Abstract: Gold oxide is precipitated together with iron oxide from a solution containing a gold source and an iron source; the gel formed thereby is washed, dried, ground to a size range of 0.85 mm to 4.25 mm, calcined and activated by passing a hydrogen and oxygen containing gas through it; then used as a catalyst for oxidizing CO to CO2 in the presence of a large excess of hydrogen.

Abstract: Methods of forming intermediates from PHAs are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of forming intermediates from PHAs are disclosed.

Abstract: In some embodiments, this invention relates to a method that includes contacting a PHA with an aprotic catalyst to form an ester. The ester has only one monomer unit from the PHA. In certain embodiments, this invention relates to a method that includes treating a PHA-containing non-lyophilized biomass to form an ester, and removing at least some of the ester from the biomass.

Abstract: Methods of forming intermediates from PHAs are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of forming intermediates from PHAs are disclosed. In general, the methods include forming a pyrrolidone from a PHA, such as poly 4-hydroxybutyrate or a 4-hydroxybutyrate containing polymer. The methods can include, for example, treating (e.g., heating) the PHA to form a pyrrolidone. The methods can include, for example, treating a biomass containing the PHA to form a pyrrolidone. The methods can include, for example, heating the PHA to a temperature of at most about 90° C. to form a pyrrolidone, wherein the percent yield of the pyrrolidone is at least about 50%.

Abstract: Gold oxide is precipitated together with iron oxide from a solution containing a gold source and an iron source; the gel formed thereby is washed, dried, ground to a size range of 0.85 mm to 4.25 mm, calcined and activated by passing a hydrogen and oxygen containing gas through it; then used as a catalyst for oxidizing CO to CO2 in the presence of a large excess of hydrogen.

Abstract: Methods of forming intermediates from PHAs are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of forming intermediates from PHAs are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of forming intermediates from PHAs are disclosed.

Abstract: Gold oxide is precipitated together with iron oxide from a solution containing a gold source and an iron source; the gel formed thereby is washed, dried, ground to a size range of 0.85 mm to 4.25 mm and calcined; then used as a catalyst for oxidizing CO to CO2 in the presence of a large excess of hydrogen.

Abstract: A low organic emission composition comprising a di-alkoxylated bisphenol-A dimaleate urethane dimethacrylate hybrid resin, an alkoxylated bisphenol-A diacrylate or dimethacrylate, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate and other vinyl monomers. The composition is useful in such applications as a substitute for prior art resins, such as polyester/vinyl ester based resins, typically used in fiberglass reinforced plastic applications.

Abstract: Trimethylolpropane of high purity is efficiently made by mixing the aldol reaction product of formaldehyde and n-butyraldehyde with at least about 20 wt % of a lower alcohol prior to hydrogenation. The alcohol addition also promotes hydrogenolysis of by-product esters at pressures below 3000 psig and allows recovery of high purity product by simple distillation.

Abstract: An improved method for transesterification of acrylate and alkyl acrylate esters. The improved method comprises the use of at least one aromatic amine compound having no acidic or ionic groups. The improved inhibitor system enhances the reaction rate of the transesterification reaction while simultaneously maintaining adequate polymerization suppression. The reaction is catalyzed by a basic catalyst, and can be driven by the removal of alcohol as an alcohol/saturated hydrocarbon azeotrope.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one alkoxylated bisphenol-A diacrylate or dimethacrylate, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, and at least one vinyl monomer. The composition is suitable for use in the fiberglass reinforced plastic art. The composition possesses similar or superior physical properties compared to unsaturated polyester based specialty resins, including emitting lower levels of organic volatiles than typical resins used in the art.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new method of making the dimethacrylate ester of alkoxylated bisphenol-A via transesterification with methyl methacrylate. This transesterification reaction proceeds at low temperatures and is driven by the removal of methanol as a methanol/saturated hydrocarbon azeotrope. The lower temperature reaction advantageously inhibits polyerization of the feed ester. The reaction is catalyzed by potassium based catalysts.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing 2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1,4-dione (ketoisophorone) from 3,5,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenone (alpha-isophorone). The alpha-isophorone is reacted with hydroperoxide in a solvent, and in the presence of a metal catalyst. The reaction converts the alpha-isophorone directly to ketoisophorone without the intermediate isomerization of alpha-isophorone to beta-isophorone (3,5,5-trimethyl-3-cyclohexenone).

Abstract: Neopentyl glycol is made from isobutyraldehyde and formaldehyde. The formaldehyde may be in the form of paraformaldehyde or aqueous formaldehyde. The aldol reaction product is mixed with a lower alcohol prior to hydrogenation to promote hydrogenolysis and allow recovery of high purity product by simple distillation. In a less preferred mode, the alcohol may be added after hydrogenation, resulting in a smaller improvement over previous processes.

Abstract: A liquid phase esterification process is described wherein the esterification catalyst is a titanium zeolite.

Abstract: A process for the titanate catalyzed preparation of plasticizers from polycarboxylic acids and alcohols which minimizes waste water and is energy efficient. The reaction product is treated with aqueous caustic and is then filtered using an absorbent medium which removes titanium, caustic, acid salts and water. The need for water washing is obviated, and the final plasticizer product has excellent properties.