Abstract: Aromatic compounds such as o-xylene are selectively nitrated by nitric acid in the presence of polyphosphoric acid and a large pore, acidic zeolite or a large pore, hydrophobic molecular sieve. This is an environmentally friendly, commercially viable, high conversion process for the selective nitration of aromatic compounds in the para position.

Abstract: Provided are processes for the production of titanium dioxide from ilmenite. In these processes, ilmenite is digested with aqueous trimethylammonium hydrogen oxalate. Iron from the ilmenite precipitates as a hydrated iron oxalate and is removed by filtering, leaving a titanium-rich solution. The titanium-rich solution can be further processed to form titanium dioxide.

Abstract: Provided are processes for the production of titanium dioxide from ilmenite. In these processes, ilmenite is digested with aqueous trimethylammonium hydrogen oxalate. Iron from the ilmenite precipitates as a hydrated iron oxalate and is removed by filtering, leaving a titanium-rich solution. The titanium-rich solution can be further processed to form titanium dioxide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process using zeolites for recovering isoflavones and removing undesired oligosaccharides from aqueous mixtures, such as soy whey and other plant processing waste products. The aqueous mixture is treated with a large pore hydrophobic zeolite, such as zeolite Beta, to remove isoflavones, followed by treatment with an ultrastabilized, hydrophobic zeolite Y, such as CBV-901 or HiSiv™ 4000, to remove the undesired oligosaccharides raffinose and stachyose. The recovered isoflavones and digestible sugars, glucose, sucrose, and fructose, are useful in food products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for selectively removing undesired oligosaccharides from aqueous mixtures such as plant processing waste products, including soy whey and other vegetable wheys, using an ultrastabilized large pore, hydrophobic zeolite Y. The resulting solution, which contains isoflavones and digestible sugars such as glucose, fructose and sucrose, can serve as the basis for a nutritious new product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of hydrotalcites as catalysts for the polymerization of unsubstituted or substituted trimethylene carbonate.

Abstract: A process for converting renewable resources such as vegetable oil and animal fat into paraffins in a single step which comprises contacting a feed which is a renewable resources with hydrogen and a catalyst which comprises a non-precious metal a first oxide and optionally a second oxide wherein at least one of the first oxide or second oxide comprises a zeolite, through hydrodeoxygenation and one or both of hydroisomerization and hydrocracking.

Abstract: The present invention provides hydrothermal processes for the production of titanium dioxide from titanyl hydroxide. The use of specific crystallization directors, or additives, can promote the formation of rutile, anatase, or brookite. Variation of process operating parameters can lead to either pigmentary-sized or nano-sized rutile.

Abstract: Provided are processes for the production of titanium dioxide from ilmenite. In these processes, ilmenite is digested with aqueous ammonium hydrogen oxalate. Iron from the ilmenite precipitates as a hydrated iron oxalate and is removed by filtering, leaving a titanium-rich solution. The titanium-rich solution can be further processed to form titanium dioxide.

Abstract: This invention relates to gas separation processes using a Li-rho zeolite, in particular to an air separation process where the Li-rho zeolite is an oxygen selective adsorbent.

Abstract: Described is a process to synthesize nano-size Zeolite A from an amorphous gel precursor which can be synthesized via reaction of NaAlO2, NaOH, and tetraethoxysilane (TEOS). Zeolite A with particle sizes of ˜150 nm was made by transformation of the amorphous precursor in (CH3)4NOH solution with Zeolite A seeding. The nano-sized Zeolite A can be part of processes for making non-phosphate detergent where the as-synthesized Zeolite A used as builders, for making thin films for separation and/or catalysis, for making secondary ordered patterns.

Abstract: A process for reversible sorption of sulfur trioxide onto a sorbent comprising a) contacting from about 15% to 100% sulfur trioxide with the sorbent under anhydrous conditions at a temperature of from about 35° C. to about 150° C. thereby sorbing the sulfur trioxide onto the sorbent, b) desorbing sulfur trioxide from the sorbent at a temperature of from about 150° C. to about 350° C. at about atmospheric pressure, or under a vacuum pressure, and c) recycling said sorbent by continuously repeating steps a) and b), wherein said sorbent consists essentially of silica or zeolite having a silicon to aluminum ratio in the ranges of from about 1 to about 4.4 or greater than about 5.1, and having a pore size of at least 0.5 nm is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention concerns nanoporous carbon membranes which have been synthesized by pyrolysis of selected polymers on porous substrates to produce thin mixed matrix carbon film with pores for separation of small molecules.

Abstract: The invention concerns nanoporous carbon membranes which have been synthesized by pyrolysis of selected polymers on porous substrates to produce thin mixed matrix carbon film with pores for separation of small molecules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved packaging composition comprising an ethylene copolymer selected from ethylene acid or ester copolymers such as ethylene vinyl acetate, ethylene/acrylic acid or methacrylic acid copolymers which optionally contain a third comonomer such as an alkyl acrylate and the corresponding ionomers of said copolymers which are blended with a hydrophilic zeolite to form a composition which removes residual acids or small esters from the polymeric or ionomeric composition containing such residual acids. The acids may be present as initial by products in the copolymerization process or may be degradation products. The use of these compositions is particularly important when the resins are formed into packages or other fabricated material which are exposed to acid sensitive material.

Abstract: A process is provided to separate 1,3-propanediol, glycerol, or a mixture of 1,3-propanediol and glycerol from a biological mixture using a molecular sieve.

Abstract: A process for reversible sorption of sulfur trioxide onto a sorbent comprising a) contacting from about 15% to 100% sulfur trioxide with the sorbent under anhydrous conditions at a temperature of from about 35° C. to about 150° C. thereby sorbing the sulfur trioxide onto the sorbent, b) desorbing sulfur trioxide from the sorbent at a temperature of from about 150° C. to about 350° C. at about atmospheric pressure, or under a vacuum pressure, and c) recycling said sorbent by continuously repeating steps a) and b), wherein said sorbent consists essentially of silica or zeolite having a silicon to aluminum ratio in the ranges of from about 1 to about 4.4 or greater than about 5.1, and having a pore size of at least 0.5 nm is disclosed.

Abstract: A process that can be used for sulfonating, sulfating, or sulfamating an organic compound is disclosed. The process can comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of, contacting the organic compound with sulfur trioxide under a condition sufficient to effect the sulfonation, sulfation, or sulfamation of the organic compound. The organic compound can be an aromatic compound, alcohol, carbohydrate, amine, amide, protein, or combinations of two or more thereof. The sulfur trioxide can be present in a complex comprising an inorganic support such as zeolite, silicalite, silica, titanosilicate, borosilicate, clay, aluminophosphate, and combinations of two or more thereof.

Abstract: A process that can be used for sulfonating, sulfating, or sulfamating an organic compound is disclosed. The process can comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of, contacting the organic compound with sulfur trioxide under a condition sufficient to effect the sulfonation, sulfation, or sulfamation of the organic compound. The organic compound can be an aromatic compound, alcohol, carbohydrate, amine, amide, protein, or combinations of two or more thereof. The sulfur trioxide can be present in a complex comprising an inorganic support such as zeolite, silicalite, silica, titanosilicate, borosilicate, clay, aluminophosphate, and combinations of two or more thereof.

Abstract: A process that can be used for sulfonating, sulfating, or sulfamating an organic compound is disclosed. The process can comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of, contacting the organic compound with sulfur trioxide under a condition sufficient to effect the sulfonation, sulfation, or sulfamation of the organic compound. The organic compound can be an aromatic compound, alcohol, carbohydrate, amine, amide, protein, or combinations of two or more thereof. The sulfur trioxide can be present in a complex comprising an inorganic support such as zeolite, silicalite, silica, titanosilicate, borosilicate, clay, aluminophosphate, and combinations of two or more thereof.