Robbert van Putten , Evgeny A. Uslamin , Evgeny A. Pidko
{"title":"Automated high-resolution sampling and multi-mode operando spectroscopy of (bio-)chemical reactions for kinetic analysis, reaction characterization, and quality control","authors":"Robbert van Putten , Evgeny A. Uslamin , Evgeny A. Pidko","doi":"10.1016/j.inv.2021.100002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inv.2021.100002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This invention describes an apparatus that enables the automated removal of small samples from fluids such as those encountered in (bio-)chemical reactors. These samples can then be used for, <em>e.g.</em>, kinetic analysis and quality control applications. The system was explicitly designed to be compatible with harsh and aggressive reaction conditions and can be used up to 250°C and 345 bar. The system was incorporated into a high-pressure capable <em>operando</em> reaction analysis platform that enabled simultaneous sampling of the reaction mixture and <em>operando</em> monitoring of the reaction using multiple channels of spectroscopy, thereby offering accessible and convenient data-rich experimentation. We have started a company to further develop the technology and bring it to market. We are actively looking for early adopters, collaborators, joint-venturing, and investors.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100728,"journal":{"name":"Invention Disclosure","volume":"1 ","pages":"Article 100002"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772444121000021/pdfft?md5=a5641bfe9bba367e4aa18193a8cd8c55&pid=1-s2.0-S2772444121000021-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91764640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Apparatus and process for energy self-sustainable and high-yield conversion of acid gases (H2S and CO2) into syngas","authors":"Massimo Barbieri , Flavio Manenti","doi":"10.1016/j.inv.2021.100001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.inv.2021.100001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>H<sub>2</sub>S and CO<sub>2</sub> are two well-known emissions with cumbersome management and not yet established bulk utilization plans. The invention converts H<sub>2</sub>S and CO<sub>2</sub> in syngas and, as the only by-products, elemental sulphur and water by means of a dedicated (i) Regenerative Thermal Reactor (RTR) and (ii) Acid Gas to syngas (AG2S) process layout thanks to the overall reaction: 2 H<sub>2</sub>S + CO<sub>2</sub> = H<sub>2</sub> + CO + S<sub>2</sub> + H<sub>2</sub>O. The reaction is globally endothermic, but it can energetically supplied in situ thanks to a minor injection of oxygen/air. The oxygen injection generates the exothermic reaction S + O<sub>2</sub> = SO<sub>2</sub> in an appropriate amount so as to achieve and preserve the optimal conversion temperature. The SO<sub>2</sub> generated for energy sustainability is therefore converted within the process layout. The once-through conversion is 75%v for the H<sub>2</sub>S and 50%v for the CO<sub>2</sub>. The unreacted reactants are split from the syngas and by-products and recycled upstream for complete conversion. The invention is the first process utilizing no sources, neither bio nor fossil, but only emissions to generate syngas and, hence, hydrogen. Two moles of syngas are obtained every three moles of emissions, also achieving the total neutralization of H<sub>2</sub>S and a relevant cut of CO<sub>2</sub>. Technology development has reached out the industrialization level. The laboratory testing has been developed in Politecnico di Milano, at the facilities of the Center for Sustainable Process Engineering Research (SuPER); the bench-scale tests have been exerted at the Sotacarbo Sustainable Energy Center SpA facilities and the industrial application is just started at Itelyum Regeneration srl, an ecorefinery for exhausted oil recovery.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100728,"journal":{"name":"Invention Disclosure","volume":"1 ","pages":"Article 100001"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S277244412100001X/pdfft?md5=b15144460cb13a99932d21893675abbe&pid=1-s2.0-S277244412100001X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90463308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rhetoric, Dialectic, and Poetics in the Renaissance","authors":"","doi":"10.2307/j.ctv16kkz9p.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv16kkz9p.6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100728,"journal":{"name":"Invention Disclosure","volume":"59 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89288997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Development of the Concept of Imagination","authors":"","doi":"10.2307/j.ctv16kkz9p.9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv16kkz9p.9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100728,"journal":{"name":"Invention Disclosure","volume":"23 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76529586","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Invention from Classical to Medieval Times","authors":"","doi":"10.2307/j.ctv16kkz9p.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv16kkz9p.5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100728,"journal":{"name":"Invention Disclosure","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87935848","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Invention as a Distinguishing Factor","authors":"","doi":"10.2307/j.ctv16kkz9p.8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv16kkz9p.8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100728,"journal":{"name":"Invention Disclosure","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88661057","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Imitation and Emulation from Antiquity to the End of the Renaissance","authors":"","doi":"10.2307/j.ctv16kkz9p.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv16kkz9p.7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100728,"journal":{"name":"Invention Disclosure","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82826976","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}