Abstract:
A process for depolymerizing and/or chemically modifying lignin or lignin-like compounds in which a solution of copper and peroxide acts on lignin and/or lignin-like substance at a temperature of less than 100° C., characterized in that the solution is an aqueous solution containing copper or a copper complex, a coordination compound and peroxide and wherein the concentration of the copper or copper complex is between 0.001% and 5%, and wherein the concentration of the coordination compound is lower than 20% and wherein the concentration of peroxide is between 0.01% and 20%.
Abstract:
System for the electrochemical cleavage of compounds which includes a mediator which has no metals or heavy metals and at least two electrodes for the electrochemical activation of the mediator.
Abstract:
Compounds of the following formula are suitable as activators for peroxy compounds in laundry detergents and cleaning products:[L.sub.n M.sub.m X.sub.p ].sup.z Y.sub.q (1)in whichM is manganese in oxidation stage II, III, IV, V and/or VI or cobalt in oxidation stage II and/or III,X is a coordination group or bridging group,Y is a counterion in the corresponding stoichiometric amount to balance a charge z present, wherez as the metal complex charge, can be positive, zero or negative,n and m, independently of one another, are integers of from 1 to 4,p is an integer from 0 to 15,q is z/charge of YL is a ligand of the formula (2) ##STR1## in which substituents R.sup.1 to R.sup.8 are as defined in the description.
Abstract:
A method of bleaching lignocellulosic fibers is disclosed which comprises the step of treating the lignocellulosic fibers with a bleaching composition comprising at least one oxidizing bleaching agent in aqueous solution in the presence of at least one additive which activates delignification or bleaching wherein the activating additive is a phenanthroline selected from the group consisting of 2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline, 2,9-dimethyl-4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline, 2,9-dimethyl-4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline-disulfonic acid-disodium salt-hydrate, and 3,4,7,8-tetramethyl-1,10-phenanthroline.
Abstract:
A monomer having a structure expressed as: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, --OH group, --COOR.sub.5 group, or group expressed as: ##STR2## R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, --CH.sub.3 group, or --CH.sub.2 COOR.sub.4 group, R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom, --OH group, or --CH.sub.2 COOR.sub.4 group, R.sub.4 is a hydrogen atom, sodium atom, potassium atom, or --NH.sub.4 group, and R.sub.5 is a sodium atom, potassium atom, or --NH.sub.4 group; a polymer having a structure unit expresses as: ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 through R.sub.5 are identical with the above; and a composition containing a polymer that excels the conventional chleating agents in chleating and dispersing effects besides rendering excellent biodegradability. Therefore, the composition is preferably used as a detergent composition, an inorganic pigment dispersing agent, a fiber treatment agent, a water treatment agent (anti-scale agent), and a bleaching assistant for wood pulp, etc.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to manganese-containing polyoxometallates of the formula (1)(Q).sub.q (Mn.sub.p A.sub.a X.sub.x Y.sub.y M.sub.m O.sub.d Z.sub.z (H.sub.2 O).sub.b)cH.sub.2 O (1)where Q is one or more cations selected from the group consisting of H, Li, K, Na, Rb, Cs, Ca, Mg, Sr, Ba, Al, PR.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 R.sup.4 and NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 R.sup.4 where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 =H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl or aryl;Mn is manganese;A is a heterometal and is one or more transition metals from transition groups II to VIII apart from Zn, in particular Ru, V, Ti, Zr, Cr, Fe, Co, Cu, Sn, Ni, Re or Os;X is one or more elements selected from the group consisting of Ga, B, P, Si, Ge, As, F, Cl, Br and I;Y is Sb, S, Te, Se and Bi;M is one or more transition metals selected from the group consisting of Mo, W, Nb, Ta and V;Z is one or more anions selected from the group consisting of OH.sup.-, F.sup.-, Cl.sup.-, Br.sup.-, I.sup.-, N.sub.3.sup.-, NO.sub.3.sup.-, ClO.sub.4.sup.-, NCS--, SCN--, PF.sub.6.sup.-, RSO.sub.3.sup.-, RSO.sub.4.sup.-, CF.sub.3 SO.sub.3.sup.-, BR.sub.4.sup.-, BF.sub.4.sup.-, OAc.sup.-, where R=H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl or aryl. The indexes q, p, a, x, y, m, d, z and the numbers b and c are defined in the specification. The oxidation catalyst according to the invention is particularly effective in activating peroxidic compounds and oxygen.
Abstract:
A method that solves the problem of suppressing disturbing effects of transition and alkaline earth metal compounds during bleaching of chemically digested lignocellulosic pulp in a sequence with oxygen bleaching prior to oxidative stages with introduction of for instance ozone, superoxides, hydrogen peroxide and peroxy acids. The conditions during the oxygen bleaching are chosen so that the properties of these metal compounds are changed and the compounds removed from the pulp during the oxygen bleaching under such conditions that the attack on the cellulose is small and the fluctuations of the pulp quality due to fluctuating amounts of these metal compounds decrease markedly.
Abstract:
The invention provides a novel bleaching composition comprising:(a) an oxidatively stable bleach activator having the structure ##STR1## wherein Y.sub.1, Y.sub.3 and Y.sub.4 each represents a bridging group, i.e., zero, one, two or three carbon containing nodes for substitution, while Y.sub.2 is a bridging group of at least one carbon containing node for substitution, each said node containing a C(R), C(R.sub.1)(R.sub.2), or a C(R).sub.2 unit and each R substituent is the same or different from the remaining R substituents and is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkenyl, aryl, alkynyl, alkylaryl, halogen, alkoxy, or phenoxy, CH.sub.2 CF.sub.3, CF.sub.3 and combinations thereof, or form a substituted or unsubstituted benzene ring of which two carbon atoms in the ring form notes in the Y unit, or together with a paired R substituent bound to the same carbon atom form a cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl ring, which may include an atom other than carbon, e.g., cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl; M is a transition metal with oxidation states of I, II, III, IV, V, or VI, or selected from Groups VIA, VIIA, VIII and IB; Q is any counterion which would balance the charge of the compound on a stoichiometric basis; L is any labile ligand; and(b) an effective amount of a source of peroxy compound.
Abstract:
A monomer having a structure expressed as: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, --OH group, --COOR.sub.5 group, or group expressed as: ##STR2## R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, --CH.sub.3 group, or --CH.sub.2 COOR.sub.4 group, R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom, --OH group, or --CH.sub.2 COOR.sub.4 group, R.sub.4 is a hydrogen atom, sodium atom, potassium atom, or --NH.sub.4 group, and R.sub.5 is a sodium atom, potassium atom, or --NH.sub.4 group; a polymer having a structure unit expresses as: ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 through R.sub.5 are identical with the above; and a composition containing a polymer that excels the conventional chleating agents in chleating and dispersing effects besides rendering excellent biodegradability. Therefore, the composition is preferably used as a detergent composition, an inorganic pigment dispersing agent, a fiber treatment agent, a water treatment agent (anti-scale agent), and a bleaching assistant for wood pulp, etc.
Abstract:
Chlorine dioxide is used to stabilize hydrogen peroxide in bleach liquor at alkaline pH. This is thought to be aided by the destruction of enzymes (especially catalase) produced by bacteria. The method is useful for the reprocessing of pulps, especially when a de-inking stage is involved.