Abstract:
Method for sizing the cells of a centrifugal liquid-liquid chromatography “column” (CPC column) consisting of stacked discs on which the cells connected in cascade (in series) by small channels are engraved. Rotation of the stack creates a high centrifugal acceleration field which makes it possible to keep a liquid phase referred to as stationary phase motionless, whereas a mobile phase circulates along the CPC column. The cells are three-dimensional, with two dimensions (L, l) of the cells oriented in a plane substantially normal to the axis of rotation (Ω) of the disc and a third dimension (e) oriented in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of rotation, and selected so as to be at least equal to one of the other two dimensions (L, l), thus providing higher efficiency. When the scale of the devices has to be changed, the size of the cells is modified ensuring that, in any case, this third dimension (e) is favored so as to be as great as possible.Applications: design of analytic or preparative chromatography devices.
Abstract:
Method for sizing the cells of a centrifugal liquid-liquid chromatography “column” (CPC column) consisting of stacked discs on which the cells connected in cascade (in series) by small channels are engraved. Rotation of the stack creates a high centrifugal acceleration field which makes it possible to keep a liquid phase referred to as stationary phase motionless, whereas a mobile phase circulates along the CPC column. The cells are three-dimensional, with two dimensions (L, I) of the cells oriented in a plane substantially normal to the axis of rotation (Ω) of the disc and a third dimension (e) oriented in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of rotation, and selected so as to be at least equal to one of the other two dimensions (L, I), thus providing higher efficiency. When the scale of the devices has to be changed, the size of the cells is modified ensuring that, in any case, this third dimension (e) is favoured so as to be as great as possible.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for separating constituents of a liquid feed by liquid-liquid centrifugal chromatography and to a device for implementing it. Constituents (A, B) having different partition coefficients such that they are respectively carried along at unequal velocities by a light solvent (l) and a heavier solvent (L), the feed is continuously injected at an intermediate point of a separation column (col), successive cycles comprising alternately a heavy solvent injection stage and a light solvent injection stage are carried out respectively at the two ends of the column consisting of the interconnection in series of at least one set of separation cells, and the separated solvents (FA, FB) are collected during each one of said stages at the column ends opposite the solvent injection points.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for separating constituents of a liquid feed by liquid-liquid centrifugal chromatography and to a device for implementing it. Constituents (A, B) having different partition coefficients such that they are respectively carried along at unequal velocities by a light solvent (1) and a heavier solvent (L), the feed is continuously injected at an intermediate point of a separation column (col), successive cycles comprising alternately a heavy solvent injection stage and a light solvent injection stage are carried out respectively at the two ends of the column consisting of the interconnection in series of at least one set of separation cells, and the separated solvents (FA, FB) are collected during each one of said stages at the column ends opposite the solvent injection points.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for separating constituents of a liquid feed by liquid-liquid centrifugal chromatography and to a device for implementing it. Constituents (A, B) having different partition coefficients such that they are respectively carried along at unequal velocities by a light solvent (l) and a heavier solvent (L), the feed is continuously injected at an intermediate point of a separation column (col), successive cycles comprising alternately a heavy solvent injection stage and a light solvent injection stage are carried out respectively at the two ends of the column consisting of the interconnection in series of at least one set of separation cells, and the separated solvents (FA, FB) are collected during each one of said stages at the column ends opposite the solvent injection points.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for separating constituents of a liquid feed by liquid-liquid centrifugal chromatography and to a device for implementing it. Constituents (A, B) having different partition coefficients such that they are respectively carried along at unequal velocities by a light solvent (1) and a heavier solvent (L), the feed is continuously injected at an intermediate point of a separation column (col), successive cycles comprising alternately a heavy solvent injection stage and a light solvent injection stage are carried out respectively at the two ends of the column consisting of the interconnection in series of at least one set of separation cells, and the separated solvents (FA, FB) are collected during each one of said stages at the column ends opposite the solvent injection points.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a multifunctional catalyst containing cerium, uranium and at least one metal, for converting pollutants emitted by internal combustion engines, and their preparation.A catalyst comprises a porous layer containingfrom about 20% to about 99% of at least one refractory oxidefrom about 0.8% to about 70% of at least one cerium oxidefrom about 0.1% to about 50% of at least one uranium oxidefrom about 0.1% to about 20% of a metal selected from the group made up of Pt, Rh, Pd, Ru, Ir and Au, and mixtures thereof.Applications are in the catalytic converter industry.
Abstract:
The invention concerns copolymers of propylene and but-1-ene in which the proportion of units derived from but-1-ene is from 10 to 40% by weight and the proportion of isolated ethyl branches which they contain is at least equal to the square of the proportion [P] of units derived from propylene contained in said copolymers. The copolymers of the invention can be used for the production of heat-sealable films.
Abstract:
Manufacture of catalysts containing at least three essential metals consisting of copper, zinc and aluminum.The process for manufacturing the catalyst comprises the formation of homogeneous amorphous precipitate of the above-mentioned metals, followed with a washing in two steps, first with water, then with an acid solution.These catalysts are used in balanced reactions involving alcohols and synthesis gas, particularly in methanol synthesis.
Abstract:
Process for selectively hydrogenating a diolefin present in a mixture of hydrocarbons having at least 4 carbon atoms per molecule: the hydrocarbon mixture is reacted with hydrogen in contact with a catalyst comprising palladium and silver, the molar ratio of hydrogen to the diolefin being from 1:1 to 5:1.