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Propylene Glycol Toxicity in Adolescent with Refractory Myoclonic Status Epilepticus

Case Reports in Pediatrics, 2017
Propylene glycol (PG) is a solvent commonly used in medications that, while benign at low doses, may cause toxicity in adults and children at high doses.
Kara A. Bjur, Bryan C. Cannon, Anthony L. Fine, Matthew J. Ritter, Kerry E. Schueler, Michael E. Nemergut   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Transitioning Formamide Solvothermal Syntheses of MOFs to Less Toxic Solvents

Chemistry – A European Journal, EarlyView.
Metal‐organic Frameworks (MOFs) are commonly synthesized in toxic formamide solvents. This study investigates the synthetic factors required for effective removal of formamides across various classes of MOFs, providing a foundation for designing new sustainable MOF syntheses.
Julia C. Donovan, Evelyn C. Peterson, Adam J. Matzger   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Revisiting the synthesis of dimethyl carbonate from methanol and carbon dioxide

The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
Abstract The process for producing dimethyl carbonate (DMC) from carbon dioxide (CO2) and methanol is explored in this article. It provides an overview of the thermodynamics involved in DMC synthesis, discussing the challenges and potential solutions. The article highlights the reported use of catalysts and dehydrating agents to improve DMC yield and ...
Diego Alexander Santos Araque, Niloofar Mozaffari, Louis Fradette, Serge Kaliaguine   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clathrate hydrate crystallization

The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
Abstract Clathrate hydrate crystallization has been an area of interest to chemical engineers from the point of view of crystal structure, thermophysical properties, phase equilibria, kinetics, industrial applications, and environmental (climate change) implications.
Peter Englezos
wiley   +1 more source

A novel bubbling fluid bed reactor for the autothermal pyrolysis of waste plastics

The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
Abstract A new pilot‐scale fluidized bed reactor operated under continuous conditions was developed and tested for the thermal pyrolysis of high‐density polyethylene (HDPE). The study focused on assessing the reliability and operability of the system under different operating conditions (400–550°C), while monitoring mass and energy balances, product ...
Khadija Olivia Ogoula Igouwe, Tchini Sévérin Tanoh, Jasmin Blanchard, Inès Esma Achouri, Nicolas Abatzoglou   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancing Propylene Glycol Product Yield by Modifying the Glycerol Hydrogenation Process

Journal of Chemical Engineering Research Progress
The production of propylene glycol from glycerol is an emerging and sustainable approach in the chemical industry that can be considered completely renewable. Glycerol, a byproduct of biodiesel production, has gained attention as an alternative feedstock
Aisyah Sabrina Nurul Syahidah, Marsha Vania, Najmanisa Aulia, Nurul Hidayah, Isaac Varado   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sustainable Hydrogen Production by Glycerol and Monosaccharides Catalytic Acceptorless Dehydrogenation (AD) in Homogeneous Phase

ChemSusChem, Volume 18, Issue 6, March 15, 2025.
Sustainable hydrogen production can be obtained from hydogen‐rich biomass‐derived organic molecules through Acceptorless Dehydrogenation (AD) reactions. Glycerol and sugars are available in large quantities from industry and can be successfully used as substrates in AD protocols, in the presence of tailored, selective, easily tunable and thermally ...
Sylwia Kostera, Luca Gonsalvi
wiley   +1 more source

A Simple Regeneration Process Using a CO2‐Switchable‐Polarity Solvent for Cellulose Hydrogels

ChemSusChem, Volume 18, Issue 6, March 15, 2025.
The effect of transformation of the anion chemical structure on cellulose solubility by flowing CO2 gas into aqueous pyrrolidinium hydroxide solutions was investigated. The changes in anion structure allowed for the modulation of cellulose solubility in aqueous pyrrolidinium hydroxide solutions, thus establishing a simple and safe cellulose ...
Arata Matsui, Deandra Ayu Putri, Morgan L. Thomas, Yuko Takeoka, Masahiro Rikukawa, Masahiro Yoshizawa‐Fujita   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Xylose Acetals ‐ a New Class of Sustainable Solvents and Their Application in Enzymatic Polycondensation

ChemSusChem, Volume 18, Issue 6, March 15, 2025.
Novel organic solvents with an unmodified carbohydrate core were synthesised both from D‐xylose and directly from biomass and were successfully used as reaction media for lipase biocatalysts to synthesise aliphatic and aromatic polyesters. Abstract The use of organic solvents in academic research and industry applications is facing increasing ...
Anastasia O. Komarova, Cicely M. Warne, Hugo Pétremand, Laura König‐Mattern, Johannes Stöckelmaier, Chris Oostenbrink, Georg M. Guebitz, Jeremy Luterbacher, Alessandro Pellis   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Learning Strategies from Nature's Blueprint to Cyclic Carbonate Synthesis

ChemSusChem, Volume 18, Issue 6, March 15, 2025.
The development of sustainable synthetic methods for cyclic carbonates draws inspiration from nature, focusing on eco‐friendly processes and renewable resources like CO2 and biomass. This review explore various CO2 activation mechanisms, green chemistry principles, and green catalysts.
Erika Saccullo, Vincenzo Patamia, Chiara Zagni, Antonio Rescifina, Giuseppe Floresta   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source