Abstract: A process for the preparation of aromatic compounds from a feed stream containing biomass or mixtures of biomass, the process comprising: a) subjecting a feed stream containing biomass or mixtures of biomass to a process to afford a conversion product comprising aromatic compounds; b) recovering the aromatic compounds from said conversion product; c) separating a higher molecular weight fraction comprising polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) from a lower molecular weight fraction comprising benzene, toluene and xylene (BTX) by distillation; d) reducing at least part of said higher molecular weight fraction to obtain a reduced fraction comprising polycyclic aliphatics (PCA); and e) subjecting the higher molecular weight fraction obtained in step c), the reduced fraction obtained in step d), or a mixture thereof, to a process to obtain lower molecular weight aromatics (BTX).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of low molecular weight aromatic compounds such as benzene, toluene, and xylenes (BTX) from plastics. Provided is a thermo-catalytic pyrolysis process for the preparation of aromatic compounds from a feed stream comprising plastic, comprising the steps of: a) subjecting a feed stream comprising a plastic to a pyrolysis treatment at a pyrolysis temperature in the range of 600-1000° C. to produce pyrolysis vapors; b) optionally cooling the pyrolysis vapors to a temperature that is below the pyrolysis temperature; e) contacting the vaporous phase with an aromatization catalyst at an aromatization temperature in the range of 450 700° C., which aromatization temperature is at least 50° C. lower than the pyrolysis temperature, in a catalytic conversion step to yield a conversion product comprising aromatic compounds; and d) optionally recovering the aromatic compounds from the conversion product.

Abstract: This invention is related to a compound with the structural formula (I) wherein, R1, and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C6 alkyl and is preferably methyl, ethyl, propyl or isopropyl; R3 is selected from the group consisting of CH2NHR9, C(?O)YR10, —CH2OH

Abstract: This invention is related to a compound with the structural formula (I) wherein, R1, and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C6 alkyl and is preferably methyl, ethyl, propyl or isopropyl; R3 is selected from the group consisting of CH2NHR9, C(?O)YR10, —CH2OH

Abstract: A process for the preparation of small aromatic compounds from black liquor comprising: providing black liquor that derives from alkaline treatment of wood chips; subjecting the black liquor to a pyrolysis treatment to yield a pyrolysed black liquor gas and a solid mass comprising char and salts in a first reactor, wherein the salts substantially derive from the treatment of black liquor; contacting at least part of the pyrolysed black liquor gas with a catalyst in a second reactor, which is different from the first reactor to provide a conversion treatment to yield a conversion product; and recovering small aromatic compounds from the conversion product.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of aromatic compounds from a feed stream containing biomass or mixtures of biomass, the process comprising: a) subjecting a feed stream containing biomass or mixtures of biomass to a process to afford a conversion product comprising aromatic compounds; b) recovering the aromatic compounds from said conversion product; c) separating a higher molecular weight fraction comprising polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) from a lower molecular weight fraction comprising benzene, toluene and xylene (BTX) by distillation; d) reducing at least part of said higher molecular weight fraction to obtain a reduced fraction comprising polycyclic aliphatics (PCA); and e) subjecting the higher molecular weight fraction obtained in step c), the reduced fraction obtained in step d), or a mixture thereof, to a process to obtain lower molecular weight aromatics (BTX).

Abstract: This invention is related to a compound with the structural formula (I) wherein, R1, and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C6 alkyl and is preferably methyl, ethyl, propyl or isopropyl; R3 is selected from the group consisting of CH2NHR9, C(?O)YR10, —CH2OH

Abstract: This invention is related to a compound with the structural formula (I) wherein, R1, and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C6 alkyl and is preferably methyl, ethyl, propyl or isopropyl; R3 is selected from the group consisting of CH2NHR9, C(?O)YR10, —CH2OH

Abstract: A process for the preparation of small aromatic compounds from black liquor comprising: providing black liquor that derives from alkaline treatment of wood chips; subjecting the black liquor to a pyrolysis treatment to yield a pyrolysed black liquor gas and a solid mass comprising char and salts in a first reactor, wherein the salts substantially derive from the treatment of black liquor; contacting at least part of the pyrolysed black liquor gas with a catalyst in a second reactor, which is different from the first reactor to provide a conversion treatment to yield a conversion product; and recovering small aromatic compounds from the conversion product.

Abstract: Aromatic compounds are prepared from a feed stream comprising biomass or a mixture of biomass and synthetic polymer in a process, comprising: a) subjecting the feed stream to a pyrolysis treatment in the presence of a cracking catalyst to yield a vaporous fraction comprising hydrocarbons with olefinic unsaturation and oxygen containing organic compounds and coke-laden cracking catalyst; b) separating the vaporous fraction from the coke-laden cracking catalyst; c) contacting the vaporous fraction with a second, aromatization catalyst in a conversion treatment to yield a conversion product comprising aromatic compounds; and d) recovering aromatic compounds from the conversion product, wherein the cracking catalyst is a naturally occurring material, selected from the group consisting of inorganic salts, refractory oxides, minerals, industrial rock and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel therapeutic compounds, more in particular to biologically active analogs and uses thereof as medicament, for instance for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Provided is a compound of the general formula (formula I) wherein R1 is H or a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic moiety comprising 1 to 8 C-atoms; and X is selected from the group consisting of moieties X1, X2, X3, X4, X5 and X6. Exemplary uses include the prevention or therapeutic treatment of a HSF1-mediated disease.

Abstract: This invention is related to a compound with the structural formula (I) wherein, R1, and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C6 alkyl and is preferably methyl, ethyl, propyl or isopropyl; R3 is selected from the group consisting of CH2NHR9, C(?O)YR10, —CH2OH

Abstract: The invention relates to novel therapeutic compounds, more in particular to biologically active analogs and uses thereof as medicament, for instance for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Provided is a compound of the general formula (formula I) wherein R1 is H or a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic moiety comprising 1 to 8 C-atoms; and X is selected from the group consisting of moieties X1, X2, X3, X4, X5 and X6. Exemplary uses include the prevention or therapeutic treatment of a HSF1-mediated disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel class of gelling agents, to a process of preparing said agents, to the use of said agents to prepare gels, and to the gels thus obtained. A gelling agent or thickener according to the invention comprises a core which is functionalized with three amino acid derived groups by means of an amide or urea linkage. It may be used to gelate or thicken numerous solvents.

Abstract: The invention is directed to delivery vehicles for delivering a substance of interest to a predetermined site. The delivery vehicle includes a substance and means for inducing availability of at least one compartment of the delivery vehicle toward the exterior, thus, allowing access of the substance to the exterior of the delivery vehicle at the predetermined site. The invention is further directed to uses of the delivery vehicle and methods for preparing the delivery vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel class of gelling agents, to a process of preparing said agents, to the use of said agents to prepare gels, and to the gels thus obtained. A gelling agent or thickener according to the invention comprises a core which is functionalized with three amino acid derived groups by means of an amide or urea linkage. It may be used to gelate or thicken numerous solvents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of gelling agents or thickeners, to a process for preparing gelling agents or thickeners and to their use to prepare the gels. The present gelling agents or thickeners have the form of an N,N?-disubstituted aldaramide or N,N?-disubstituted pentaramide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of gelling agents or thickeners, to a process for preparing gelling agents or thickeners and to their use to prepare the gels. The present gelling agents or thickeners have the form of an N,N′-disubstituted aldaramide or N,N′-disubstituted pentaramide.