Abstract: A method of processing an aqueous solution, wherein the aqueous solution comprises one or more dissolved sugar, one or more dissolved sugar alcohol, or a mixture thereof, wherein the method comprises bringing the aqueous solution into contact with a collection of resin beads, wherein the resin beads comprise functional groups of structure (S1).

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition comprising (a) a collection of resin beads, wherein the collection of resin beads has pH of 8 or above, and wherein the collection of resin beads has volume average diameter of 150 ?m to 2,000 ?m; and (b) a collection of inorganic particles, wherein the inorganic particles contain one or more alkaline earths, and wherein the collection of inorganic particles has volume average diameter of 0.5 ?m to 50 ?m. Also provided is a method of processing an aqueous composition using such a composition.

Abstract: Provided is a resin bead comprising functional groups of structure (S1).

Abstract: Provided is a process for purifying an aqueous solution, wherein the aqueous solution comprises one or more sugars and additionally comprises furfural, hydroxymethylfurfural, or a mixture thereof; wherein the process comprises passing the aqueous solution through a collection of resin particles; and wherein the resin particles comprise covalently bound acid functional groups.

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition comprising (a) a collection of resin beads, wherein the collection of resin beads has pH of 8 or above, and wherein the collection of resin beads has volume average diameter of 150 ?m to 2,000 ?m; and (b) a collection of inorganic particles, wherein the inorganic particles contain one or more alkaline earths, and wherein the collection of inorganic particles has volume average diameter of 0.5 ?m to 50 ?m. Also provided is a method of processing an aqueous composition using such a composition.

Abstract: A process of separating carboxylic acids comprising two steps. The first step is to provide an aqueous solution comprising (i) one or more mono-carboxylic acids, (ii) one or more di-carboxylic acids, and (iii) one or more tri-carboxylic acids. The second step is to pass the aqueous solution through a collection of resin particles, where the resin particles comprise covalently bound quaternary ammonium groups, and wherein the collection of resin particles has uniformity coefficient of 1.5 or less.

Abstract: A method of processing an aqueous solution, wherein the aqueous solution comprises one or more dissolved sugar, one or more dissolved sugar alcohol, or a mixture thereof, wherein the method comprises bringing the aqueous solution into contact with a collection of resin beads, wherein the resin beads comprise functional groups of structure (S1).

Abstract: Provided is a resin bead comprising functional groups of structure (S1).

Abstract: A method for chromatographically separating propionic acid from a liquid feed mixture including propionic acid and a carbohydrate by passing the liquid feed mixture through a bed including a strong base anion exchange resin.

Abstract: Provided is a process of separating carboxylic acids comprising (a) providing an aqueous solution comprising (i) one or more mono-carboxylic acids, (ii) one or more di-carboxylic acids, and (iii) one or more tri-carboxylic acids, and (b) passing the aqueous solution through a collection of resin particles, where the resin particles comprise covalently bound quaternary ammonium groups, and wherein the collection of resin particles has uniformity coefficient of 1.5 or less.

Abstract: Provided is a process for purifying an aqueous solution, wherein the aqueous solution comprises one or more sugars and additionally comprises furfural, hydroxymethylfurfural, or a mixture thereof; wherein the process comprises passing the aqueous solution through a collection of resin particles; and wherein the resin particles comprise covalently bound acid functional groups.

Abstract: A method for chromatographically separating a first saccharide from a liquid eluent comprising the first saccharide and a second saccharide by passing the liquid eluent through a bed comprising a gel-type strong acid cation exchange resin in calcium form, wherein the resin is provided in bead form and is characterized by comprising at least 20% whole cracked beads.

Abstract: A method of producing monomer droplets dispersed in an aqueous medium is provided, comprising providing an apparatus comprising a metallic membrane having a plurality of holes; wherein a monomer phase is in contact with a first side of said membrane; wherein an aqueous medium is in contact with a second side of said membrane; wherein said aqueous medium comprises one or more surfactant; and conveying said monomer phase through said through holes into said second volume under conditions sufficient to form a plurality of monomer droplets; wherein a shear force is applied at a point of egression of the first volume into the second volume; wherein the direction of shear is substantially perpendicular to the direction of egression of the first volume. Also provided is a method of making polymer particles comprising producing monomer droplets and then polymerizing some or all of the monomer in said monomer droplets.