| Fina Technology, Inc. Patent applications |
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| 20150315349 | POLYMER FOAMS - A polymer composition that includes a polyolefin having a molecular weight distribution of greater than or equal to 8 as measured by GPC and a metallic acrylate salt. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150290862 | SOLID-STATE STRETCHED HDPE - An ISBM article is disclosed wherein the ISBM article is made from an HDPE resin having a MI2 of 0.1 to 5.0 dg/min as measured by ASTM D-1238; 190° C./2.16 kg, a density of from 0.940 to 0.970 g/cc as measured by ASTM D792, a peak molecular weight of greater than 40,000 g/mol and a zero shear viscosity between 15,000 and 250,000 Pa·sec. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150259481 | CROSSLINKING CONTROL IN HIGH IMPACT POLYSTYRENE MANUFACTURING PROCESS - The method includes providing a high impact polystyrene (HIPS) reaction system, wherein the HIPS reaction system has a devolitalizer downstream of a reactor and injecting a retarding agent into the HIPS reaction system prior to the devolitalizer. | 09-17-2015 |
| 20150218322 | POLYETHYLENE AND ARTICLES PRODUCED THEREFROM - kiA polyethylene resin having an a parameter of between 0.20 and 0.40 and an MWD of between 1 to 6. | 08-06-2015 |
| 20140303324 | Method for Making a High Impact Polystyrene with High Gloss and High Impact Strength - A high impact polystyrene (HIPS) is made from styrene monomer and 3 to 20 wt % of an elastomeric component phase including polybutadiene rubber and styrene butadiene copolymer. The HIPS has a 60 degree gloss of 90 or more, a Gardner drop of at least 10 in-lb, and an Izod impact strength of 1.8 ft-lb/in or more. The HIPS can have salami morphology with rubber particle size between 1 and 1.3 microns. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140288343 | METHOD OF FORMING C5 DI-OLEFINS - A process is disclosed that includes reacting a C1 source with n-butene to form a C-5 diolefin. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140288341 | CATALYSTS CONTAINING NANO-MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - A method of making a catalyst containing nanosize zeolite particles supported on a support material is disclosed. A process for making styrene or ethylbenzene by reacting toluene with a C | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140288340 | Method for Production of Styrene from Toluene and Methane - A process is disclosed for making styrene by converting methanol to formaldehyde in a reactor then reacting the formaldehyde with toluene to form styrene in a separate reactor. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140257005 | Process for the Oxidative Coupling of Hydrocarbons - A method for the oxidative coupling of hydrocarbons, such as the oxidative coupling of methane to toluene, includes providing an oxidative catalyst inside a reactor, and carrying out the oxidative coupling reaction under a set of reaction conditions. The oxidative catalyst includes (A) at least one element selected from the group consisting of the Lanthanoid group, Mg, Ca, and the elements of Group 4 of the periodic table (Ti, Zr, and Hf); (B) at least one element selected from the group consisting of the Group 1 elements of Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, and the elements of Group 3 (including La and Ac) and Groups 5-15 of the periodic table; (C) at least one element selected from the group consisting of the Group 1 elements of Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, and the elements Ca, Sr, and Ba; and (D) oxygen. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140257004 | USE OF A CO-FEED IN THE COUPLING OF TOLUENE WITH A CARBON SOURCE - A process for making styrene is disclosed that includes providing toluene, a co-feed, and a C | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140256537 | Addition of a Base to Enhance Product Yield in Alkylation Reactions - A process for making styrene including providing toluene, a co-feed, and a C | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140235791 | POLYPROPYLENE AND POLYLACTIC ACID FORMULATIONS FOR HEAT SEAL APPLICATIONS - Films (or a cap layer of co-extruded films) and methods of forming the same are described herein. The films generally include a modified olefin based polymer including polypropylene and from 1 wt. % to 30 wt. % polylactic acid (PLA), wherein the modified olefin based polymer exhibits a seal initiation temperature (SIT) that is at least 5° C. less than a seal initiation temperature of the polypropylene absent the PLA and a hot tack range of at least 20° C. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140221717 | Alkylation of Benzene With a Hydrocarbon Gas - Methods of forming ethylbenzene are described herein. In one embodiment, the method includes contacting dilute ethylene with benzene in the presence of an alkylation catalyst to form ethylbenzene, wherein such contact occurs in a reaction zone containing a gaseous phase and recovering ethylbenzene from the reaction zone. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140200293 | BLOW MOLDING POLYSTYRENE NANOCOMPOSITES - Disclosed is a polystyrene based polymer/layered compound nanocomposite for injection blow molding or injection stretch blow molding of articles. The nanocomposite can reduce shrinkage and warpage to the preform during the reheating process compared to neat polystyrene. The incorporation of layered compounds can increase the processability of PS preforms, help improve heating efficiency, and improve bottle mechanical properties. The layered compound can be treated with chemicals or compounds having an affinity with the styrene monomer or polystyrene, thus producing a treated layered compound having an affinity with the styrene monomer or polystyrene. The monomer and the layered compound can be combined prior to polymerization. The polymer and layered compound can be combined by solution mixing in a solvent. The layered compound can also be incorporated into the mixture by compounding a polymer product with the layered compound, or the combination of any of the above three approaches | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140194663 | Oxidative Coupling of Hydrocarbons as Heat Source - A process for the coupling of hydrocarbons and utilizing the heat energy produced by the reaction is disclosed. In one embodiment the process can include reacting methane with oxygen to form a product stream containing ethane and further processing the ethane to ethylene in an existing ethylene production facility while using the heat energy produced by the reaction within the facility. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140154148 | Vaporization and Transportation of Alkali Metal Salts - An apparatus and method for vaporizing and transporting an alkali metal salt is shown. The apparatus has a first conduit capable of transporting an alkali metal salt solution and a second conduit in fluid communication with the first conduit, the second conduit capable of transporting steam so that the alkali metal salt is dissipated into the steam forming a solution that can be transported, such as to a remote reaction zone. The solution can be transported via a third conduit that is capable of being heated by a heat source. The method can be used to add a promoter to a dehydrogenation catalyst during a dehydrogenation reaction. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140141189 | POLYPROPYLENE AND POLYLACTIC ACID BLENDS OF INJECTION STRETCH BLOW MOLDING APPLICATIONS - Injection stretch blow molded (ISBM) articles containing a bio-based polymers and methods of forming the same are described herein. The method generally includes providing a propylene-based polymer; contacting the propylene-based polymer with polylactic acid to form a polymeric blend; injection molding the blend into a preform; and stretch-blowing the preform into an article. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140138870 | Polyethylene Useful For Producing Film and Molded Articles In A Process Which Uses Solid State Stretching - Applicants have discovered that certain polyethylene (PE) homopolymers or copolymers of ethylene and C | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140128651 | Process for the Reduction of Alkylation Catalyst Deactivation Utilizing Low Silica to Alumina Ratio Catalyst - Alkylation systems and methods of minimizing alkylation catalyst regeneration are described herein. The alkylation systems generally include a preliminary alkylation system adapted to receive an input stream including an alkyl aromatic hydrocarbon and contact the input stream with a preliminary alkylation catalyst disposed therein to form a first output stream. The preliminary alkylation catalyst generally includes a zeolite catalyst having a SiO | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140128247 | Nitrogen Containing Catalyst for Coupling Reactions - A process for making styrene including providing a C | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140114004 | Nano Alumina or Silica Dispersed in Polystyrene - Disclosed is a method of making a polystyrene based nanocomposite by combining a monomer with a nanoparticle to form a mixture and subjecting the mixture to polymerization conditions to produce a polymeric composite. In an embodiment the nanoparticle has been treated with an additive prior to combining with the monomer and the additive contains a silane moiety. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140107384 | Method for Providing a Co-Feed in the Coupling of Toluene with a Carbon Source - A process for making styrene is disclosed that includes reacting toluene with a C | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140100337 | Heterophasic Copolymer and Method for the Preparation Thereof - Methods for preparing an impact copolymer by selecting a continuous phase polymer having a first melt flow rate and selecting a rubber phase polymeric material such that the final melt flow rate of the impact copolymer is within 2 g/10 min of the first melt flow rate. Impact copolymers made from such methods and films and molded articles produced from such impact copolymers are also included. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140100300 | Low Melt Flow Branched Ionomers - Embodiments of the present invention include a branched aromatic ionomer, and a process of making it, by co-polymerizing a first monomer comprising an aromatic moiety and an unsaturated alkyl moiety and a second monomer represented by the general formula: | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140094631 | Method for Production of Styrene from Toluene and Methane - A process is disclosed for making styrene by converting methanol to formaldehyde in a reactor then reacting the formaldehyde with toluene to form styrene in a separate reactor. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140080958 | Composites Comprising a Polymer and a Layered Compound and Methods of Preparing and Using Same - A method comprising extrusion compounding a styrenic polymer and a layered compound to produce a composite, and orienting the composite to produce an oriented composite wherein the layered compound comprises natural clay, synthetic clay, natural colloid, synthetic colloid, natural sol, synthetic sol, natural gel, synthetic gel, natural fumes, synthetic fumes, or combinations thereof. A method of preparing an oriented film comprising extrusion compounding a styrenic polymer and a clay to produce a nanocomposite, casting the nanocomposite into a film, and orienting the film in at least one direction. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140072746 | MODIFIED POLYLACTIC ACID, POLYMERIC BLENDS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Polymeric compositions and processes of forming the same are discussed herein. The processes generally include contacting a polylactic acid with a reactive modifier selected from epoxy-functionalized polybutadiene, ionic monomer, and combinations thereof. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140066677 | Process for the Oxidative Coupling of Hydrocarbons - A method for the oxidative coupling of hydrocarbons, such as the oxidative coupling of methane to toluene, includes providing an oxidative catalyst inside a reactor, and carrying out the oxidative coupling reaction under a set of reaction conditions. The oxidative catalyst includes (A) at least one element selected from the group consisting of the Lanthanoid group, Mg, Ca, and the elements of Group 4 of the periodic table (Ti, Zr, and Hf); (B) at least one element selected from the group consisting of the Group 1 elements of Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, and the elements of Group 3 (including La and Ac) and Groups 5-15 of the periodic table; (C) at least one element selected from the group consisting of the Group 1 elements of Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, and the elements Ca, Sr, and Ba; and (D) oxygen. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140057345 | Polypropylene Resin Formulation for Autoclave Applications - A method including supplying a polypropylene resin, blending the polypropylene resin with Zinc Stearate, and forming a molded article from the polypropylene resin. Further, an article including a polypropylene resin blended with Zinc Stearate. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140051816 | MULTI-COMPONENT CATALYST SYSTEMS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF REACTOR BLENDS OF POLYPROPYLENE - Embodiments of the invention generally include multicomponent catalyst systems, polymerization processes and reactor blends formed by the processes. The multicomponent catalyst system generally includes a first catalyst component selected from an isotactic directing metallocene catalyst. The multicomponent catalyst system further includes a second syndiotactic directing metallocene catalyst component. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140048963 | Polyethylene Fibers and Processes of Forming the Same - Fibers and methods of forming the fibers are described herein. The fibers generally include an ethylene based polymer exhibiting a molecular weight distribution of from about 2 to about 8. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140023869 | Compatibilized Polymeric Compositions Comprising Polyolefin-Polylactic Acid Copolymers and Methods of Making the Same - Polymeric compositions and processes of forming the same are described herein. The Processes generally include contacting a polyolefin with a polylactic acid in the presence of at least 800 ppm of a radical initiator under extrusion conditions to produce a polyolefin-polylactic acid copolymer. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140005454 | Process for the Reduction of Alkylation Catalyst Deactivation Utilizing Low Silica to Alumina Ratio Catalyst | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140005290 | Ionomer Compositions and Methods of Making and Using Same | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140005035 | Supported Metallocene Catalysts | 01-02-2014 |
| 20130331628 | Rhenium Promoted Catalyst - A group V metal/rhenium-modified molecular sieve catalyst can be used in hydrocarbon conversion reactions. Embodiments can provide a toluene conversion of at least 30 wt % with selectivity to benzene above 40 wt % and to xylenes above 40 wt % and non-aromatics selectivity of less than 2.0 wt %. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130331503 | Methods for Improving Multimodal Polyethylene and Films Produced Therefrom - A blown film composition including a first high density polyethylene component and a second high density polyethylene component, wherein the blown film contains a mixture of three or more discrete molecular weight distributions, and wherein the second high density polyethylene component has at least one more discrete molecular weight distribution than the first high density polyethylene component. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130331471 | Low Melt Flow Branched Ionomers - Embodiments of the present invention include a branched aromatic ionomer, and a process of making it, by co-polymerizing a first monomer comprising an aromatic moiety and an unsaturated alkyl moiety and a second monomer represented by the general formula: | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130317173 | COMPATIBILIZED POLYPROPYLENE HETEROPHASIC COPOLYMER AND POLYLACTIC ACID BLENDS FOR INJECTION MOLDING APPLICATIONSCOMPATIBILIZED POLYPROPYLENE HETEROPHASIC COPOLYMER AND POLYLACTIC ACID BLENDS FOR INJECTION MOLDING APPLICATIONS - Injection molded articles and process of forming the same are described herein. The processes generally include providing a polyolefin including one or more propylene heterophasic copolymers, the polyolefin having an ethylene content of at least 10 wt. % based on the total weight of the polyolefin; contacting the polyolefin with a polylactic acid and a reactive modifier to form a compatiblized polymeric blend, wherein the reactive modifier is produced by contacting a polypropylene, a multifunctional acrylate comonomer, and an initiator under conditions suitable for the formation of a glycidyl methacrylate grafted polypropylene (PP-g-GMA) having a grafting yield in a range from 1 wt. % to 15 wt. %; and injection molding the compatibilized polymeric blend into an article. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130316899 | Catalyst with an Ion-Modified Binder - A solid catalyst, such as a molecular sieve catalyst or solid acid catalyst, is supported by a binder, such as amorphous silica or alumina, wherein the binder is charged with metal ions to form an ion-modified binder. The ion-modified binder is capable of attachment to polar contaminants and inhibit their contact with the catalyst. The catalyst can be a zeolite and can be the catalyst for an alkylation reaction, such as the alkylation of benzene with ethylene. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130253121 | SINGLE PELLET POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS - A pellet composed of a polymeric blend having a composition of between 99.5-51 wt % polyolefin and 0.5-49.9 wt % polylactic acid. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130237719 | Preparation and Use of Tetrasubstituted Fluorenyl Catalysts for Polymerization of Olefins - Catalyst compositions and processes for the polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers to produce polymers, including copolymers or homopolymers. Such monomers include ethylene, C | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130231514 | Process for Ethylbenzene Production - A method of producing an alkylaromatic by the alkylation of an aromatic with an alkylating agent, such as producing ethylbenzene by an alkylation reaction of benzene, is disclosed. The method includes using an H-beta catalyst to minimize process upsets due to alkylation catalyst deactivation and the resulting catalyst regeneration or replacement. The H-beta catalyst can be used in a preliminary alkylation reactor that is located upstream of the primary alkylation reactor. The H-beta catalyst used in a preliminary alkylation reactor can reduce the deactivation of the catalyst in the primary alkylation reactor. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130231513 | Process for the Oxidative Coupling of Hydrocarbons - A method for the oxidative coupling of hydrocarbons, such as the oxidative coupling of methane to toluene, includes providing an oxidative catalyst inside a reactor, and carrying out the oxidative coupling reaction under a set of reaction conditions. The oxidative catalyst includes (A) at least one element selected from the group consisting of the Lanthanoid group, Mg, Ca, and the elements of Group 4 of the periodic table (Ti, Zr, and Hf); (B) at least one element selected from the group consisting of the Group 1 elements of Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, and the elements of Group 3 (including La and Ac) and Groups 5-15 of the periodic table; (C) at least one element selected from the group consisting of the Group 1 elements of Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, and the elements Ca, Sr, and Ba; and (D) oxygen. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130230718 | Polyolefin Produced with a High Performance Support for a Metallocene Catalyst System - The invention is directed to a metallocene catalyst system and a process for preparing the system. The metallocene catalyst system comprises a support and metallocene bound substantially throughout the support. The selection of certain supports facilitates the production of metallocene catalyst systems having increased catalytic activity than previously recognized. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130225888 | Process for the Reduction of Alkylation Catalyst Deactivation - Alkylation systems and methods of minimizing alkylation catalyst regeneration are described herein. The alkylation systems generally include a preliminary alkylation system adapted to receive an input stream including an alkyl aromatic hydrocarbon and contact the input stream with a preliminary alkylation catalyst disposed therein to form a first output stream. The preliminary alkylation catalyst generally includes a zeolite catalyst having a SiO | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130217937 | Processes for The Reduction of Alkylation Catalyst Deactivation Utilizing Stacked Catalyst Bed - Alkylation systems and methods of minimizing alkylation catalyst regeneration are discussed herein. The alkylation systems generally include a preliminary alkylation system adapted to receive an input stream including an alkyl aromatic hydrocarbon and contact the input stream with a first preliminary alkylation catalyst disposed therein to form a first output stream. The first preliminary alkylation catalyst generally includes a Y zeolite. The systems further include a first alkylation system adapted to receive the first output stream and contact the first output stream with a first alkylation catalyst disposed therein and an alkylating agent to form a second output stream. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130216750 | Process for Cross-Linked Polyethylene Production - A method of producing a silane cross-linked polyethylene is disclosed which includes maleating a polyethylene polymer to form a maleated polyethylene and reacting the maleated polyethylene with a primary or secondary amino silane to form a silane-grafted polyethylene. The method further includes treating the silane-grafted polyethylene in a moisture curing process to form the silane cross-linked polyethylene. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130210948 | Polystyrene Blends - A method of preparing a polystyrene blend that includes combining a first polystyrene composition having a first melt flow index with a second polystyrene composition having a second melt flow index and forming a polystyrene blend, the second melt flow index being at least 2 dg/min higher that the first melt flow index. The polystyrene blend has an observed tensile strength value greater than 3% above the expected tensile strength value. The second polystyrene composition can include a recycled polystyrene material, which can include expanded polystyrene. An alternate method of preparing the polystyrene blend includes combining a polystyrene composition with a styrene monomer to form a reaction mixture, polymerizing the reaction mixture and obtaining a polystyrene blend, where the polystyrene containing composition has a melt flow index at least 2 dg/min higher than the melt flow index of the styrene monomer after it has been polymerized. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130197161 | Injection Molded Article Comprising Polypropylene and Polylactic Acid - A film comprising a polylactic acid and polypropylene blend having a haze of from about 10% to about 95% and a gloss 45° of from about 50 to about 125. A method of producing an oriented film comprising blending polypropylene and polylactic acid to form a polymeric blend, forming the polymeric blend into a film, and orienting the film. A method of producing an injection molded article comprising blending polypropylene and polylactic acid to form a polymeric blend, injecting the polymeric blend into a mold, and forming the article. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130189465 | Injection Stretch Blow Molded Articles and Polymers for Use Therein - Injection stretch blow molded (ISBM) articles and methods of forming the same are described herein. The ISBM articles generally include a propylene-based impact copolymer. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130184508 | Dilute Liquid Phase Alkylation - Methods of forming ethylbenzene are described herein. In one embodiment, the method includes contacting dilute ethylene with benzene in the presence of an alkylation catalyst to form ethylbenzene, wherein such contact occurs in a liquid phase reaction zone and recovering ethylbenzene from the reaction zone. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130165722 | Vaporization and Transportation of Alkali Metal Salts - An apparatus and method for vaporizing and transporting an alkali metal salt is shown. The apparatus has a first conduit capable of transporting an alkali metal salt solution and a second conduit in fluid communication with the first conduit, the second conduit capable of transporting steam so that the alkali metal salt is dissipated into the steam forming a solution that can be transported, such as to a remote reaction zone. The solution can be transported via a third conduit that is capable of being heated by a heat source. The method can be used to add a promoter to a dehydrogenation catalyst during a dehydrogenation reaction. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130142707 | Reactors and Processes for the Oxidative Coupling of Hydrocarbons - A method for the oxidative coupling of hydrocarbons includes providing an oxidative catalyst inside a reactor and carrying out the oxidative coupling reaction under a set of reaction conditions. The reactor surfaces that contact the reactants and products do not provide a significant detrimental catalyzing effect. In an embodiment the reactor contains an inert lining or a portion of the reactor inner surface is treated to reduce the detrimental catalytic effects. In an embodiment the reactor contains a lining that includes an oxidative catalyst. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130137824 | PREPARATION OF METALLIC COMONOMERS FOR POLYSTYRENE - A method for making a polystyrene ionomer comprises: preparing a metallic comonomer within styrene monomer to form a reaction mixture; and placing the reaction mixture under conditions suitable for the formation of a polymer composition. The metallic comonomer can be a metal acrylate, formed by contacting a metal complex and an acrylate precursor. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130137808 | USE OF NANO ALUMINA OR SILICA DISPERSED IN POLYSTYRENE - Disclosed is a method of making a polystyrene based nanocomposite by combining a monomer with a nanoparticle to form a mixture and subjecting the mixture to polymerization conditions to produce a polymeric composite. In an embodiment the nanoparticle has been treated with an additive prior to combining with the monomer and the additive contains a silane moiety. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130133417 | Navigational aid for boom/mainsail - An embodiment of concentrically-mounted disks, designed for sailing, which can be used in conjunction with a navigational chart and/or a compass to calculate boom/mainsail angles in degrees relative to a sailboat's course heading, calculating all sailable compass headings. Calculations factored by transitioning boom/mainsail angles, apparent wind ratios, angle of attack, and the areo-hydrodynamics of sailing. Further providing depictions of course heading, relative position of boom/mainsail, apparent wind direction, and coordinates relative to a navigational chart. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130131415 | Process for Ethylbenzene Production From Ethanol - A method of producing an alkylaromatic by the alkylation of an aromatic with ethanol, such as producing ethylbenzene by an alkylation reaction of benzene, is disclosed. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130102743 | MULTI-COMPONENT CATALYST SYSTEMS AND POLYMERIZATION PROCESSES FOR FORMING IN-SITU HETEROPHASIC COPOLYMERS AND/OR VARYING THE XYLENE SOLUBLES CONTENT OF POLYOLEFINS - Embodiments of the invention generally include multi-component catalyst systems, polymerization processes and heterophasic copolymers formed by the processes. The multi-component catalyst system generally includes a first catalyst component selected from Ziegler-Natta catalyst systems including a diether internal electron donor and a metallocene catalyst represented by the general formula XCp | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130018157 | SUPPORTED METALLOCENE CATALYSTS - Method employing a supported metallocene catalyst composition in the production of an isotactic ethylene propylene co-polymer. The composition comprises a metallocene component supported on a particulate silica support having average particle size of 10-40 microns, a pore volume of 1.3-1.6 ml/g, a surface area of 200-400 m | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130005912 | High Melt Strength Polystyrene and Methods of Making Same - A method of making a styrenic composition having a high melt strength including combining a styrenic monomer and a second monomer to form a combined mixture and subjecting the combined mixture to polymerization to obtain a styrenic co-polymer, wherein the second monomer comprises a hydroxyl functional group and wherein the styrenic composition has a greater melt strength than that of general purpose polystyrene. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130005886 | Polarity Manipulation in Polystyrene for Enhanced Bio-Polymer Miscibility - A styrenic composition including a polar modified styrenic co-polymer resulting from the polymerization of a combined mixture of at least one styrenic monomer and at least one comonomer and a biodegradable component is disclosed. The at least one comonomer includes a polar functional group and the polar modified styrenic co-polymer and the biodegradable component are combined to obtain a styrenic composition having a biodegradable component. Also disclosed is a method of enhancing bio-polymer miscibility in a styrenic based polymer. The polarity of a blend is manipulated by combining a styrenic monomer and a polar co-monomer to form a combined mixture and subjecting the combined mixture to polymerization to obtain a styrenic polymer blend to which a bio-polymer is added. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130005852 | Epoxy Functional Polystyrene for Enhanced PLA Miscibility - Polystyrene blends and methods of making polystyrene blends including combining a styrene monomer and an epoxy-functional comonomer to form a combined mixture, subjecting the combined mixture to polymerization to obtain a polystyrene copolymer and combining the polystyrene copolymer with a biodegradable polymer to obtain a polystyrene blend. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20120328482 | Production of EB from Toluene and Methane - A process for making ethylbenzene and/or styrene by reacting toluene with methane is disclosed. In one embodiment the process can include reacting toluene with methane to form a product stream comprising ethylbenzene and further processing the ethylbenzene to form styrene in an existing styrene production facility. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120322961 | MULTI-COMPONENT METALLOCENE CATALYST SYSTEMS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF REACTOR BLENDS OF POLYPROPYLENE - Embodiments of the invention generally include multicomponent catalyst systems, polymerization processes and reactor blends formed by the processes. The multicomponent catalyst system generally includes a first catalyst component and a second catalyst component, wherein the second catalyst component is different from the first catalyst component. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120322960 | MULTI-COMPONENT CATALYST SYSTEMS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF REACTOR BLENDS OF POLYPROPYLENE - Embodiments of the invention generally include multicomponent catalyst systems, polymerization processes and reactor blends formed by the processes. The multicomponent catalyst system generally includes a first catalyst component selected from an isotactic directing metallocene catalyst. The multicomponent catalyst system further includes a second syndiotactic directing metallocene catalyst component. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120309914 | Fluorinated Impregnated Catalyst Systems and Methods of Forming the Same - Methods of forming supported catalyst systems, supported catalyst systems and polymerization processes utilizing supported catalyst systems are described. The methods include providing an inorganic support material, contacting the inorganic support material with a support solvent to form a support solution, and contacting the support solution with a fluorine containing compound (AlF | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120296142 | ADDITION OF BASIC NITROGEN TO ALKYLATION REACTIONS - A process for making styrene including providing toluene, a co-feed, and a C | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120296141 | ADDITION OF A BASE TO ENHANCE PRODUCT YIELD IN ALKYLATION REACTIONS - A process for making styrene including providing toluene, a co-feed, and a C | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120296140 | METAL OXIDE CONTAINING CATALYST FOR SIDE CHAIN ALKYLATION REACTIONS - A catalyst containing a zeolite component and a metal oxide component, wherein the metal oxide component is ion-exchanged with the zeolite component resulting in an ion-modified zeolite, and wherein, under reaction conditions, the metal oxide component transforms into other oxide structures. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120296139 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING A CO-FEED IN THE COUPLING OF TOLUENE WITH A CARBON SOURCE - A process for making styrene is disclosed that includes reacting toluene with a C | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120296138 | METHOD FOR ALKYLATION OF TOLUENE TO FORM STYRENE AND ETHYLBENZENE UTILIZING A MOVING BED REACTOR - A method is disclosed for making styrene and/or ethylbenzene by reacting toluene with a C | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120296137 | USE OF A CO-FEED IN THE COUPLING OF TOLUENE WITH A CARBON SOURCE - A process for making styrene is disclosed that includes providing toluene, a co-feed, and a C | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120296136 | PROCESS FOR ALKYLATION OF TOLUENE TO FORM STYRENE AND ETHYLBENZENE - A process is disclosed for making styrene and/or ethylbenzene by reacting toluene with a C | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120296135 | NITROGEN CONTAINING CATALYST FOR COUPLING REACTIONS - A process for making styrene including providing a C | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120296134 | GERMANIUM MODIFIED CATALYST FOR COUPLING REACTIONS - A germanium modified catalyst is disclosed that can be prepared by providing a germanium source and a substrate including silica; contacting the substrate with the germanium source; and obtaining a catalyst including germanium. The contacting of the substrate with the germanium source results in the substitution of at least a portion of the silica with germanium to increase the basicity of the catalyst. The catalyst can be used in a process for making styrene that includes reacting toluene with a C | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120296133 | PROCESS FOR TOLUENE AND METHANE COUPLING IN A MICROREACTOR - A process for making ethylbenzene and/or styrene by reacting toluene with methane in one or more microreactors is disclosed. In one embodiment a method of revamping an existing styrene production facility by adding one or more microreactors capable of reacting toluene with methane to produce a product stream comprising ethylbenzene and/or styrene is disclosed. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120296132 | USE OF AN OXIDANT IN THE COUPLING OF TOLUENE WITH A CARBON SOURCE - A process for making styrene including reacting toluene with a C | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120296131 | METHOD FOR ALKYLATION OF TOLUENE IN A PRE-EXISTING DEHYDROGENATION PLANT - A process for making styrene in a pre-existing facility including an infrastructure capable of producing styrene, wherein the infrastructure includes at least one dehydrogenation unit. The process includes coupling an alkylation unit including an alkylation reactor to the infrastructure and contacting toluene with a C | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120296130 | METHOD FOR ALKYLATION OF TOLUENE TO FORM STYRENE UTILIZING AN OXY-DEHYDROGENATION REACTOR - A process for making styrene is disclosed that includes reacting toluene with a C | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120296045 | Polymeric Blends and Methods of Using Same - A film comprising a polylactic acid and polypropylene blend having a haze of from about 10% to about 95% and a gloss 45° of from about 50 to about 125. A method of producing an oriented film comprising blending polypropylene and polylactic acid to form a polymeric blend, forming the polymeric blend into a film, and orienting the film. A method of producing an injection molded article comprising blending polypropylene and polylactic acid to form a polymeric blend, injecting the polymeric blend into a mold, and forming the article. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120296044 | Polymeric Blends and Methods of Using Same - A film comprising a polylactic acid and polypropylene blend having a haze of from about 10% to about 95% and a gloss 45° of from about 50 to about 125. A method of producing an oriented film comprising blending polypropylene and polylactic acid to form a polymeric blend, forming the polymeric blend into a film, and orienting the film. A method of producing an injection molded article comprising blending polypropylene and polylactic acid to form a polymeric blend, injecting the polymeric blend into a mold, and forming the article. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120289656 | High Impact Polystyrene with High Gloss and High Impact Strength - A high impact polystyrene (HIPS) is made from styrene monomer and 3 to 20 wt % of an elastomeric component phase including polybutadiene rubber and styrene butadiene copolymer. The HIPS has a 60 degree gloss of 90 or more, a Gardner drop of at least 10 in-lb, and an Izod impact strength of 1.8 ft-lb/in or more. The HIPS can have salami morphology with rubber particle size between 1 and 1.3 microns. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120277509 | Alkylation of Toluene to Form Styrene and Ethylbenzene - A process is disclosed for making styrene and/or ethylbenzene by reacting toluene with a C1 source over a catalyst in one or more reactors to form a product stream comprising styrene and/or ethylbenzene where the catalyst time on stream prior to regeneration is less than 1 hour. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120277375 | Increasing Rubber Phase Volume in Rubber-Modified Polystyrene - A process for producing rubber modified polymers having an increased rubber phase volume, including feeding a vinyl aromatic monomer and an elastomer to a polymerization reactor to form a reaction mixture, polymerizing the reaction mixture, combining a copolymer to the polymerized reaction mixture to form a combined mixture, subjecting the combined mixture to further polymerization, and obtaining a rubber modified polymer product from the further polymerization. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120270989 | Composites Comprising a Polymer and a Layered Compound and Methods of Preparing and Using Same - A method comprising extrusion compounding a styrenic polymer and a layered compound to produce a composite, and orienting the composite to produce an oriented composite wherein the layered compound comprises natural clay, synthetic clay, natural colloid, synthetic colloid, natural sol, synthetic sol, natural gel, synthetic gel, natural fumes, synthetic fumes, or combinations thereof. A method of preparing an oriented film comprising extrusion compounding a styrenic polymer and a clay to produce a nanocomposite, casting the nanocomposite into a film, and orienting the film in at least one direction. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120264894 | Multi-Component Catalyst Systems and Polymerization Processes for Forming Broad Composition Distribution Polymers - Propylene polymerization processes, polymers and films formed therefrom are described herein. The propylene polymerization processes generally include contacting propylene and an amount of ethylene with a first metallocene catalyst and a second metallocene catalyst within a polymerization reaction vessel to form a propylene based polymer, wherein the amount is an amount effective to form the propylene based polymer including from about 2 wt. % to about 6 wt. % ethylene, the second metallocene catalyst is capable of incorporating a greater amount of ethylene into the propylene based polymer than the first metallocene catalyst and wherein the first metallocene catalyst is capable of forming a propylene/ethylene random copolymer exhibiting a melting temperature that is greater than that of a propylene/ethylene random copolymer formed from the second metallocene catalyst. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120259071 | Polystyrene Blends - A method of preparing a polystyrene blend that includes combining a first polystyrene composition having a first melt flow index with a second polystyrene composition having a second melt flow index and forming a polystyrene blend, the second melt flow index being at least 2 dg/min higher that the first melt flow index. The polystyrene blend has an observed tensile strength value greater than 3% above the expected tensile strength value. The second polystyrene composition can include a recycled polystyrene material, which can include expanded polystyrene. An alternate method of preparing the polystyrene blend includes combining a polystyrene composition with a styrene monomer to form a reaction mixture, polymerizing the reaction mixture and obtaining a polystyrene blend, where the polystyrene containing composition has a melt flow index at least 2 dg/min higher than the melt flow index of the styrene monomer after it has been polymerized. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120252975 | Swell Index of HIPS Using Additives - A process for producing a high impact polystyrene having a high swell index including feeding at least one vinyl aromatic monomer and at least one elastomer to at least one polymerization reactor to form a reaction mixture, polymerizing the reaction mixture, combining a chain transfer agent to the reaction mixture leaving the at least one polymerization reactor to form a combined mixture, sending the combined mixture to a devolatilization zone and obtaining a HIPS product having a high swell index. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120248002 | Polymer Compositions for Injection Stretch Blow Molded Articles - A polymer composition of polypropylene copolymer and 1 to 50% by weight of hard resin. The polypropylene copolymer is either an impact copolymer or a random copolymer. The polymer composition can be used to make injection stretch blow molded articles having improved top load strength. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120247687 | Polymer Melt Distributor Header Design - A vessel header comprising a plurality of lateral flow tubes arranged in a parallel configuration and entering the vessel header through alternating header penetrations with a single header penetration per lateral flow tube. A method of increasing the throughput of a polymerization reaction comprising conducting the polymerization reaction in a reaction vessel comprising a plurality of lateral flow tubes arranged in a parallel configuration and entering the vessel header through alternating header penetrations with a single header penetration per lateral flow tube wherein the polymerization reaction displays an increase in throughput of 10% and a decrease in volatiles of from 5% to 10% when compared to a polymerization reaction carried out in a reaction vessel lacking a plurality of lateral flow tubes arranged in a parallel configuration and entering the vessel header through alternating header penetrations with a single header penetration per lateral flow tube. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120245285 | METHODS OF MAKING STYRENIC POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A method of preparing a reaction mixture comprising a styrene monomer, an antioxidant, and a reaction rate improving additive, contacting the reaction mixture with an antioxidant reactive compound, and placing the reaction mixture under conditions suitable for polymerization of the styrene monomer to a styrenic polymer wherein the polymerization occurs at an overall reaction rate that is increased by equal to or less than 20% when compared to an otherwise similar polymerization process carried out in the absence of the reaction rate improving additive. The reaction rate improving additive can be a sodium or calcium salt of an organic acid. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120245245 | Photoperoxidized Compositions and Methods of Making and Using Same - A photoperoxidation process including irradiating a donor molecule with light from a light source to form an activated donor molecule, contacting the activated donor molecule with an acceptor molecule to form an activated acceptor molecule, and contacting the activated acceptor molecule with a diene elastomer in a vessel to form a singlet oxygen functionalized elastomer molecule. The singlet oxygen functionalized elastomer can be mixed with a styrenic monomer and subjected to a polymerization reaction to obtain a high impact polystyrene composition | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120238789 | Method for Production of Styrene From Toluene and Syngas - A method for the production of styrene comprising reacting toluene and syngas in one or more reactors is disclosed. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120220730 | High Melt Strength Polypropylene and Methods of Making Same - A high melt strength polypropylene is formed using maleated polypropylene and a combination of coupling agents and acid neutralizers. The maleated polypropylene can be formed using multi-functional monomers. The high melt strength polypropylene can be useful for foaming, sheet extrusion thermoforming, extrusion blow molding, extrusion coating, fiber, film, and the like. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120216864 | Apparatus and Method for Extending Polyolefin Containing Photovoltaic Panel Life Span - A photovoltaic cell containing at least one substrate, two electrode layers, an organic photovoltaic layer situated between the two electrode layers, and an oxygen scavenger composition. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120215187 | One-Piece Suction Canister Liner - A suction canister liner including a one-piece liner having a generally cylindrical shape with an open end, a closed end, a sidewall connecting the open end to the closed end, and a rim extending outward generally perpendicular to the sidewall at the open end. An inner surface of the sidewall at the open end of the liner is configured to receive a lid in a sealing engagement and the rim can engage an open-ended suction canister and support the liner within the suction canister. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120215046 | Alkylation Process and Catalysts for Use Therein - Disclosed is a method for aromatic conversion that includes contacting an alkene and an aromatic hydrocarbon with a nanocrystalline zeolite catalyst disposed within a reactor under alkylation conditions, wherein the nanocrystalline zeolite catalyst includes at least one zeolitic material and producing a product stream having a monoalkyl aromatic hydrocarbon. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120215045 | Staged Injection of Oxygen for Oxidative Coupling or Dehydrogenation Reactions - Methods and apparatus of staged injection of an oxidant into a feedstream within a reactor are disclosed. The staged injection of the oxidant can better disperse the catalytic reactions throughout the catalyst bed. The staged injection of the oxidant can lower the content of carbon oxides in the reaction product stream, which can reduce energy release from the reactor. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120214944 | POLYOLEFIN POLYLACTIC ACID IN-SITU BLENDS - Polymeric compositions and methods of forming the same are described herein. The methods generally include contacting a polyolefin and a lactide in the presence of a catalyst within an extruder under conditions sufficient to polymerize the lactide and form a polymeric composition including polyolefin and polylactic acid. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120211927 | MODIFIED POLYLACTIC ACID, POLYMERIC BLENDS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Polymeric compositions and processes of forming the same are discussed herein. The processes generally include contacting a polylactic acid with a reactive modifier selected from epoxy-functionalized polybutadiene, ionic monomer, and combinations thereof. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120208970 | HEAT-TREATED ZIEGLER-NATTA CATALYSTS FOR ETHYLENE POLYMERIZATION - Catalyst systems, processes of forming the same and polymers formed therefrom are described herein. The processes of forming the catalyst systems generally include contacting a blend of an alkyl magnesium compound and an organoaluminum compound with an alcohol to form a magnesium dialkoxide compound; contacting the magnesium dialkoxide compound with a first agent to form a solution of reaction product “A”, the first agent including a halogenating/titanating agent; contacting the solution of reaction product “A” with a second agent to form a solid reaction product “B”, the second agent including a blend of a first metal halide and a metal alkoxide; contacting the solid reaction product “B” with a third agent to form a solid reaction product “C”, the third agent including a second metal halide; contacting the solid reaction product “C” with a fourth agent to form a solid reaction product “D”, the fourth agent including a third metal halide; contacting the solid reaction product “D” with a fifth agent to form a catalyst component, the fifth agent including a reducing agent; and heating an intermediate selected from reaction product “A”, reaction product “B”, reaction product “C”, reaction product “D” and combinations thereof to form a heat-treated catalyst that results in a shear response and a molecular weight distribution for a polymer produced by the heat-treated catalyst that are greater than a shear response and a molecular weight distribution for a polymer produced by an identical non-heat-treated catalyst. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120208969 | ZIEGLER-NATTA CATALYSTS DOPED WITH NON-GROUP IV METAL CHLORIDES - Ziegler-Natta catalysts, processes of forming the same and using the same are described herein. The process generally includes contacting a metal component with a magnesium dihalide support material to form a Ziegler-Natta catalyst precursor; contacting the support material with a dopant including a non-Group IV metal halide to form a doped catalyst precursor; and activating the doped catalyst precursor by contact with an organoaluminum compound to form a Ziegler-Natta catalyst. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120208913 | Use of Polar Additives for Enhancing Blowing Agent Solubility in Polystyrene - Foamable polystyrene compositions with enhanced blowing agent solubility and methods of making such polystyrene compositions by incorporating a polar additive in styrenic polymer or copolymers. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120208911 | Polar Polystyrene Copolymers for Enhanced Foaming - A method of making a foamable polystyrene composition includes combining a styrenic monomer and a co-monomer containing a polar functional group to obtain a mixture, subjecting the mixture to polymerization to obtain a styrenic co-polymer, and combining the styrenic co-polymer with a blowing agent in a foaming process to obtain foamed articles. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120208694 | PREPARATION OF SUPPORTED CHROMIUM CATALYST AND POLYMERIZATION PROCESS - A process for the preparation of a chromium-type supported olefin polymerization catalyst. A fluidized bed of support particles in an inert carrier gas is established. A chromium (III) compound is added to the fluidized support particles to provide a supported catalyst component. The supported catalyst component is activated to convert at least a portion of the chromium (III) to Chromium (VI). The chromium (III) containing particles may be recovered from the fluidized bed and then activated or they may be activated in the fluidized bed. Also the support particles can be treated in the fluidized bed with other treatment agents. The support particles may be pretreated with a solution of a boron treating agent prior to incorporation of the support in the fluidized bed. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120208037 | COMPATIBILIZED POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POLYOLEFIN-POLYLACTIC ACID COPOLYMERS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Polymeric compositions and processes of forming the same are described herein. The processes generally include contacting a polyolefin with a polylactic acid in the presence of at least 800 ppm of radical initiator under extrusion conditions to produce a polyolefin-polylactic acid copolymer. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120207958 | Articles Having Improved Clarity, Prepared from Propylene-Ethylene Copolymers - Molded articles are prepared from propylene-ethylene copolymers and exhibiting improved clarity and strength properties. Articles prepared include bottles and other thin-walled articles. The articles are prepared using an isotactic propylene-ethylene random copolymer resin having an ethylene content of from about 0.5 to about 3 percent by total weight of copolymer, with a xylene solubles content of less than about 1.5 percent. The injection molded article may exhibit less than about 20 percent haze, as determined by ASTM D1003, at a thickness of about 0.08 inch (2.03 mm). Articles may also be prepared from similar copolymers having an ethylene content greater than about 3 percent by total weight of copolymer, with a xylene solubles content of less than about 4 percent by total weight of copolymer. These articles may exhibit less than about 13 percent haze, as determined by ASTM D1003, at a thickness of about 0.08 inch (2.03 mm). | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120205833 | PELLETIZING HIGH MELT FLOW POLYSTYRENE - Methods and systems for pelletizing high melt flow polystyrene are described herein. The method generally includes providing a polystyrene including a melt flow index of about 16 g/10 min to about 34 g/10 min; extruding a strand of the polystyrene through a die head, wherein a temperature of the polystyrene at the die head is from about 370° to about 430° F.; and moving the strand through a bath, wherein a temperature of the bath is from about 95° to about 145° F. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120202955 | ZIEGLER-NATTA CATALYST COMPOSITION WITH CONTROLLED MORPHOLOGY - Catalyst Systems, processes of forming the same and polymers and polymerization processes are described herein. The process of forming the catalyst system generally includes providing a first compound including a magnesium dialkoxide and aluminum alkoxide: contacting the first compound with a first agent and a second agent to form a solution of reaction product “A”, the first agent including a titanating agent and the second agent including a first metal halide; contacting the solution of reaction product “A” with a third agent to form a solid reaction product “B”, the third agent including a second metal halide: contacting the solid reaction product “B” with a fourth agent to form a solid reaction product “C”, the fourth agent including a third metal halide: optionally contacting the solid reaction product “C” with a fifth agent to form a solid reaction product “D”, the fifth agent including a fourth metal halide; and contacting the solid reaction product “C” or “D” with a sixth agent to form a catalyst component, the sixth agent including a first organoaluminum compound. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120196984 | Polyolefin Blends Used as Masterbatch Concentrates - Polyolefin blends and processes for forming polyolefin blends are described herein. Such processes generally include providing a polyolefin, providing a concentrated monomer system including a first monomer and a first portion of the polyolefin and blending the concentrated monomer system with a second portion of the polyolefin to form a modified polyolefin. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120196982 | Modifiers for Oriented Polypropylene - A biaxially oriented film that comprises polypropylene and either polytrimethylene terephthalate or polymethylpentene as a cavitating agent in an amount from 5 wt % to 25 wt %. The film has a haze of from 90% to 100% and a gloss of from 10 to 150. The film may be used in food packaging applications and in industrial applications. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120196102 | Coextruded Cast Film Structures - A cast multilayer film having a core layer made from ICP polypropylene having a thickness of at least 34% of the cast multilayer film, a first layer adjacent to the core layer and a second layer adjacent to the core layer each made from metallocene-based polyethylene (mPE) and having a thickness of from 1 to 33% of the cast multilayer film. The cast multilayer film has increased stiffness without substantial loss of optical, barrier and strength properties as compared with a film of total equal thickness made from the mPE of the first and second layers. The cast multilayer film has increased optical, barrier and strength properties without substantial loss of stiffness as compared with a film of total equal thickness made from the ICP of the core layer. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120190904 | HYDROGEN REMOVAL FROM DEHYDROGENATION REACTOR PRODUCT - Disclosed is a dehydrogenation method that includes supplying a feed containing a hydrocarbon and steam into a dehydrogenation reactor containing a dehydrogenation catalyst, contacting the hydrocarbon and steam with the dehydrogenation catalyst to form a dehydrogenation product, wherein the dehydrogenation product comprises a dehydrogenated hydrocarbon, unreacted feed, steam and hydrogen, passing the dehydrogenation product through a membrane separator, and permeating hydrogen through a membrane positioned in the membrane separator. The hydrocarbon can be an alkyl aromatic and the dehydrogenated hydrocarbon can be a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon, optionally the hydrocarbon can be an alkane and the dehydrogenated hydrocarbon can be an alkene. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120189860 | POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POLYLACTIC ACID OLIGOMERS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Process of modifying polylactic acid and compositions formed therefrom are described herein. The process generally includes providing a first polylactic acid, wherein the first polylactic acid includes a carboxylic acid end group and unsaturating the first polylactic acid to form a second polylactic acid. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120187019 | Methods to Produce Semi-Durable Foamed Articles - A method of making a container including thermoforming a polymeric sheet containing at least one foam layer and optionally having one or more solid layer(s) disposed adjacent to the foam layer and shaping the polymeric sheet into a container, wherein the container is an insulator and wherein the layers of the sheet are adhered to each other. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120178873 | Copolymers of Styrene With Alkyl Acrylates and/or Alkyl Methacrylates - A styrenic copolymer composition including at least one alkyl acrylate and/or alkyl methacrylate comonomer, in which the styrenic copolymer composition is optically clear and has at least two times the impact strength compared to general-purpose polystyrene. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120175008 | POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITION FOR LARGE DIAMETER PIPE STABILITY - Pipe articles and methods of forming the same are described herein. The methods generally include providing an ethylene based polymer; contacting the ethylene based polymer with a secondary stabilizer including a diphosphite to form a modified polyethylene; and forming the modified polyethylene into a pipe. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120157724 | PROPELLANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Formulated propellants and methods of forming the same are described herein. The formulated propellants include a hydrocarbon fluid, wherein the formulated propellant exhibits a distillation curve 10% point at a temperature between 365° F. (185° C.) and 410° F. (210° C.) and an end point at or below 525° F. (273° C.). | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120157647 | Polymeric Compositions and Polymerization Initiators Using Photo-Peroxidation Process - A rubber-modified polymeric composition having predominately core-shell morphology is disclosed. The rubber-modified polymeric composition can be a polystyrene comprising styrene, polybutadiene, and a high-grafting initiator formed by contacting singlet oxygen with an olefin containing an allylic hydrogen or a diene to form a hydroperoxide or peroxide. The singlet oxygen can be formed by contacting ground state oxygen with a photo catalyst, such a photosensitive dye exposed to light. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120124897 | Propellant Compositions and Methods of Making and Using the Same - Formulated propellants and methods of forming the same are described herein including a method of manufacturing a rocket propellant comprising combining at least two hydrocarbon fluids. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120123068 | NOVEL COMBINATIONS OF SILANE ELECTRON DONORS FOR USE IN CATALYST COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed is a process for preparing an olefinic polymer comprising contacting at least one olefinic C3+ monomer and a catalyst composition comprising a Ziegler-Natta catalyst, dicyclopentyl dimethoxysilane as a first electron donor, and a second electron donor selected from the group consisting of methyl trimethoxysilane, methyl triethoxysilane, dimethyl dimethoxysilane, and mixtures thereof, under reaction conditions suitable to form an olefinic polymer. The polymer prepared using this method may exhibit significantly broadened molecular weight distribution than that achieved using any of the silane compounds alone, and may also exhibit desirable melt flow characteristics and xylene solubles levels. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120116033 | Catalyst Components, Process for Their Preparation and Their Use as Catalyst Components in Polymerization of Olefins - Catalyst compositions having Cs symmetry and processes utilizing Cs symmetric catalyst components for the polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers to produce polymers, including copolymers or homopolymers. Monomers, which are polymerized or copolymerized include ethylene, C | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120108873 | Catalysts Containing Nano-Materials and Methods of Making and Using Same - A method of making a catalyst containing nanosize zeolite particles supported on a support material is disclosed. A process for making styrene or ethylbenzene by reacting toluene with a C | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120108863 | Depolymerizatin of Plastic Materials - A styrene monomer reclamation process and system is disclosed. The styrene monomer reclamation process includes providing a waste plastic. The waste plastic includes styrenic polymers. The waste plastic is formed into polymer particles. At least a portion of the polymer particles are dissolved in a solvent to form a polymer stream. The dissolved polymer particles are depolymerized to form a styrene monomer stream. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120108771 | SUCCINATE-CONTAINING POLYMERIZATION CATALYST SYSTEM USING BMDS FOR PREPARATION OF POLYPROPYLENE FILM GRADE RESINS - It has been discovered that using n-butylmethyldimethoxysilane (BMDS) as an external electron donor for succinate-containing Ziegler-Natta catalysts can provide a catalyst system that may prepare polypropylene films with improved properties. The catalyst systems of the invention provide for controlled chain defects/defect distribution and thus a regulated microtacticity along with broadened molecular weight distribution. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120108769 | MULTI-COMPONENT CATALYST SYSTEMS INCLUDING CHROMIUM BASED CATALYSTS AND POLYMERIZATION PROCESSES FOR FORMING POLYOLEFINS - Polymerization processes and polymers formed therefrom are described herein. The polymerization processes generally include contacting ethylene and propylene with a multi-component catalyst composition including a first catalyst component including a chromium oxide based catalyst and a second catalyst component selected from metallocene and Ziegler-Natta catalysts within a polymerization reaction vessel to form a random copolymer, wherein the second catalyst component exhibits a higher comonomer response than the first catalyst component. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120108747 | Methods of Making High Impact Polystyrene - A process for producing high impact polystyrene including feeding at least one vinyl aromatic monomer, an elastomer, and a free radical initiator to a first linear flow reactor to form a reaction mixture. Polymerizing the reaction mixture in the first linear flow reactor to a point below the point at which phase inversion occurs to produce a first polymerization mixture and feeding the first polymerization mixture from the first linear flow reactor to a second linear flow reactor. Polymerizing the reaction mixture in the second linear flow reactor to at least a phase inversion point of the mixture to produce a second polymerization mixture and feeding the second polymerization mixture from the second linear flow reactor to at least a third linear flow reactor for post-inversion polymerization of the second polymerization mixture. The product stream can have an ESCR value of at least 10% toughness retained with less than 10 wt % rubber content. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120107199 | Processes for Reduction of Alkylation Catalyst Deactivation Utilizing Stacked Catalyst Bed - Alkylation systems and methods of minimizing alkylation catalyst regeneration are discussed herein. The alkylation systems generally include a preliminary alkylation system adapted to receive an input stream including an alkyl aromatic hydrocarbon and contact the input stream with a first preliminary alkylation catalyst disposed therein to form a first output stream. The first preliminary alkylation catalyst generally includes a Y zeolite. The systems further include a first alkylation system adapted to receive the first output stream and contact the first output stream with a first alkylation catalyst disposed therein and an alkylating agent to form a second output stream. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120095250 | CATALYST WITH AN ION-MODIFIED BINDER - A solid catalyst, such as a molecular sieve catalyst or solid acid catalyst, is supported by a binder, such as amorphous silica or alumina, wherein the binder is charged with metal ions to form an ion-modified binder. The ion-modified binder is capable of attachment to polar contaminants and inhibit their contact with the catalyst. The catalyst can be a zeolite and can be the catalyst for an alkylation reaction, such as the alkylation of benzene with ethylene. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120095175 | PREPARATION AND USE OF TETRASUBSTITUTED FLUORENYL CATALYSTS FOR POLYMERIZATION OF OLEFINS - Catalyst compositions and processes for the polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers to produce polymers, including copolymers or homopolymers. The polymerization catalyst characterized by the formula B(FluL)MQ | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120095174 | Fluorinated Catalyst Systems and Methods of Forming the Same - Supported catalyst systems and methods of forming the same are described herein. In one specific embodiment, the methods generally include providing an inorganic support material and contacting the inorganic support material with an aluminum fluoride compound represented by the formula AlF | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120095155 | MODIFIED RESINS FOR BLOWN FILM - Processes for enhancing blown film processability and the blown films formed thereby are described herein. One embodiment of the processes generally includes providing a first propylene based heterophasic copolymer having a first melt flow rate, modifying the first propylene based heterophasic copolymer to form a second heterophasic polymer having a second melt flow rate, wherein the second melt flow rate is greater than the first melt flow rate, contacting the first heterophasic polymer, the second heterophasic copolymer or a combination thereof with a plurality of additives, wherein the plurality of additives include a nucleator, polyethylene and mineral oil to form a modified heterophasic copolymer and blowing the modified heterophasic polymer into a film. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120091621 | BIMODAL PIPE RESIN AND PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM - Disclosed is a bimodal Ziegler-Natta catalyzed polyethylene, having a density of from 0.930 glee to 0.960 glee, and a molecular weight distribution of from 10 to 25, wherein an article formed therefrom has a PENT of at least 1500. Also disclosed is a method of preparing a tubular article including obtaining a bimodal polyethylene having a density of from 0.930 glee to 0.960 Wee and a molecular weight distribution of from 10 to 25, and processing the polyethylene under conditions where a specific energy input (SET) is less than 300 kW.h/ton, and wherein the article has a PENT of at least 1500. Further disclosed is a method for controlling the degradation of polyethylene including polymerizing ethylene monomer, recovering polyethylene, extruding the polyethylene, and controlling the degradation of polyethylene by measuring the SEI to the extruder and adjusting throughput and/or gear suction pressure keep SEI less than 300 kW.h/ton, and forming an article. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120083405 | Ziegler-Natta Catalyst Systems and Polymers Formed Therefrom - Processes of forming catalyst systems, catalyst systems and polymers formed therefrom are described herein. The processes generally include providing a first compound including a magnesium dialkoxide, contacting the first compound with a second compound to form a solution of reaction product “A”, wherein the second compound is generally represented by the formula: | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120080822 | Compatibilized Polypropylene and Polylactic Acid Blends and Methods of Making and Using Same - A composition comprising a blend of a polyolefin, polylactic acid, and a reactive modifier. A method of producing an oriented film comprising reactive extrusion compounding a mixture comprising polypropylene, polylactic acid, a reactive modifier to form a compatibilized polymeric blend, casting the compatibilized polymeric blend into a film, and orienting the film. A method of preparing a reactive modifier comprising contacting a polyolefin, a multifunctional acrylate comonomer, and an initiator under conditions suitable for the formation of an epoxy-functionalized polyolefin wherein the epoxy-functionalized polyolefin has a grafting yield of from 0.2 wt. % to 15 wt. %. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120078025 | USE OF A DIRECT HEATING DEVICE WITH A REHEATER IN A DEHYDROGENATION UNIT - Methods and processes for increasing the efficiency and/or expanding the capacity of a dehydrogenation unit by use of at least one direct heating unit are described. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120078024 | Removal of Hydrogen From Dehydrogenation Processes - A process and system for dehydrogenating certain hydrocarbons is disclosed. The process includes contacting a dehydrogenatable hydrocarbon with steam in the presence of a dehydrogenation catalyst to form hydrogen and a dehydrogenated hydrocarbon. Some of the hydrogen is then removed and some of the remaining dehydrogenatable hydrocarbon is dehydrogenated. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120071317 | TOLUENE DISPROPORTIONATION USING Nb/MORDENITE CATALYST - A molecular sieve catalyst useful in the conversion of hydrocarbons containing niobium is disclosed, along with a process for the disproportionation of toluene to benzene and xylene using such catalyst. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120065334 | POLYMERIC BLENDS FOR SLIT FILM APPLICATIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Films and processes of forming the same are described herein. The processes generally include providing a propylene-based polymer; contacting the propylene-based polymer with polylactic acid in the presence of a modifier to form a polymeric blend, wherein the modifier is selected from epoxy-functionalized polyolefins, maleic anhydride modified polyolefins, ethylene-methacrylate copolymers, styrene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene (SIBS) polymers, and combinations thereof; forming the polymeric blend into a film; and monoaxially orienting the film. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120065333 | CROSSLINKABLE HIGH MELT STRENGTH POLYPROPYLENE RESINS - Crosslinkable silane-grafted polypropylene compositions and processes of forming the same are described herein. The processes generally include contacting a polyolefin, a multifunctional monomer and a silane compound in the presence of a radical initiator, wherein the polyolefin is selected from polypropylene, polyethylene, combinations thereof and copolymers thereof. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120064268 | Process for Controlling Morphology of Ziegler-Natta Catalysts - Disclosed is a process for making a Ziegler-Natta catalyst having controlled particle size and distribution. The process enables improved catalyst consistency regardless of production scale and customizing of catalyst morphology to desired polymer morphology. The novel catalyst components may be used to prepare polymers, and end-use articles therefrom, having desirable properties. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120059206 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF ETHYLBENZENE FROM TOLUENE AND METHANE - A process for making ethylbenzene and/or styrene by reacting toluene with methane is disclosed. In one embodiment the process can include reacting toluene with methane to form a product stream comprising ethylbenzene and further processing the ethylbenzene to form styrene in an existing styrene production facility. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120059077 | LOW MELT FLOW BRANCHED IONOMERS - Embodiments of the present invention include a branched aromatic ionomer, and a process of making it, by co-polymerizing a first monomer comprising an aromatic moiety and an unsaturated alkyl moiety and a second monomer represented by the general formula: | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120046508 | PROCESS FOR TOLUENE AND METHANE COUPLING IN A MICROREACTOR - A process for making ethylbenzene and/or styrene by reacting toluene with methane in one or more microreactors is disclosed. In one embodiment a method of revamping an existing styrene production facility by adding one or more microreactors capable of reacting toluene with methane to produce a product stream comprising ethylbenzene and/or styrene is disclosed. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120046429 | Sequential Formation of Ziegler-Natta Catalyst Using Non-blended Components - Catalyst compositions, methods of forming the same and polymers formed therefrom are described herein. The methods of forming the catalysts generally include contacting an alkyl magnesium compound with a viscosity modifier prior to contact with an alcohol to form a magnesium dialkoxide compound; contacting the magnesium dialkoxide compound with a first titanium alkoxide and a first agent to form a first solution reaction product “A”, wherein the titanium alkoxide and the first agent are non-blended individual components prior to contacting the magnesium dialkoxide; contacting the first solution reaction product “A” with a second titanium alkoxide to form a second solution reaction product “B”; contacting the second solution reaction product “B” with a second agent to form a first solid reaction product “C”; contacting the first solid reaction product “C” with a third agent to form a second solid reaction product “D”; and contacting the second solid reaction product “D” with a reducing agent to limn a catalyst component. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120046427 | "GREEN" PLASTIC MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A process is disclosed for producing plastic materials by providing a biology based feedstock and reacting the biology based feedstock to form a feedstock capable of reaction to form the plastic material, wherein the plastic material is selected from polystyrene and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120034838 | Polymeric Blends for Fiber Applications and Methods of Making the Same - Processes of forming a fiber article and articles formed therefrom are described herein. The processes generally include providing a propylene-based polymer; contacting the propylene-based polymer with polylactic acid in the presence of a reactive modifier, a non-reactive modifier or a combination thereof to form a polymeric blend, wherein the reactive modifier is selected from epoxy-functionalized polyolefins and the non-reactive modifier comprises an elastomer; and forming the polymeric blend into a fiber article. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120010376 | Multi-Component Catalyst Systems and Polymerization Processes for Forming Broad Composition Distribution Polymers - Propylene polymerization processes, polymers and films formed therefrom are described herein. The propylene polymerization processes generally include contacting propylene and an amount of ethylene with a first metallocene catalyst and a second metallocene catalyst within a polymerization reaction vessel to form a propylene based polymer, wherein the amount is an amount effective to form the propylene based polymer including from about 2 wt. % to about 6 wt. % ethylene, the second metallocene catalyst is capable of incorporating a greater amount of ethylene into the propylene based polymer than the first metallocene catalyst and wherein the first metallocene catalyst is capable of forming a propylene/ethylene random copolymer exhibiting a melting temperature that is greater than that of a propylene/ethylene random copolymer formed from the second metallocene catalyst. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20110319687 | Method for Production of Styrene from Toluene and Syngas - A method for the production of styrene comprising reacting toluene and syngas in one or more reactors is disclosed. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110313118 | FLUORINATED IMPREGNATED CATALYST SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - Methods of forming supported catalyst systems, supported catalyst systems and polymerization processes utilizing the supported catalyst systems are described herein. The methods generally include providing an inorganic support material and contacting the inorganic support material with a support solvent to form a support solution. The methods further include contacting the support solution with a fluorine containing compound represented by the formula AlF | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110313116 | Polymerization Process Utilizing Hydrogen - Ethylene polymerization processes and polymers formed from the same are discussed herein. The ethylene polymerization processes generally include introducing ethylene monomer into a polymerization reaction zone; introducing a chromium oxide based catalyst into the polymerization reaction zone; introducing a quantity of hydrogen into the polymerization reaction zone; and contacting the ethylene monomer with the chromium oxide based catalyst in the polymerization reaction zone in the presence of hydrogen to form polyethylene, wherein the polyethylene formed in the presence of hydrogen exhibits an MI | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110313104 | Polypropylene Compositions for Oriented Films - Oriented films and methods of forming the same are discussed herein. The oriented films generally include a propylene based polymer and an additive selected from fluoropolymers, fluoroelastomers and combinations thereof, wherein the additive is present in an amount of from about 50 ppm to about 20,000 ppm. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110306813 | Dilute Ethylene Alkylation of Benzene - Methods of forming ethylbenzene are described herein. In one embodiment, the method includes contacting dilute ethylene with benzene in the presence of an alkylation catalyst to form ethylbenzene, wherein such contact occurs in a reaction zone containing a gaseous phase and recovering ethylbenzene from the reaction zone. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110306689 | Expandable Polystyrene and Methods of Forming the Same - Expanded polystyrene, foamed articles and methods of making the same are described herein. The expanded polystyrene generally includes polystyrene selected from expandable polystyrene and extrusion polystyrene, the polystyrene exhibiting a molecular weight of from about 130,000 Daltons to about 220,000 Daltons; a melt flow index of from about 20 to about 30 and a density of from about 0.1 lb/ft | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110306684 | CHEMICAL PRODUCTION PROCESSES UTILIZING SYNGAS FROM PLASMA PYROLYSIS - Chemical production processes are described herein. The chemical production processes generally include providing municipal solid waste; subjecting the municipal solid waste to plasma pyrolysis to form an intermediate for chemical production, wherein the intermediate includes carbon monoxide and hydrogen; and transferring the intermediate from the plasma pyrolysis to a chemical or liquid fuel production process. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110305857 | MODIFIED POLYPROPYLENE FOR PACKAGING APPLICATIONS - Methods of forming a clear packaging container, polymers for use therein and packaging containers are described herein. The methods generally include providing a propylene based polymer formed from a metallocene catalyst; blending the propylene based polymer with a nonitol-based clarifying agent to form clarified polypropylene; and forming the clarified polypropylene into a packaging container, wherein the packaging container exhibits a gloss that is at least 6% greater than a container formed from a Ziegler-Natta formed propylene based polymer blended with the clarifying agent. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110301396 | PROCESSES FOR THE REDUCTION OF ALKYLATION CATALYST DEACTIVATION UTILIZING LOW SILICA TO ALUMINA RATIO CATALYST - Alkylation systems and methods of minimizing alkylation catalyst regeneration are described herein. The alkylation systems generally include a preliminary alkylation system adapted to receive an input stream including an alkyl aromatic hydrocarbon and contact the input stream with a preliminary alkylation catalyst disposed therein to form a first output stream. The preliminary alkylation catalyst generally includes a zeolite catalyst having a SiO | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110295048 | Rhenium Promoted Catalyst - A group V metal/rhenium-modified molecular sieve catalyst can be used in hydrocarbon conversion reactions. Embodiments can provide a toluene conversion of at least 30 wt % with selectivity to benzene above 40 wt % and to xylenes above 40 wt % and non-aromatics selectivity of less than 2.0 wt %. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110278201 | Stacked Bed Hydrotreating Reactor System - Methods and systems for diesel formation are described herein. The diesel hydrotreating systems generally include a hydrodesulfurization unit having a catalyst system disposed therein and adapted to contact an input stream with the catalyst system therein to form diesel. The catalyst system generally includes a plurality of catalysts including a first catalyst including a hydrodesulfurization catalyst having a first pore diameter and a second catalyst having a second pore diameter, wherein the second pore diameter is larger than the first pore diameter. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110275771 | LOOP REACTOR DESIGN - Loop reactors are described herein. The loop reactors generally include a lower horizontal segment, an upper horizontal segment and a vertical segment in operable communication and an in-line pump incorporated within the loop reactor. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110275509 | ZIEGLER-NATTA CATALYST - The present invention relates generally to catalysts, to methods of making catalysts, to methods of using catalysts, to methods of polymerizing, and to polymers made with such catalysts. More particularly, the present invention relates to polyolefin catalysts and to Ziegler-Natta catalysts, to methods of making such catalysts, to methods of using such catalysts, to polyolefin polymerization, and to polyolefins. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110270007 | Catalyst with an Ion-Modified Binder - An alkylation catalyst having a zeolite catalyst component and a binder component providing mechanical support for the zeolite catalyst component is disclosed. The binder component is an ion-modified binder that can include metal ions selected from the group consisting of Co, Mn, Ti, Zr, V, Nb, K, Cs, Ga, B, P, Rb, Ag, Na, Cu, Mg, Fe, Mo, Ce, and combinations thereof. The metal ions reduce the number of acid sites on the zeolite catalyst component. The metal ions can range from 0.1 to 50 wt % based on the total weight of the ion-modified binder. Optionally, the ion-modified binder is present in amounts ranging from 1 to 80 wt % based on the total weight of the catalyst. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110270006 | Use of an Additive in the Coupling of Toluene with a Carbon Source - A method is disclosed of preparing a catalyst, including contacting a substrate with at least one solution including a first promoter being Cs and at least one solution including a second promoter. The contact subjects the substrate to the addition of the first and second promoters, thereby forming the catalyst comprising the first and second promoters. In the method disclosed, the second promoter is capable of undergoing a redox reaction. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110269923 | MULTI-COMPONENT CATALYST SYSTEMS AND POLYMERIZATION PROCESSES FOR FORMING IN-SITU HETEROPHASIC COPOLYMERS AND/OR VARYING THE XYLENE SOLUBLES CONTENT OF POLYOLEFINS - Embodiments of the invention generally include multi-component catalyst systems, polymerization processes and heterophasic copolymers formed by the processes. The multi-component catalyst system generally includes a first catalyst component selected from Ziegler-Natta catalyst systems including a diether internal electron donor and a metallocene catalyst represented by the general formula XCp | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110269877 | ASPHALT COMPOSITIONS AND THE PREPARATION THEREOF - Asphalt compositions and methods of forming such are described herein. The asphalt compositions and methods of forming such are generally adapted to enable open air processing while producing asphalt compositions that exhibit properties capable of meeting SUPERPAVE™ specifications. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110267920 | Method and Apparatus for Controlling Residence Time Distribution in Continuous Stirred-Tank Reactors - The present invention includes an apparatus and method for narrowing the residence time distribution of a continuous stirred-tank reactor, or CSTR, which includes the optional procedures of: decreasing the vertical cross-sectional area of the reactor's agitator blades; decreasing the RPM of the agitator blades; and increasing the reactor's L/D ratio. The CSTR can be used in the production of monovinylidene aromatic polymers, such as high impact polystyrene. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110263802 | Formation of Ziegler-Natta Catalyst Using Non-blended Components - Methods of forming a catalyst, catalysts, polymerization processes and polymers formed therefrom are described herein. The method of forming a catalyst generally includes contacting an alkyl magnesium compound with an alcohol to form a magnesium alkoxide compound; contacting the magnesium alkoxide compound with a first titanium alkoxide and a first agent to form a reaction product “A”, wherein the titanium alkoxide and the first agent are nonblended individual components prior to contacting the magnesium alkoxide; and sequentially contacting the reaction product “A” with a second agent, followed by a third agent, and subsequently a first reducing agent to form a catalyst component. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110257454 | Use of an Additive in the Coupling of Toluene with a Carbon Source - A method is disclosed of preparing a catalyst including providing a substrate and a first solution containing at least one promoter, contacting the substrate with the solution to obtain a catalyst containing at least one promoter, wherein the contacting of the substrate with the solution subjects the substrate to the addition of at least one promoter. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110257453 | Reactors and Processes for the Oxidative Coupling of Hydrocarbons - A method for the oxidative coupling of hydrocarbons includes providing an oxidative catalyst inside a reactor and carrying out the oxidative coupling reaction under a set of reaction conditions. The reactor surfaces that contact the reactants and products do not provide a significant detrimental catalyzing effect. In an embodiment the reactor contains an inert lining or a portion of the reactor inner surface is treated to reduce the detrimental catalytic effects. In an embodiment the reactor contains a lining that includes an oxidative catalyst. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110257452 | Regenerable Composite Catalysts for Hydrocarbon Aromatization - A composite catalyst for aromatization of hydrocarbons includes a molecular sieve catalyst and metal dehydrogenation catalyst present as discrete catalysts in a physical admixture. The molecular sieve catalyst can be a zeolite and the metal dehydrogenation catalyst can be in the form of a nanostructure, such as zinc oxide nanopowder. The catalyst can convert hydrocarbon feedstocks, such as alkanes and alkenes, to aromatics and can be regenerated in-situ. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110257451 | Alkylation of Toluene to Form Styrene and Ethylbenzene - A process is disclosed for making styrene and/or ethylbenzene by reacting toluene with a C1 source over a catalyst in one or more reactors to form a product stream comprising styrene and/or ethylbenzene where the catalyst time on stream prior to regeneration is less than 1 hour. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110257450 | Method of Coupling a Carbon Source with Toluene to Form a Styrene Ethylbenzene - A process is disclosed for making styrene or ethylbenzene by reacting toluene with a C1 source that is selected from the group consisting of methanol, formaldehyde, formalin, trioxane, methylformcel, paraformaldehyde, methylal, and combinations thereof. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110253596 | Regenerable Composite Catalysts for Paraffin Aromatization - A composite catalyst for aromatization of paraffins includes a molecular sieve catalyst and metal dehydrogenation catalyst present as discrete catalysts in a physical admixture. The molecular sieve catalyst can be a zeolite and the metal dehydrogenation catalyst can be in the form of a nanoctructure, such as zinc oxide nanopowder. The catalyst can convert feedstocks such as LPG to aromatics and can be regenerated in-situ. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110251346 | Biodegradable Polymeric Compositions and Methods of Making and Using the Same - Biodegradable polymeric compositions and processes for making such are described herein. The processes generally include providing an olefin based polymer selected from polypropylene, polyethylene, combinations thereof and copolymers thereof and contacting the olefin based polymer with polylactic acid in the presence of a reactive modifier to form the biodegradable polymeric composition, wherein the reactive modifier is selected from oxazoline-grafted polyolefins, maleated polyolefin-based ionomers, isocyanate-functionalized polyolefins and combinations thereof. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110245568 | Dehydrogenation Reactions of N-Butene to Butadiene - A method for the dehydrogenation of n-butene to form butadiene over a dehydrogenation catalyst with a butadiene yield of at least 40 mol % is disclosed. Embodiments involve operating the dehydrogenation reactor at a pressure of 1,000 mbar or less. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110245561 | Dehydrogenation of Alkyl Aromatics - Dehydrogenation of a reactor system of one or more vertically oriented flow reactors equipped with a system for introducing a catalyst extender into the inlet of the reactor. A vertically oriented radial flow reactor comprises inner and outer reactor tubes having perforated wall members extending longitudily of the reactor and defining an annulus containing a dehydrogenation catalyst. A supply line to the reactor is equipped with a rotation vane. An injection nozzle comprising a coaxial flow tube extends into the supply line downstream of the vane. The coaxial flow tube has an interior chamber and an annular chamber surrounding the interior chamber and extending into the supply line along with the interior chamber. The interior chamber is connected to a catalyst extender source and the annular chamber is connected to a source of a carrier gas which is effective to disperse the extender within feedstock flowing into the reactor. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110245428 | Polystyrene Blends - A method of preparing a polystyrene blend that includes combining a first polystyrene composition having a first melt flow index with a second polystyrene composition having a second melt flow index and forming a polystyrene blend, the second melt flow index being at least 2 dg/min higher that the first melt flow index. The polystyrene blend has an observed tensile strength value greater than 3% above the expected tensile strength value. The second polystyrene composition can include a recycled polystyrene material, which can include expanded polystyrene. An alternate method of preparing the polystyrene blend includes combining a polystyrene composition with a styrene monomer to form a reaction mixture, polymerizing the reaction mixture and obtaining a polystyrene blend, where the polystyrene containing composition has a melt flow index at least 2 dg/min higher than the melt flow index of the styrene monomer after it has been polymerized. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110244750 | Bicomponent Spunbond Fiber and Spunbond Fabric Prepared Therefrom - Bicomponent fibers, methods of forming bicomponent fibers and articles formed from bicomponent fibers, are described herein. The bicomponent fibers generally include a sheath component and a core component, wherein the sheath component consists essentially of a first metallocene polypropylene and the core component consists essentially of a second metallocene polypropylene. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110207982 | PROCESS FOR ETHYLBENZENE PRODUCTION - A method of producing an alkylaromatic by the alkylation of an aromatic with an alkylating agent, such as producing ethylbenzene by an alkylation reaction of benzene, is disclosed. The method includes using an H-beta catalyst in a preliminary alkylation reactor that is located upstream of the primary alkylation reactor. The H-beta catalyst used in a preliminary alkylation reactor can be regenerated and the regenerated H-beta zeolite catalyst can have a deactivation rate that is no more than 120% of the deactivation rate of a fresh H-beta zeolite catalyst. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110207980 | Method for Production of Styrene from Toluene and Syngas - A method for the production of styrene comprising reacting toluene and syngas in one or more reactors is disclosed. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110207898 | Method for Transitioning Between Ziegler-Natta and Metallocene Catalysts in a Bulk Loop Reactor for the Production of Polypropylene - Polymerization processes in a bulk loop reactor are described herein. In particular, a method of contacting a flow of metallocene with a flow of propylene is provided. This method includes directing the flow of metallocene towards a junction, directing the flow of propylene towards the junction and maintaining a portion of the flow of metallocene separate from a portion of the flow propylene within a portion of the junction downstream of the flow of propylene into the junction. In another embodiment, a method of introducing a quantity of antifouling agent into a catalyst mixing system is provided. In this embodiment a portion of the antifouling agent is introduced at or downstream of a point of contact of a stream of propylene with a stream of catalyst. The antifouling agent may be a member, alone or in combination with other members, selected from Stadis 450 Conductivity Improver, Synperonic antifouling agent, and Pluronic antifouling agent. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110201862 | Processes Using Dividing Wall Distillation Column - A method for the separation of hydrocarbon compounds utilizing a dividing wall distillation column is described. The dividing wall distillation column enables one or more side draw stream to be removed from the dividing wall distillation column in addition to an overhead stream and a bottoms stream. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110201757 | Methods for Production of High Impact Polystyrene - A method of preparing a high impact polystyrene comprising contacting styrene monomer, a high cis polybutadiene elastomer, and an initiator under high shear within a reaction zone. A high-impact polystyrene comprising a high cis polybutadiene elastomer. A method of preparing a high impact polystyrene comprising contacting styrene monomer, a high cis polybutadiene elastomer, and an initiator under extreme reaction conditions within a reaction zone. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110196182 | STYRENE PRODUCTION PROCESSES AND CATALYSTS FOR USE THEREIN - Styrene production processes and catalysts for use therein are described herein. The process generally includes providing a C | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110195210 | POLYPROPYLENE AND POLYLACTIC ACID BLENDS OF INJECTION STRETCH BLOW MOLDING APPLICATIONS - Injection stretch blow molded (ISBM) articles containing a bio-based polymers and methods of forming the same are described herein. The method generally includes providing a propylene-based polymer; contacting the propylene-based polymer with polylactic acid to form a polymeric blend; injection molding the blend into a preform; and stretch-blowing the preform into an article. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110190447 | COMPATIBILIZED POLYPROPYLENE HETEROPHASIC COPOLYMER AND POLYLACTIC ACID BLENDS FOR INJECTION MOLDING APPLICATIONS - Injection molded articles and process of forming the same are described herein. The processes generally include providing a polyolefin including one or more propylene heterophasic copolymers, the polyolefin having an ethylene content of at least 10 wt. % based on the total weight of the polyolefin; contacting the polyolefin with a polylactic acid and a reactive modifier to form a compatiblized polymeric blend, wherein the reactive modifier is produced by contacting a polypropylene, a multifunctional acrylate comonomer, and an initiator under conditions suitable for the formation of a glycidyl methacrylate grafted polypropylene (PP-g-GMA) having a grafting yield in a range from 1 wt. % to 15 wt. %; and injection molding the compatibilized polymeric blend into an article. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110184218 | USE OF SWING PRELIMINARY ALKYLATION REACTORS - Alkylation systems and processes are described herein. The alkylation system generally includes a preliminary alkylation system containing a preliminary alkylation catalyst therein and adapted to contact an aromatic compound and an alkylating agent with the preliminary alkylation catalyst so as to alkylate the aromatic compound and form a preliminary output stream, wherein the preliminary alkylation system includes a first preliminary alkylation reactor and a second preliminary alkylation reactor connected in parallel to the first preliminary alkylation reactor and a primary alkylation system adapted to receive the preliminary output stream and contact the preliminary output stream and the alkylating agent with a primary alkylation catalyst disposed therein so as to form a primary output stream. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110183097 | POLYETHYLENE MATERIALS PREPARED USING MIXED ZIEGLER-NATTA CATALYST SYSTEMS - A polyethylene may be prepared using a mixture of a silica supported catalyst and a magnesium chloride supported catalyst. By changing the ratio of the two catalysts, the polyethylene produced may have a varying bulk density and shear response. The method allows for the tuning or targeting of properties to fit a specific application, such as a blow molding or vapor barrier film. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110174413 | Modification of Polyethylene Pipe to Improve Sag Resistance - Methods of forming pipe articles and pipe articles are described herein. The methods generally include providing a bimodal ethylene based polymer, blending the bimodal ethylene based polymer with up to about 50 ppm peroxide to form modified polyethylene and forming the modified polyethylene into a pipe. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110172480 | Vaporization and Transportation of Alkali Metal Salts - An apparatus and method for vaporizing and transporting an alkali metal salt is shown. The apparatus has a first conduit capable of transporting an alkali metal salt solution and a second conduit in fluid communication with the first conduit, the second conduit capable of transporting steam so that the alkali metal salt is dissipated into the steam forming a solution that can be transported, such as to a remote reaction zone. The solution can be transported via a third conduit that is capable of being heated by a heat source. The method can be used to add a promoter to a dehydrogenation catalyst during a dehydrogenation reaction. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110172379 | Ziegler-Natta Catalyst Systems and Polymers Formed Therefrom - Processes of forming catalyst systems, catalyst systems and polymers formed therefrom are described herein. The processes generally include providing a first compound including a magnesium dialkoxide, contacting the first compound with a second compound to form a solution of reaction product “A”, wherein the second compound is generally represented by the formula: | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110144273 | POLYPROPYLENE AND POLYLACTIC ACID FORMULATIONS FOR HEAT SEAL APPLICATIONS - Films (or a cap layer of co-extruded films) and methods of forming the same are described herein. The films generally include a modified olefin based polymer including polypropylene and from 1 wt. % to 30 wt. % polylactic acid (PLA), wherein the modified olefin based polymer exhibits a seal initiation temperature (SIT) that is at least 5° C. less than a seal initiation temperature of the polypropylene absent the PLA and a hot tack range of at least 20° C. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110132519 | POLYOLEFIN POLYLACTIC ACID BLENDS FOR EASY OPEN PACKAGING APPLICATIONS - Easy open packaging films and methods of forming the same are described herein. The films generally include a polymeric composition, wherein the polymeric composition includes an olefin based polymer and polylactic acid. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110130609 | Dilute Liquid Phase Alkylation - Methods of forming ethylbenzene are described herein. In one embodiment, the method includes contacting dilute ethylene with benzene in the presence of an alkylation catalyst to form ethylbenzene, wherein such contact occurs in a liquid phase reaction zone and recovering ethylbenzene from the reaction zone. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110112262 | SUPPORTED METALLOCENE CATALYSTS - Method employing a supported metallocene catalyst composition in the production of an isotactic ethylene propylene co-polymer. The composition comprises a metallocene component supported on a particulate silica support having average particle size of 10-40 microns, a pore volume of 1.3-1.6 ml/g, a surface area of 200-400 m | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110112231 | Neutralizer Modified Propylene Based Polymers and Processes of Forming the Same - Polymer articles formed from a modified propylene based polymer and processes of forming the same are described herein. The modified propylene based polymers generally include a propylene based polymer, a nucleator including a hyper nucleator, and a neutralizer composition, wherein the neutralizer composition includes a first compound selected from stearoyl lactylates, lactates, hydrotalcites, hydroxides and combinations thereof and may optionally include a second compound selected from metal stearates, wherein the lactates are selected from modified calcium salts derived from stearic and lactic acids and calcium lactates. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110105818 | Dehydrogenation Catalyst with a Water Gas Shift Co-Catalyst - A catalyst comprising a dehydrogenation catalyst and a water gas shift co-catalyst can be used for the dehydrogenation of alkylaromatic hydrocarbons to alkenylaromatic hydrocarbons. For instance, the catalyst can be used for the dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene to styrene. The catalyst can include an iron compound, a potassium compound, and a cerium compound. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110105691 | Blends of Polypropylene and Polyethylene and Methods of Forming the Same - Polymer blends and methods of forming the same are described herein. The polymer blends generally include a single site transition metal catalyst formed polypropylene, a single site transition metal catalyst formed polyethylene and a polyethylene compatible nucleator. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110105316 | Mixed Metal Oxide Ingredients for Bulk Metal Oxide Catalysts - A bulk metal oxide catalyst can be prepared by combining metal oxide powders or oxide-producing species and reacting selected ingredients prior to their inclusion in the formulation of the catalyst. Mixed metal oxide phases can be designed and prepared for use as an ingredient for a bulk metal oxide catalyst to alter properties for catalytic performance or physical properties that would not be obtained using mixtures of singular metal oxide ingredients. | 05-05-2011 |
