Optimization of simulated moving bed plants with low efficient stationary phases: separation of fructose and glucose

An optimization procedure for simulated moving bed (SMB) plants with low efficient stationary phases is presented. The new aspect is that the desorbent consumption can be cut by 70% by running the plant with lower internal liquid flows and a corresponding larger switch time while the productivity is kept constant. This concept was validated by the separation of fructose and glucose in water on a calcium resin with an eight-column SMB plant. The separation can be predicted well by a true moving bed (TMB) and a simulated moving bed simulation. Adsorption isotherms were determined up to 300 kg/m3 for glucose and 500 kg/m3 for fructose from 25 to 80 degrees C. Experimental SMB runs were performed over a wide range of feed concentrations (10-350 kg/m3) and temperatures (25-80 degrees C). The strong influence of the delay volume is pointed out. For an experimental run with high feed concentration a complete set of data is presented. To reduce biological growth separation at 80 degrees C is recommended.     

Darstellung und thermische Zersetzung von Lithiumcyanuraten Eine einfache Methode zur Gewinnung von wasserfreiem Lithiumcyanat

Zusammenfassung Die Darstellung von Mono-, Di- und Tri-Lithiumcyanurat durch Umsetzung von Cyanursäure mit LiOH bzw. Li₂CO₃ in hochsiedenden Alkoholen und durch lösungsmittelfreie Festkörperreaktion wird beschrieben. Die Festkörperreaktionen werden mit Hilfe thermoanalytischer Methoden untersucht. Die Reaktion mit LiOH erfolgt in zwei Schritten und ergibt bei 400°C. Trilithium-cyanurat. Unter denselben Bedingungen wird mit Li₂CO₃ nur Dilithium-cyanurat gebildet. Die Thermolyse von Trilithium-cyanurat bei 550°C liefert in hoher Ausbeute Lithiumcyanat und stellt somit eine einfache Methode zur Darstellung dieser Verbindung in wasserfreier Form dar.

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Formation and thermolysis of lithium cyanurates (a simple preparation of anhydrous lithium cyanate)

The formation of mono-, di- and tri-lithium cyanurate by reaction of LiOH or Li₂CO₃ with cyanuric acid has been investigated as a solid state reaction and by using high boiling alcohols as reaction medium. For investigating the solid state reactions thermoanalytical methods were used. The reaction with LiOH proceeds in two steps yielding trilithium cyanurate at 400°C. Under the same conditions only dilithium cyanurate is formed by reaction with Li₂CO₃. Lithium cyanate is obtained in high yields by thermolysis of trilithium cyanurate at 550°C. This procedure is therefore a simple method in synthesizing pure anhydrous lithium cyanate.

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Herrn Univ.-Prof. Dr.O. Kratky zum 70. Geburtstag gewidmet.     

Determination of copper impurities in nickel and cobalt salts by atomic absorption spectroscopy

Summary A method is described for the rapid determination of traces of copper in the ppm range in cobalt and nickel salts. The % standard deviation for the analysis is reported as 3.4 to 3.7 for aequous solutions and 4.8 to 5.0 for carbon tetrachloride sprayed directly into the flame after extraction.

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Zusammenfassung Ein Verfahren zur raschen Bestimmung von Kupferspuren im ppm-Bereich in Kobalt- und Nickelsalzen wurde beschrieben. Die Standardabweichung in wäßrigen Lösungen beträgt 3,4 bis 3,7%, bei unmittelbarem Versprühen der Tetrachlorkohlenstoffextrakte in die Flamme 4,8 bis 5,0%.

     

Synthesen von Heterocyclen, 130. Mitt.: Über das Glomerin und das Arborin

Zusammenfassung Es werden einstufige Synthesen desGlomerins (2) [1,2-Dimethyl-4(1H)-chinazolinon] und desArborins (3) [1-Methyl-2-benzyl-4(1H)-chinazolinon] bekanntgegeben.

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Syntheses of heterocycles, CXXX: Glomerine and arborine

A one step synthesis ofglomerine (2) [1.2-dimethyl-4(1H)-quinazolinone] andarborine (3) [1-methyl-2-benzyl-4(1H)-quinazolinone] is described.

     

Synthese und Röntgenstrukturanalyse des 8π-Elektronenringsystems S4N4O2Sn2(CH3)6 und des magnetische Verhalten von S4N4O2 und S8N8O4

Synthesis and X-Ray Structure Analysis of the 8π-Electron-Ring-System S₄N₄O₂Sn₂(CH₃)₆ and the Magnetic Properties of S₄N₄O₂ and S₈N₈O₄ S₄N₄O₂ reacts with N[Sn(CH₃)₃]₃ in a molar ratio of 1:1 to an eight-membered trimethyltin-substituted 8π-electron skeleton, S₄N₄O₂Sn₂(CH₃)₆. In contrast to known 6π-electronsystems this compound has tin atoms which are tetracoordinated. This was demonstrated on the basis of an x-ray analysis. S₄N₄O₂Sn₂(CH₃)₆ · 1/2 C₆H₆ crystallizes in the space group P2₁/c with a = 1396.0(4), b = 1190.3(4), c = 1256.7(3) pm, and β = 103.46(2)°. It was shown that the ability of coordination at the tin atom depends on the electron density. The magnetic properties of S₄N₄O₂ and S₈N₈O₄ were investigated by the Faraday method. The high diamagnetism in these ring compounds is caused by the π-electrons.     

Random peptide synthesis using immobilized enzymes in high concentrations of organic solvents

Trypsin, leucine aminopeptidase, and carboxypeptidase B were separately immobilized on controlled pore glass and reacted with a dipeptide substrate in high concentrations of either acetone or 1-propanol. Hydrolytic activity was demonstrated and evidence for the possible synthesis of peptide polymer is presented. Directed synthesis using amino acids and blocked amino acids as substrates was not successful.     

Copolymerization characteristics of S-vinyl-O-tert-butylthiocarbonate

Poly-S-vinyl-O-tert-butylthiocarbonate is an excellent precursor to poly(vinyl mercaptan) because the tert-butyloxycarbonyl blocking group can be removed by either acid hydrolysis or thermolysis under conditions which minimize the oxidation of the liberated mercaptan to disulfide. Dilatometric studies of the homopolymerization of S-vinyl-O-tert-butylthiocarbonate demonstrated that the polymerization rate was directly proportional to the concentration of free-radical initiator; no thermal initiation was observed. The molecular weight of the homopolymers and copolymers ranged from 30,000 to 50,000 (GPC). Copolymerization of S-vinyl-O-tert-butylthiocarbonate (M₂) with styrene, (r₁ = 3.0, r₂ = 0.2), methyl methacrylate (r₁ = 1.40, r₂ = 0.17) and vinyl acetate (r₁ = 0.04, r₂ = 11.0) indicated that a sulfur atom adjacent to the vinyl group increases the resonance stability (Q₂ = 0.5) and the electron density (e₂ = ?1.4) of the double bond and the corresponding radical. Water-soluble copolymers could be prépared by incorporating either N-vinylpyrrolidone (r₁ = 0.12, r₂ = 3.94) or N-isopropylacrylamide (r₁ = 1.17, r₂ = 0.3) with M₂. The water solubility of the copolymers decreased markedly when the tert-butyloxycarbonyl group was removed. Copolymers of M₂ with N-vinyl-O-tert-butylcarbamate (r₁ = 0.13, r₂ = 5.10) were utilized to prepare crosslinked poly(vinyl amine–vinyl mercaptan); the crosslinking resulted from urea linkages formed during thermolysis of the copolymer.     

Cytoskeletal elements of chick embryo fibroblasts revealed by detergent extraction.

Treatment of chick embryo fibroblasts with 0.5% Triton X-100 extracts most of the cell protein, leaving an organized part of the cell structure attached to the tissue culture dish. This "Triton cytoskeleton" consists largely of intermediate-sized filaments and bundles of microfilaments. SDS polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis reveals that this cytoskeleton is made up of three main proteins. One protein component is 42,000 daltons and co-migrates with muscle actin. The other two components are 52,000 and 230,000 daltons and remain quantitatively associated with the cytoskeleton during the detergent extraction. The possible identity of these three protein components and their organization into a supramolecular structure is discussed.