UL Solutions Prospector’s Post

How effective is Zeolite A4 in removing rubber odor? Zeolite A4 is a microporous material with excellent adsorption properties and is often used to remove various organic odors, including those released by rubber. Rubber products are often accompanied by unique odors during production and use, which may linger in the space for a long time, affecting the comfort of the living and working environment. Zeolite A4, as an environmentally friendly and efficient odor adsorbent, can improve this situation to a large extent. First, Zeolite A4 has a large surface area and adsorption capacity due to its special microporous structure. This material can effectively capture organic molecules in the air, including volatile organic substances released by rubber, thereby reducing their concentration in the room and reducing the perception of odor. Second, compared with other commonly used adsorbents, Zeolite A4 has higher selectivity and efficiency. It can selectively adsorb molecules of specific sizes and shapes, which makes it excellent in removing rubber odors without significantly affecting other components in the ambient air. In addition, Zeolite A4 also has good regeneration performance. The adsorbed organic molecules can be released from Zeolite A4 by simple thermal treatment or low-temperature desorption, making its reuse cycle longer and more economical. https://lnkd.in/gEv-NWyz

Get excited about the latest development in sustainable coatings! 🌿 Thanks to the EU-funded PERFECOAT project, the coatings industry is making progress towards more eco-friendly solutions. The project is developing and validating a new generation of industrial wood and decorative coatings with new options to increase the content of bio-based components. The project focuses on binders, pigments, fillers and additives for paints and coatings. PERFECOAT investigated bio-based binders and fillers from xylan, chitosan, alginate and yeasts and tested them for yield and feasibility. In addition, the team developed natural pigments from yeast and fungi. These developments are a first step to offer high performance, safety and environmental benefits. ➡ Join us in promoting greener coatings solutions with the #PERFECOAT project and learn more: https://lnkd.in/dcSZVJmn #coatings #coatingadditives #sustainability #biobased #coatingsindustry #ecofriendly #circulareconomy nova-Institut GmbH https://lnkd.in/g9h-dCAy

Take a look at this report of a Mill Defibering Evaluation using Bio-Organic Catalyst. With the use of Fiber-Cat, there were many improvements obtained. One of the improvements was the reduction of fiber rejects, which was by 69.3%! Download the case study to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUsQWGqc #papermill #paperfiber #biocatalysts

📌 Just published in #Journal #of #Hazardous #Materials !!! 💥💥💥 ⚠️ #Microplastics (#MPs) are recognized as an #emerging critical #issue for the #environment as they are developing as #persistent man-made #pollutants due to their ubiquitous presence and adverse effects on living organisms. The largest amount of these #wastes is composed by #polyethylene and #polypropylene, due to their use in the #manufacturing of #packaging, dining utensils, #trash #bags. Among the most used recycling strategies for #plastics, #chemical #recycling is gaining importance, as it allows, at specific conditions, the recovery of the polymer matrix or the depolymerization of the waste to original monomers, #fuels, or valuable low molecular weight chemicals (LMWCs) with potential for upcycled applications. 📣 Here an #innovative chemical approach for the #treatment of microplastics is proposed, based on an #oxidative #process that does not require any direct #energy source (irradiation or heat). Linear low-density polyethylene (#LLDPE) was selected as target commodity #polymer, due to its widespread use, chemical inertness and inefficient recycling. 🔎👩🏻🔬In this work, a new hybrid TiO2-based material was synthesized, by a #waste-#to-#wealth approach, adopting a sol-gel route that makes use of #green solvents, #available materials, and energy-efficient protocols. The organic constituent is rosin, a #bio-waste material, composed by a mixture of resin acids and natural #terpenes derived from the distillation of pine resin, from tall oil (a by-product of the #Kraft process) or from aged pine stumps. The obtained organic-modified TiO2 material, “T-Abi”, was able to promote the oxidative #degradation at room temperature of #polymeric #films of LLDPE under indirect daylight conditions. In these mild conditions, a #remarkable oxidative degradation of LLDPE films was observed within 1 month producing #alkanes, #alcohols, #esters as degradation by-products. 🧪The degradation by-products detected by GC-MS are the proof that this process can be optimized to become in the future an example of #tertiary #recycling. ♻ In a context of waste exploitation, this innovative and #sustainable approach represents a #promising cost-effective strategy for the oxidative degradation of microplastics, without producing any secondary pollutants. Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II University of Naples Federico II Università degli Studi di Cagliari Università degli Studi di Salerno CNR-IOM Claudio Imparato Aurelio Bifulco Giuseppe Vitiello Marzia Fantauzzi ida ritacco Matteo Farnesi Camellone Lucia Caporaso

There's no better bean, and that's a fact. The Colorbiotics Invigorate additive is a soybean oil derivative that outperforms the competitors by 300% in recent NRRA studies. Hot or warm, the Invigorate mix rejuvenates recycled and worn-out asphalt like nothing else on the market. Click the link to discover how this #AsphaltInnovation works: https://ow.ly/Vf2f50Qfacl

While you probably use products just about every day that include rubber, you might not have realized that different kinds come from different sources. Natural and synthetic rubbers each have their unique properties based on how they are processed and are both useful for different applications! Learn more!

#Steps in #Recrystallization of Organic compounds: #Before #starting: 1. #Solvent #selection: Choose a solvent with high #solubility for the organic compounds at high #temperatures and low solubility at low temperatures, while selectively dissolving the compound and leaving impurities insoluble. 2. #Solubility #testing: Determine the solubility of the compounds in different potential solvents at various temperatures. Also check the solvent category (as per ICH) #Recrystallization #process: 1. #Dissolving the compound: Heat the chosen solvent and slowly add the compound, stirring constantly, until completely dissolved. 2. #Hot #filtration (optional): If insoluble impurities are present, filter the hot solution through a filter paper to remove them. 3. #Concentration (optional): If the solution is dilute, gently evaporate some solvent to increase the concentration and promote crystallization. 4. #Crystallization: Allow the solution to cool slowly or induce crystallization by adding a seed crystal or anti-solvent. 5. #Crystal growth: Maintain controlled temperature and agitation to encourage formation of well-defined crystals. 6. #Harvesting crystals: Separate the crystals from the mother liquor by filtration (gravity or vacuum). 7. #Washing crystals: Wash the crystals with small amounts of fresh solvent to remove any adhering impurities. 8. #Drying crystals: Dry the crystals thoroughly using a vacuum desiccator or other suitable method. #Additional #considerations: * #Decolorization: If necessary, decolorize the solution before filtration using activated charcoal or other suitable methods. * #Seeding: Seeding with a pure crystal can promote the formation of the desired crystal form and size. * #Anti-#solvent addition: Adding a solvent in which the compound is poorly soluble can be an alternative to cooling for crystallization. * #Process optimization: Optimize parameters like cooling rate, agitation, and concentration to achieve desired crystal properties. * #Safety: Follow all safety protocols while handling solvents and chemicals. If I missed anything, please add in comments below

🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨 Stone Tucker Instruments is thrilled to share that we have officially been named the Master Distributor of Chlor*rid Products for Canada! 🇨🇦 Some key products include: 🌟 Chlor*rid : WORLD-LEADING SOLUBLE SALT REMOVER. Compatible with all coatings, Apply through UHP pressure equipment, Dilute with potable water, Economical: Pennies per square foot, No rinse required, No Residue, Vapor/Mist blasting, Bio-degradable, Non-hazardous, No VOC’s 🌟 Chlor*rid DTS: No field mixing or diluting, No special application equipment needed, No high cost, No harsh chemicals, no health hazards, no certifications, No residue left behind, Apply by brush, roller, or spray application, then rinse off, Unparalleled, proven results around the world Hold*Blast: As a surface passivator, 🌟 HOLD*BLAST chemically changes the active surface of metal to a much less reactive state. HOLD*BLASTTM is a concentrated organic chemistry that is added to water. This biodegradable product does not leave a film or residue to interfere with coating adhesion 🌟 Chlor*Test : When specifications require consistent, safe and reliable test results for chloride contamination, use CHLOR*TEST. Each kit contains five (5) individual tests. CHLOR*TEST is designed to be used on vertical, horizontal or overhead surfaces. 🌟 CSN Test Kit: offers the specifier the availability of trouble-free performance testings, in the field, for chlorides, sulfates, and nitrates with one extraction. 🌟 SP8 Gel: Non-toxic soluble salt and flash rust remover. Easy to use, Field applied pickling agent, Removes flash rust, Not an inhibitor and does not leave a film, Improve coating adhesion up to 66%, Eliminate weather delays, Reduce carbon footprint, Biodegradable , Reduce project costs up to 40%, Save time on unnecessary rework, Significantly extend coating service life 🌟 SP8 Rinse: Soluble salt and contamination remover: Easy to use, Prevents flash rust, Not an inhibitor and does not leave a film, Improve coating adhesion up to 66%, Fast-drying, Completely evaporates, Non-flammable, Water-based, Non-toxic, Eco-friendly, biodegradable Contact us by visiting https://bit.ly/3Shhr0z today!

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Total Organic Carbon (TOC) is found in all water supplies as naturally occurring organic matter. UV treatment is a very effective process step in the breakdown and reduction of TOC in water to create ultrapure water used in micro-electronics applications. Nuvonic ”Super TOC” lamps are specially designed for large flowrate or PPB level TOC reduction. We achieve this by using a special 185 nm synthetic UV lamp and quartz sleeve to break down low molecular weight organics by dissociation of molecular bonds and the generation of aggressive hydroxyl radicals from water molecules that break down organic compounds. Each system comes with a UV monitor to measure the intensity output of the UV system and make it easy to monitor and log performance.