Abstract: Described herein are methods for chemical modification of nitrocellulose to generate lyophobic properties which are useful in propellant compositions. Such methods include the steps of: a) dissolving neat nitrocellulose in an organic solvent; b) adding a silyl based isocyanate and a catalyst to the solution; (d) stirring the solution in a moisture free environment; e) hydrolyzing the solution by exposing said solution to moisture; and (e) adding fluorinated oxysilane. The modified nitrocellulose retains its energetic properties while exhibiting high water and organic solvent phobicity, effectively functioning as a barrier to migration or diffusion of liquid components in propellant compositions.

Abstract: Solution casting a nanostructure. Preparing a template by ablating nanoholes in a substrate using single-femtosecond laser machining. Replicating the nanoholes by applying a solution of a polymer and a solvent into the template. After the solvent has substantially dissipated, removing the replica from the substrate.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for treatment of diseases or complications associated therewith, in which a selectin plays a role. More specifically, particular glycomimetics and uses thereof are described. For example, use of particular glycomimetics for treating sickle cell disease or a cancer involving a selectin, or complications associated with either, is described.

Abstract: A means is provided to make the capsules of cirrhotic or fibrotic livers relatively impermeable to liver tissue fluid or lymph in humans or other mammals suffering from severe chronic ascites or refractory ascites by application of collodion. The means will be useful to decrease the need for liver and combined liver and kidney transplantations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nitration method having the following principles: a phosgene species is converted with two equivalent silver nitrates into a double-mixed anhydride of carbonic acid and nitric acid, known here as carbonic acid dinitrate (I). Said operation is carried out in situ, and the formed dinitrate decomposes spontaneously. In addition to carbon dioxide, nitrate ions and nitronium ions are formed, said ions comprising electrophiles which are necessary for nitration. The solution which is used is acetonitrile, and is insignificant if the alcohol species is dissolved or suspended. The necessary equivalent silver nitrates are introduced into the system and optionally heated or cooled to the desired temperature. Subsequently, the acid chloride is introduced slowly, drop by drop or slowly little by little. Phosgene, diphosgene, triphosgene and chloroformic acid ester can be used as carbonic acid dichloride and monochloride, and their thiocarbonic acid analogues.

Abstract: Conjugates of 1,3-bis(1,4,7-triazacyclonon-1-yl)-2-hydroxypropanes with a variety of conjugating members are used in the formation of dinuclear metal complexes which bind to phosphate esters. By virtue of their conjugated forms, the complexes are incorporated into chromatographic media, affinity binding reagents, and dyes, which make the complexes useful in a wide range of assays, separations, and purifications. In addition, dinuclear metal complexes of 1,3-bis(1,4,7-triazacyclonon-1-yl)-2-hydroxypropanes that are not so conjugated are used in the detection of phosphate esters of biological species by either MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry or by dye displacement.

Abstract: A process is described for the continuous preparation and/or workup of polysaccharide derivatives by reaction and/or conditioning in a suspension with liquid reaction partners, in which, in accordance with FIG. 1, a) a preferably pumpable suspension stream of solids SE and liquid phase LE, if appropriate preheated to 185° C.

Abstract: Disclosed are glucoside alkyl urethanes composed of units of the formula: A(O—CO—NH—R)3 wherein A represents a glucosyl unit of a starch hydrolysate molecule, the starch hydrolysate having a Dextrose Equivalent (D.E.) ranging from 1 to 47, (O—CO—NH—R) represents an N-alkyl aminocarbonyloxy group replacing a hydroxyl group of the glucosyl unit A, and wherein R represents a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl group containing from 3 to 22 carbon atoms, and s represents the number of alkyl carbamate groups per glucosyl unit which number is expressed as degree of substitution (DS) with said DS value ranging from about 0.01 to about 2.0 which are useful as surface-active agents. Also disclosed are a method for their manufacture and compositions containing one or more glucoside alkyl urethanes. The glucoside alkyl urethanes have good to excellent tensio-active properties in combination with good biodegrability and they are suitable as surfactants for use in household and industrial applications, e.g.

Abstract: This invention relates to free flowing fiber reinforcing material which includes a blend of flax bast fibers and flax shives with a specific distribution of particle sizes and aspect ratios, thermoplastic pellets which include such reinforcing fiber blend, thermoplastic composites which include such reinforcing fiber blend and method for making such pellets and composites.

Abstract: A process is described for the continuous preparation and/or workup of polysaccharide derivatives by reaction and/or conditioning in a suspension with liquid reaction partners, in which, in accordance with FIG.

Abstract: This invention provides certain carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) esters of higher acids (e.g., CMC acetate propionate, CMC propionate, CMC acetate butyrate, and CMC butyrate). These new ether derivatives of cellulose esters exhibit solubility in a wide range of organic solvents, compatibility with a variety of resins, and ease of dispersion in a water-borne formulation and are useful in coating compositions as binder resins and rheology modifiers.

Abstract: The present invention provides:(1) a polysaccharide derivative having hydrophilic functional groups and nitrate groups per one repeating unit in the following range:0.2.ltoreq.X.ltoreq.1.5, 0.4.ltoreq.Y.ltoreq.2.2, X+Y<3;wherein X and Y represent the number of hydrophilic functional groups and nitrate groups, respectively;(2) the neutralized polysaccharide derivative;(3) the composition used as a binder containing the neutralized polysaccharide and water; and(4) the composition used as a vehicle containing the neutralized polysaccharide, a resin, an organic solvent and water.The vehicle composition has excellent properties such as drying characteristic, pigment dispersibility, compatibility with water soluble resins and thixotropic property, and it can form a clear continuous film having excellent heat resistance and blocking resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of nitrocellulose having particular properties by compression by means of contrarotating rollers.

Abstract: Veneer surface reactive polyisocyanates can be used in combination with polyhydroxy functional polymers, preferably nitrocellulose, and isocyanate reaction catalyzing organo tin compounds in low solids film-forming formulations as a substitute for standard wash coat and/or sealer coat compositions in furniture finishing schedules to provide veneer finishes with markedly enhanced resistance to checking.

Abstract: Fibrous water-wet nitrocellulose containing 4.5 to 5.5% moisture sprayed with a solvent/cosolvent mixture converts to spheroid, densified nitrocellulose via bilateral agitation. A free-flowing dust-free product having a lower burn rate is produced which dissolves more rapidly for lacquer production. A preferred apparatus is an orbital shaker and a preferred solvent/cosolvent is isopropyl acetate/isopropyl alcohol.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of cellulose ester films, which comprises dissolving a cellulose ester in an organic solvent, coating the solution on a substrate under rotation and peeling the film formed on the substrate from the substrate, wherein a second organic solvent having a compatibility with the organic solvent and being a poor solvent to the cellulose ester is added to the organic solvent solution of the cellulose ester to precipitate a cellulose ester having a high molecular weight in the cellulose ester, the cellulose ester having a high molecular weight is separated from the solution, and the remaining cellulose ester solution is formed into a cellulose ester film by the rotational film-forming menthod.The cellulose ester film prepared according to this process is excellent in the thickness uniformity and free of color nonuniformity or streaks and has good optical properties.

Abstract: Compositions containing sulfuric acid and one or more of certain chalcogen-containing compounds in which the chalcogen compound/H.sub.2 SO.sub.4 molar ratio is below 2 contain the mono-adduct of sulfuric acid whci is catalytically active for promoting organic chemical reactions. Suitable chalcogen-containing compounds have the empirical formula ##STR1## wherein X is a chalcogen, each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is independently selected from hydrogen, NR.sub.3 R.sub.4, and NR.sub.5, at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is other than hydrogen, each of R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is hydrogen or a monovalent organic radical, and R.sub.5 is a divalent organic radical. Such compositions are useful for catalyzing organic reactions such as oxidation, oxidative addition, reduction, reductive addition, esterification, transesterification, hydrogenation, isomerication (including racemization of optical isomers), alkylation, polymerization, demetallization of organometallics, nitration, Friedel-Crafts reactions, and hydrolysis.

Abstract: This invention is an improved process of making azidodeoxycellulose a hig energetic ingredient for use in a propellant. The process is accomplished by nitrating cellulose to nitrocellulose, converting the nitrocellulose in sequence to the iodine derivative, and finally reacting the iodine derivative of cellulose with sodium azide to produce azidodeoxycellulose having up to about 1.5% residual nitrogen as nitrate groups.

Abstract: Processes for the production of free-flowing, non-fibrous, alcohol-moistened nitrocellulose, characterized in that the water- or alcohol-moist nitrocellulose is softened with a solvent mixture of a nitrocellulose solvent and a lower aliphatic alcohol and water until the nitrocellulose fibers disappear, the alcohol-containing, liquid phase is decanted off from the two-phase mixture formed and the nitrocellulose-containing phase is processed into granulate using a screw extruder, the quantity of solvent mixture is used amounting to between 75 and 155% by weight, based on dry nitrocellulose, and the components of the mixture, NC-solvent:lower alcohol:water, being present in a ratio of 1:(0.2-4):(0.2-4).

Abstract: An azidonitrate energetic composition i.e. cellulose azidonitrate and a pess of making the same from nitrocellulose and sodium or lithium azide.

Abstract: According to the invention the reels 10 of cellulose thread wound in a loose manner around a hollow perforated core are arranged on the nozzles 9 carried by the hollow arms 8 of a rotor 7a placed on a hollow frame 7 situated at the bottom of a tank 6. A pump 13 causes the nitrating medium 15 consisting of a mixture of nitric acid and methylene chloride to circulate into the pipe 14 from where it passes into the frame 7 and then to the rotor 7a from where it is brought under pressure via the pipes 8 and the nozzles 9 to the hollow perforated core of each reel. The nitrating medium then passes radially along the mass of thread making up each reel and returns to the pump 13 via the pipes 12. After nitration the nitrocellulose threads are immediately stabilized by washing them with water in a similar installation to that used for nitration.

Abstract: A nitrocellulose composition in the form of chips containing 50 to 80 wt % of nitrocellulose and less than 1 wt % of water is produced by adding to water-wetted nitrocellulose an organic solvent which dissolves nitrocellulose and polyurethane resin and is inert to isocyanate in an amount of 30 to 300 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of dry nitrocellulose, mixing, rolling or extrusion molding, drying at 30.degree. to 55.degree. C., and cutting. This composition is useful as nitrocellulose for magnetic tape binder.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a process for removing trace sulfuric acid rom nitrocellulose fibers by dispersing the fibers in water and then subjecting them to ultrasonic energy for a time period and at an energy level sufficient to enhance the nitrocellulose fibers contact with water and facilitate sulfuric acid dispersal in the water. The waste water containing the traces of sulfuric acid contaminant from the nitrocellulose fibers is removed and the purified nitrocellulose fibers recovered.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the nitration of cellulose with nitric acid in the absence of sulfuric acid which comprises adding sufficient nitric oxide and oxygen or air to the nitration reaction mixture to react with the water formed in the reaction. This regenerates nitric acid which can be recycled to the reaction or removed and collected.

Abstract: Waste paper is shredded and reacted with nitric acid to produce nitrated cellulose in which the inorganic nitrate ion is organically bound to the cellulosic waste paper. The resultant product is neutralized to enhance its stability and is suitable for use as a nitrogen fertilizer and soil conditioner. When phosphoric acid is added prior to neutralization with potassium hydroxide a complete N-P-K fertilizer results.

Abstract: A continuous process is provided for the vapor phase nitration of cellulose n a novel reactor having a gas tight housing containing a table with a perforated surface. Cellulose in porous sheet form is continuously passed into the reactor over the perforated table while continuously introducing nitric acid vapor into the housing through the perforations to provide a cushion of nitric acid gas supporting the sheet and forcing nitric acid vapor through the porous sheet. Water vapor formed in the reaction and unreacted nitric acid vapor are continuously removed from the housing, together with the nitrocellulose sheet produced. The rate at which the cellulose sheet is passed through the reactor depends on the rate at which the nitric acid is introduced and the degree of nitration desired. The cellulose can be partially nitrated by the novel process and further nitrated with nitric acid in liquid phase. The process produces a uniform nitrocellulose product suitable for use in propellants.

Abstract: In a continuous process for the nitration of cellulose, a slurry of cellulose in nitrating liquor is injected under pressure into a primary nitration reactor by means of an injection pump, the reactor comprising a loop of tubing, the slurry is circulated in the loop by means of a circulation pump at a rate which is greater than the rate of injection in order to ensure that the slurry is vigorously agitated, the slurry is optionally transferred, successively, from the primary loop to one or more secondary nitration reactors, each of which also comprises a loop of tubing equipped with a circulation pump, and the slurry is withdrawn from the final loop and the nitrocellulose is recovered.

Abstract: Hollow cellulosic fibers are produced by nitrosating and dissolving a cellulosic material in an aprotic solvent selected from the group consisting of a dialkylacylamide and dimethylsulfoxide and regenerating the dissolved cellulose by contacting the cellulose solution with a regenerant. The regenerant is n-octanol where the solvent is a dialkylacylamide and n-hexanol where the solvent is dimethylsulfoxide. The fibers are hollow as regenerated and require no special spinnerette designs nor special spinning conditions.

Abstract: Regenerated cellulosic articles are produced by nitrosating and dissolving cellulose in a dialkylacylamide solvent, such as dimethylformamide, and regenerating the dissolved cellulose by passing into a coagulant bath. The coagulant comprises water or a 1 to 4 carbon atom aliphatic monohydric alcohol and a soluble reactive base, the latter in an amount ranging from 6% to 25% by weight of the regenerant. The process produces regenerated cellulose products of improved resistance to alkaline solubility.

Abstract: Shaped cellulosic fibers are produced by nitrosating and dissolving a cellulosic material in an aprotic solvent selected from the group consisting of a dialkylacylamide and dimethylsulfoxide and regenerating the dissolved cellulose by contacting the cellulose solution with a regenerant. The regenerant is butanol, pentanol or benzyl alcohol where the solvent is a dialkylacylamide and propanol, butanol or benzyl alcohol where the solvent is dimethylsulfoxide. The fibers have a generally crenulated shape as regenerated and require no special spinnerette designs nor special spinning conditions.

Abstract: Regenerated cellulosic fibers of improved resistance to alkaline treatment are produced by nitrosating and dissolving from 5 to 14% by weight of a cellulosic material in a dialkylacylamide solvent while said solution is maintained at a temperature no greater than 20.degree. C to form a cellulose nitrite ester, and regenerating the cellulose by contacting the cellulose ester with a regenerant. Regeneration of the cellulose occurs before significant oxidation of the cellulose takes place.