A process for the continuous preparation of 1,2-propylenediamine (1,2-PDA) and dimethyldiethylenetriamine (DMDETA) via reaction of monoisopropanolamine (MIPOA) with ammonia in the presence of hydrogen and a supported heterogeneous hydrogenation catalyst (catalyst), wherein the reaction is effected in the liquid phase at an absolute pressure in the range from 60 to 170 bar.

A process for the continuous preparation of 1,2-propylenediamine (1,2-PDA) and dimethyldiethylenetriamine (DMDETA) via reaction of monoisopropanolamine (MIPOA) with ammonia in the presence of hydrogen and a supported heterogeneous hydrogenation catalyst (catalyst), wherein the reaction is effected in the liquid phase at an absolute pressure in the range from 60 to 170 bar.

Shale processing systems may include a reactor comprising. a first inlet in fluid communication with a shale gas source. a plasma zone in fluid communication with the first inlet, the plasma zone comprising, an outlet in fluid communication with the plasma zone, a collection vessel configured to receive fluid from the reactor outlet, and a voltage supply and monitor system in electrical communication with the inner electrode and with the outer electrode. The shale gas processing systems may be configured to generate various fluid products, including nitrogen (N)-containing compounds.

Shale processing systems may include a reactor comprising. a first inlet in fluid communication with a shale gas source. a plasma zone in fluid communication with the first inlet, the plasma zone comprising, an outlet in fluid communication with the plasma zone, a collection vessel configured to receive fluid from the reactor outlet, and a voltage supply and monitor system in electrical communication with the inner electrode and with the outer electrode. The shale gas processing systems may be configured to generate various fluid products, including nitrogen (N)-containing compounds.

An electrodes/electrolyte assembly and a method for the direct amination of hydrocarbons, and a method for the preparation of said electrodes/electrolyte assembly is disclosed. The presented Solution allows the increase of conversion of said amination to above 60%, even at low temperatures. The electrodes/electrolyte assembly for direct amination of hydrocarbons has: an anode, electrons and protons conductor, that includes a composite porous matrix, containing a ceramic fraction and a catalyst for the amination at temperatures lower than 450 C.; a porous cathode, electrons and protons conductor, and electrocatalyst; an electrolyte, protons or ions conductor and electrically insulating, located between the anode and the cathode, made of a composite ceramic impermeable to reagents and products of the amination.

Disclosed is a method for preparing a benzyl amine compound, i.e., synthesizing a benzyl amine compound by means of an oxidation reaction between a methylbenzene/ethylbenzene compound and arylamine by using an ionic iron (III) complex containing 1,3-di-tert-butylimidazolium cation and having a molecular formula of [(RNCHCHNR)CH][FeBr.sub.4] (R being tert-butyl) and di-t-butyl peroxide as an oxidant. The present invention is not only applicable to a methylbenzene compound containing a benzylic primary carbon-hydrogen bond but also applicable to an ethylbenzene compound containing a benzylic secondary carbon-hydrogen bond, and therefore is widely applicable. This is the first case where the preparation of a benzyl amine compound by means of an oxidation reaction between a methylbenzene/ethylbenzene compound and arylamine is implemented by an iron catalyst.

Disclosed is a method for preparing a benzyl amine compound, i.e., synthesizing a benzyl amine compound by means of an oxidation reaction between a methylbenzene/ethylbenzene compound and arylamine by using an ionic iron (III) complex containing 1,3-di-tert-butylimidazolium cation and having a molecular formula of [(RNCHCHNR)CH][FeBr.sub.4] (R being tert-butyl) and di-t-butyl peroxide as an oxidant. The present invention is not only applicable to a methylbenzene compound containing a benzylic primary carbon-hydrogen bond but also applicable to an ethylbenzene compound containing a benzylic secondary carbon-hydrogen bond, and therefore is widely applicable. This is the first case where the preparation of a benzyl amine compound by means of an oxidation reaction between a methylbenzene/ethylbenzene compound and arylamine is implemented by an iron catalyst.

Metal-organic framework (MOFs) compositions based on nitrogen donor-based organic bridging ligands, including ligands based on 1,3-diketimine (NacNac), bipyridines and salicylaldimine, were synthesized and then post-synthetically metalated with metal precursors, such as complexes of first row transition metals. Metal complexes of the organic bridging ligands could also be directly incorporated into the MOFs. The MOFs provide a versatile family of recyclable and reusable single-site solid catalysts for catalyzing a variety of asymmetric organic transformations. The solid catalysts can also be integrated into a flow reactor or a supercritical fluid reactor.

Metal-organic framework (MOFs) compositions based on nitrogen donor-based organic bridging ligands, including ligands based on 1,3-diketimine (NacNac), bipyridines and salicylaldimine, were synthesized and then post-synthetically metalated with metal precursors, such as complexes of first row transition metals. Metal complexes of the organic bridging ligands could also be directly incorporated into the MOFs. The MOFs provide a versatile family of recyclable and reusable single-site solid catalysts for catalyzing a variety of asymmetric organic transformations. The solid catalysts can also be integrated into a flow reactor or a supercritical fluid reactor.

The present invention relates to indane derivatives of the formula (I) and mixtures thereof, wherein X is selected from groups of the formula -A-(NAr.sub.2), wherein A is a chemical bond or phenylene which is unsubstituted or substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C.sub.1-C.sub.6-alkyl and C.sub.1-C.sub.6-alkoxy; Ar is unsubstituted or substituted aryl, wherein two groups Ar bound to the same nitrogen atom may together with the nitrogen atom also form a fused ring system having 3 or more than 3 unsubstituted or substituted rings; and the variables Y, n, m, k and l are as defined in the claims and the description. The invention further relates to methods for preparing such compounds and their use in organic electronics, in particular as hole transport material or electron blocking material.

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