Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the synthesis of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) comprising the steps of: (1) oxidising an aqueous solution of 5 hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) in the presence of molecular oxygen, of a heterogeneous catalyst comprising ruthenium and of a strong base at a temperature above 100° C. obtaining a reaction product in aqueous solution comprising a salt of FDCA acid; (2) separating said heterogeneous catalyst from said reaction product in aqueous solution and (3) re-using said heterogeneous catalyst in the oxidation reaction in step (1).

Abstract: This invention relates to a new polyester which is particularly suitable for use in the manufacture of mass-produced articles characterised by excellent mechanical properties. in particular high tensile strength and tensile modulus, associated with a high barrier property against oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the synthesis of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) comprising the steps of: (1) oxidising an aqueous solution of 5 hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) in the presence of molecular oxygen, of a heterogeneous catalyst comprising ruthenium and of a strong base at a temperature above 100° C., obtaining a reaction product in aqueous solution comprising a salt of FDCA acid; (2) separating said heterogeneous catalyst from said reaction product in aqueous solution, and (3) re-using said heterogeneous catalyst in the oxidation reaction in step (1).

Abstract: This invention relates to a new polyester which is particularly suitable for use in the manufacture of mass-produced articles characterised by excellent mechanical properties, in particular high tensile strength and tensile modulus, associated with a high barrier property against oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of 1,4-butanediol comprising the preparation of a fermentation broth comprising 1,4-butanediol from renewable sources and water, separation of a liquid fraction comprising said 1,4-butanediol and water from one or more solid fractions, said liquid fraction comprising 2-pyrrolidone in an amount higher than 80 ppm, one or more passages of the resulting liquid fraction through a bed comprising one or more cation-exchange resins thereby providing an output pH of said liquid fraction from 4 to 2, one or more passages of the resulting liquid fraction through a bed comprising one or more anion-exchange resins thereby providing an output pH of said liquid fraction from 8 to 11, and the distillation of the liquid fraction thereby provided so as to obtain a composition having a concentration of said 1,4-butanediol higher than 99.0% by weight and comprising 2-pyrrolidone in an amount lower than 6 ppm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of 1,4-butanediol comprising the preparation of a fermentation broth comprising 1,4-butanediol from renewable sources and water, separation of a liquid fraction comprising said 1,4-butanediol and water from one or more solid fractions, said liquid fraction comprising 2-pyrrolidone in an amount higher than 80 ppm, one or more passages of the resulting liquid fraction through a bed comprising one or more cation-exchange resins thereby providing an output pH of said liquid fraction from 4 to 2, one or more passages of the resulting liquid fraction through a bed comprising one or more anion-exchange resins thereby providing an output pH of said liquid fraction from 8 to 11, and the distillation of the liquid fraction thereby provided so as to obtain a composition having a concentration of said 1,4-butanediol higher than 99.0% by weight and comprising 2-pyrrolidone in an amount lower than 6 ppm.

Abstract: Cosmetic lipophilic composition comprising less than 20% by weight of an aqueous component and an oily component characterized in that the oily component comprises at least one ester selected from neopentylglycol dipelargonate, glycerol tripelargonate, pentaerythritol tetrapelargonate or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Process for obtaining dicarboxylic acids from a mixture of triglycerides of dicarboxylic acids comprising the steps of a) hydrolysing said mixture of triglycerides of dicarboxylic acids in the presence of a basic aqueous solution, resulting in a hydrolysis product emulsion; b) acidifying the product from step a) until the emulsion is separated; c) separating an aqueous phase containing dicarboxylic acids in partly dissociated form and glycerol from the product of step b), d) acidifying the aqueous phase separated in step c) to a pH of 3 or below.

Abstract: Aqueous cosmetic compositions comprising at least 20% by weight of an aqueous component and a lipophilic component characterized in that the lipophilic component comprises at least one ester selected from neopentylglycol dipelargonate, glycerol tripelargonate, pentaerythritol tetrapelargonate or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new polyester which is particularly suitable for use in the manufacture of mass-produced articles characterised by excellent mechanical properties, in particular high tensile strength and tensile modulus, associated with a high barrier property against oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process which makes it possible to obtain a plurality of organic compounds that can be used as chemical intermediates through the use of waste cellulosic biomass as a raw material. Through this process fermentable saccharides can be extracted, separated and recovered from said waste cellulosic biomass.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new polyester which is particularly suitable for use in the manufacture of mass-produced articles characterised by excellent mechanical properties, in particular high tensile strength and tensile modulus, associated with a high barrier property against oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the synthesis of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) comprising the steps of: (1) oxidising an aqueous solution of 5 hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) in the presence of molecular oxygen, of a heterogeneous catalyst comprising ruthenium and of a strong base at a temperature above 100° C., obtaining a reaction product in aqueous solution comprising a salt of FDCA acid; (2) separating said heterogeneous catalyst from said reaction product in aqueous solution, and (3) re-using said heterogeneous catalyst in the oxidation reaction in step (1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a concentrated emulsifiable composition comprising pelargonic acid and at least one emulsifying agent belonging to the class of anionic surfactants, preferably in acid form, at least one emulsifying agent belonging to the class of non-ionic surfactants and at least an organic solvent, a process for preparing said composition and use of said composition in herbicidal applications and as desiccant harvest aid. Said composition advantageously also finds use as a plant growth regulator.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for cultivating pluriennial plants belonging to the Cardueae tribe and for the integrated recovery of inulin, seeds and biomass from the said plants.

Abstract: Aqueous cosmetic compositions comprising at least 20% by weight of an aqueous component and a lipophilic component characterized in that the lipophilic component comprises at least one ester selected from neopentylglycol dipelargonate, glycerol tripelargonate, pentaerythritol tetrapelargonate or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of 1,4-butanediol comprising the preparation of a fermentation broth comprising 1,4-butanediol from renewable sources and water, separation of a liquid fraction comprising said 1,4-butanediol and water from one or more solid fractions, said liquid fraction comprising 2-pyrrolidone in an amount higher than 80 ppm, one or more passages of the resulting liquid fraction through a bed comprising one or more cation-exchange resins thereby providing an output pH of said liquid fraction from 4 to 2, one or more passages of the resulting liquid fraction through a bed comprising one or more anion-exchange resins thereby providing an output pH of said liquid fraction from 8 to 11, and the distillation of the liquid fraction thereby provided so as to obtain a composition having a concentration of said 1,4-butanediol higher than 99.0% by weight and comprising 2-pyrrolidone in an amount lower than 6 ppm.

Abstract: Aqueous cosmetic compositions comprising at least 20% by weight of an aqueous component and a lipophilic component characterized in that the lipophilic component comprises at least one ester selected from neopentylglycol dipelargonate, glycerol tripelargonate, pentaerythritol tetrapelargonate or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of 1,4-butanediol comprising the preparation of a fermentation broth comprising 1,4-butanediol from renewable sources and water, separation of a liquid fraction comprising said 1,4-butanediol and water from one or more solid fractions, said liquid fraction comprising 2-pyrrolidone in an amount higher than 80 ppm, one or more passages of the resulting liquid fraction through a bed comprising one or more cation-exchange resins thereby providing an output pH of said liquid fraction from 4 to 2, one or more passages of the resulting liquid fraction through a bed comprising one or more anion-exchange resins thereby providing an output pH of said liquid fraction from 8 to 11, and the distillation of the liquid fraction thereby provided so as to obtain a composition having a concentration of said 1,4-butanediol higher than 99.0% by weight and comprising 2-pyrrolidone in an amount lower than 6 ppm.

Abstract: Provided is a stable aqueous dispersion suitable for application to different substrates and especially to paper substrates for producing a barrier layer against compounds of the saturated and aromatic hydrocarbon type. The aqueous dispersion comprises destructurized starch in a complexed form. Also provided is the use of aqueous dispersion as a coating composition for paper based substrates, as a microencapsulant of fragrances and as a film-forming component for paints.