Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for extraction of bioplastic from bioplastic-producing microbial cells, comprising the steps of: A. providing bioplastic producing microbial cells comprising bioplastic; B. providing bacterial cells selected from the species Bacillus pumilus; C. extracting the bioplastic by admixing the bioplastic-producing microbial cells of step A and the bacterial cells of step B and allowing reaction. The present invention further relates to the process of producing monomers from said bioplastics by depolymerization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of extracting 3-hydroxypropionaldehyde (3-HPA) and/or derivatives thereof from an aqueous solution comprising 3-HPA, the method comprising: (a) contacting the aqueous solution with chitosan and/or chitosan comprising polymers; (b) separating the 3-HPA bound chitosan and/or chitosan comprising polymers; and (c) washing the 3-HPA bound chitosan and/or chitosan comprising polymers at least once with a washing medium; wherein 3-HPA and/or derivatives thereof is in the washing medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of extracting 3-hydroxypropionaldehyde (3-HPA) and/or derivatives thereof from an aqueous solution comprising 3-HPA, the method comprising: (a) contacting the aqueous solution with chitosan and/or chitosan comprising polymers; (b) separating the 3-HPA bound chitosan and/or chitosan comprising polymers; and (c) washing the 3-HPA bound chitosan and/or chitosan comprising polymers at least once with a washing medium; wherein 3-HPA and/or derivatives thereof is in the washing medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for extraction of bioplastic from bioplastic-producing microbial cells, comprising the steps of: A. providing bioplastic producing microbial cells comprising bioplastic; B. providing bacterial cells selected from the species Bacillus pumilus; C. extracting the bioplastic by admixing the bioplastic-producing microbial cells of step A and the bacterial cells of step B and allowing reaction. The present invention further relates to the process of producing monomers from said bioplastics by depolymerization.

Abstract: Linear or cyclic carbonates as potential monomers for isocyanate-free polyurethanes and polycarbonates were prepared from polyols and dialkyl carbonates or diphenyl carbonates. This invention was developed to produce linear or cyclic carbonates with or without using catalysts. Polyol compounds were reacted with carbonates such as dimethyl carbonate and diethyl carbonate to produce the corresponding linear and/or cyclic carbonate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to functionalized cyclic carbonates, urethanes and polyurethanes, their methods of production and uses thereof.

Abstract: Linear or cyclic carbonates as potential monomers for isocyanate-free polyurethanes and polycarbonates were prepared from polyols and dialkyl carbonates or diphenyl carbonates. This invention was developed to produce linear or cyclic carbonates with or without using catalysts. Polyol compounds were reacted with carbonates such as dimethyl carbonate and diethyl carbonate to produce the corresponding linear and/or cyclic carbonate.

Abstract: A method for the chromatographic separation of substances contained in a liquid sample is disclosed which method comprises providing a one piece separation tray having a spaced array of discrete identical upstanding chambers each exhibiting an open upper end and an open lower end and a separation medium placed in at least part of each upstanding chamber; applying a liquid sample to said open upper end of at least one of said upstanding chambers; then applying an eluting liquid to said open upper end of said at least one of said upstanding chambers; and collecting at least one product fraction flowing out from the open lower end of said at least one of said upstanding chambers; wherein a monolith of a compressible macroporous gel having in its liquid-swollen, non-compressed state a cross-sectional area which is 2-15%, preferably 4-12% and most preferably 5-10%, larger than the cross-sectional area of the upstanding chamber in which it is placed is used as said separation medium and is in face-to-face contact w

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel isolated and purified alkaline protease from Nesterenkonia sp. nov. strain, having the following characteristics: molecular weight of 23 kilodalton, melting temperature of about 74° C. at pH 7-10, calcium independent for activity and stability, maximal protease activity at pH 10, and being a serine protease, as well as a composition comprising the enzyme, method for producing the enzyme, method of degrading proteinaceous material, an isolated strain Nesterenkonia sp. nov..

Abstract: A method for the separation of at least one low molecular weight bioproduct from a cell culture mixture comprising uni-cellular organisms, broth and said at least one bioproduct by passing said cell culture mixture through a bed of an adsorb-ent material to adsorb said at least one bioproduct on said adsorbent material whereas said unicellular organisms and said broth are passing through said bed, whereafter the ad-sorbed bioproduct or bioproducts is/are eluted from said bed of adsorbent material, wherein said adsorbent material on its surface is provided with a material capable of preventing non-specific adsorption of said unicellular organisms to said adsorbent material.