Chemicals

The invention provides for more rapid and efficient production of clays as a component in polymer-clay nanocomposites used in a variety of commercial applications.

A compound that inhibits mycotoxin production, specifically, aflatoxin and deoxynivalenol (DON), for use as a post-harvest treatment for seeds, nuts and grains. A screening test for compounds that inhibit mycotoxin production, for the identification and development of new anti-mycotoxin compounds.

This invention provides a process for preparing crystalline polylactic acid (PLA) from a racemic mixture of D and L-lactide, and eliminates the need to produce enantiopure monomers for preparing crystalline materials.

The invention is a process for treating water to reduce pollutants using initial ozonation of the water and a fluidized bed with supporting microorganisms, with an added carbon source to promote efficient breakdown of the organics in the water by the microorganisms.

Method for producing ultrastable porous aluminosilicate structures for industrial catalysis in petroleum refinement and chemical conversion of large molecules.

This invention provides divinyl ether synthase genes, proteins, and methods of producing them for protecting plants against insects and microbial pathogens.

The technology is a method and apparatus for ultraviolet (UV) treatment of many types of fiber for improved strength and bondability in subsequent surface treatments such as ozone for enhanced wettability.

Method for making a gamma-alumina catalyst high high surface area and large interconnected pores of well-defined size, making it a promising candidate for efficient production of a wide variety of chemical compounds.

The technology is a material and process to obtain ultrastable organofunctional microporous to mesoporous silica compositions for industrial catalysis. The process provides for tuning pore sizes and functionalizing over 20% of the framework's surface.

An osmium catalyzed oxidative cleavage of olefins to produce aldehydes, carboxylic acids, esters or ketones. This method is safer, more efficient, and more selective then existing methods such as those using ozonolysis or other oxidant.