A polyethylene-based resin composition, being a metallocene linear low-density polyethylene resin with a bio-based carbon content of at least 40 wt.%. A process for polymerization of polyethylene-based resin composition, being a metallocene linear low-density polyethylene resin with a bio-based carbon content of at least 40 wt.%.
A system can perform catalytic oxidative coupling of methane, where the system includes: a fixed-bed reactor that operates at adiabatic condition and receives a stream of oxygen and methane; and a catalyst present inside of the fixed-bed reactor that performs catalytic oxidative coupling of methane in a hysteresis mode, where the catalyst is in the form of pellets or powders with average particle size ranging from 50μm and 40mm, and has a morphological shape of hollow, spheric, multilobe, and others, and a ratio between an external surface area (A) and an external volume (V) in the range of 100m-1and 30000m-1.
C07C 2/84 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing a smaller number of carbon atoms by condensation of hydrocarbons with partial elimination of hydrogen oxidative coupling catalytic
B01J 8/02 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with stationary particles, e.g. in fixed beds
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ETHYLENE / PROPYLENE RECYCLE THROUGH COPOLYMER POLYPROPYLENE GAS PHASE REACTOR SYSTEM INCREASING MONOMER EFFICIENCY
A first polymer reactor system can include a recovery system, a reclaimed first olefin stream, a volatile first olefin stream, where the reclaimed first olefin stream and the volatile first olefin stream are in entry-fluid communication with the recovery system.
This disclosure relates to a process for chemically treating a carbon-containing feedstock (e.g., a polymer-based feedstock) comprising contacting (e.g., by a hydrocracking reaction) the carbon-containing feedstock and a hydrogen stream in the presence of a hydrocracking catalyst, at an elevated temperature, to produce an alkane-containing product stream. The catalyst comprises at least one transition metal or transition metal oxide and does not contain an acid site. This disclosure also relates to an alkane-containing mixture obtained by the process described herein and a system/apparatus for carrying out the processes described herein.
C10G 1/08 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by destructive hydrogenation with moving catalysts
C10G 1/10 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal from rubber or rubber waste
This disclosure relates to a process for chemically treating a carbon-containing feedstock (e.g., a polymer-based feedstock) comprising contacting (e.g., by a hydrocracking reaction) the carbon-containing feedstock and a hydrogen stream in the presence of a hydrocracking catalyst, at an elevated temperature, to produce an alkane-containing product stream. The catalyst comprises at least one transition metal or transition metal oxide and does not contain an acid site. This disclosure also relates to an alkane-containing mixture obtained by the process described herein and a system/apparatus for carrying out the processes described herein.
C10G 1/10 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal from rubber or rubber waste
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CO-FEEDING PLASTIC WASTE-OIL BLENDS INTO A REFINERY REACTOR
A method for recycling a plastic waste including feeding a plastic waste and optionally a fluid oil into a primary mixer to produce a homogenous blend removing contaminants from the homogenous blend to produce a refinery feed stream and introducing the refinery feed stream to a refinery process unit. A feed system including a plastic feeder for dosing a plastic waste, a primary mixer and optionally a secondary mixer, one or more fluid oil inlets for providing portions of oil to the primary and optionally the secondary mixer, wherein the primary mixer and the secondary mixer are configured to form a homogenous blend from the fluid oil and the melted waste material, a contaminant removal unit connected to the primary mixer and/or the secondary mixer for removing contaminants from the homogenous blend, and a feed system outlet for feeding the homogenous blend to a refinery oil stream.
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NOVEL FERRIERITE (FER)-TYPE ZEOLITES AND THE USES THEREOF
This disclosure relates to a modified ferrierite (FER)-type zeolite comprises micropores and mesopores, with a total mesopore volume greater than about 0.05 cm3/g. The zeolite is modified by a property-enhancement treatment involving mixing with hydroxide ions and a surfactant, followed by heating. This disclosure also relates to a fatty alcohol dehydration process comprising providing a feedstock containing a fatty alcohol and dehydrating the fatty alcohol in the presence of the modified FER-type zeolite catalyst to obtain a dehydration product.
C07C 1/24 - 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 by elimination of water
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FERRIERITE (FER)-TYPE ZEOLITES AND THE USES THEREOF
This disclosure relates to a modified ferrierite (FER)-type zeolite comprises micropores and mesopores, with a total mesopore volume greater than about 0.05 cm3/g. The zeolite is modified by a property-enhancement treatment involving mixing with hydroxide ions and a surfactant, followed by heating. This disclosure also relates to a fatty alcohol dehydration process comprising providing a feedstock containing a fatty alcohol and dehydrating the fatty alcohol in the presence of the modified FER-type zeolite catalyst to obtain a dehydration product.
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
C01B 39/44 - Ferrierite type, e.g. types ZSM-21, ZSM-35 or ZSM-38
C07C 1/24 - 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 by elimination of water
A method for recycling a plastic waste including feeding a plastic waste and optionally a fluid oil into a primary mixer to produce a homogenous blend removing contaminants from the homogenous blend to produce a refinery feed stream and introducing the refinery feed stream to a refinery process unit. A feed system including a plastic feeder for dosing a plastic waste, a primary mixer and optionally a secondary mixer, one or more fluid oil inlets for providing portions of oil to the primary and optionally the secondary mixer, wherein the primary mixer and the secondary mixer are configured to form a homogenous blend from the fluid oil and the melted waste material, a contaminant removal unit connected to the primary mixer and/or the secondary mixer for removing contaminants from the homogenous blend, and a feed system outlet for feeding the homogenous blend to a refinery oil stream.
B01F 25/431 - Straight mixing tubes with baffles or obstructions that do not cause substantial pressure dropBaffles therefor
B01F 27/70 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptaclesKneaders with stirrers rotating about a horizontal or inclined axis with paddles, blades or arms
B01F 27/722 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptaclesKneaders with stirrers rotating about a horizontal or inclined axis with helices or sections of helices with two or more helices in the same receptacle the helices closely surrounded by a casing
B01F 27/724 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptaclesKneaders with stirrers rotating about a horizontal or inclined axis with helices or sections of helices with a single helix closely surrounded by a casing
B01F 27/91 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptaclesKneaders with stirrers rotating about a substantially vertical axis with propellers
C10B 53/07 - Destructive distillation, specially adapted for particular solid raw materials or solid raw materials in special form of synthetic polymeric materials, e.g. tyres
C10B 55/00 - Coking mineral oils, bitumen, tar or the like, or mixtures thereof, with solid carbonaceous materials
C10G 11/00 - Catalytic cracking, in the absence of hydrogen, of hydrocarbon oils
C10G 25/00 - Refining of hydrocarbon oils, in the absence of hydrogen, with solid sorbents
C10G 31/00 - Refining of hydrocarbon oils, in the absence of hydrogen, by methods not otherwise provided for
C10G 31/09 - Refining of hydrocarbon oils, in the absence of hydrogen, by methods not otherwise provided for by filtration
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ETHYLENE / PROPYLENE RECYCLE THROUGH COPOLYMER POLYPROPYLENE GAS PHASE REACTOR SYSTEM INCREASING MONOMER EFFICIENCY
A first polymer reactor system can include a recovery system, a reclaimed first olefin stream, a volatile first olefin stream, where the reclaimed first olefin stream and the volatile first olefin stream are in entry-fluid communication with the recovery system.
C08F 6/10 - Removal of volatile materials, e.g. monomers, solvents
C08J 3/00 - Processes of treating or compounding macromolecular substances
B01D 53/00 - 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
C08F 10/00 - Homopolymers or copolymers of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond
A first polymer reactor system can include a recovery system, a reclaimed first olefin stream, a volatile first olefin stream, where the reclaimed first olefin stream and the volatile first olefin stream are in entry-fluid communication with the recovery system.
A first polymer reactor system can include a recovery system, a reclaimed first olefin stream, a volatile first olefin stream, where the reclaimed first olefin stream and the volatile first olefin stream are in entry-fluid communication with the recovery system.
A process for propylene preliminary polymerization in liquid phase that occurs in a continuous preliminary polymerization reactor may include feeding a propylene monomer and a Ziegler-Natta catalyst system having (a) a pro-catalyst having an internal electron donor comprising a substituted phenylene aromatic diester, (b) a catalyst activator and optionally (c) an external donor, into the continuous preliminary polymerization reactor, wherein the feeding is carried out without pre-contact of the pro catalyst with the catalyst activator, and also without pre-contact of the catalyst activator with the propylene mono.
A catalyst can include a solid reaction product of: a non-halide containing organic compound (A) having an element from Groups Ia, IIa, IIb, IIIb, IVb, VIIa, and VIII; a non-halide containing transition metal compound (B) having a transition metal from Groups IVa, Va, and Via; and an organo-aluminum halide represented by AlR(R′)n, where R represents a C1-C20 hydrocarbon radical, R′ represents a halide, and n represents 0≤n≤2. The disclosure also relates to methods of preparing the catalyst.
C08F 4/602 - Component covered by group with an organo-aluminium compound
C08F 4/606 - Catalysts comprising at least two different metals, in metallic form or as compounds thereof, in addition to the component covered by group
The present disclosure relates to a catalyst composition comprising a metal catalyst chemically interacted with a zeolite comprising at least one zeolite framework selected from the group of clusters consisting of MTW framework cluster. The disclosure also relates to a catalyst composition comprising at least one alkaline-earth metal catalyst chemically interacted with a zeolite comprising at least one zeolite framework. The catalyst compositions described are useful for catalytic oxidative dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons.
B01J 29/70 - Crystalline aluminosilicate zeolitesIsomorphous compounds thereof of types characterised by their specific structure not provided for in groups
C07C 5/00 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing the same number of carbon atoms
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POST-CONSUMER RESIN AND EXTRUSION COATING COMPOSITION
The present invention relates to a post-consumer resin (PCR), which has a polyethylene-based PCR (PE-PCR), in which the PE-PCR has recycled low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and recycled linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), and in which the resin is free of gels having a size greater than 1001 μm.
The disclosure provides an MTW framework-type molecular sieve with crystallites having an average size of 70 nm or below. The sieve includes a structure-directing composition comprising 2-pyrrolidone or its N-alkyl derivative and a quaternary ammonium cation. A method for preparing the sieve and its use in producing olefins from alkanes are also described.
The present invention relates to a post-consumer resin (PCR), which has a polyethylene-based PCR (PE-PCR), in which the PE-PCR has recycled low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and recycled linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), and in which the resin is free of gels having a size greater than 1001 μm.
Methods of adding a catalyst to a bulk polymerization process may include mixing the catalyst with propylene to form a catalyst mixture that is substantially free of any C20 or greater hydrocarbons, feeding the catalyst mixture into a polymerization reactor, activating the catalyst mixture; and performing a polymerization on the catalyst mixture in the polymerization reactor. Polymers may be formed by polymerization processes that are substantially free of any C20 or greater hydrocarbons.
The present disclosure provides an MOR framework-type molecular sieve comprising a plurality of crystallites of a mordenite (MOR) framework-type zeolite and a structure-directing composition (SDC) present within the zeolite's pores. The crystallites may have an average crystal size of 50 nm or below. The structure-directing composition may include 2-pyrrolidone or its N-alkyl derivative and at least two different quaternary ammonium cations.
The present disclosure relates to a catalyst composition comprising a metal catalyst chemically interacted with a zeolite comprising at least one zeolite framework selected from the group of clusters consisting of MTW framework cluster. The disclosure also relates to a catalyst composition comprising at least one alkaline-earth metal catalyst chemically interacted with a zeolite comprising at least one zeolite framework. The catalyst compositions described are useful for catalytic oxidative dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons.
B01J 29/70 - Crystalline aluminosilicate zeolitesIsomorphous compounds thereof of types characterised by their specific structure not provided for in groups
The present disclosure provides an MOR framework-type molecular sieve comprising a plurality of crystallites of a mordenite (MOR) framework-type zeolite and a structure-directing composition (SDC) present within the zeolite's pores. The crystallites may have an average crystal size of 50 nm or below. The structure-directing composition may include 2-pyrrolidone or its N-alkyl derivative and at least two different quaternary ammonium cations.
C01B 39/04 - 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 using at least one organic template directing agent, e.g. an ionic quaternary ammonium compound or an aminated compound
C07D 207/267 - 2-Pyrrolidones with only hydrogen atoms or radicals containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms directly attached to other ring carbon atoms with only hydrogen atoms or radicals containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms directly attached to the ring nitrogen atom
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MTW FRAMEWORK-TYPE MOLECULAR SIEVES, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
The disclosure provides an MTW framework-type molecular sieve with crystallites having an average size of 70nm or below. The sieve includes a structure-directing composition comprising 2-pyrrolidone or its N-alkyl derivative and a quaternary ammonium cation. A method for preparing the sieve and its use in producing olefins from alkanes are also described.
B01J 29/70 - Crystalline aluminosilicate zeolitesIsomorphous compounds thereof of types characterised by their specific structure not provided for in groups
C07C 5/32 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing the same number of carbon atoms by dehydrogenation with formation of free hydrogen
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HIGH THERMAL RESISTANCE PROPYLENE-BASED POLYMER TO PRODUCE BOPP FILM
The present invention relates to a polymer composition comprising a propylene- based polymer and a 4-methyl-l -pentene-based polymer, to a multilayer film comprising an outer layer of the polymer composition and a sealing film comprising the multilayer film.
An anti-environmental stress cracking additive particle, wherein the particle may include an anti-environmental stress cracking active phase, a support phase, and a compatibilizing phase, and wherein the particles have an average size of up to 200 μm. Processes for preparing the anti-environmental stress cracking additive may include a solvent/non-solvent process, a free non-solvent process, and solid state methods. A polymer composition may include a matrix polymer and the anti-environmental stress cracking additive. An article may comprise the polymer composition comprising the anti-environmental stress cracking additive particle.
The present invention relates to a recovery system and process for obtaining purified branched vinyl ester stream. The purification system is made of a vapor-liquid phase separator of one or multiple stages (S1) for separating an overhead stream (S1') and a bottom stream (S1°') from a feed stream; a distillation column (C3) for separating an overhead stream (C3') and a bottom stream (C3") from (S177) stream; and a distillation column (C4) for separating an overhead stream (C4') with the purified branched vinyl ester stream and a bottom stream (C4") from (C3") stream. The process has the steps of injecting a feed stream to a vapor-liquid phase separator of one or multiple stages (S1) and recovering an overhead stream (S1') and a bottom stream (S177); injecting (S 1 ") stream to a distillation column (C3) and recovering an overhead stream (C3') and a bottom stream (C3 "); and injecting (C3") stream to a distillation column (C4) and recovering an overhead stream (C4') and a bottom stream (C4"). The process discloses as well using a column with a side stream to purify the bottom stream (C3").
A foamable formulation includes (Al) a polymer composition, made of; a transesterified polymer being a reaction product of: a crosslinked foam feedstock, a transesterification catalyst, and a feedstock alcohol, (Bl) a foaming agent, and (Cl) a non-crosslinked polymer.
Provided is a method for producing an oil comprising feeding an olefin-based resin into a reactor, converting the olefin-based resin into an oil by thermal degradation reaction, and recovering the produced oil, wherein the olefin-based resin is a low molecular weight (LMW) olefin-based resin. The LMW olefin-based resin comprises a molecular weight of less than 50,000 g/mol, preferably less than 40,000 g/mol measured according to ISO 16014-4. In an embodiment, method comprises a further step of cracking a higher molecular weight (HMW) olefin-based resin to produce the LMW olefin-based resin. Also provided are an oil produced according to the method and a use of the oil for as a feedstock for production of olefin-based resins. In the examples, a Hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) process, which uses super-critical water as reaction media, is used for the thermal degradation reaction.
C10G 55/04 - Treatment of hydrocarbon oils, in the absence of hydrogen, by at least one refining process and at least one cracking process plural serial stages only including at least one thermal cracking step
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TRIGGERABLE ENCAPSULANT MATERIAL FOR PHOTOVOLTAICS, PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING TRIGGERABLE ENCAPSULANT MATERIAL
The invention relates to a triggerable encapsulant material for photovoltaics, comprising a reversibly-crosslinked polymer network formed from the reaction product of: (i) a crosslinker composition comprising a crosslinker molecule having a —Sn— moiety and at least two polymerizable groups, wherein n is an integer of from 2 to 8, and (ii) a monomer, polymer, or combination thereof, comprising at least one C═C double bond or otherwise being capable of undergoing a free radical reaction or polymerization, in the presence of (iii) a free radical generator.
nn– moiety and at least two polymerizable groups, wherein n is an integer of from 2 to 8, and (ii) a monomer, polymer, or combination thereof, comprising at least one C=C double bond or otherwise being capable of undergoing a free radical reaction or polymerization, in the presence of (iii) a free radical generator.
C08F 255/02 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of hydrocarbons as defined in group on to polymers of olefins having two or three carbon atoms
C08F 8/34 - Introducing sulfur atoms or sulfur-containing groups
The disclosure provides a process for hydrocracking a carbon-containing feedstock, including: reacting a carbon-containing feedstock and hydrogen stream in the presence of a hydrocracking catalyst to produce an alkane-containing product stream; where the hydrocracking catalyst comprises a solid alumina composition as a catalyst support, where the solid alumina composition is prepared from a precursor composition comprising an alumina hydroxide (Al(OH)3), aluminum oxyhydroxide (AlO(OH)), or a mixture thereof.
The disclosure provides a process for a polyol dehydration, including: providing a feedstock containing a polyol, and dehydrating the polyol in the presence of a solid alumina composition as a catalyst or catalyst support for the dehydration reaction to obtain a dehydration product; wherein the solid alumina composition is prepared from a precursor composition comprising an alumina hydroxide (Al(OH)3), aluminum oxyhydroxide (AlO(OH)), or a mixture thereof.
C07C 29/60 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by elimination of hydroxy groups, e.g. by dehydration
The disclosure provides a process for a polyol dehydration, including: providing a feedstock containing a polyol, and dehydrating the polyol in the presence of a solid alumina composition as a catalyst or catalyst support for the dehydration reaction to obtain a dehydration product; wherein the solid alumina composition is prepared from a precursor composition comprising an alumina hydroxide (Al(OH)3), aluminum oxyhydroxide (AlO(OH)), or a mixture thereof.
C07C 29/60 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by elimination of hydroxy groups, e.g. by dehydration
C08J 11/04 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers
C08J 11/10 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation
This invention relates to a process for chemically treating a carbon-containing feedstock (e.g., a polymer-based feedstock), comprising contacting (e.g., by a hydrocracking reaction) the carbon-containing feedstock and a hydrogen stream in the presence of at least one hydrocracking catalyst to produce an alkane-containing product stream. The hydrocracking catalyst comprises at least one transition metal or transition metal sulfide supported on an oxide-containing support. This invention also relates to an alkane-containing mixture obtained by the process described herein and a system/apparatus for carrying out the process described herein.
This invention relates to a process for chemically treating a carbon-containing feedstock (e.g., a polymer-based feedstock), comprising contacting (e.g., by a hydrocracking reaction) the carbon-containing feedstock and a hydrogen stream in the presence of at least one hydrocracking catalyst to produce an alkane-containing product stream. The hydrocracking catalyst comprises at least one transition metal or transition metal sulfide supported on an oxide-containing support. This invention also relates to an alkane-containing mixture obtained by the process described herein and a system/apparatus for carrying out the process described herein.
C07C 4/08 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing a larger number of carbon atoms by splitting-off an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic part from the molecule
B01J 29/16 - Crystalline aluminosilicate zeolitesIsomorphous compounds thereof of the faujasite type, e.g. type X or Y containing arsenic, antimony, bismuth, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, polonium, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, manganese, technetium or rhenium
B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
RAFITEC S/A INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO DE SACARIAS (Brazil)
Inventor
Fragnito, Rodolfo
Cruz, Eloisio
Loucatelli, Lucas
Abstract
A flexible container for containing a flowable material, including a primary chamber having an inlet at an upper part of the primary chamber through which the flowable material is loaded into the flexible container and a secondary chamber extending from a first side of the primary chamber at a lower part thereof and containing an outlet through which the flowable material exits the flowable container, the secondary chamber being configured to fold against the first side and be secured thereto, and when unsecured from the first side, the flowable material is allowed to exit the flexible container wherein the primary chamber and secondary chamber are each formed of an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein an inner layer comprises a laminate layer; and the outer layer comprises raffia.
A process for the cracking of a carbon-containing feedstock to produce olefins, aromatics and/or aliphatic includes contacting, in a reactor system, the carbon-containing feedstock with oxygen gas in the presence of a molten salt matrix consisting of a eutectic mixture of alkali metal carbonates, alkali metal hydroxides, alkali metal nitrates, alkali metal halides, alkaline earth metal carbonates, alkaline earth metal hydroxides, alkali earth nitrates, alkaline earth metal halides, rare earth metal carbonates, transition metal carbonates, transition metal hydroxides, transition metal nitrates, transition metal halides, or a mixture of any two or more thereof, to generate an olefin-containing product stream; and collecting an olefin from the olefin-containing product stream; wherein the oxygen is fed with the carbon-containing feedstock in a gas stream comprising from greater than 0 wt % to about 21 wt % oxygen in an inert gas; and the process is conducted in the absence of a catalyst
C07C 4/02 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing a larger number of carbon atoms by cracking a single hydrocarbon or a mixture of individually defined hydrocarbons or a normally gaseous hydrocarbon fraction
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NOVEL SOLID ALUMINA COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF
333-TPD test, characterized by: (1) an acid site density ranging from about 200 to 800 µmol/g; and/or (2) an acid strength distribution of: about 20%-70% weak acid sites (such as about 30-50%, about 30-40%, or about 35-40%), about 30%-80% medium acid sites (such as about 50-70%, about 60-70%, or about 60-65%), and about 0-20% strong acid sites (such as about 0-10%, about 0-5%, or about 0-2%).
A process for the cracking of a carbon-containing feedstock to produce olefins, aromatics and/or aliphatic includes contacting, in a reactor system, the carbon-containing feedstock with oxygen gas in the presence of a molten salt matrix consisting of a eutectic mixture of alkali metal carbonates, alkali metal hydroxides, alkali metal nitrates, alkali metal halides, alkaline earth metal carbonates, alkaline earth metal hydroxides, alkali earth nitrates, alkaline earth metal halides, rare earth metal carbonates, transition metal carbonates, transition metal hydroxides, transition metal nitrates, transition metal halides, or a mixture of any two or more thereof, to generate an olefin-containing product stream; and collecting an olefin from the olefin-containing product stream; wherein the oxygen is fed with the carbon-containing feedstock in a gas stream comprising from greater than 0 wt% to about 21 wt% oxygen in an inert gas; and the process is conducted in the absence of a catalyst
C10G 1/10 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal from rubber or rubber waste
C10B 53/07 - Destructive distillation, specially adapted for particular solid raw materials or solid raw materials in special form of synthetic polymeric materials, e.g. tyres
C10G 9/34 - Thermal non-catalytic cracking, in the absence of hydrogen, of hydrocarbon oils by direct contact with inert preheated fluids, e.g. with molten metals or salts
C10G 27/04 - Refining of hydrocarbon oils, in the absence of hydrogen, by oxidation with oxygen or compounds generating oxygen
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SOLID ALUMINA COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF
A solid alumina composition is prepared from an acid-treated precursor composition, the precursor composition having an alumina hydroxide (Al(OH)3), aluminum oxyhydroxide (AlO(OH)), or a mixture thereof; where the solid alumina composition includes η-alumina characterized by having an X-ray powder diffraction pattern with peaks at 19.6±0.5° 2θ and 66.8±0.5° 2θ; and where the solid alumina composition has an acidity measured by an NH3-TPD test, characterized by: (1) an acid site density ranging from about 200 to 800 μmol/g; and/or (2) an acid strength distribution of: about 20%-70% weak acid sites (such as about 30-50%, about 30-40%, or about 35-40%), about 30%-80% medium acid sites (such as about 50-70%, about 60-70%, or about 60-65%), and about 0-20% strong acid sites (such as about 0-10%, about 0-5%, or about 0-2%).
Rafitec S/A Industria e Comercio de Sacarias (Brazil)
Inventor
Fragnito, Rodolfo
Cruz, Eloisio
Loucatelli, Lucas
Abstract
A flexible container for containing a flowable material, including a primary chamber having an inlet at an upper part of the primary chamber through which the flowable material is loaded into the flexible container and a secondary chamber extending from a first side of the primary chamber at a lower part thereof and containing an outlet through which the flowable material exits the flowable container, the secondary chamber being configured to fold against the first side and be secured thereto, and when unsecured from the first side, the flowable material is allowed to exit the flexible container wherein the primary chamber and secondary chamber are each formed of an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein an inner layer comprises a laminate layer; and the outer layer comprises raffia.
Bio-based ethylene–vinyl acetate (EVA) compositions having renewable carbon content from about 5% to about 100% (ASTM D6866) are disclosed. The compositions exhibit properties comparable to fossil-derived EVA and are processable by conventional methods. Processes are provided for producing renewable ethylene and vinyl acetate from biomass-derived ethanol and for preparing EVA resins and compounded formulations, including crosslinked foams, films, adhesives, and molded articles. Articles and uses are also disclosed.
The present invention generally relates to a spout and to flexible and refillable containers comprising such spouts, designed to improve the functionalities of known spouts. The spout according to the present invention has a design that allows a tight fit between the spout and an additional container to which the flowable product is transferred from the refillable container comprising the spout.
The present invention generally relates to a spout and to flexible and refillable containers comprising such spouts, designed to improve the functionalities of known spouts. The spout according to the present invention has a design that allows a tight fit between the spout and an additional container to which the flowable product is transferred from the refillable container comprising the spout.
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
B65D 41/04 - Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers secured by rotation
B65D 85/72 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for edible or potable liquids, semiliquids, or plastic or pasty materials
The present invention relates to a rotomolding process and articles thereof. The rotomolding process uses a micropellet comprising a polymer blend of at least two different polypropylene copolymers, making it possible to use polypropylene for rotomolding applications without the need of micronization, and keeping the desired properties.
A solvent blend may include an alkyl tert-butyl ether a C4-alcohol. In some embodiments, the alkyl tert-butyl ether may be ethyl tert-butyl ether. A composition may include the solvent blend and at least one resin.
A method of reprocessing a polymer includes melt-processing molten polyolefin and an ensemble of crosslinker molecules dispersed in the molten polyolefin, each crosslinker molecule of the ensemble having a —Sn— moiety and having at least two polymerizable groups, where n is an integer of from 1 to 8, the melt-processing being carried out in the presence of a free radical generator, to produce a reversibly-crosslinked polymer network comprising crosslinker bonds derived from crosslinker molecules of the ensemble that are incorporated into the polymer network via said melt-processing, where crosslinker bonds are dissociable when the reversibly-crosslinked polymer network is reprocessed at temperatures of 50° C. or greater, and where, for at least 90% of the crosslinkers molecules in the ensemble, n is equal to 2.
nn– moiety and having at least two polymerizable groups, where n is an integer of from 1 to 8, the melt-processing being carried out in the presence of a free radical generator, to produce a reversibly-crosslinked polymer network comprising crosslinker bonds derived from crosslinker molecules of the ensemble that are incorporated into the polymer network via said melt-processing, where crosslinker bonds are dissociable when the reversibly-crosslinked polymer network is reprocessed at temperatures of 50 ºC or greater, and where, for at least 90% of the crosslinkers molecules in the ensemble, n is equal to 2.
C08J 11/12 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by dry-heat treatment only
A process of continuously producing polyisobutylene may include continuously feeding isobutylene, a catalyst, a co-catalyst and optionally a solvent into a milli-channel reactor; and continuously polymerizing at least a portion of the isobutylene to produce a polyisobutylene within a reaction mixture. A light-polyisobutylene produced by continuously feeding isobutylene, a catalyst, and optionally a solvent and a co-catalyst into a milli-channel reactor and continuously polymerizing at least a portion of the isobutylene to produce a polyisobutylene in a reaction mixture.
A method of making a polymer that includes reacting an olefin in the presence of an ensemble of crosslinker molecules, each molecule of the ensemble comprising a —Sn— moiety and having at least two polymerizable groups, wherein n is an integer of from 1 to 8, in the presence of a polymerization initiator, to produce a reversibly-crosslinked polymer that includes crosslinking bonds, said crosslinking bonds being bonds that dissociate when the reversibly-crosslinked polymer is reprocessed at temperatures 50° C. or greater, where, for at least 90% of the crosslinkers molecules in the ensemble, n is equal to 2.
A process of continuously producing polyisobutylene may include continuously feeding isobutylene, a catalyst, a co-catalyst and optionally a solvent into a milli-channel reactor; and continuously polymerizing at least a portion of the isobutylene to produce a polyisobutylene within a reaction mixture. A light-polyisobutylene produced by continuously feeding isobutylene, a catalyst, and optionally a solvent and a co-catalyst into a milli-channel reactor and continuously polymerizing at least a portion of the isobutylene to produce a polyisobutylene in a reaction mixture.
nn– moiety and having at least two polymerizable groups, wherein n is an integer of from 1 to 8, in the presence of a polymerization initiator, to produce a reversibly-crosslinked polymer that includes crosslinking bonds, said crosslinking bonds being bonds that dissociate when the reversibly-crosslinked polymer is reprocessed at temperatures 50 °C or greater, where, for at least 90% of the crosslinkers molecules in the ensemble, n is equal to 2.
A chemical fouling removal method to be applied in polymerization processes in an on-line way. Particularly, the method of the present invention is focused on the removal of fouling by adding a fouling removal compound and optionally a fouling removal complex in an intermittent or continuous way in processes of polymerization of alpha-olefins, so as to enable polymer fouling detachment from piping or equipment while preserving operational continuity and product quality.
A chemical fouling removal method to be applied in polymerization processes in an on-line way. Particularly, the method of the present invention is focused on the removal of fouling by adding a fouling removal compound and optionally a fouling removal complex in an intermittent or continuous way in processes of polymerization of alpha-olefins, so as to enable polymer fouling detachment from piping or equipment while preserving operational continuity and product quality.
The present disclosure relates to a process for producing a recyclable ethylene-vinyl ester polymer, specifically, a recyclable ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer, comprising reacting an ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) polymer having an irreversibly crosslinked structure with sorbitol, via a transesterification reaction, in the presence of a transesterification catalyst, to produce a recyclable ethylene-vinyl acetate vitrimer. The present disclosure also relates to a recyclable ethylene-vinyl acetate vitrimer prepared according to said process and to a blend composition comprising the recyclable ethylene-vinyl acetate vitrimer and virgin ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer. The present disclosure further relates to a reprocessed ethylene-vinyl acetate vitrimer, obtained by processing the recyclable ethylene-vinyl acetate vitrimer to form a processed profile, and to an article produced from the reprocessed ethylene-vinyl acetate vitrimer.
C08L 23/26 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having only one carbon-to-carbon double bondCompositions of derivatives of such polymers modified by chemical after-treatment
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PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING AND REPROCESSING A RECYCLABLE ETHYLENE-VINYL ESTER POLYMER
This disclosure relates to a process for producing a recyclable ethylene-vinyl ester polymer, specifically, a recyclable ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer, comprising reacting an EVA polymer having an irreversibly crosslinked structure with sorbitol, via a transesterification reaction, in the presence of a transesterification catalyst, to produce a recyclable ethylene-vinyl acetate vitrimer. The present disclosure also relates to a recyclable ethylene-vinyl acetate vitrimer prepared according to this process.
B01J 31/04 - Catalysts comprising hydrides, coordination complexes or organic compounds containing organic compounds or metal hydrides containing carboxylic acids or their salts
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LOW-TEMPERATURE OXIDATIVE DEHYDROGENATION OF LOW-CARBON ALKANES TO LIGHT OLEFINS WITH MICRO-MESOPOROUS CATALYST
The present disclosure relates to a heterogeneous catalyst composition comprising a metal catalyst chemically interacted with a micro-mesoporous aluminosilicate support. A process for catalytic oxidative dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons may include contacting, in a reactor system, a hydrocarbon-containing feedstock with the heterogeneous catalyst composition to generate olefinic compounds. A process for preparing a heterogeneous catalyst composition may include combining a micro-mesoporous aluminosilicate support with a metal catalyst precursor to form a catalyst precursor mixture, and heating the catalyst precursor mixture to a temperature of about 390° C. to about 750° C. to form a heterogeneous catalyst composition.
The present disclosure relates to a heterogeneous catalyst composition comprising a metal catalyst chemically interacted with a micro-mesoporous aluminosilicate support. A process for catalytic oxidative dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons may include contacting, in a reactor system, a hydrocarbon-containing feedstock with the heterogeneous catalyst composition to generate olefinic compounds. A process for preparing a heterogeneous catalyst composition may include combining a micro-mesoporous aluminosilicate support with a metal catalyst precursor to form a catalyst precursor mixture, and heating the catalyst precursor mixture to a temperature of about 390°C to about 750°C to form a heterogeneous catalyst composition.
Provided are methods of synthesizing polymerizable alkylamino disulfide compounds which may be used as dynamic crosslinkers to form dynamic crosslinked polymer networks.
C07D 295/16 - 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 acylated on ring nitrogen atoms
C07D 295/21 - Radicals derived from sulfur analogues of carbonic acid
C08K 5/43 - Compounds containing sulfur bound to nitrogen
The present disclosure provides processes for production of ethylene and propylene. The processes comprise contacting a mixture of ethanol and at least one C3 alcohol with a dehydration catalyst in a dehydration unit, withdrawing from said dehydration unit a stream containing ethylene and propylene, and separating the ethylene and the propylene from the stream, wherein the mixture of ethanol and at least one C3 alcohol has a water content of 0 to 75% by weight of the total weight of the mixture, wherein the mixture is produced by fermentation using a recombinant yeast in one or more fermenters, and wherein the mixture contains at least 50% ethanol by weight of the total weight of ethanol and C3 alcohols.
C07C 1/24 - 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 by elimination of water
C12P 7/04 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a hydroxy group acyclic
C12P 7/04 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a hydroxy group acyclic
C07C 1/24 - 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 by elimination of water
Provided are methods of synthesizing polymerizable alkylamino disulfide compounds which may be used as dynamic crosslinkers to form dynamic crosslinked polymer networks.
The present disclosure provides processes for production of ethylene and propylene. The processes comprise contacting a mixture of ethanol and at least one C3 alcohol with a dehydration catalyst in a dehydration unit, withdrawing from said dehydration unit a stream containing ethylene and propylene, and separating the ethylene and the propylene from the stream, wherein the mixture of ethanol and at least one C3 alcohol has a water content of 0 to 75% by weight of the total weight of the mixture, wherein the mixture is produced by fermentation using a recombinant yeast in one or more fermenters, and wherein the mixture contains at least 50% ethanol by weight of the total weight of ethanol and C3 alcohols.
C07C 1/24 - 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 by elimination of water
An ethylene-based polymer comprising from 0.01 to 25 wt. % of at least one terpene comonomer and a method for producing an ethylene-based polymer under a high-pressure system. The present invention further relates to extrusion coating film applications.
C08F 236/22 - Copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, at least one having two or more carbon-to-carbon double bonds the radical having three or more carbon-to-carbon double bonds
C08L 23/0807 - Copolymers of ethene with unsaturated hydrocarbons only containing four or more carbon atoms
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MODIFIED POST-CONSUMER RESIN SUITABLE FOR SHRINK FILMS
Modified post-consumer resin (PCR) suitable for shrink films, shrink films and articles comprising thereof and a method for preparing a shrink film. The modification of the PCR occurs by a free-radical initiator having a melt flow rate ranging from 0.01 to 1 g/lOmin and it is added in an amount ranging from 100 to 1000 ppm based on the total weight of the modified PCR.
Modified post-consumer resin (PCR) suitable for shrink films, shrink films and articles comprising thereof and a method for preparing a shrink film. The modification of the PCR occurs by a free-radical initiator having a melt flow rate ranging from 0.01 to 1 g/10 min and it is added in an amount ranging from 100 to 1000 ppm based on the total weight of the modified PCR.
An ethylene-based polymer comprising from 0.01 to 25 wt.% of at least one terpene comonomer and a method for producing an ethylene-based polymer under a high-pressure system. The present invention further relates to extrusion coating film applications.
A polymer composition may include a high-density polyethylene (HDPE), in which at least a portion of ethylene from the HDPE is obtained from a renewable source of carbon. The polymer composition may include a primary antioxidant that is an isocyanurate, a secondary antioxidant that comprises a diphosphite, and a neutralizer is a layered double hydroxide. A monocomponent fiber may include the polymer composition. An article may be prepared from the polymer composition or the monocomponent fiber. A product may be prepared from the polymer composition or the monocomponent fiber.
C08L 23/0807 - Copolymers of ethene with unsaturated hydrocarbons only containing four or more carbon atoms
D01F 6/04 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from polyolefins
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BIO-BASED HDPE FOR MONOCOMPONENT NON-WOVEN APPLICATION
A polymer composition may include a high-density polyethylene (HDPE), in which at least a portion of ethylene from the HDPE is obtained from a renewable source of carbon. The polymer composition may include a primary antioxidant that is an isocyanurate, a secondary antioxidant that comprises a diphosphite, and a neutralizer is a layered double hydroxide. A monocomponent fiber may include the polymer composition. An article may be prepared from the polymer composition or the monocomponent fiber. A product may be prepared from the polymer composition or the monocomponent fiber.
The invention relates to a crosslinked polymerized composition, comprising a crosslinker comprising a —Sn— moiety and having at least two polymerizable groups, wherein n is an integer of from 2 to 8, and one or more polymers. The invention also relates to methods of making a reversibly-crosslinked polymer by reacting the components of the polymerized composition via a reactive extrusion process, resulting in reversibly-crosslinked polymer having dynamic crosslinks.
C08F 255/02 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of hydrocarbons as defined in group on to polymers of olefins having two or three carbon atoms
C08F 263/04 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of esters of unsaturated alcohols with saturated acids as defined in group on to polymers of vinyl esters with monocarboxylic acids on to polymers of vinyl acetate
C08J 3/20 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring
C08J 3/24 - Crosslinking, e.g. vulcanising, of macromolecules
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DYNAMICALLY CROSSLINKED ETHYLENE BASED POLYMERS FOR RE-PROCESSIBLE POLYOLEFINS VIA REACTIVE EXTRUSION
nn– moiety and having at least two polymerizable groups, wherein n is an integer of from 2 to 8, and one or more polymers. The invention also relates to methods of making a reversibly-crosslinked polymer by reacting the components of the polymerized composition via a reactive extrusion process, resulting in reversibly-crosslinked polymer having dynamic crosslinks.
C08L 47/00 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, at least one having two or more carbon-to-carbon double bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
C09K 3/10 - Materials not provided for elsewhere for sealing or packing joints or covers
C08J 3/24 - Crosslinking, e.g. vulcanising, of macromolecules
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DYNAMICALLY CROSSLINKED ETHYLENE BASED POLYMERS FOR RE-PROCESSIBLE POLYOLEFINS VIA REACTIVE EXTRUSION
C08J 3/24 - Crosslinking, e.g. vulcanising, of macromolecules
C08L 47/00 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, at least one having two or more carbon-to-carbon double bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
C09K 3/10 - Materials not provided for elsewhere for sealing or packing joints or covers
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PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR CHEMICALLY TREATING A CARBON-CONTAINING FEEDSTOCK
This invention relates to a process for chemically treating a carbon-containing feedstock (e.g., a polymer-based feedstock), comprising contacting (e.g., by a hydrocracking reaction) the carbon-containing feedstock and a hydrogen stream in the presence of at least one hydrocracking catalyst to produce an alkane-containing product stream. The hydrocracking catalyst comprises at least one transition metal or transition metal sulfide supported on an oxide-containing support. This invention also relates to an alkane-containing mixture obtained by the process described herein and a system/apparatus for carrying out the process described herein.
C07C 4/22 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing a larger number of carbon atoms by depolymerisation to the original monomer, e.g. dicyclopentadiene to cyclopentadiene
C08J 11/16 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with inorganic material
A system for removing particle agglomerates from a particulate product stream. The system including a product stream inlet configured for receiving the particulate product stream, a diverter system configured for permitting a particulate product having a size less than or equal to a desired size to pass through the diverter system, a carrying fluid source connected to the diverter system configured to feed a carrying fluid into the diverter system to carry the particle agglomerate out of the diverter system during a discharge operation, a collector vessel connected to the diverter system, the collector vessel configured for receiving the particle agglomerate carried out by the carrying fluid from the diverter system during the discharge operation, and a particulate product outlet connected to the diverter system, the particulate product outlet configured for conveying the particulate product to a downstream process.
B07B 13/04 - Grading or sorting solid materials by dry methods, not otherwise provided forSorting articles otherwise than by indirectly controlled devices according to size
B01J 4/00 - Feed devicesFeed or outlet control devices
This invention relates to a process for chemically treating a carbon-containing feedstock (e.g., a polymer-based feedstock), comprising contacting (e.g., by a hydrocracking reaction) the carbon-containing feedstock and a hydrogen stream in the presence of at least one hydrocracking catalyst to produce an alkane-containing product stream. The hydrocracking catalyst comprises at least one transition metal or transition metal sulfide supported on an oxide-containing support. This invention also relates to an alkane-containing mixture obtained by the process described herein and a system/apparatus for carrying out the process described herein.
C10G 47/14 - Inorganic carriers the catalyst containing platinum group metals or compounds thereof
B01J 8/02 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with stationary particles, e.g. in fixed beds
B01J 29/16 - Crystalline aluminosilicate zeolitesIsomorphous compounds thereof of the faujasite type, e.g. type X or Y containing arsenic, antimony, bismuth, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, polonium, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, manganese, technetium or rhenium
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APPARATUS TO IMPROVE THE HYDRODYNAMICS IN AN UNDERWATER PELLETIZER AND SYSTEM THEREOF
An apparatus to improve the hydrodynamics in an underwater pelletizer, without the need of any modification of the current design or geometry of the pelletizer. The apparatus according to the present invention is designed under specific conditions and parameters, that improve the hydrodynamics in an underwater pelletizer, working as a diffuser. The present invention is additionally related to a system for improving hydrodynamics in an underwater pelletizer.
An apparatus to improve the hydrodynamics in an underwater pelletizer, without the need of any modification of the current design or geometry of the pelletizer. The apparatus according to the present invention is designed under specific conditions and parameters, that improve the hydrodynamics in an underwater pelletizer, working as a diffuser. The present invention is additionally related to a system for improving hydrodynamics in an underwater pelletizer.
A polymer produced by a method including the following steps: reacting an antistatic agent with at least one alkylaluminum to form an antistatic complex, and feeding the antistatic complex into a polymerization process, wherein the polymer produced by the polymerization process comprises the antistatic complex. An antistatic complex produced by reacting an antistatic agent with at least one alkylaluminum.
A heterogeneous catalyst composition including a metal and boron catalyst with boron dispersed in a molten matrix, where the molten matrix includes a eutectic mixture of alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salts or hydroxides. A process for preparing a heterogeneous catalyst composition, including combining a mixture of alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salts or hydroxides to form a matrix including a eutectic mixture, adding, to the matrix, a boron precursor and at least one metal catalyst precursor to form a catalyst precursor mixture, and heating the catalyst precursor mixture to a temperature of from 390°C to 750°C to form the heterogeneous catalyst composition. A process for catalytic oxidative dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons, such as propane, whereby a hydrocarbon-containing feedstock contacts the heterogeneous catalyst composition to generate olefinic compounds such as propylene.
B01J 23/83 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with metals, oxides or hydroxides provided for in groups with rare earths or actinides
C07C 5/48 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing the same number of carbon atoms by dehydrogenation with a hydrogen acceptor with oxygen as an acceptor
B01J 21/02 - Boron or aluminiumOxides or hydroxides thereof
B01J 23/00 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group
A heterogeneous catalyst composition including a metal and boron catalyst with boron dispersed in a molten matrix, where the molten matrix includes a eutectic mixture of alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salts or hydroxides. A process for preparing a heterogeneous catalyst composition, including combining a mixture of alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salts or hydroxides to form a matrix including a eutectic mixture, adding, to the matrix, a boron precursor and at least one metal catalyst precursor to form a catalyst precursor mixture, and heating the catalyst precursor mixture to a temperature of from 390° C. to 750° C. to form the heterogeneous catalyst composition. A process for catalytic oxidative dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons whereby a hydrocarbon-containing feedstock contacts the heterogeneous catalyst composition to generate olefinic compounds.
B01J 23/00 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group
B01J 23/83 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with metals, oxides or hydroxides provided for in groups with rare earths or actinides
The disclosure provides processes for the production of ethanol and one or more co-products from a fermentable carbon source. The ethanol and one or more co-products are produced in an ethanol-producing yeast modified to further produce the one or more co-products. The processes involve contacting a fermentable carbon source with the modified yeast in a fermentation medium, fermenting the yeast in the fermentation medium such that the yeast produces ethanol and the one or more co-products from the fermentable carbon source, and isolating the ethanol and the one or more co-products. The modified yeast is an ethanol-producing yeast that produces ethanol in a greater concentration than the one or more co-products. Additionally, the disclosure provides the modified yeast disclosed herein.
The disclosure provides a method of converting an alcohol into an olefin. The method includes passing a first fluid comprising the alcohol through a plurality of reactors. Each reactor includes a catalyst bed. During a catalyst campaign for at least one of the plurality of reactors, the corresponding catalyst bed includes a catalytic-active zone that is at least 90% of the catalyst bed. Additionally, the disclosure provides a system for converting an alcohol into an olefin.
C07C 1/24 - 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 by elimination of water
B01J 8/04 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with stationary particles, e.g. in fixed beds the fluid passing successively through two or more beds
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FIXED BED REACTORS AND PROCESSES FOR DEHYDRATION OF ALCOHOLS
The disclosure provides a method of converting an alcohol into an olefin. The method includes passing a first fluid comprising the alcohol through a plurality of reactors. Each reactor includes a catalyst bed. During a catalyst campaign for at least one of the plurality of reactors, the corresponding catalyst bed includes a catalytic-active zone that is at least 90% of the catalyst bed. Additionally, the disclosure provides a system for converting an alcohol into an olefin.
C07C 1/24 - 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 by elimination of water
The present disclosure provides a recombinant yeast host cell having a plurality of native and/or heterologous enzymes that function in an engineered metabolic pathway to convert fructose-6-phosphate to acetyl-coenzyme A. The recombinant yeast host cell can be used, for example, in a process for making acetyl-coenzyme A, acetone and/or isopropanol. The plurality of native and/or heterologous enzymes is activated, upregulated, or overexpressed. The plurality of native and/or heterologous enzymes comprises a phosphoketolase; and optionally an acetate kinase; and/or a phosphotransacetylase. The recombinant yeast host cell comprises at least one of: at least two copies of a heterologous nucleic acid molecule encoding the phosphoketolase; a native and/or heterologous enzyme that functions in an engineered non-oxidative pentose phosphate pathway, wherein the native and/or heterologous enzyme is activated, upregulated, or overexpressed; and/or a native and/or heterologous protein that functions in an engineered metabolic pathway to convert pantothenate into acetyl-coenzyme A, wherein the native and/or heterologous protein is activated, upregulated or overexpressed and comprises at least one of: FEN2 or CAB1.
A heterogeneous catalyst composition may include a metal catalyst supported on a porous mixed metal oxide support. A process for catalytic oxidative dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons may include contacting, in a reactor system, a hydrocarbon-containing feedstock with the heterogeneous catalyst composition to generate olefinic compounds. A process for preparing a heterogeneous catalyst composition may include combining a porous mixed metal oxide support with at least one metal catalyst precursor to form a catalyst precursor mixture, wherein the at least one metal catalyst precursor comprises at least one metal compound selected from the group consisting of transition metal compounds, rare-earth metal compounds, or a mixture thereof, and heating the catalyst precursor mixture to a temperature of about 390° C. to about 750° C. to form a heterogeneous catalyst composition.
C07C 5/32 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing the same number of carbon atoms by dehydrogenation with formation of free hydrogen
A polymer composition may include at least one ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and at least one farnesene polymer. A process for producing a polymer composition may include mixing the at least one ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer with the at least one farnesene polymer, thereby producing the polymer composition that includes at least one ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and at least one farnesene polymer.
C08L 53/02 - Compositions of block copolymers containing at least one sequence of a polymer obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers of vinyl aromatic monomers and conjugated dienes
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CATALYST AND METHOD FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE OXIDATIVE DEHYDROGENATION OF LOW-CARBON ALKANES TO LIGHT OLEFINS
A heterogeneous catalyst composition may include a metal catalyst supported on a porous mixed metal oxide support. A process for catalytic oxidative dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons may include contacting, in a reactor system, a hydrocarbon- containing feedstock with the heterogeneous catalyst composition to generate olefinic compounds. A process for preparing a heterogeneous catalyst composition may include combining a porous mixed metal oxide support with at least one metal catalyst precursor to form a catalyst precursor mixture, wherein the at least one metal catalyst precursor comprises at least one metal compound selected from the group consisting of transition metal compounds, rare-earth metal compounds, or a mixture thereof, and heating the catalyst precursor mixture to a temperature of about 390°C to about 750°C to form a heterogeneous catalyst composition.
C07C 5/48 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing the same number of carbon atoms by dehydrogenation with a hydrogen acceptor with oxygen as an acceptor
91.
SOFT EVA POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES AND METHODS THEREOF
A polymer composition may include at least one ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and at least one farnesene polymer. A process for producing a polymer composition may include mixing the at least one ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer with the at least one famesene polymer, thereby producing the polymer composition that includes at least one ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and at least one famesene polymer.
A method for mechanical recycling of a polypropylene post-consumer resin may include adding a polypropylene-based masterbatch to a polypropylene post-consumer resin in a single screw extruder, wherein the polypropylene-based masterbatch comprises a low-reactivity free-radical generator compound having a half-life time greater than 20 h at 120° C.
C08J 3/22 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring using masterbatch techniques
B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired formApparatus therefor
B29C 48/395 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it through the nozzle or die using screws surrounded by a cooperating barrel, e.g. single screw extruders
B29C 48/40 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it through the nozzle or die using screws surrounded by a cooperating barrel, e.g. single screw extruders using two or more parallel screws, e.g. twin screw extruders
B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
C08J 11/06 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers without chemical reactions
A method for mechanical recycling of a polypropylene post-consumer resin may include adding a polypropylene-based masterbatch to a polypropylene post-consumer resin in a single screw extruder, wherein the polypropylene-based masterbatch comprises a low-reactivity free-radical generator compound having a half-life time greater than 20h at 120°C.
The present application relates to recombinant microorganisms useful in the biosynthesis of monoethylene glycol (MEG), or optionally MEG and one or more co-product, from one or more hexose feedstock. The present application also relates to recombinant microorganisms useful in the biosynthesis of glycolic acid (GA), or optionally GA and one or more co-product, from one or more hexose feedstock. The present application relates to recombinant microorganisms useful in the biosynthesis of xylitol, or optionally xylitol and one or more co-product, from one or more hexose feedstock. Also provided are methods of producing MEG (or GA or xylitol), or optionally MEG (or GA or xylitol) and one or more co-product, from one or more hexose feedstock using the recombinant microorganisms, as well as compositions comprising the recombinant microorganisms and/or the products MEG (or GA or xylitol), or optionally MEG (or GA or xylitol) and one or more co-product.
A process of purifying downstream methanol-to-olefin streams comprising separating a downstream methanol-to-olefin stream comprising one or more light and heavy components in a first column into a light component stream and a heavy component stream, purifying a light component stream with a first dividing wall distillation column thereby producing an ethylene fraction and distilling the heavy component stream thereby forming a propylene fraction.
A process of purifying downstream methanol-to-olefin streams comprising separating a downstream methanol-to-olefin stream comprising one or more light and heavy components in a first column into a light component stream and a heavy component stream, purifying a light component stream with a first dividing wall distillation column thereby producing an ethylene fraction and distilling the heavy component stream thereby forming a propylene fraction.
C07C 1/24 - 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 by elimination of water
C07C 7/04 - Purification, separation or stabilisation of hydrocarbonsUse of additives by distillation
C07C 7/09 - Purification, separation or stabilisation of hydrocarbonsUse of additives by fractional condensation
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PROCESS FOR POLYMERIZATION OF ETHYLENE USING A COOLING SYSTEM WITH A SLURRY-FREE HEAT EXCHANGER
Provided is a process for the polymerization of ethylene comprising introducing ethylene, a liquid light hydrocarbon diluent, at least one catalyst, at least one cocatalyst, and optionally one or more comonomers into a reactor; polymerizing the ethylene and optionally the one or more comonomers in the reactor to produce an ethylene polymer; wherein the reactor is fluidly connected to a cooling system, the cooling system comprising a slurry-free heat exchanger, and the cooling system is configured to receive a vapor stream comprising light hydrocarbon vapor produced in the reactor. Also provided is an ethylene polymer produced from the process for polymerizing ethylene and a system for producing an ethylene polymer.
Provided is a process for the polymerization of ethylene comprising introducing ethylene, a liquid light hydrocarbon diluent, at least one catalyst, at least one cocatalyst, and optionally one or more comonomers into a reactor; polymerizing the ethylene and optionally the one or more comonomers in the reactor to produce an ethylene polymer; wherein the reactor is fluidly connected to a cooling system, the cooling system comprising a slurry-free heat exchanger, and the cooling system is configured to receive a vapor stream comprising light hydrocarbon vapor produced in the reactor. Also provided is an ethylene polymer produced from the process for polymerizing ethylene and a system for producing an ethylene polymer.
C08F 236/02 - Copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, at least one having two or more carbon-to-carbon double bonds the radical having only two carbon-to-carbon double bonds
C08F 236/20 - Copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, at least one having two or more carbon-to-carbon double bonds the radical having only two carbon-to-carbon double bonds unconjugated
The invention relates to a polymerizable composition, comprising a crosslinker comprising a —Sn- moiety and having at least two polymerizable groups, wherein n is an integer of from 2 to 8; one or more monomers, each monomer having at least one C═C double bond capable of undergoing a polymerization reaction; and a polymerization initiator. The invention also relates to methods of making a reversibly-crosslinked polymer by reacting the components of the polymerizable composition, and the resulting reversibly-crosslinkable polymer and its reprocessing/recycling.
