Abstract: The present invention is related to a catalytic process, which includes catalytic compositions for depolymerisation and deoxygenation of lignin contained in the biomass for obtaining aromatic hydrocarbons. The catalytic composition consists of at least one non-noble element from group VIIIB of the periodic table supported on a mesoporous matrix composed of an inorganic oxide, which can be alumina surface-modified with a second inorganic oxide with the object of inhibiting the interaction between the active component and the support. The process of lignin depolymerisation consists of dissolving lignin in a mixture of protic liquids, reacting it I a reaction system by batch or in continuous flow at inert and/or reducing atmosphere, at a temperature of between 60 to 320° C. and a pressure of from 5 to 90 kg/cm2.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a catalytic process, which includes catalytic compositions for depolymerisation and deoxygenation of lignin contained in the biomass for obtaining aromatic hydrocarbons. The catalytic composition consists of at least one non-noble element from group VIIIB of the periodic table supported on a mesoporous matrix composed of an inorganic oxide, which can be alumina surface-modified with a second inorganic oxide with the object of inhibiting the interaction between the active component and the support. The process of lignin depolymerisation consists of dissolving lignin in a mixture of protic liquids, reacting it|a reaction system by batch or in continuous flow at inert and/or reducing atmosphere, at a temperature of between 60 to 320° C. and a pressure of from 5 to 90 kg/cm2.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a catalytic process, which includes catalytic compositions for depolymerisation and deoxygenation of lignin contained in the biomass for obtaining aromatic hydrocarbons. The catalytic composition consists of at least one non-noble element from group VIIIB of the periodic table supported on a mesoporous matrix composed of an inorganic oxide, which can be alumina surface-modified with a second inorganic oxide with the object of inhibiting the interaction between the active component and the support. The process of lignin depolymerisation consists of dissolving lignin in a mixture of protic liquids, reacting it|a reaction system by batch or in continuous flow at inert and/or reducing atmosphere, at a temperature of between 60 to 320° C. and a pressure of from 5 to 90 kg/cm2.

Abstract: Geminal zwitterionic surfactants based on bis-N-alkyl, bis-N-alkenyl, N-cycloalkyl or N-aryl bis-beta amino acids or salts thereof as wettability modifiers of rocks such as limestone, dolomite, sand, quartz or heterogeneous lithologies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the application of geminals zwitterionics liquids based on bis-N-alkyl or bis-N-alkenyl or N-cycloalkyl or N-aryl bis-beta aminoacids or its salts thereof as wettability modifiers of rocks such as limestone, dolomite, sand, quartz or heterogeneous lithologies, in the presence of brines with high content of divalent ions such as calcium, magnesium, barium and strontium, high temperature and pressure in processes of enhanced oil recovery. Wettability modifier comprises a geminal zwitterionic liquid based on bis-N-alkyl or bis-N-alkenyl or N-cycloalkyl or N-aryl bis-beta aminoacids or its salts, using as solvent distilled or brine with a high content of divalent ions such as calcium and magnesium or organic solvents compounds derived from alcohols like methanol, ethanol, isopropanol or mixtures thereof, or aromatic as isomers of xylene, toluene, or diesel, gasoline or mixtures thereof.