Abstract:
A process for the preparation from a partially decomposed organic material like peat a granulated or pelletized sorption medium using low-temperature, thermal activation of the sorption medium to produce a high degree of granule or pellet hardness balanced against an efficacious level of ion-exchange and adsorption capacity, followed by chemical treatment of the thermally-activated sorption material via an acid solution and a salt solution to increase its ion-exchange and adsorption performance while minimizing the transfer of natural impurities found in the sorption medium to an aqueous solution is provided by this invention. The sorption medium of this invention can be used in a variety of aqueous solution treatment processes, such as wastewater treatment.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for obtaining a natural product (e.g., betulin, lupeol and/or betulinic acid) from a plant extract (e.g., birch bark extract). The method employs a distillation with water and an organic solvent that (i) is water-immiscible, (ii) is capable of forming an azeotropic mixture with water, or (iii) has a boiling point of at least 100°C (e.g., toluene) and an aqueous base (e.g., KOH).
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to compositions that can be obtained by extraction of birch bark, methods of using such compositions (e.g., methods of medical use, cosmetic use and/or pharmaceutical use), food products and methods of manufacturing such compounds. The compositions are triterpenes, triterpene alcohols, or derivatives of triterpene alcohols.
Abstract:
Methods of making compositions including fluorinated peroxides are disclosed. The compositions are useful, for example, for reacting with organic compounds. In one embodiment, novel peroxides are provided.
Abstract:
The invention provides methods for separating outer birch bark from inner birch bark. The invention also provides methods for isolating betulin; lupeol; betulinic acid; 9,10-epoxy-18-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid; 9,10,18-trihydroxyoctadecanoic acid; polyphenolic polymers and fatty acids from birch bark.