Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe binder materials from birch bark, methods of making the binder materials, fuel compositions comprising the binder materials, methods of forming the fuel compositions in the form of pellets and/or briquettes, and the like.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe water-resistant and durably high energy-density binder materials from cutin-containing materials, methods of making the binder materials, fuel compositions comprising the binder materials, methods of forming the fuel compositions in the form of pellets and/or briquettes, and the like.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe water-resistant and durably high energy-density binder materials from cutin-containing materials, methods of making the binder materials, fuel compositions comprising the binder materials, methods of forming the fuel compositions in the form of pellets and/or briquettes, and the like.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe binder materials from birch bark, methods of making the binder materials, fuel compositions comprising the binder materials, methods of forming the fuel compositions in the form of pellets and/or briquettes, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions that can be obtained by extraction of birch bark, methods of using such compositions (e.g., methods of medical use, cosmetic use and/or pharmaceutical use), food products and methods of manufacturing such compounds. The compositions are triterpenes, triterpene alcohols, or derivatives of triterpene alcohols.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing a compound of formula (I), the method comprising contacting a compound of formula (II) with an effective amount of a compound of formula (III) or (IV). The present invention also provides a method for preparing a compound of formula (VI), the method comprising contacting a compound of formula (II) with an effective amount of one or more of 2,2-dimethylsuccinic acid, 2,2 dimethylbutanedioyl dichloride, 2,2-dimethylbutanedioyl dibromide, and 2,2 dimethylsuccinic anhydride. The present invention also provides a compound obtained from the method of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds that are quaternary amine derivatives of betulin and other triterpenes. The compounds have antibacterial, antifungal, and surfactant properties.

Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds that are quaternary amine derivatives of betulin and other triterpenes. The compounds have antibacterial, antifungal, and surfactant properties.

Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds that are quaternary amine derivatives of betulin and other triterpenes. The compounds have antibacterial, antifungal, and surfactant properties.

Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds that are quaternary amine derivatives of betulin and other triterpenes. The compounds have antibacterial, antifungal, and surfactant properties.

Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds that are quaternary amine derivatives of betulin and other triterpenes. The compounds have antibacterial, antifungal, and surfactant properties.

Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds that are quaternary amine derivatives of betulin and other triterpenes. The compounds have antibacterial, antifungal, and surfactant properties.