Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for purifying a composition comprising a hydrohalocarbon B comprising the steps of: i) providing a composition A1 comprising a hydrohalocarbon B and at least one impurity C different from said hydrohalocarbon B, ii) compressing said composition A1, and optionally cooling it, so as to obtain said hydrohalocarbon B in liquid form in order to form a liquid stream A2 comprising said hydrohalocarbon B, iii) distilling said stream A2 obtained in step ii) in order to form and recover a stream A3 comprising said hydrohalocarbon B, characterized in that step iii) is carried out in a pressurized distillation device comprising one or more rotating packed beds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mixture of polyoxymethylene dialkyl ethers (POM) having a specific molecular distribution of n as well as its preparation method. The invention also relates to a composition comprising: a) a mixture of polyoxymethylene dialkyl ethers (POM) having a restricted specific molecular distribution b) at least one biocidal agent c) at least one pro-penetrating agent d) at least one dye e) optionally, another additive and water as diluent, It also relates to a non-therapeutic method of preserving and/or embalming a dead human or animal body using the composition, such as the use of this composition for anatomopathological purposes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for separation of a polymeric article comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer, and at least one other constituent, wherein said separation method comprises: —a step of contacting the polymeric article with a liquid medium suitable for propagating shock waves, and —a step of applying a pulsed field to the liquid medium, so as to generate shock waves capable of dividing the polymeric article at an interface between the thermoplastic polymer and the other constituent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process (100) for the recycling of an article based on (meth)acrylic thermoplastic polymer resin, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: introduction (110) of the article into a system suitable for the recycling of thermoplastic polymer, at least partial depolymerization (130) of the (meth)acrylic thermoplastic polymer resin so as to form (meth)acrylate monomers, introduction (140) of a hydrolysis catalyst into a hydrolysis reactor, introduction (150) of water into said hydrolysis reactor, and conversion (160), in the hydrolysis reactor, of at least part of the (meth)acrylate monomers into (meth)acrylic acid. The invention also relates to a system for recycling an article based on (meth)acrylic thermoplastic polymer resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a formulation which is liquid at ambient temperature comprising at least one terpene derivative for the fixing and the release of hydrogen in at least one hydrogenation/dehydrogenation cycle of said formulation. The invention also relates to the use of said formulation for the transportation and the handling of hydrogen resulting from the steam cracking of petroleum products, of inevitable hydrogen resulting from chemical reactions, such as the electrolysis of salt, or of hydrogen resulting from the electrolysis of water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for recycling polyacetal containing from 8 to 100,000 carbon atoms for the production of a produced polyoxymethylene dialkyl ether of formula R—(OCH2)n-OR?, in which R and R? independently represent a methyl group or an ethyl group and n is an integer greater than or equal to 1, the process comprising a step of reacting an acid catalyst with a mixture comprising a polyacetal containing from 8 to 100 000 carbon atoms, a reactive polyoxymethylene dialkyl ether of formula R—(OCH2)k-OR? in which k is an integer greater than or equal to 1, and optionally a solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of natural polymers of the family of the proteins not exhibiting enzymatic activity as sacrificial materials of 3D fused deposition modeling.

Abstract: The invention relates to biosourced vinylidene difluoride. The invention also relates to methods for preparation of biosourced vinylidene difluoride from various renewable raw materials. The invention also relates to homopolymers of vinylidene difluoride obtained from polymerization of said monomer, and also copolymers obtained by copolymerization of said monomer with one or several compatible comonomers. Finally, the invention relates to the use of said homopolymers or copolymers in applications, such as chemical engineering or electronics, in particular mass-market electronic devices.

Abstract: A process for upgrading brominated flame retardants comprises a) provision of a plastic comprising a flame retardant A consisting of a carbon-based chain substituted by at least two bromine atoms; b) recovery of a composition comprising said flame retardant A; c) bringing said composition comprising said flame retardant A into contact, in an organic solvent, with a compound A? selected from the group consisting of Na2S2, K2S2, a potassium or sodium alkyl xanthate, and a compound of formula Y—SH in which Y is an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, a metal selected from rare earth metals, a —C(NH2)?NH unit or a —C(NR1R2)=NR3 unit; in order to form a mixture C comprising a compound B consisting of a carbon-based chain substituted by at least two —SH functional groups; and d) purification of the mixture C obtained and recovery of said compound B.

Abstract: A process for recycling a first article to be recycled including a composite material based on a fibrous reinforcer and a thermoplastic, preferably (meth)acrylic, polymer matrix, wherein the recycling process includes the following steps: introduction of the first article into a system suitable for the recycling of thermoplastic polymer, introduction, into the system suitable for the recycling of thermoplastic polymer, of a second article to be recycled including a thermoplastic polymer resin, and not including any fibrous reinforcer, heating of the articles to be recycled at a given temperature, in the system suitable for recycling thermoplastic polymer, so as to depolymerize the thermoplastic, preferably (meth)acrylic, polymers, and to form base monomers of the thermoplastic polymers, and recovery of the constituent base monomers of the thermoplastic polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for purifying a composition comprising a hydrohalocarbon B comprising the steps of: i) providing a composition A1 comprising a hydrohalocarbon B and at least one impurity C different from said hydrohalocarbon B, ii) compressing said composition A1, and optionally cooling it, so as to obtain said hydrohalocarbon B in liquid form in order to form a liquid stream A2 comprising said hydrohalocarbon B, iii) distilling said stream A2 obtained in step ii) in order to form and recover a stream A3 comprising said hydrohalocarbon B, characterized in that step iii) is carried out in a pressurized distillation device comprising one or more rotating packed beds.

Abstract: A process for recovering and upgrading unsaturated fluorinated hydrocarbons, comprises: a) providing a foam M1 consisting of pores containing a composition C1 comprising at least one unsaturated fluorinated hydrocarbon; b1) optionally grinding or compressing said foam M1 to form a ground foam or a compressed foam; b2) optionally recovering at least a portion of said composition C1; c) depolymerizing or dissolving said foam M1 provided in step a) or said ground or compressed foam obtained in step b1); d) recovering at least a portion of said composition C1 and optionally mixing the latter with said at least a portion of the composition recovered in step b2) to form a stream A comprising at least one unsaturated fluorinated hydrocarbon; e) recovering and separating said stream A into a plurality of streams of which at least one stream B1 comprises said at least one unsaturated fluorinated hydrocarbon.

Abstract: A process for synthesizing polyamide PA 6-6, including a first step of reacting, in the presence of water, a compound of R0COO—(CH2)4—COOR?0 in which R0 and R?0, which may be identical or different, represent H or a linear or branched alkyl radical comprising from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, with hexamethylenediamine (HMDA), at a temperature of less than or equal to 160° C., to form a reaction medium, and then a second step of heating the reaction medium to a temperature of greater than or equal to 200° C.; the reaction medium also including a compound of R1—COO—(CH2)n—CH?CH—(CH2)n—COO—R2 and/or a compound of R3—(CH2)m—CH?CH—(CH2)n—COO—R4.

Abstract: An intensified continuous process for synthesizing zeolite crystals is described, said process comprising a continuous supply of a continuously prepared gel, said gel then being continuously crystallized, said process comprising at least one application of ultrasound.

Abstract: A process for treating a gaseous effluent obtained from a pyrolytic decomposition of one or more polymers, including: a condensation step, in a condensation chamber maintained at a first pressure, of a gaseous effluent placed in contact with an absorbent liquid, the temperature of the absorbent liquid being below the temperature of the gaseous effluent, a step of partial vaporization, by expansion of the condensate in a chamber maintained at a second pressure below the first pressure, a reinjection step which includes at least partly redirecting a first liquid or vapor fraction, obtained on conclusion of the partial vaporization step, to the condensation chamber, and a recovery step including purification of a second liquid or vapor fraction, obtained on conclusion of the partial vaporization step and charged with monomer(s).

Abstract: A coaxial connector and a method for manufacturing such a coaxial connector. The coaxial connector includes: a conductive core; a metal shielding surrounding the core; a dielectric arranged between the core and the shielding to insulate them electrically with respect to one another; and a shunt to supply a resistive bridge between the core and the shielding. The shunt includes: a graphite element positioned between the core and the shielding; and a first and a second metal deposit to supply an electrical and mechanical connection between the graphite element and respectively the core and the shielding. A coaxial cable and an electrical device can both include such a coaxial connector.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic composition comprising the following: at least one thermoplastic polymer precursor, and at least one microwave depolymerization sensitizer compound. The invention likewise relates to a method for recycling an article, comprising: placing the article in a reactor, and applying microwave radiation at a given frequency to the article placed in the reactor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for recycling articles comprising a composite material, the composite material comprising a polymer matrix and a reinforcement, said process being characterized in that it comprises the following steps: introducing the article into a reactor suitable for heating the article, heating the article in the reactor at a given temperature, in order to destructure the polymer matrix, separating the reinforcement from the destructured polymer matrix, and contacting the reinforcement with a first heat-transfer means in order to recover heat. The invention also relates to a system for recycling an article made of composite material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing zeolite crystals continuously, comprising the continuous introduction of a composition capable of generating zeolite crystals into at least one crystallization reaction zone subjected to stirring means, giving said composition a flow characterized by a relative Reynolds number Rer of between 40 and 50 000, and the continuous recovery of the crystals formed according to a flow characterized by a net Reynolds number Ren of between 1 and 1500.

Abstract: The invention relates to biosourced vinylidene difluoride. The invention also relates to methods for preparation of biosourced vinylidene difluoride from various renewable raw materials. The invention also relates to homopolymers of vinylidene difluoride obtained from polymerization of said monomer, and also copolymers obtained by copolymerization of said monomer with one or several compatible comonomers. Finally, the invention relates to the use of said homopolymers or copolymers in applications, such as chemical engineering or electronics, in particular mass-market electronic devices.