Disclosed herein are methods and systems that relate to various configurations of electrochemical, bromination, oxybromination, bromine oxidation, hydrolysis, neutralization, and epoxidation reactions to form propylene bromohydrin, propanal, and propylene oxide or to form bromoethanol, bromoacetaldehyde, and ethylene oxide.
B01J 41/14 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
B01J 47/12 - Ion-exchange processes in generalApparatus therefor characterised by the use of ion-exchange material in the form of ribbons, filaments, fibres or sheets, e.g. membranes
C25B 1/00 - Electrolytic production of inorganic compounds or non-metals
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Intermediate frame, electrochemical systems, and methods
Provided herein are intermediate frame systems and methods, comprising one or more arrays of channels on upper and/or lower edges of the intermediate frame wherein the channels are configured to provide a spatially uniform flow of electrolyte through the plane of the intermediate frame.
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electronic equipment, namely, electrochemical cells for producing industrial chemicals; electronic equipment in the nature of components of anode chamber and cathode chamber of the electrochemical cells for producing industrial chemicals, namely, anode shell, cathode shell, intermediate frame between the anode shell and the cathode shell, elastic member in the cathode chamber, and spacers; electronic equipment, namely, membranes used in electrochemical cells for the production of industrial chemicals; anodes used in the production of industrial chemicals; cathodes used in the production of industrial chemicals; scientific analytical instruments for measuring ion concentration; ultramicroelectrodes for laboratory research; scientific instruments, namely, attenuated total reflectance instruments
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Methods and systems to form propylene chlorohydrin from dichloropropane using lewis acid
There are provided methods and systems to form propylene chlorohydrin by hydrolysis of dichloropropane in presence of Lewis acid and to further form propylene oxide from the propylene chlorohydrin.
C07C 29/09 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by hydrolysis
C25B 3/06 - Electrolytic production of organic compounds by halogenation
C07C 31/36 - Halogenated alcohols the halogen not being fluorine
C07C 17/02 - Preparation of halogenated hydrocarbons by addition of halogens to unsaturated hydrocarbons
C07C 29/64 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by simultaneous introduction of hydroxy groups and halogens
C07C 29/124 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by hydrolysis of esters of mineral acids of halides
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Ion exchange membranes, electrochemical systems, and methods
Disclosed herein are ion exchange membranes, electrochemical systems, and methods that relate to various configurations of the ion exchange membranes and other components of the electrochemical cell.
C25B 9/00 - Cells or assemblies of cellsConstructional parts of cellsAssemblies of constructional parts, e.g. electrode-diaphragm assembliesProcess-related cell features
C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
C25B 13/04 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material
C25B 9/06 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof
C25B 9/08 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
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Methods and systems to form propylene chlorohydrin from dichloropropane using Lewis acid
There are provided methods and systems to form propylene chlorohydrin by hydrolysis of dichloropropane in presence of Lewis acid and to further form propylene oxide from the propylene chlorohydrin.
C07C 29/09 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by hydrolysis
C07C 31/36 - Halogenated alcohols the halogen not being fluorine
Provided herein are anode assembly, conductive contact strips, electrochemical cells containing the anode assembly and the conductive contact strips, and methods to use and manufacture the same, where the anode assembly includes a plurality of V-shaped, U-shaped, or Z-shaped elements positioned outside the anode shell and in electrical contact with the anode.
B23K 26/34 - Laser welding for purposes other than joining
C25B 1/46 - Simultaneous production of alkali metal hydroxides and chlorine, oxyacids or salts of chlorine, e.g. by chlor-alkali electrolysis in diaphragm cells
C25B 11/02 - ElectrodesManufacture thereof not otherwise provided for characterised by shape or form
C25B 13/04 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material
Disclosed herein are ion exchange membranes, electrochemical systems, and methods that relate to various configurations of the ion exchange membranes and other components of the electrochemical cell.
C25B 9/00 - Cells or assemblies of cellsConstructional parts of cellsAssemblies of constructional parts, e.g. electrode-diaphragm assembliesProcess-related cell features
C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
C25B 13/04 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material
C25B 9/06 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof
C25B 9/08 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
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Electrochemical, halogenation, and oxyhalogenation systems and methods
Disclosed herein are methods and systems that relate to electrochemically oxidizing metal halide with a metal ion in a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state; halogenating an unsaturated hydrocarbon or a saturated hydrocarbon with the metal halide with the metal ion in the higher oxidation state; and oxyhalogenating the metal halide with the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state in presence of an oxidant. In some embodiments, the oxyhalogenation is in series with the electrochemical oxidation, the electrochemical oxidation is in series with the oxyhalogenation, the oxyhalogenation is parallel to the electrochemical oxidation, and/or the oxyhalogenation is simultaneous with the halogenation.
C25B 3/06 - Electrolytic production of organic compounds by halogenation
C25B 9/08 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
C25B 9/20 - Assemblies comprising a plurality of cells of the filter-press type
C25B 9/10 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms including an ion-exchange membrane in or on which electrode material is embedded
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Consulting related to the construction of plants for manufacturing industrial chemicals Consulting related to industrial chemical manufacturing processes
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Electronic equipment, namely, electrochemical cells for producing industrial chemicals; electronic equipment in the nature of components of electrochemical cells for producing industrial chemicals, namely, anode shell, cathode shell, intermediate frame between the anode shell and the cathode shell, elastic member in the cathode chamber, and spacers; electronic equipment, namely, membranes used in electrochemical cells for the production of industrial chemicals; anodes used in the production of industrial chemicals; cathodes used in the production of industrial chemicals; scientific analytical instruments for measuring ion concentration; ultramicroelectrode instruments for laboratory research; scientific instruments, namely, attenuated total reflectance instruments
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Electronic equipment, namely, electrochemical cells for producing industrial chemicals; electronic equipment in the nature of components of electrochemical cells for producing industrial chemicals, namely, anode shell, cathode shell, intermediate frame between the anode shell and the cathode shell, elastic member in the cathode chamber, and spacers; electronic equipment, namely, membranes used in electrochemical cells for the production of industrial chemicals; anodes used in the production of industrial chemicals; cathodes used in the production of industrial chemicals; scientific analytical instruments for measuring ion concentration; ultramicroelectrode instruments for laboratory research; scientific instruments, namely, attenuated total reflectance instruments
Disclosed herein are ion exchange membranes, electrochemical systems, and methods that relate to various configurations of the ion exchange membranes and other components of the electrochemical cell.
C25B 9/00 - Cells or assemblies of cellsConstructional parts of cellsAssemblies of constructional parts, e.g. electrode-diaphragm assembliesProcess-related cell features
C25B 9/08 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
C25B 13/04 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material
C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
C25B 9/06 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof
There are provided methods and systems related to use of one or more lanthanide halides in an electrochemical oxidation of metal halide in anolyte where the metal ion is oxidized from lower oxidation state to higher oxidation state at an anode; and then further use of the one or more lanthanide halides and the metal halide with the metal ion in the higher oxidation state in a halogenation reaction of an unsaturated hydrocarbon or a saturated hydrocarbon to form one or more products comprising halohydrocarbon.
C07C 17/013 - Preparation of halogenated hydrocarbons by addition of halogens
C07C 17/02 - Preparation of halogenated hydrocarbons by addition of halogens to unsaturated hydrocarbons
C07C 17/04 - Preparation of halogenated hydrocarbons by addition of halogens to unsaturated halogenated hydrocarbons
C07C 17/06 - Preparation of halogenated hydrocarbons by addition of halogens combined with replacement of hydrogen atoms by halogens
C07C 17/093 - Preparation of halogenated hydrocarbons by replacement by halogens
C07C 17/15 - Preparation of halogenated hydrocarbons by replacement by halogens with oxygen as auxiliary reagent, e.g. oxychlorination
C07C 17/152 - Preparation of halogenated hydrocarbons by replacement by halogens with oxygen as auxiliary reagent, e.g. oxychlorination of hydrocarbons
C07C 17/154 - Preparation of halogenated hydrocarbons by replacement by halogens with oxygen as auxiliary reagent, e.g. oxychlorination of hydrocarbons of saturated hydrocarbons
C07C 17/156 - Preparation of halogenated hydrocarbons by replacement by halogens with oxygen as auxiliary reagent, e.g. oxychlorination of hydrocarbons of unsaturated hydrocarbons
C07C 17/158 - Preparation of halogenated hydrocarbons by replacement by halogens with oxygen as auxiliary reagent, e.g. oxychlorination of halogenated hydrocarbons
C25B 9/10 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms including an ion-exchange membrane in or on which electrode material is embedded
Tre are provided methods and systems related to use of one or more lanthanide halides in an electrochemical oxidation of metal halide in anolyte where the metal ion is oxidized from lower oxidation state to higher oxidation state at an anode; and then further use of the one or more lanthanide halides and the metal halide with the metal ion in the higher oxidation state in a halogenation reaction of an unsaturated hydrocarbon or a saturated hydrocarbon to form one or more products comprising halohydrocarbon.
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There are provided methods and systems to form propylene chlorohydrin by hydrolysis of 1,2-dichloropropane and to further form propylene oxide from propylene chlorohydrin.
Disclosed herein are methods and systems that relate to various configurations of electrochemical oxidation, chlorine oxidation, oxychlorination, chlorination, and epoxidation reactions to form propylene oxide or ethylene oxide.
Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and computer programs that relate to monitoring condition of one or more electrochemical cells or a group of the electrochemical cells in one or more electrolyzers.
C25B 9/00 - Cells or assemblies of cellsConstructional parts of cellsAssemblies of constructional parts, e.g. electrode-diaphragm assembliesProcess-related cell features
C25B 9/06 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof
Disclosed herein are methods and systems that relate to various configurations of electrochemical oxidation, chlorine oxidation, oxychlorination, chlorination, and epoxidation reactions to form propylene oxide or ethylene oxide.
C25B 3/06 - Electrolytic production of organic compounds by halogenation
C07D 301/24 - Synthesis of the oxirane ring by splitting-off Hal—Y from compounds containing the radical Hal—C—C—OY
C07C 31/36 - Halogenated alcohols the halogen not being fluorine
C07C 29/64 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by simultaneous introduction of hydroxy groups and halogens
C07D 303/04 - Compounds containing oxirane rings containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms in addition to the ring oxygen atoms
C07C 17/08 - Preparation of halogenated hydrocarbons by addition of hydrogen halides to unsaturated hydrocarbons
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Systems and methods for separation and purification of products
There are provided methods and systems for an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode where the anode is contacted with a metal ion that converts the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state. The metal ion in the higher oxidation state is reacted with an unsaturated hydrocarbon and/or a saturated hydrocarbon to form products. Separation and/or purification of the products as well as of the metal ions in the lower oxidation state and the higher oxidation state, is provided herein.
C25B 3/02 - Electrolytic production of organic compounds by oxidation
C25B 9/08 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
C25B 1/46 - Simultaneous production of alkali metal hydroxides and chlorine, oxyacids or salts of chlorine, e.g. by chlor-alkali electrolysis in diaphragm cells
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Anode assembly, contact strips, electrochemical cell, and methods to use and manufacture thereof
Provided herein are anode assembly, conductive contact strips, electrochemical cells containing the anode assembly and the conductive contact strips, and methods to use and manufacture the same, where the anode assembly includes a plurality of V-shaped, U-shaped, or Z-shaped elements positioned outside the anode shell and in electrical contact with the anode.
C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
C25B 9/00 - Cells or assemblies of cellsConstructional parts of cellsAssemblies of constructional parts, e.g. electrode-diaphragm assembliesProcess-related cell features
C25B 9/04 - Devices for current supply; Electrode connections; Electric inter-cell connections
C25B 9/16 - Cells or assemblies of cells comprising at least one electrode made of particles; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof
B23K 26/34 - Laser welding for purposes other than joining
C25B 1/46 - Simultaneous production of alkali metal hydroxides and chlorine, oxyacids or salts of chlorine, e.g. by chlor-alkali electrolysis in diaphragm cells
C25B 9/08 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
C25B 9/18 - Assemblies comprising a plurality of cells
C25B 11/02 - ElectrodesManufacture thereof not otherwise provided for characterised by shape or form
C25B 13/04 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material
Provided herein are anode assembly, conductive contact strips, electrochemical cells containing the anode assembly and the conductive contact strips, and methods to use and manufacture the same, where the anode assembly includes a plurality of V-shaped, U-shaped, or Z- shaped elements positioned outside the anode shell and in electrical contact with the anode.
Provided herein are intermediate frame systems and methods, comprising one or more arrays of channels on upper and/or lower edges of the intermediate frame wherein the channels are configured to provide a spatially uniform flow of electrolyte through the plane of the intermediate frame.
Provided herein are intermediate frame systems and methods, comprising one or more arrays of channels on upper and/or lower edges of the intermediate frame wherein the channels are configured to provide a spatially uniform flow of electrolyte through the plane of the intermediate frame.
Disclosed herein are methods and systems that relate to an on-line monitoring of a process/system by controlling rate of oxidation of metal ions at an anode in an anode electrolyte of an electrochemical process and controlling rate of reduction of the metal ions in a catalysis process to achieve steady state.
H01M 8/04992 - Processes for controlling fuel cells or fuel cell systems characterised by the implementation of mathematical or computational algorithms, e.g. feedback control loops, fuzzy logic, neural networks or artificial intelligence
H01M 8/04313 - Processes for controlling fuel cells or fuel cell systems characterised by the detection or assessment of variablesProcesses for controlling fuel cells or fuel cell systems characterised by the detection or assessment of failure or abnormal function
Disclosed herein are methods and systems that relate to an on-line monitoring of a process/system by controlling rate of oxidation of metal ions at an anode in an anode electrolyte of an electrochemical process and controlling rate of reduction of the metal ions in a catalysis process to achieve steady state.
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G01N 27/49 - Systems involving the determination of the current at a single specific value, or small range of values, of applied voltage for producing selective measurement of one or more particular ionic species
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Electrochemical, halogenation, and oxyhalogenation systems and methods
Disclosed herein are methods and systems that relate to electrochemically oxidizing metal halide with a metal ion in a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state; halogenating an unsaturated hydrocarbon or a saturated hydrocarbon with the metal halide with the metal ion in the higher oxidation state; and oxyhalogenating the metal halide with the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state in presence of an oxidant. In some embodiments, the oxyhalogenation is in series with the electrochemical oxidation, the electrochemical oxidation is in series with the oxyhalogenation, the oxyhalogenation is parallel to the electrochemical oxidation, and/or the oxyhalogenation is simultaneous with the halogenation.
C25B 3/06 - Electrolytic production of organic compounds by halogenation
C25B 9/08 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
C25B 9/10 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms including an ion-exchange membrane in or on which electrode material is embedded
C25B 9/20 - Assemblies comprising a plurality of cells of the filter-press type
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ELECTROCHEMICAL, HALOGENATION, AND OXYHALOGENATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Disclosed herein are methods and systems that relate to electrochemically oxidizing metal halide with a metal ion in a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state; halogenating an unsaturated hydrocarbon or a saturated hydrocarbon with the metal halide with the metal ion in the higher oxidation state; and oxyhalogenating the metal halide with the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state in presence of an oxidant. In some embodiments, the oxyhalogenation is in series with the electrochemical oxidation, the electrochemical oxidation is in series with the oxyhalogenation, the oxyhalogenation is parallel to the electrochemical oxidation, and/or the oxyhalogenation is simultaneous with the halogenation.
C07C 17/02 - Preparation of halogenated hydrocarbons by addition of halogens to unsaturated hydrocarbons
C25B 9/00 - Cells or assemblies of cellsConstructional parts of cellsAssemblies of constructional parts, e.g. electrode-diaphragm assembliesProcess-related cell features
C25B 15/08 - Supplying or removing reactants or electrolytesRegeneration of electrolytes
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industrial chemicals; halogenated hydrocarbons; ethylene dichloride; chloroethanol; propylene oxide; propylene chloride; ethylene chlorohydrin; propylene chlorohydrin; sodium hydroxide; hydrochloric acid; all of the foregoing used in the production and manufacturing of industrial chemicals and none of the foregoing related to peptides for use as raw materials or ingredients in the manufacture of food, beverages, and nutritional supplements consulting related to the construction of plants for manufacturing industrial chemicals consulting related to industrial chemical manufacturing processes licensing of designs and technologies related to industrial chemical processes
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Ion exchange membranes, electrochemical systems, and methods
Disclosed herein are ion exchange membranes, electrochemical systems, and methods that relate to various configurations of the ion exchange membranes and other components of the electrochemical cell.
C25B 9/00 - Cells or assemblies of cellsConstructional parts of cellsAssemblies of constructional parts, e.g. electrode-diaphragm assembliesProcess-related cell features
C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
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C25B 9/06 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof
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ION EXCHANGE MEMBRANES, ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
Disclosed herein are ion exchange membranes, electrochemical systems, and methods that relate to various configurations of the ion exchange membranes and other components of the electrochemical cell.
Disclosed herein are systems and methods that relate to use of ultramicroelectrodes (UME) in measurement of ion concentration in presence of one or more organic compound(s).
Disclosed herein are systems and methods that relate to use of ultramicroelectrodes (UME) in measurement of ion concentration in presence of one or more organic compound(s).
G01N 27/49 - Systems involving the determination of the current at a single specific value, or small range of values, of applied voltage for producing selective measurement of one or more particular ionic species
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Industrial chemicals; halogenated hydrocarbons; ethylene dichloride; chloroethanol; propylene oxide; propylene chloride; ethylene chlorohydrin; propylene chlorohydrin; sodium hydroxide; hydrogen gas; hydrochloric acid. Electrochemical cells for producing industrial chemicals; components of electrochemical cells for producing industrial chemicals; polymeric ionexchange membranes (physical membranes that allow migration of ions into anode or cathode electrolytes via a scientific process); anodes used in the production of industrial chemicals; cathodes used in the production of industrial chemicals; analytical instruments for measuring ion concentration; ultramicroelectrode instruments in the form of scientific instruments; attenuated total reflectance instruments. Consulting related to the construction of plants for manufacturing industrial chemicals. Consulting related to industrial chemical manufacturing processes. Scientific consulting related to industrial chemical processes. Licensing of designs and technologies related to industrial chemical processes.
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ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING METAL HALIDE TO FORM PRODUCTS
There are provided electrochemical methods and systems to form one or more organic compounds or enantiomers thereof selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted dioxane, substituted or unsubstituted dioxolane, dichloroethylether, dichloromethyl methyl ether, dichloroethyl methyl ether, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, phosgene, and combinations thereof.
There are provided electrochemical methods and systems to form one or more organic compounds or enantiomers thereof selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted dioxane, substituted or unsubstituted dioxolane, dichloroethylether, dichloromethyl methyl ether, dichloroethyl methyl ether, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, phosgene, and combinations thereof.
There are provided electrochemical methods and systems to form one or more organic compounds or enantiomers thereof selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted dioxane, substituted or unsubstituted dioxolane, dichloroethylether, dichloromethyl methyl ether, dichloroethyl methyl ether, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, phosgene, and combinations thereof.
There are provided methods and systems for an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode where the anode is contacted with a metal ion that converts the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state. The metal ion in the higher oxidation state is reacted with hydrogen gas, an unsaturated hydrocarbon, and/or a saturated hydrocarbon to form products.
C25B 11/03 - ElectrodesManufacture thereof not otherwise provided for characterised by shape or form perforated or foraminous
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industrial chemicals; halogenated hydrocarbons; ethylene dichloride; chloroethanol; propylene oxide; propylene chloride; ethylene chlorohydrin; propylene chlorohydrin; sodium hydroxide; hydrogen gas; hydrochloric acid Licensing of designs and technologies related to industrial chemical processes; scientific consulting related to industrial chemical processes
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industrial chemicals; halogenated hydrocarbons; ethylene dichloride; chloroethanol; propylene oxide; propylene chloride; ethylene chlorohydrin; propylene chlorohydrin; sodium hydroxide; hydrogen gas; hydrochloric acid Licensing of designs and technologies related to industrial chemical processes; scientific consulting related to industrial chemical processes
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR UTILIZING CARBIDE LIME OR SLAG
Provided herein are methods comprising a) treating a slag solid or carbide lime suspension with an ammonium salt in water to produce an aqueous solution comprising calcium salt, ammonium salt, and solids; b) contacting the aqueous solution with carbon dioxide from an industrial process under one or more precipitation conditions to produce a precipitation material comprising calcium carbonate and a supernatant aqueous solution wherein the precipitation material and the supernatant aqueous solution comprise residual ammonium salt; and c) removing and optionally recovering ammonia and/or ammonium salt using one or more steps of (i) recovering a gas exhaust stream comprising ammonia during the treating and/or the contacting step; (ii) recovering the residual ammonium salt from the supernatant aqueous solution; and (iii) removing and optionally recovering the residual ammonium salt from the precipitation material.
There are provided methods and systems for an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode where the anode is contacted with a metal ion that converts the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state. The metal ion in the higher oxidation state is reacted with an unsaturated hydrocarbon and/or a saturated hydrocarbon to form products. Separation and/or purification of the products as well as of the metal ions in the lower oxidation state and the higher oxidation state, is provided herein.
C25B 1/46 - Simultaneous production of alkali metal hydroxides and chlorine, oxyacids or salts of chlorine, e.g. by chlor-alkali electrolysis in diaphragm cells
C25B 3/02 - Electrolytic production of organic compounds by oxidation
C25B 9/08 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
44.
ELECTROCHEMICAL HYDROXIDE SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING METAL OXIDATION
There are provided methods and systems for an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode where the anode is contacted with a metal ion that converts the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state. The metal ion in the higher oxidation state is reacted with an unsaturated hydrocarbon and/or a saturated hydrocarbon to form products. Separation and/or purification of the products as well as of the metal ions in the lower oxidation state and the higher oxidation state, is provided herein.
Exemplary embodiments of the invention provide methods and compositions relating to a multi-gene signature, and subsets thereof, for predicting whether an individual with breast cancer will respond to chemotherapy based on expression of the genes in the multi-gene signature, as well as for prognosing risk of breast cancer metastasis.
Non-cementitious compositions, products, methods of making, and using include a carbonate additive comprising vaterite such as reactive vaterite. The carbonate additive has a carbon isotopic fractionation value (delta 13C) of less than -12%. In some embodiments of the foregoing aspect and embodiments, the carbonate additive comprises between 50-99% w/w reactive vaterite. In some embodiments of the foregoing aspect and embodiments, the non-cementitious additive is more than 20% w/w cellulosic or polymeric fiber. In some embodiments of the foregoing aspect and embodiments, the composition comprises between 5-50% w/w carbonate additive. The composition is for a paper product; polymeric product; lubricant; adhesive; rubber; chalk; asphalt product; paint; abrasive for paint removal; personal care product; cosmetic; cleaning product; personal hygiene product; ingestible product; agricultural product; environmental remediation product; or combinations thereof.
There are provided methods and systems for an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode where the anode is contacted with a metal ion that converts the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state. The metal ion in the higher oxidation state is reacted with hydrogen gas, an unsaturated hydrocarbon, and/or a saturated hydrocarbon to form products.
C25B 15/08 - Supplying or removing reactants or electrolytesRegeneration of electrolytes
C25B 9/00 - Cells or assemblies of cellsConstructional parts of cellsAssemblies of constructional parts, e.g. electrode-diaphragm assembliesProcess-related cell features
Methods and systems are provided for producing a carbonate precipitation material comprising stable or reactive vaterite from carbide lime that provides both a source of divalent cations (Ca divalent cations, Mg divalent cations, etc.) and a source of proton removing agent. A method of forming drywall, comprising a) contacting an aqueous solution comprising carbide lime with carbon dioxide from an industrial process; b) producing a precipitation material comprising reactive vaterite; c) setting and hardening the precipitation material by transforming the reactive vaterite to aragonite, and d) forming the drywall.
There are provided methods and systems for an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode where the anode is contacted with a metal ion that converts the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state. The metal ion in the higher oxidation state is reacted with hydrogen gas, an unsaturated hydrocarbon, and/or a saturated hydrocarbon to form products.
Provided herein are compositions, methods, and systems for cementitious compositions containing calcium carbonate compositions and aggregate. The compositions find use in a variety of applications, including use in a variety of building materials and building applications.
Formed building materials comprising a sequestered CO2 are provided. The building materials of the invention include a composition comprising a carbonate/bicarbonate component. Additional aspects of the invention include methods of making and using the formed building materials.
Provided herein are systems, methods, and compositions related to mixtures of calcium aluminate cements with compositions comprising carbonate. The compositions comprising carbonates may be formed by sequestering carbon dioxide.
This invention relates to a novel class of compounds which are cysteine protease inhibitors, including but not limited to, inhibitors of cathepsins K, L, S and B. These compounds are useful for treating diseases in which inhibition of bone resorption is indicated, such as osteoporosis.
A61K 31/535 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with at least one nitrogen and at least one oxygen as the ring hetero atoms, e.g. 1,2-oxazines
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C07D 401/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
Provided are compositions, methods and systems including cementitious compositions and reinforcing materials wherein the cementitious composition comprises a metastable component.
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ELECTROCHEMICAL HYDROXIDE SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING METAL OXIDATION
There are provided methods and systems for an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode where the anode is contacted with a metal ion that converts the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state. The metal ion in the higher oxidation state is reacted with hydrogen gas, an unsaturated hydrocarbon, and/or a saturated hydrocarbon to form products.
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Electrochemical systems and methods using metal and ligand
There are provided methods and systems for an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode where the anode is contacted with a metal ion that converts the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state. The metal ion in the higher oxidation state is reacted with hydrogen gas, an unsaturated hydrocarbon, and/or a saturated hydrocarbon to form products.
There are provided methods and systems for an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode where the anode is contacted with a metal ion that converts the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state. The metal ion in the higher oxidation state is reacted with hydrogen gas, an unsaturated hydrocarbon, and/or a saturated hydrocarbon to form products.
There are provided methods and systems for an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode where the anode is contacted with a metal ion that converts the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state. The metal ion in the higher oxidation state is reacted with hydrogen gas, an unsaturated hydrocarbon, and/or a saturated hydrocarbon to form products.
The present invention provides compositions and methods based on genetic polymorphisms that are associated with short stature. For example, the present invention relates to nucleic acid molecules containing the polymorphisms, variant proteins encoded by these nucleic acid molecules, reagents for detecting the polymorphic nucleic acid molecules and variant proteins, and methods of using the nucleic acid molecules and proteins as well as methods of using reagents for their detection.
Provided herein are compositions, methods, and systems for a material containing metastable carbonate and stabilizer. Methods for making the compositions and using the compositions are also provided.
Provided herein are methods and systems to produce sodium carbonate (soda ash). The methods and systems provided herein modify a Solvay process by integrating it with an electrochemical process to produce a less carbon dioxide intensive Solvay process and an environmentally friendly sodium carbonate product.
LEIDEN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (LUMC) Acting On Behalf Of Academic Hospital Leiden (AZL) (Netherlands)
Inventor
Bare, Lance
Devlin, James, J.
Rosendaal, Frits R.
Reitsma, Pieter H.
Bezemer, Irene D.
Abstract
The disclosure provides compositions and methods based on genetic polymorphisms that are associated with response to statin treatment (particularly for reducing the risk of venous thrombosis). Specifically, the disclosure provides nucleic acid molecules containing the polymorphisms, variant proteins encoded by these nucleic acid molecules, reagents for detecting the polymorphic nucleic acid molecules and variant proteins, and methods of using the nucleic acid molecules and proteins as well as methods of using reagents for their detection.
A61K 31/35 - Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin having six-membered rings with one oxygen as the only ring hetero atom
A61K 31/56 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systemsDerivatives thereof, e.g. steroids
G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
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CALCIUM CARBONATE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS THEREOF
Provided herein are cementitious compositions including hydraulic cement, supplementary cementitious material, and/or self-cementing material. Such compositions may be made from carbonate brines. Methods and systems for making the compositions and using the compositions are also provided.
Provided herein are methods and systems for sequestering carbon dioxide from a multi-component gaseous stream, such as flue gas from natural gas-burning power plant to produce a protonated carbonate. Also provided herein are methods and systems for electrochemically producing proton-removing agents to form a deprotonated carbonate from the protonated carbonate. The electrochemical process may consume less energy than the amount of energy generated during production of the multi-component gaseous stream.
Compositions and methods based on genetic polymorphisms that are associated with response to statin treatment, particularly for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, especially coronary heart disease (such as myocardial infarction) and stroke are provided. For example, nucleic acid molecules containing the polymorphisms, variant proteins encoded by these nucleic acid molecules, reagents and kits for detecting the polymorphic nucleic acid molecules and variant proteins, and methods of using the nucleic acid molecules and proteins as well as methods of using reagents and kits for their detection are disclosed.
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G06F 19/18 - for functional genomics or proteomics, e.g. genotype-phenotype associations, linkage disequilibrium, population genetics, binding site identification, mutagenesis, genotyping or genome annotation, protein-protein interactions or protein-nucleic acid interactions
This invention relates to a novel class of compounds which are cysteine protease inhibitors, including but not limited to, inhibitors of cathepsins K, L, S and B. These compounds are useful for treating diseases in which inhibition of bone resorption is indicated, such as osteoporosis.
Provided are methods and systems for neutralizing acidic solutions. In such methods, an acidic solution may be generated and methods of raising the pH of the acidic solution are provided that may utilize rocks or mineral. Methods for processing rocks and minerals for digestion by an acidic solution are described. Digestion products of rocks and minerals are provided.
A method and system of separating an acid from an acid-salt solution produced in an electrochemical system using an ion exchange resin bed, by processing the acid-salt solution through the ion exchange resin bed such that the acid is retarded at the bottom of the bed and a de-acidified salt solution is recovered from the top of the bed. After removing the salt solution from the bed, the acid is recovered by back-flushing the resin bed with water.
Provided herein are compositions and methods including hydraulic cement, supplementary cementitious material, and/or self-cementing material. Methods for making the compositions and using the compositions are provided.
C04B 40/00 - Processes, in general, for influencing or modifying the properties of mortars, concrete or artificial stone compositions, e.g. their setting or hardening ability
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ALKALINE PRODUCTION USING A GAS DIFFUSION ANODE WITH A HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE
An electrochemical system comprising a first cation exchange membrane in contact with a gas diffusion anode and configured to separate the gas diffusion anode from an anode electrolyte; a cathode in contact with a cathode electrolyte; and a second cation ion exchange membrane configured to separate the cathode electrolyte from the anode electrolyte. In the system, an external pressure system is configured to apply a pressure against the first cation exchange membrane through the anode electrolyte, and an alkaline solution is produced in the cathode electrolyte by applying a voltage across the anode and cathode; in some embodiments, carbon dioxide is requested by reaction with the cathode electrolyte.
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING INDUSTRIAL WASTE GASES
Systems and methods for lowering levels of carbon dioxide and other atmospheric pollutants are provided. Economically viable systems and methods capable of removing vast quantities of carbon dioxide and other atmospheric pollutants from gaseous waste streams and sequestering them in storage stable forms are also discussed.
Systems and methods are disclosed for generating a proton removing agent and an acidic solution in a low voltage electrochemical system and utilizing the proton removing agent to sequester carbon dioxide from a waste gas in a carbon dioxide sequestration system and utilizing the acidic solution to catalyze at least one step of a chemical syntheses in combination with a plant based material.
Aspects of the invention include methods of contacting carbon dioxide with an aqueous mixture. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, a subterranean brine is contacted with carbon dioxide to produce a reaction product, which may or may not be further processed as desired. Also provided are methods in which a brine or minerals are contacted with an aqueous composition. Aspects of the invention further include compositions produced by methods of the invention as well as systems for practicing methods of the invention.
An electrochemical system comprising a cathode electrolyte comprising added carbon dioxide and contacting a cathode; and a first cation exchange membrane separating the cathode electrolyte from an anode electrolyte contacting an anode; and an electrochemical method comprising adding carbon dioxide into a cathode electrolyte separated from an anode electrolyte by a first cation exchange membrane; and producing an alkaline solution in the cathode electrolyte and an acid.
Systems and methods for lowering levels of carbon dioxide and other atmospheric pollutants are provided. Economically viable systems and processes capable of removing vast quantities of carbon dioxide and other atmospheric pollutants from gaseous waste streams and sequestering them in storage-stable forms are also discussed.
Systems and methods for lowering levels of carbon dioxide and other atmospheric pollutants are provided. Economically viable systems and processes capable of removing vast quantities of carbon dioxide and other atmospheric pollutants from gaseous waste streams and sequestering them in storage-stable forms are also discussed.
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GAS STREAM MULTI-POLLUTANTS CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS
In some embodiments, the invention provides systems and methods for removing carbon dioxide and/or additional components of waste gas streams, comprising contacting the waste gas stream with an aqueous solution, removing carbon dioxide and/or additional components from the waste gas stream, and containing the carbon dioxide and/or additional components, in one form or another, in a composition. In some embodiments, the composition is a precipitation material comprising carbonates, bicarbonates, or carbonates and bicarbonates. In some embodiments, the composition further comprises carbonate and/or bicarbonate co-products resulting from co-processing SOx, NOx, particulate matter, and/or certain metals. Additional waste streams such as liquid, solid, or multiphasic waste streams may be processed as well.
B01J 10/00 - Chemical processes in general for reacting liquid with gaseous media other than in the presence of solid particlesApparatus specially adapted therefor
An alkaline production system comprising an electrochemistry unit comprising a hydrogen-oxidizing anode in communication with a cathode electrolyte; wherein the electrochemistry unit is operably connected to a carbon sequestration system configured to sequester carbon dioxide with the cathode electrolyte. In another embodiment, an electrochemistry unit comprising a hydrogen-oxidizing anode in communication with a cathode electrolyte; and a carbon sequestration system configured to sequester carbon dioxide with the cathode electrolyte; and methods thereof.
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LOW-VOLTAGE ALKALINE PRODUCTION USING HYDROGEN AND ELECTROCATLYTIC ELECTRODES
An alkaline production system comprising an electrochemical unit comprising a hydrogen-oxidizing anode, a cathode compartment comprising a cathode and a hydrogen delivery system configured to deliver hydrogen gas to the anode, wherein the unit is operably connected to a carbon sequestration system configured to sequester carbon dioxide with the cathode electrolyte; and methods thereof. In another embodiment, a system comprising a hydrogen-oxidizing anode in communication with a cathode electrolyte comprising bicarbonate ion; and an hydrogen delivery system configured to deliver hydrogen gas to the anode; and methods thereof.
CO2 sequestering soil stabilization compositions are provided. The soil stabilization compositions of the invention include a CO2 sequestering component, e.g., a CO2 sequestering carbonate composition. Additional aspects of the invention include methods of making and using the CO2 sequestering soil stabilization composition. The invention also comprises the method of stabilizing soil and producing a soil stabilized structure utilizing such compositions.
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LOW-ENERGY ELECTROCHEMICAL BICARBONATE ION SOLUTION
A low-energy electrochemical method and system of forming bicarbonate ion solutions in an electrochemical cell utilizing carbon dioxide in contact with an electrolyte contained between two ion exchange membranes in an electrochemical cell. On applying a low voltage across an anode and cathode in electrical contact with the ion exchange membranes, bicarbonate ions form in the electrolyte without forming a gas, e.g., chlorine or oxygen at the electrodes.
A low-energy method and system of forming hydroxide ions in an electrochemical cell. On applying a low voltage across the anode and cathode, hydroxide ions form in the electrolyte containing the cathode, protons form at the anode but a gas e.g. chlorine or oxygen does not form at the anode.
A low energy method and system of removing H+ from a solution in an electrochemical cell wherein on applying a voltage across an anode in a first electrolyte and a cathode in second electrolyte, H+ are transferred to second electrolyte through a proton transfer member without forming a gas, e.g., oxygen or chlorine at the electrodes.
In some embodiments, the invention provides, a method comprising a) contacting a solution with an industrial source of carbon dioxide to produce a CO2-charged solution; b) subjecting the CO2-charged solution to conditions sufficient to produce a composition, wherein the composition comprises carbonates, bicarbonates, or carbonates and bicarbonates; c) separating a supernatant from the composition; and d) recirculating at least a portion of the supernatant for contact with the industrial source of carbon dioxide. In some embodiments, the invention provides a system comprising a) a processor configured to produce a composition from an industrial source of carbon dioxide, wherein the composition comprises precipitation material comprising carbonates, bicarbonates, or carbonates and bicarbonates and a treatment system configured to separate a supernatant from the composition, wherein the processor and the treatment system are operably connected for recirculation of at least a portion of the supernatant.
Non-cementitious CO2 sequestering compositions are provided. The compositions of the invention include a CO2 sequestering additive, e.g., a CO2 sequestering carbonate composition. Additional aspects of the invention include methods of making and using the non-cementitious CO2 sequestering compositions.
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Reduced-carbon footprint concrete compositions, and methods for making and using the same, are provided. Aspects of the reduced-carbon footprint concrete compositions include CO2-sequestering carbonate compounds, which may be present in the hydraulic cement and/or aggregate components of the concrete. The reduced-carbon footprint concrete compositions find use in a variety of applications, including use in a variety of building materials and building applications.
CO2-sequestering formed building materials are provided. The building materials of the invention include a composition comprising a carbonate/bicarbonate component. Additional aspects of the invention include methods of making and using the CO2-sequestering formed building material.
Methods of characterizing and producing compositions with negative δ13C values are provided. Aspects of the invention include characterizing source materials and process products. Aspects of the invention also include compositions that contain carbon with negative δ13C values.
A system and method of generating and trading a CO2 commodity that is correlated to a quantified amount of CO2 sequestered in a CO2 sequestering product comprising a carbonate and/or a bicarbonate. The tradable commodity can be purchased or sold for use in managing CO2 emissions.
A low-voltage, low-energy electrochemical system and method of removing protons and/or producing a base solution comprising hydroxide and carbonate/bicarbonate ions, utilizing carbon dioxide in a cathode compartment that is partitioned into a first cathode electrolyte compartment and a second cathode electrolyte compartment such that liquid flow between the cathode electrolyte compartments is possible, but wherein gaseous communication between the cathode electrolyte compartments is restricted. Carbon dioxide gas in one cathode electrolyte compartment is utilized with the cathode electrolyte in both compartments to produce the base solution with less that 3V applied across the electrodes.
A low-voltage, low-energy electrochemical system and method of producing hydroxide ions and/or bicarbonate ions and/or carbonate ions utilizing significantly less than the typical 3V used across the conventional anode and cathode to produce the ions; consequently, carbon dioxide emissions attributable to the present system and method are significantly reduced.
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GENETIC POLYMORPHISMS ASSOCIATED WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES, METHODS OF DETECTION AND USES THEREOF
The present invention provides compositions and methods based on genetic polymorphisms that are associated with cardiovascular diseases, particularly coronary heart disease (especially myocardial infarction) or hypertension. For example, the present invention relates to nucleic acid molecules containing the polymorphisms, variant proteins encoded by these nucleic acid molecules, reagents for detecting the polymorphic nucleic acid molecules and variant proteins, and methods of using the nucleic acid molecules and proteins as well as methods of using reagents for their detection.
Provided are methods for producing carbonate-containing compositions comprising silicon-based material (e.g., pozzolanic material) from a source of carbon dioxide, a divalent cation-containing solution, and a source of proton-removing agents. In such methods, divalent cations of the divalent cation-containing solution are provided by digestion of material comprising metal silicates. Also provided are methods for producing carbonate-containing compositions comprising little or no silicon-based material. In such methods, silicon-based material (e.g., silica, unreacted or undigested silicates, aluminosilicates, etc.) may be separated and processed separately from carbonate-containing compositions. Silicon-based material and carbonate-containing material may be blended at a later stage to produce a pozzolanic material, which may be further processed and blended with, for example, Portland cement.
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C01B 31/24 - Methods for the preparation of carbonates or bicarbonates in general
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GENETIC POLYMORPHISMS ASSOCIATED WITH AUTOINFLAMMATORY DISEASES, METHODS OF DETECTION AND USES THEREOF
The present invention provides compositions and methods based on genetic polymorphisms that are associated with autoinflammatory diseases such as psoriasis. For example, the present invention relates to nucleic acid molecules containing the polymorphisms, variant proteins encoded by these nucleic acid molecules, reagents for detecting the polymorphic nucleic acid molecules and variant proteins, and methods of using the nucleic acid molecules and proteins as well as methods of using reagents for their detection.
Methods are provided for producing a composition comprising carbonates, wherein the methods comprise utilizing waste sources of metal oxides. An aqueous solution of divalent cations, some or all of which are derived from a waste source of metal oxides, may be contacted with CO2 and subjected to precipitation conditions to provide compositions comprising carbonates. In some embodiments, a combustion ash is the waste source of metal oxides for the aqueous solution containing divalent cations. In some embodiments, a combustion ash is used to provide a source of proton-removing agents, divalent cations, silica, metal oxides, or other desired constituents or a combination thereof.
LEIDEN UNIVERSITY, MEDICAL CENTER (LUMC), ACTING ON BEHALF OF, ACADEMIC HOSPITAL LEIDEN (AZL) (Netherlands)
Inventor
Bare, Lance
Devlin, James
Rosendaal, Fritz R.
Reitsma, Pieter H.
Bezemer, Irene D.
Abstract
The present invention is based on the discovery of genetic polymorphisms that are associated with venous thrombosis. In particular, the present invention relates to nucleic acid molecules containing the polymorphisms, variant proteins encoded by such nucleic acid molecules, reagents for detecting the polymorphic nucleic acid molecules and proteins, and methods of using the nucleic acid and proteins as well as methods of using reagents for their detection.
Compositions comprising synthetic rock, e.g., aggregate, and methods of producing and using them are provided. The rock, e.g., aggregate, contains CO2 and/or other components of an industrial waste stream. The CO2 may be in the form of divalent cation carbonates, e.g., magnesium and calcium carbonates. Aspects of the invention include contacting a CO2 containing gaseous stream with a water to dissolve CO2, and placing the water under precipitation conditions sufficient to produce a carbonate containing precipitate product, e.g., a divalent cation carbonate.
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GENETIC POLYMORPHISMS ASSOCIATED WITH STROKE, METHODS OF DETECTION AND USES THEREOF
The present invention is based on the discovery of genetic polymorphisms that are associated with stroke and related pathologies, such as other vascular diseases. In particular, the present invention relates to nucleic acid molecules containing the polymorphisms, including groups of nucleic acid molecules that may be used as a signature marker set, such as a haplotype, a diplotype, variant proteins encoded by such nucleic acid molecules, reagents for detecting the polymorphic nucleic acid molecules and proteins, and methods of using the nucleic acid and proteins as well as methods of using reagents for their detection.
Methods of sequestering carbon dioxide (CO2) are provided. Aspects of the methods include precipitating a storage stable carbon dioxide sequestering product from an alkaline-earth-metal-containing water and then disposing of the product, e.g., by placing the product in a disposal location or using the product as a component of a manufactured composition. Also provided are systems for practicing methods of the invention.
