Sentences with phrase «make ethylene»

PCC6803), he might be able to make ethylene production more consistent.

As concerns about levels of CO2 in the atmosphere have grown, some scientists have been experimenting with ways to make ethylene production more green.

If excess carbon dioxide can be used to make ethylene, it could help make the chemical industry more sustainable and eco-friendly.

Making ethylene doesn't require many inputs, either.

Represented Union Carbide in a case involving Union Carbide's patent on ethylene oxide catalysts and processes for making ethylene oxide.

Not exact matches

Ethoxylated ingredients (made with petrochemical ethylene oxide that results in a trace contaminant which is classified as a possible carcinogen)

I have along with one of my friends found a desiccant filter made of diatomaceous earth that will absorb moisture and ethylene gas which causes produce to decay prematurely.

Its sealing rings are made of DuPont ™ Elvax ® ethylene vinyl acetate, which tightly seals bottles to help keep sensitive wines true to the winemakers» intentions.

PET is made of 30 % mono - ethylene glycol (MEG) and 70 % purified terephthalic acid (PTA).

The plant is DuPont's largest manufacturing site in Texas and makes high performance ethylene copolymers, such as Surlyn ® ionomer resin and Vamac ® ethylene acrylic elastomers, which are used for packaging, automotive components, construction materials and other everyday items.

Quarantine (import): An importer is required to either treat (eg methyl bromide or ethylene oxide), re-export or destroy an imported commercial consignment of goods made from natural forest materials, such as bamboo, which has not been treated off - shore and / or is not accompanied by an acceptable treatment certificate.

It's made of G.O.T.S. - certified organic fabrics and filled with a hypoallergenic, virgin polyester fiberfill that's free from flame retardants and ethylene glycol.

Another type of anti-redeposition agent, PEG is a polymer made from ethylene oxide and is similar to some non-ionic detergents.

So for the current technology that we have, it makes more sense to stick with [molecules with fewer carbon atoms] such as ethylene or carbon monoxide, and then to upgrade those molecules using other processes.

This durable lightweight rain poncho is made from EVA, which is short for ethylene vinyl acetate.

But he warns that the gene could have undesirable side effects in some plants: «If we indiscriminately make a plant insensitive to ethylene, we may affect its response to diseases or to pests.»

Liquid Light's first product will be ethylene glycol, the raw material for making polyester fibre, plastic bottles and antifreeze.

Simultaneously, cryoprotectants that are made up of smaller molecules such as ethylene glycol or glycerol are able to permeate the cell so it doesn't shrink up like a raisin.

The findings, published in the journal Science, show that materials called metal - organic frameworks (MOFs) can effectively remove the contaminant acetylene from ethylene, the material from which much of the world's plastic is made.

The direct conversion process produces minimal amounts of ethylene by - product, making the technology more cost - effective than previous approaches.

The chemical name for the plastic you see every day — from water bottles and grocery bags to household appliances — is polyethylene, a pliable material made by stringing together long chains of a simpler molecule called ethylene.

(Commercial antifreeze is made of a sugar alcohol similar to glucose, called ethylene glycol.)

One way producers remove acetylene is to add hydrogen gas in the presence of a palladium catalyst to convert the poisonous acetylene into ethylene — the primary component needed to make polyethylene resin.

«Solar - to - fuel system recycles CO2 to make ethanol and ethylene: Efficient, light - powered production of fuel via artificial photosynthesis.»

As the name suggests, polyethylenes are made of many copies of ethylene, a simple hydrocarbon building block with two carbon atoms surrounded by four hydrogens.

Researchers from several institutions, working at Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, California, initially found the molecules — known as enols — in a flame that was produced by ethylene, the substance used to make the common plastic polyethylene.

According to the researchers» economic analysis, ethylene made from petrochemicals cost $ 600 to $ 1,300 per ton, while the gas coming from the algae is estimated to be about $ 3,240 per ton.

EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) makes this liner completely biodegradable, non-allergenic, odorless and mold - resistant.

We have a series called «Cheeseburger Chemistry,» where we look at the chemistry behind different components of an average cheeseburger: the denaturing of proteins in the turning liquid milk into solid cheese; the role of ethylene in ripening tomatoes; the gas and sugar reactions in the bread dough used to make the bun.

Dogs and cats are attracted to the sweet taste of ethylene glycol which makes them at risk for toxicity.

Traditionally, ethylene glycol - based antifreezes are thought of as more of a winter toxin, but keep reading to find out why you need to make sure to keep ethylene glycol on your list of rule - outs, even during warm months!

An analysis of the calls made to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center show that the number of ethylene glycol (EG) antifreeze cases is fairly static throughout the year, with the exception of a small spike in December.

Look for «safe» nontoxic antifreeze, consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol, and make sure all spills are cleaned up immediately and thoroughly.

Better yet, use antifreeze - coolant made with propylene glycol, which is less toxic in small amounts than traditional ethylene glycol antifreeze.

And what is propylene made from, well oil, specifically as a byproduct from ethylene crackers in Texas and LA, e.g. heavy oil.

In the new study, published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a team led by Berkeley Lab scientist Peidong Yang discovered that an electrocatalyst made up of copper nanoparticles provided the conditions necessary to break down carbon dioxide to form ethylene, ethanol, and propanol.

Cracking plants — also known as «crackers» — convert ethane to ethylene, which is used to make polyethylene plastic.

Home: From the lumber framing your house (planted, harvested and transported by machines powered by gasoline and diesel) to the vinyl siding and flooring (derived from ethylene, which comes from crude oil) to the very roof over your head (most roofs are protected by shingles covered in asphalt, a byproduct of the refining process that provides durability), energy makes your home safer and more comfortable in numerous ways.

«the largest impact on global warming was caused by the processing of LDPE (low - density polyethylene, a thermoplastic made from the monomer ethylene) used in tampon applicators as well as in the plastic back - strip of a sanitary napkin requiring high amounts of fossil fuel generated energy.

Natural gas liquids (NGLs) ethane and propane get extracted and sent to a «cracking facility» where ethane is made into ethylene (the foundation of polyethylene - the most common plastic in the world, frequently used for packaging, bottles, and synthetic clothing), and at a dehydrogenation plant, propane is made into propylene (the foundation of polypropylene - a plastic commonly found in food packaging and vehicle manufacturing).

No mention is made of the fact that «The production of PVC and its feedstocks, vinyl chloride monomer and ethylene dichloride results in the release of hundreds of thousands of pounds of toxic chemicals into the environment each year, mainly in poor, communities of color in the Louisiana and Texas.

Ethoxylated surfactants and 1,4 - dioxane: Never listed because it's a by - product made from adding carcinogenic ethylene oxide to make other chemicals less harsh.

It is made by combining ethylene (made from natural gas or petroleum) and benzene (made from petroleum) to produce ethylbenzene, which is then dehydrogenated to form styrene in a process that produces byproducts benzene and toluene.

What's more, toxic chemicals like ethylene glycol found in antifreeze, coolants, and road salts are poisonous so if you live in an area that gets a lot of snow, be sure to check between your dog's foot pads to make sure she doesn't track it into the house or ingest it.