Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
252182310 | Reactant contains phenolic, phenolic ether, or inorganic phenolate group | 17 |
20090085008 | Cellulose compound composition and cellulose compound film - A cellulose compound composition, containing at least one compound of formula (1): | 04-02-2009 |
20090179175 | METHOD FOR THE INDUSTRIAL USE OF TYROSOL AND HYDROXYTYROSOL CONTAINED IN THE SOLID BY- PRODUCTS OF INDUSTRIAL OLIVE CRUSHING - The invention relates to a method for using the natural biophenols, tyrosol and hydroxytyrosol, contained in the industrial by-products that result from the crushing and processing of olives, whether from three-phase or two-phase presses, and the husks and cakes thereof. The method produces a mixture of the two biophenols with a purity of more than 90% and yields of between 0.1 and 1.5% depending on the product and the processed raw material. The invention essentially comprises the selective extraction and fractionation of the resulting mixtures using solvents. | 07-16-2009 |
20100213410 | AQUEOUS FUNCTIONAL FLUIDS WITH ANTIOXIDANTS - The present invention relates to an aqueous functional fluid comprising an antioxidant of the hindered phenol type and a water-soluble polyalkylene glycol. The aqueous functional fluids are especially suitable for use as hydraulic or metal working fluids. The present invention also relates to the use of the aqueous functional fluid for improving the performance properties of hydraulic or metal working fluids. | 08-26-2010 |
20110037022 | Process for Producing Phenol and/or Cyclohexanone - In a process for producing phenol and/or cyclohexanone, benzene and hydrogen are contacted with a first catalyst in a hydroalkylation step to produce a first effluent stream comprising cyclohexylbenzene, cyclohexane, and unreacted benzene. At least part of the first effluent stream is supplied to a first separation system to divide the first effluent stream part into a cyclohexylbenzene-rich stream and a C6 product stream comprising unreacted benzene and cyclohexane. | 02-17-2011 |
20110121228 | REVALUATION OF AQUEOUS WASTE STREAMS IN THE PROPYLENE OXIDE/STYRENE CO-PRODUCTION PROCESS - The present disclosure describes a method for the revaluation of aqueous waste streams generated in the propylene oxide and styrene co-production processes. In particular, it discloses a method of reducing the organic contaminant load from a highly contaminated aqueous stream and recovery from said stream of organic compounds that may be recirculated or used as fuel in the co-generation of energy, and which comprises: acidification of said aqueous stream with inorganic acid at a pH less than 4.5; separation of the two resulting phases at a temperature greater than 40° C.; washing of the organic phase produced in the previous step with an aqueous solution of excess acid and separation of the two resulting phases. | 05-26-2011 |
20110180752 | Process for Direct Liquification of Cellulosic Biomass - The invention provides a process for direct liquification of cellulosic biomass, which may be used to liquefy all of the organics in cellulosic biomass, including all high molecular polymeric components such as carbohydrates and lignins, into small molecular organics in a short time under mild conditions. In other words, there is provided a technology capable of converting cellulosic biomass into oil. The resultant renewable high-quality oil may be converted into liquid fuels such as gasoline etc., or used as starting materials in chemical engineering industry. The technology for direct liquification of cellulosic biomass as disclosed in the invention is the first one-step process in the world for direct liquification of cellulosic biomass without black tar formation and gasification. | 07-28-2011 |
20110233461 | METHOD FOR MINIMIZING THE DIAMETER OF A UREA SOLUTION, UREA SOLUTION AND USE OF A SURFACTANT IN UREA SOLUTION - A mixture of surfactants from alkylene oxide adducts with different degrees of alkoxylation is used in a urea solution to be added to an exhaust stream for reduction of nitrous gases. | 09-29-2011 |
20140117275 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING LIGNIN DURING HYDROTHERMAL DIGESTION OF CELLULOSIC BIOMASS SOLIDS - Digestion of cellulosic biomass solids may be complicated by lignin release therefrom, which can produce a highly viscous phenolics liquid phase comprising lignin polymer. Methods for digesting cellulosic biomass solids may comprise: providing cellulosic biomass solids in the presence of a digestion solvent, molecular hydrogen, and a slurry catalyst capable of activating molecular hydrogen; at least partially converting the cellulosic biomass solids into a phenolics liquid phase comprising lignin, an aqueous phase comprising an alcoholic component derived from the cellulosic biomass solids, and an optional light organics phase; wherein at least a portion of the slurry catalyst accumulates in the phenolics liquid phase as it forms; and reducing the viscosity of the phenolics liquid phase. | 05-01-2014 |
20140117276 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DISTRIBUTING A SLURRY CATALYST IN CELLULOSIC BIOMASS SOLIDS - Digestion of cellulosic biomass solids may be complicated by release of lignin therefrom. Methods for digesting cellulosic biomass solids may comprise: heating cellulosic biomass solids and a digestion solvent in the presence of molecular hydrogen and a slurry catalyst capable of activating molecular hydrogen, thereby forming a phenolics liquid phase comprising lignin, an aqueous phase comprising an alcoholic component derived from the cellulosic biomass solids, and an optional light organics phase, the slurry catalyst being distributed in the cellulosic biomass solids and at least a portion of the slurry catalyst accumulating in the phenolics liquid phase as it forms; conveying at least a portion of the phenolics liquid phase and the slurry catalyst to a location above at least a portion of the cellulosic biomass solids; and after conveying the phenolics liquid phase and the slurry catalyst, releasing them such that they come in contact with the cellulosic biomass solids. | 05-01-2014 |
20140117277 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING LIGNIN DURING HYDROTHERMAL DIGESTION OF CELLULOSIC BIONASS SOLIDS - Digestion of cellulosic biomass solids may be complicated by release of lignin therefrom. Methods for digesting cellulosic biomass solids may comprise: providing cellulosic biomass solids in a digestion solvent; at least partially converting the cellulosic biomass solids into a phenolics liquid phase comprising lignin, an aqueous phase comprising an alcoholic component derived from the cellulosic biomass solids, and an optional light organics phase; and separating the phenolics liquid phase from the aqueous phase. | 05-01-2014 |
20140332719 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING USEFUL METABOLITE FROM FILAMENTOUS FUNGUS - The present invention relates to a method for producing useful metabolites such as shikimic acid from filamentous fungus. The useful metabolites can be produced by a production method involving a step of inhibiting the growth of the filamentous fungus, specifically by applying a stimulus of light having a center wavelength shorter than 570 nm to the filamentous fungus, to increase the content of the useful metabolite in a hypha of the filamentous fungus. | 11-13-2014 |
20150028255 | SUGAR COMPOSITIONS - A sugar composition comprising at least 40% dissolved solids in an aqueous solution having a viscosity at least 10% lower than a 42 DE (Dextrose Equivalents) reference solution with a same dissolved solids concentration at a given temperature. Another sugar composition comprising at least 30% glucose relative to total sugars, at least 10% mannose relative to total sugars, at least 5% xylose relative to total sugars, and less than 0.25% ash. Another sugar composition comprising at least 30% glucose relative to total sugars at least 10% mannose relative to total sugars, at least 5% xylose relative to total sugars, and at least 2% total furfurals. | 01-29-2015 |
20150361001 | PHENOLIC RESIN, METHOD OF PREPARATION, SIZING COMPOSITION FOR MINERAL FIBRES, AND RESULTING PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a liquid phenolic resin, intended to be used in the formulation of a sizing composition for mineral fibres, essentially consisting of phenol-formaldehyde and phenol-formaldehyde-amine condensates and having a water dilutability at 20° C. of at least 1000%, and it has a free formaldehyde content of 0.3% or less and a free phenol content of 0.5% or less, the contents being expressed with respect to the total weight of liquid. | 12-17-2015 |
20160107123 | PROCESS OF EXTRACTION OF PHYTOCHEMICALS FROM VEGETATION LIQUORS OF OIL-BEARING FRUITS - A process for extraction of phytochemicals from vegetation liquor derived from oil-bearing fruit including: contacting the vegetation liquor with a material that preferentially adsorbs or absorbs oleaginous parts; filtering the vegetation liquor to yield an oleaginous retentate and a colloidal aqueous solution; and filtering the colloidal aqueous solution obtained from the vegetation liquor, with a hollow fibre filter, wherein the hollow fibre filter is configured to remove molecules above 10000 Daltons in molecular weight and allows molecules 10000 Daltons or less to pass through as aqueous permeate; wherein the aqueous permeate comprises phytochemical. | 04-21-2016 |
20160184734 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING CELLULOSIC BIOMASS - Separation of a product of digestion of cellulosic biomass solids may be challenging due to the various components contained therein. Methods and systems for processing cellulosic biomass, particularly a reaction product of a hydrothermal reaction containing lignin-derived products, such as phenolics, comprise providing the reaction product to a separation zone comprising a liquid-liquid extraction unit. The liquid-liquid extraction unit can provide an aqueous portion and a non-aqueous portion, where these portions can be separated into various fractions individually. For example, desirable compounds in the aqueous portion and non-aqueous portion can be recovered from the portions individually and optionally combined to be further processed into a fuels product. Heavier components in the aqueous portion and non-aqueous portion can be recovered from the portions individually and used in the process, such as phenolics that can be used as a digestion solvent. | 06-30-2016 |
20160184795 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING CELLULOSIC BIOMASS - Separation of a product of digestion of cellulosic biomass solids may be challenging due to the various components contained therein. Methods and systems for processing cellulosic biomass, particularly a reaction product of a hydrothermal reaction containing lignin-derived products, such as phenolics, comprise providing the reaction product to a separation zone comprising a liquid-liquid phase separation unit. The liquid-liquid phase separation unit can provide an aqueous portion and a non-aqueous portion, where these portions can be separated into various fractions individually. For example, desirable compounds in the aqueous portion and non-aqueous portion can be recovered from the portions individually and optionally combined to be further processed into a fuels product. Heavier components in the aqueous portion and non-aqueous portion can be recovered from the portions individually and used in the process, such as phenolics that can be used as a digestion solvent. | 06-30-2016 |
20160184796 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING CELLULOSIC BIOMASS - Separation of a product of digestion of cellulosic biomass solids may be challenging due to the various components contained therein. Methods and systems for processing cellulosic biomass, particularly a reaction product of a hydrothermal reaction containing lignin-derived products, such as phenolics, comprise providing the reaction product to a separation zone comprising a liquid-liquid extraction or phase separation unit. The liquid-liquid extraction or phase separation unit can provide an aqueous portion and a non-aqueous portion, where these portions can be separated into various fractions individually. For example, desirable compounds in the aqueous portion and non-aqueous portion can be recovered from the portions individually and optionally combined to be further processed into a fuels product. Heavier components in the aqueous portion and non-aqueous portion can be recovered from the portions individually and used in the process, such as phenolics that can be used as a digestion solvent. | 06-30-2016 |