Abstract: A method for reduction of sugars. The first step is providing a solution of a sugar comprising from five to twenty carbon atoms. The second step is contacting said solution with hydrogen gas and a catalyst. The catalyst is an ion exchange resin comprising Ru.

Abstract: A process for improving a latex comprising the steps of (a) providing a latex comprising a polymer binder, wherein said polymer binder is formed by polymerization of a monomer mixture comprising one or more ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid functional monomer, and (b) passing said latex comprising said polymer binder over a cation exchange resin.

Abstract: Provided is a method of hydrogenation comprising forming a reaction mixture comprising (a) one or more reactant selected from the group consisting of phenol, one or more derivatives of phenol, and mixtures thereof; (b) hydrogen; and (c) catalyst, wherein the catalyst comprises beads that comprise one or more acid-functional organic resin and one or more metal selected from the group consisting of palladium, platinum, silver, gold, rhodium, ruthenium, copper, iridium, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A method of making a plurality of resin beads comprising (a) providing a reaction mixture comprising monovinyl aromatic monomer, multivinyl aromatic monomer, and porogen, (b) performing aqueous suspension polymerization on said reaction mixture to form resin beads, and (c) sulfonating said resin beads. Also provided is a plurality of resin beads, wherein said resin beads comprise polymerized units of monovinyl aromatic monomer and polymerized units of multivinyl aromatic monomer, wherein said resin beads have BET surface area of 15 to 38 m2/g and volume capacity of 0.7 or higher. Also provided is a method of making a product of the chemical reaction of one or more reactants, said method comprising reacting said one or more reactants with each other in the presence of the plurality of such resin beads.

Abstract: A process for improving a latex comprising the steps of (a) providing a latex comprising a polymer binder, wherein said polymer binder is formed by polymerization of a monomer mixture comprising one or more ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid functional monomer, and (b) passing said latex comprising said polymer binder over a cation exchange resin.

Abstract: A catalyst prepared by polymerizing 0-98 weight % butylstyrene; 0-80 weight % vinyl toluene; 1.5-25 weight % divinyl benzene having 1-98 weight % of ethyl vinyl benzene; and 0-80 weight % styrene. Copolymer beads are made, sulfonated, and used as a catalyst.

Abstract: A process for improving a latex comprising the steps of (a) providing a latex comprising a polymer binder, wherein said polymer binder is formed by polymerization of a monomer mixture comprising one or more ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid functional monomer, and (b) passing said latex comprising said polymer binder over a cation exchange resin.

Abstract: Provided is a plurality of resin beads, wherein the resin beads comprise polymerized units of monovinyl aromatic monomer and polymerized units of multivinyl aromatic monomer, and wherein the resin beads have BET surface area of 15 to 38 m2/g and volume capacity of 0.7 or higher. Also provided is a method of making a product of the chemical reaction of one or more reactants, where the method comprises reacting the reactants with each other in the presence of such resin beads.

Abstract: A method of making a plurality of resin beads comprising (a) providing a reaction mixture comprising monovinyl aromatic monomer, multivinyl aromatic monomer, and porogen, (b) performing aqueous suspension polymerization on said reaction mixture to form resin beads, and (c) sulfonating said resin beads. Also provided is a plurality of resin beads, wherein said resin beads comprise polymerized units of monovinyl aromatic monomer and polymerized units of multivinyl aromatic monomer, wherein said resin beads have BET surface area of 15 to 38 m2/g and volume capacity of 0.7 or higher. Also provided is a method of making a product of the chemical reaction of one or more reactants, said method comprising reacting said one or more reactants with each other in the presence of the plurality of such resin beads.

Abstract: A method of making a plurality of resin beads comprising (a) providing a reaction mixture comprising monovinyl aromatic monomer, multivinyl aromatic monomer, and porogen, (b) performing aqueous suspension polymerization on said reaction mixture to form resin beads, and (c) sulfonating said resin beads. Also provided is a plurality of resin beads, wherein said resin beads comprise polymerized units of monovinyl aromatic monomer and polymerized units of multivinyl aromatic monomer, wherein said resin beads have BET surface area of 15 to 38 m2/g and volume capacity of 0.7 or higher. Also provided is a method of making a product of the chemical reaction of one or more reactants, said method comprising reacting said one or more reactants with each other in the presence of the plurality of such resin beads.

Abstract: A method of making a plurality of resin beads comprising (a) providing a reaction mixture comprising monovinyl aromatic monomer, multivinyl aromatic monomer, and porogen, (b) performing aqueous suspension polymerization on said reaction mixture to form resin beads, and (c) sulfonating said resin beads. Also provided is a plurality of resin beads, wherein said resin beads comprise polymerized units of monovinyl aromatic monomer and polymerized units of multivinyl aromatic monomer, wherein said resin beads have BET surface area of 15 to 38 m2/g and volume capacity of 0.7 or higher. Also provided is a method of making a product of the chemical reaction of one or more reactants, said method comprising reacting said one or more reactants with each other in the presence of the plurality of such resin beads.

Abstract: A process for improving a latex comprising the steps of (a) providing a latex comprising a polymer binder, wherein said polymer binder is formed by polymerization of a monomer mixture comprising one or more ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid functional monomer, and (b) passing said latex comprising said polymer binder over a cation exchange resin.

Abstract: The present invention is a polymeric bead composition. More particularly the present invention is directed to a new polymeric bead composition formed by suspension polymerization processes from a phosphorous acid containing monomers.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for making a polymeric bead by suspension polymerization processes from a phosphoric acid monoester.

Abstract: A catalyst prepared by polymerizing 0-98 weight % butylstyrene; 0-80 weight % vinyl toluene; 1.5-25 weight % divinyl benzene having 1-98 weight % of ethyl vinyl benzene; and 0-80 weight % styrene. Copolymer beads are made, sulfonated, and used as a catalyst.

Abstract: A process for preparing a strong acid catalyst by polymerizing 0-98 weight % butylstyrene; 0-80 weight % vinyl toluene; 1.5-25 weight % divinyl benzene having 1-98 weight % of ethyl vinyl benzene; and 0-80 weight % styrene. Copolymer beads are made, sulfonated, and used as a catalyst.

Abstract: A continuous process and system for preparing branched aldehydes by reacting aldehyde with an acid polymeric catalyst absent any metal from Group VIII to produce a product having about 10 to 99.99% by weight branched unsaturated aldehyde and at least 92% selectivity of reaction to the branched aldehyde and recycling a portion of the product.

Abstract: This invention relates to the composition of metal alloy-doped heterogeneous catalysts and their method of use. In particular the present invention relates to the composition and use of cost-effective metal alloy-doped ion exchange resin catalysts which provide for comparable yield and selectivity compared to the catalysts previously used.

Abstract: A method of making a heterogeneous catalyst, the catalyst produced therefrom, and the use of the catalyst, comprising mixing a dried ion exchange resin with a solution of a ketone and a metal, swelling the ion exchange resin, distributing the metal in the resin, and transforming without reducing agents the metal to zero valent at a temperature below 120° C.

Abstract: A polymeric catalyst, and methods of using the catalyst, comprising at least one of a monosulfonated ion exchange resin, monosulfonated gel, and macroreticular resin having a particle size of less than 560 ?m and metal impregnated within the resin, where the metal is palladium, platinum, iridium, rhodium, ruthenium, copper, gold, and/or silver.