of adsorption and separation of the various components of natural gas.

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

Abstract

Based on the projection of images (11) and data onto any surface (10), without limitation of dimensions, intended location or physical characteristics of the latter, the device allows a user (20) to interact with a work surface (10) in a tactile manner, facilitating the use and manipulation of the projected objects (virtual objects) as well as real objects situated on the surface (10), making it possible to execute all types of applications (Internet access, video and photo display, music playback, etc.).

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 21/132 - Overhead projectors, i.e. capable of projecting hand-writing or drawing during action
• G06F 3/00 - Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computerOutput arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
• H04N 5/74 - Projection arrangements for image reproduction, e.g. using eidophor

Abstract

The invention relates to the use of silicon microspheres having diameters of between 0.2 and 50 µm as a filter and/or thermoregulator of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength of between 280 nm and 180 µm, specifically UVA, UVB by absorption and IR by reflection. The invention also relates to compositions, which may be pharmaceutical or cosmetic, that include said silicon microspheres and to the methods for obtaining same.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 8/25 - SiliconCompounds thereof
• A61K 8/00 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations

Abstract

The present invention relates to a solid catalyst that includes a metal-organic reticular pattern and an agent promoting the generation of radicals, to a method for obtaining said catalyst and to the use thereof as a catalyst in the selective aerobic oxidation reaction of hydrocarbons.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07F 19/00 - Metal compounds according to more than one of main groups
• B01J 23/10 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of rare earths
• B01J 23/16 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of arsenic, antimony, bismuth, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, polonium, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, manganese, technetium or rhenium
• B01J 23/70 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper
• B01J 31/04 - Catalysts comprising hydrides, coordination complexes or organic compounds containing organic compounds or metal hydrides containing carboxylic acids or their salts
• C07B 33/00 - Oxidation in general
• C07C 27/10 - Processes involving the simultaneous production of more than one class of oxygen-containing compounds by oxidation of hydrocarbons

Abstract

The present invention relates to a procedure for the production of myrtanal from β-pinene epoxide, comprising as a minimum putting said epoxide in contact with a crystalline microporous catalyst having pores of diameter of at least 0.52 nm and having an empirical formula in dehydrated calcined form of Hw(MwTixSnyZrzSi1-w-x-and-z)O2, where M is at least one metal of valency +3 selected from among Al, B, Ga, Fe, Cr, and combinations thereof; w is a molar fraction of M having a value between 0 and 2(x+y+z); x is a molar fraction of titanium having a value between 0 and 0.06; y is a molar fraction of tin having a value between 0 and 0.06; z is a molar fraction of zirconium having a value between 0 and 0.064, and wherein at least one of the three values "x", "y" or "z" differs from zero. In the present invention it is preferable for the crystalline microporous catalyst to have pores of at least 0.52 nm and a crystalline structure having an x-ray diffractogram corresponding to a beta zeolite.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 47/34 - Saturated compounds having —CHO groups bound to carbon atoms of rings other than six-membered aromatic rings polycyclic
• C07C 45/58 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds from heterocyclic compounds with oxygen as the only hetero atom in three-membered rings
• B01J 29/89 - Silicates, aluminosilicates or borosilicates of titanium, zirconium or hafnium
• B01J 29/06 - Crystalline aluminosilicate zeolitesIsomorphous compounds thereof
• C01B 39/02 - Crystalline aluminosilicate zeolitesIsomorphous compounds thereofDirect preparation thereofPreparation thereof starting from a reaction mixture containing a crystalline zeolite of another type, or from preformed reactantsAfter-treatment thereof

Abstract

The present invention describes a procedure for the production of liquid fuel having a content high in alkanes and low in oxygenated compounds, comprising as a minimum: - a first step of alkylation of 2-methylfuran (commonly denominated Sylvan) with a furan alcohol 2 having the formula: (2), wherein R1 is H or an aliphatic or aromatic or heteroaromatic moiety, R2 is H or an aliphatic or aromatic or heteroaromatic moiety, and R3 is H, hydroxymethyl or an aliphatic or aromatic or heteroaromatic moiety, in the presence of a catalyst, - a second step of hydrogenation and dehydration of the compound obtained in step 1 in the presence of hydrogen, utilising suitable hydrogenation and dehydration catalysts.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C07C 1/20 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms

Abstract

Alteration of the expression of the orthologous DELLA-u protein in order to alter the growth pattern of plants and the metabolite content of the fruit. The present invention describes novel functions of the SIDELLA gene of Solanum lycopersicum and also the uses thereof and mutant versions of the gene associated with novel phenotypes, requiring the modification of the growth habit and of the metabolism of the plants carrying said alterations, as a certain influence on the metabolite content of the fruit of the tomato plant.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy

Abstract

The present invention describes the use of isostructural zeolites with rho zeolitic structure in processes of adsorption and separation of the various components of natural gas.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10L 3/10 - Working-up natural gas or synthetic natural gas
• B01J 20/18 - Synthetic zeolitic molecular sieves
• 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

The invention relates to the production of carbamates in a single reactor (one-pot) using solid catalysts, involving the reaction between at least one nitro compound, an organic carbonate of formula (OR)(OR’)C=O, a gas selected from hydrogen gas and a mixture of gases containing hydrogen and hydrogen precursor compounds, and a catalyst that has at least one metallic oxide and can also contain an element of groups 8, 9, 10 and 11 of the periodical table. The carbonates obtained can be transformed into their corresponding isocyanates.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 269/04 - Preparation of derivatives of carbamic acid, i.e. compounds containing any of the groups the nitrogen atom not being part of nitro or nitroso groups from amines with formation of carbamate groups
• C07C 263/04 - Preparation of derivatives of isocyanic acid from or via carbamates or carbamoyl halides
• B01J 23/00 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group
• B01J 23/52 - Gold
• B01J 32/00 - Catalyst carriers in general

Abstract

The invention relates to a compact, hybrid and integrated gamma/RF system which is used to form simultaneous PET or SPECT and MR images, comprising a gamma/RF device including an RF coil of the type used in traditional MR systems, and gamma radiation detection modules of the type used in PET or SPECT systems, such as to produce combined images using PET or SPECT and MR techniques.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01T 1/202 - Measuring radiation intensity with scintillation detectors the detector being a crystal
• A61B 6/03 - Computed tomography [CT]

Abstract

The present invention relates to a procedure for the selective hydrogenation of nitrocycloalkanes, substituted or not, comprising carrying out a catalytic hydrogenation of said compounds utilising a catalyst comprising at least one metal, being Pt, supported on titanium oxide, iron oxide, cerium oxide, alumina, carbon, active carbon, magnesium oxide, zirconium oxide, silica, silicic acid, lanthanum oxide, zinc oxide, calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, calcium sulphate, barium sulphate and combinations thereof. Furthermore said catalyst may comprise a modifier metal selected from one or more alkaline or alkaline earth metals.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 251/42 - Oximes with oxygen atoms of oxyimino groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to carbon atoms of unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals with the carbon atom of at least one of the oxyimino groups bound to a carbon atom of a ring other than a six-membered aromatic ring
• C07C 249/10 - Preparation of compounds containing nitrogen atoms doubly-bound to a carbon skeleton of oximes from nitro compounds or salts thereof
• B01J 23/42 - Platinum

Abstract

The present invention refers to a procedure for preparing azo compounds comprising a reaction between at least: one amine or polyamine, molecular oxygen, a catalyst comprising at least one support selected from at least a metal oxide of one of the elements of the groups 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11 and 13, silica, an anionic laminar compound of hydrotalcite type or its derivatives, active carbon or an organic polymer. In addition, said catalyst may contain nanoparticles of gold.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 245/02 - Azo compounds, i.e. compounds having the free valencies of —N=N— groups attached to different atoms, e.g. diazohydroxides
• B01J 21/00 - Catalysts comprising the elements, oxides or hydroxides of magnesium, boron, aluminium, carbon, silicon, titanium, zirconium or hafnium
• B01J 23/00 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group
• B01J 23/52 - Gold