Abstract:
Included are segmented polyurethane elastic fibers or spandex fibers, capable of bonding to polymer fiber such as nylon or polyamide fibers, in addition to bonding to itself, for apparel textile applications. More particularly the invention relates to bicomponent spandex fibers, with a heat resistant core and a heat sensitive sheath, spun from polymer solutions. The nylon fabrics containing such spandex fibers have enhanced stretch performance and improved surface appearance after heat treatment to activate the fusing and bonding between nylon fibers and spandex fibers.
Abstract:
The disclosure relates to apparatuses and methods for production of polyamide polymers utilizing additive injectors. In one embodiment, an apparatus for batch production of a polyamide polymer is provided. The apparatus can include a salt strike vessel configured to produce a polyamide salt composition and an evaporator configured to reduce water content of the polyamide salt composition to produce a polymerizable polyamide composition. The apparatus can further include a first autoclave operably connected to the evaporator such that a first portion of the polymerizable polyamide composition is deliverable from the evaporator to the first autoclave, and a second autoclave operably connected to the evaporator such that a second portion of the polymerizable polyamide composition is deliverable from the evaporator to the second autoclave. The first additive injector can be associated with the first autoclave and can be configured to inject additives into the first autoclave.
Abstract:
A finisher assembly includes a finisher agitator having a spiral ribbon. The spiral ribbon includes an exterior edge that wipes a polymer fluid from an inner vessel wall of a finisher vessel of the assembly. One or more mixing struts are coupled along the spiral ribbon. An agitator ring is coupled with one or more of the spiral ribbon or the one or more mixing struts. The agitator ring and the one or more struts are recessed from the inner vessel wall compared to the exterior edge of the of spiral ribbon in close proximity to the inner vessel wall. When the agitator is rotated the one or more mixing struts and the agitator ring mix the polymer fluid without disturbing gel along the inner vessel wall or the mixing struts according to the recessing of the agitator ring and the mixings struts from the inner vessel wall.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a thermosiphon esterifier design comprising a riser baffle in the vapor separator. Advantageously, the thermosiphon esterifier design can provide an economic benefit as compared with traditional thermosiphon esterifier designs. Methods of using the thermosiphon esterifier design in a system for the production of polyethylene terephthalate are also described.
Abstract:
Processes and systems for the production of hydrogen cyanide via the Andrussow process are described. A reaction zone, wherein oxygen, ammonia, and methane can be allowed to react in the presence of a catalyst comprising platinum to provide hydrogen cyanide. A desulfurization zone, wherein a feed stream comprising sulfur and at least one of the oxygen, the ammonia, and the methane can be contacted with a desulfurization material to produce a sulfur- reduced feed stream that is provided to the reaction zone. In an example, the desulfurization material includes zinc oxide.
Abstract:
Methane and ammonia raw materials are typically the major costs for HCN production. The methods described herein can be used to vary the molar ratio of methane to ammonia during HCN production to reduce costs.
Abstract:
Disclosed are processes for applying anti-soil compositions on BCF yams during cable or air twisting processes prior to weaving, knitting or tufting. The process foregoes the need for downstream environmentally unfavorable dyeing and low pH chemical treatment processes on the finished carpet. The anti-soil composition can be comprised of a high specific surface energy chemical or other material, for example a fluorochemical. Further, the anti-soil composition can further comprise an anti-stain component. Also disclosed are systems, BCF yarns, and carpets made from the BCF yarn treated by the disclosed process.
Abstract:
A method of stabilizing a phosphorus-based ligand or a ligand blend comprising a plurality of phosphorus-based ligands, wherein the ligand or ligand blend comprises one or more of (i) a bidentate biphosphite ligand of formula (III), (R 12 -X 12 ) (R 13 -X 13 )P-X 14 -Y-Χ 24 -P (X 22 -R 22 ) (X 23 -R 23 ) (ii) a tridentate triphosphite ligand of formula (IIIΑ) (R 12 -X 12 ) (R 13 -X 13 )P-X 14 -Y-Χ 32 -P(X 34 -R 34 )-(X 33 -Y 2 -R 24 -P(X 23 -R 23 )-(X 22 -R 22 ) or (iii) a monodentate phosphite ligand of formula (IV) P(X 1 -R 1 )(X 2 -R 2 )(X 3 -R 3 ) where each X is oxygen or a bond and each Y is optionally substituted C6-C20 arylene; the process comprising forming a mixture of the ligand or the ligand blend with a liquid which partially or fully solubilizes the ligand or ligand blend, the liquid consisting essentially of one or more of: (a) a solvent system that does not contain peroxidizable species; or, (b) a solvent system that is substantially free of a dissolved metal.
Abstract:
A filtration method is disclosed for recovering purified polyether polyol comprising the steps of providing an aqueous solution of a polyether polyol containing an alkali metal catalyst residual formed from a transesterification process utilizing an alkali metal catalyst, contacting the aqueous solution with a stoichiometric excess of magnesium sulfate, magnesium sulfite or a combination thereof to form a second aqueous solution, wherein said stoichiometric excess is based on the amount of said alkali metal catalyst residual. Water is removed from the second aqueous solution at a temperature above a set limit of said polyether polyol to produce a dehydrated slurry containing a polyether polyol phase substantially free of residual alkali metal and a precipitated solid phase comprising sulfate and/or sulfite salts of the alkali metal catalyst, magnesium hydroxide, and excess magnesium sulfate and/or sulfite, wherein the particle size distribution of said precipitated solid phase is controlled to minimize the amount of particles therein that are smaller than 3 microns. The dehydrated slurry is then passed through a filtration system to separate the polyether polyol phase from the precipitated solid phase.
Abstract:
Nickel(ll) compositions for use in manufacturing nickel metal (Ni(0)) compositions, and specifically to methods of making basic nickel carbonates used to produce nickel metal compositions are disclosed. By varying the molar ratios of carbonates and bicarbonates to nickel salts, the methods provide basic nickel carbonates that produce superior nickel metal-containing solids that are well-suited to forming nickel-ligand complexes with phosphorus-containing ligands. The phosphorus- containing ligands can be monodentate or bidentate phosphorus-containing ligands.