Resin Compounds Research Articles

Simultaneous adsorption of Cu(II) ions and poly(acrylic acid) on the hybrid carbon-mineral nanocomposites with metallic elements

In order to propose a novel, effective adsorbent of Cu(II) ions, hybrid carbon-mineral nanocomposites with metallic elements (Mn/Fe in the case of B-6, Mn – B-8) were examined. A combination of mechanochemical and pyrolytic methods was used to obtain these bimodal micro-mesopore systems. First, mechanochemical mixing of phenol-formaldehyde resin and inorganic compounds in a ball mill was carried out. Then, the pyrolysis of the mixture under inert atmosphere at 800 °C was performed. The obtained composites were characterized using nitrogen adsorption/desorption, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, electron microscopes as well as X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Adsorption, electrokinetic and aggregation studies were also performed, in the absence and presence of poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) – a macromolecular compound commonly used in industry and agriculture, which may be present in wastewater together with copper(II) ions. Under examined conditions (at pH 5 and 6), Cu(II) adsorbed amount was higher on the B-8 surface than on the B-6 one. At pH 6 for the initial Cu(II) concentration 100 ppm, 51.74% of the ions was adsorbed on B-8% and 46.68% – on B-6. Heavy metal adsorption contributes to stronger aggregation of nanocomposite particles. Thus, the presented bimodal solids, especially that containing Mn (called B-8), can be considered as adsorbents in heavy metal removal from aqueous solutions.

Antioxidative Propolis From Stingless Bees (Heterotrigona Itama) Preserves Endothelium-Dependent Aortic Relaxation of Diabetic Rats: The Role of Nitric Oxide and Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate

Propolis from stingless bees (Heterotrigona itama) is a resinous compound that exhibits antihyperglycaemia, free radical scavenging, and cardioprotective properties. The effect of propolis on diabetic vessels has not been investigated. Thus, this research aimed to determine the effect of propolis supplementation on the level of antioxidants and its mechanism of action in the aorta of diabetic rats. Male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into five groups (n=8/group): healthy (control), untreated diabetes (DM), metformin-treated diabetes (DM+M, 300 mg/kg/day metformin), propolis-treated diabetes (DM+P, 300 mg/kg/day propolis extract) and diabetes with combined treatment (DM+M+P, dosage as former). Oral supplementation was conducted for four weeks immediately upon successful induction of diabetes by streptozotocin (60 mg/kg, intraperitoneal injection). At the end of the study, the rats were euthanised, and thoracic aorta was processed into tissue homogenates to determine the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase-1 (GPx-1) and soluble receptor for advanced glycation end-products (sRAGE). Aorta segments were harvested to examine their relaxation response towards graded concentration of acetylcholine (Ach; 10-8-10-4) M following precontraction with phenylephrine (PE; 10-6 M). Vasorelaxation towards a cumulative dose of propolis (0.01-1.00%) using PE-precontracted healthy aorta (n=6/experiments) was investigated under various simulated conditions: physiological buffer, L-NAME (10-4 M), methylene blue (10-5 M), indomethacin (10-5 M) and elevated glucose (25 mM). Propolis maintained antioxidative enzymes and sRAGE decoy molecules in the aortic tissue of the diabetic rats. The amelioration of diabetes-induced impairment of endothelium-dependent relaxation by propolis was mediated through the nitric oxide(NO)-cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) pathway. This non-clinical study reports vasoprotective property of propolis in diabetes mellitus.

Isolating the effect of asphaltene content on enhanced oil recovery during low salinity water flooding of carbonate reservoirs

ABSTRACT Polar compounds in oil, especially asphaltene and resin, have important implications on the oil recovery from carbonate reservoirs; yet their isolated effects, independent of other oil properties, are not well understood. Thus, two different crude oils with similar densities and resin contents, but with dissimilar asphaltene contents, were selected to better understand asphaltene’s effect on: wettability alternations upon water injection, IFT changes, and areal sweep efficiency. It was found that crude oil with greater amount of asphaltene hinders the wettability alteration by undiluted and diluted seawaters, due to sustained hydrophobicity caused by polar compounds adsorbing onto the rock surface. Conversely, crude oil with lower amount of asphaltene, combined with low salinity waters, resulted in pronounced wettability alteration. Based on image analysis of the surface of carbonate rocks, higher areal sweep efficiencies were obtained for non-asphaltenic crude oil (around 35%, versus 6% to 30% for asphaltenic crude oil), using seawaters diluted ten-and fifty-fold, corresponding to the lowest contact angle values measured (36° and 22°, respectively). Asphaltene is thus deemed to play a key role in the wettability alteration of carbonate rocks, consequently affecting the performance of enhanced oil recovery during low salinity water injection.

A polythiophene/UiO-66 composite coating for extraction of volatile organic compounds migrated from ion-exchange resins prior to their determination by gas chromatography

A Poly (3,4-ethylenedioxothiophene) (PEDOT)/UiO-66 composite was electrodeposited on an etched stainless-steel wire as head-space solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) coating. A robust, well controlled thickness, and uniform coating of metal organic framework composites can be realized by the electrodeposited strategy. The incorporated UiO-66 not only enhanced the uniformity and stability of the composite coating, but also effectively decreased the stacking phenomenon of PEDOT and improved its extraction efficiency, which was over 100 times higher than that of the PEDOT coating without UiO-66. The composite coating was used to enrich seven types of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in ion-exchange resins, including methyl cyclohexane, benzene, toluene, ortho-xylene, styrene, para-xylene and divinyl-benzene. The results of adsorption isotherm analysis showed that π stacking effect played dominant role between the composite coating and VOCs in the extraction process. The composite coating was characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared and thermogravimetric analysis, respectively. A determination method for seven kinds of VOCs was established by HS-SPME coupled with gas chromatography-flame ionization detection (GC-FID). Under the optimal experimental conditions, the detection linear range (LRs) was 0.09-100 ng mL−1, and the detection limit (LODs) was 0.03-0.06 ng mL−1 (S/N = 3). The method was applied for the migration detection of VOCs in four types of ion-exchange resin, which showed satisfactory recovery (84.5-117.2%).

Effect of Natural Rubber Compound (NRC)/ Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) Coating on Abrasion and Hardness, Adhesive and Shear Properties for Pavement Surface

The efficiency of the modify natural rubber (NR) combination with methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer for pavement surface was studied. The modified coating for pavement surface consisted of MMA resin and natural rubber compound (NRC) at the weight ratio of 70:30, 60:40, 50:50, 40:60 and 30:70, respectively. The effect of rubber in MMA was studied in terms of hardness (shore A and pencil tests), adhesive, abrasion and shear strength. The results showed that hardness (shore A) and adhesion of the compound coating slightly decreased with addition of NRC. Abrasion, hardness pencil tests and shear strength notably reduced as decreasing MMA and increasing NRC concentration. The most optimum sample satisfing the pavement surface standard is M7N3 consisting of MMA:NRC of 70:30.

Study on characteristics of biflavanones distribution in Garcinia kola seeds and identification of compounds in gum resin exuded from fresh slices

Garcinia kola seeds play an important role in African traditional medicine, which are widely used to treat stomachache, gastritis, malaria, venereal diseases and laryngitis. The habitats, specification, different parts of seeds and slicing process are important factors that affect the quality of Garcinia kola seeds. Interestingly, brownish yellow or brownish red spots were derived from gum resin exuded during slicing, whose chemical constituents have not been elucidated. A rapid high performance liquid chromatography method was established for quantitative study of four main biflavanones (GB-2, GB-1, kolaflavanone and GB-1a) in Garcinia kola seeds. We found that the content of the tested biflavanones was slightly different in Garcinia kola seeds from different habitats, while the seeds weight showed no obvious influence on the biflavanones content from the same habitat. With the aid of “spider-web” mode, we unveiled that the accumulation of biflavanones mainly occurred in seed kernels. Furthermore, slices thickness (1–2 mm) was optimized by comprehensive evaluation of biflavanones’ content, moisture, cutting-time and drying-time to efficiently dry the slices. By employing of ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray ionization quadrupole Orbitrap high resolution mass spectrometry (UHPLC/ESI Q-Orbitrap MS), garcinoic acid and its derivatives were successfully identified in gum resin, conducing to the interesting finding about the distribution of biflavanones and derivatives of garcinoic acid in Garcinia kola seeds. Generally, our findings in this research could contribute to standardizing the process of harvesting, processing and quality control for Garcinia kola seeds, and help better development and utilization of this important medicinal plant.

Optimization of a headspace solid‐phase microextraction‐gas chromatography–mass spectrometry procedure for odor compounds from polyolefin resin used in plastic food packaging

This research investigated the best headspace solid‐phase microextraction (HS‐SPME) extraction conditions and used the response surface Box–Behnken trial design to optimize the parameters for the analysis of volatile compounds in polyolefin resin, which is made from powdered polyolefin resin and additives by heating processing. The results showed that when the extraction temperature was 64°C, the extraction time was 34 min, the sample weight was 2.0 g, the testing matrix was air, and the fiber type was 50/30 μm DVB/CAR on PDMS, and the number of volatile compounds in the resin pellets was the highest. The performance characteristics of the optimized method were also determined, and they showed excellent linear ranges, recovery, repeatability, detection, and quantification limits. In the resin pellets and powdered polyolefin resin, the alkane content was the highest, at 585.346 and 581.789 mg/kg, respectively. In the additives, the benzene content was the highest at 39.495 mg/kg. Compounds with odor activity values (OAVs, ratio of concentration to odor threshold) above 1.0 are considered key aroma‐active compounds. In total, 135 volatile compounds were identified, and 19 of them had an OAV above 1.0, and 4‐methyl‐octane and o‐xylene were identified as the key odorants in the resin pellets. Only one odorant, 4‐methyl‐octane, was detected in the powdered polyolefin resin. In the additives, 18 volatile compounds were identified as key aroma‐active compounds, such as octanal, nonanal, hexanol, octanol, heptanol, and decanol. The significance of this research was to furnish data to support the further study of odor abatement from food packaging materials.

Spectral observation of agarwood by infrared spectroscopy: The differences of infected and normal Aquilaria microcarpa

Abstract. Adi DS, Hwang SW, Pramasari DA, Amin Y, Widyaningrum BA, Darmawan T, Septiana E, Dwianto W, Sugiyama J. 2020. Spectral observation of agarwood by infrared spectroscopy: The differences of infected and normal Aquilaria microcarpa. Biodiversitas 21: 2893-2899. This study was conducted to evaluate and to determine the potential spectral band assignments that influenced the differentiation of normal and infected agarwood of Aquilaria microcarpa using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Fourier Transform Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (FTNIR). The results showed that the differences in band intensity on FTIR were identified as C=O stretching (lignin), COO-stretching (hemicellulose), aromatic skeletal vibration (lignin), and C-H bending vibration. The increasing absorbances of infected agarwood were supposed as the change on the wood tissues due to the releasing resinous compound. The C-O bond (aromatic alkane) and stretching (ether), C-C stretching (aromatic alkane), and C-H bond (aromatic ring) which related to the scented fragrance of agarwood have appeared on the FTIR spectra. Multivariate analysis with principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least square discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) of the second derivative NIR spectra at the wavenumber 8,000-4,000 cm-1 showed that normal and infected agarwood was successful to be separated. Discriminant model one-on-one classification exhibited good performances as the R2 performance (R2P) values was 0.99. There were eight major wood components which contributed to the separation based on NIR spectra, where lignin, hemicellulose, and xylans were the most valuable chemical compound.

Mechanical characterisation of anisotropic silica sand/furan resin compound induced by binder jet 3D additive manufacturing technology

Binder jet 3D printing of ceramic materials is an additive manufacturing technology that enables the production of complex and multi-functional parts through the selective jet binding of precursor powder beds. The present study makes use of the 3D Sand Printing (3DSP) process to create moulds and cores in the casting industry. The use of the 3DSP components as functional parts in industrial production is limited due to the uncertainty associated with their mechanical properties, such as their permeability and thermal stability. Moreover, because of the porous nature of their printed structures, their mechanical properties are dispersed and rather difficult to reproduce. This study aims to characterise the impact of different printing parameters on the mechanical performance of printed parts. For this purpose, a specific device was made in order to assess the mechanical characteristics of samples printed via this technique. The effects of processing parameters such as the printing orientation and building direction on the compressive properties of the printed specimens have also been carefully studied. Microstructural analyses were performed to better understand the relationship between the 3DSP process and the mechanical properties of the components produced from it. The results show that the mechanical tests carried out significantly improve the property reproducibility of the samples made using this technique.

CHARACTERISTICS INVESTIGATION OF PREPARED PLOYFURFURAL THROUGH THE POLYMERIZATION PROCESS

Recently, furfural is the most commonly produced industrial chemical because of its production is very flexible. In this study, furfural was converted into ploy furfural through polymerization process under acidic medium. Some mechanical and thermal characteristics were investigated for the viscous polymer. The polymer was characterized by the FTIR spectrum of the furan resin prepared in this study showed several bands due to the furan ring, which appears at (3116,1508,1149 and 735) cm-1. In addition, the spectrum showed a band at 3450 cm-1 due to the hydroxyl group and band at 1714 cm-1 due to carbonyl group which was generated by cleavage the furan ring under polymerization at the acid medium.The CHN analysis, curing condition of the polymer, was followed by the DSC technique, and the glass transition temperature of cured resin was an estimate (246 °C). Thermo Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) provides a good approach to accelerate the polymer lifetime testing that monitors weight changes in materials. The TGA and DSC of the furan resin compounds afterheating at 250 °C, 300 °C, 350 °C, and 400 °C; had one decomposition step. On the other hand, thermal treatment of polymer was done at different temperatures and times, and several thermal parameters were determined.

Comparative Studies of the Seatings of Propulsion Plantsand Auxiliary Machinery on Chocks Made of Metal and Cast from Resin Part II. Mounting on Cast Resin Chocks

Abstract This article is Part II of the paper containing a description and results of the experimental studies of the deformations, friction processes and structural damping that occur in the foundation bolted joints of propulsion plant components and auxiliary machinery installed on sea-going ships. Part I of this research work presents an analysis of the rigid mountings of machines and devices to the foundations on steel or resin chocks, and explains the need to carry out relevant research in this area. It also presents the description and results of experimental studies carried out for a foundation bolted joint with a conventionally used steel chock. Part II (this article) contains a description and results of similar studies carried out for a foundation bolted joint with a modern chock – cast from epoxy resin compound (EPY), specially developed for this purpose. Then, a comparative analysis of the results obtained for both bolted joints in question was made and the foundation chocks of the poured-in-place resin compound were demonstrated to better fulfill their technical tasks than the steel chocks traditionally used for this purpose.

Removal of mercury from flue gases over iron modified activated carbon made by in situ ion exchange method

Ion exchange method was applied to synthesize iron modified activated carbon in the present study. The carbon in volatile compounds of cation-exchange resin could be fixed by ferric ion, resulting in the higher carbon yields of iron contained adsorbents. The optimal temperatures for carbonization and activation of ferric ion-exchanged resin were determined to be 800 °C. The iron modified activated carbon with (Fe/AC-800) and without (Fe/C-800) activation at 800 °C showed different mercury removal mechanisms, and they could be employed to remove mercury from flue gases at reaction temperatures of 180 and 150 °C, respectively. HgO, HgS and HgSO4 were the mainly mercury compounds generated over spent Fe/C-800, whereas only HgO and HgS were observed over spent Fe/AC-800. The formation of HgO over spent Fe/C-800 and Fe/AC-800 were mainly due to the oxidation of mercury by chemisorbed oxygen and lattice oxygen, respectively. The HgSO4 was derived from FeS with the aid of oxygen, and the HgS was formed through the reaction between mercury and FeS and/or elemental sulfur.

Genome-wide association study of terpenoids in resin reveals candidate genes for resin yield in Pinus massoniana

Masson pine (Pinus massoniana) is an important species for resin tapping in China. Molecular assisted selection (MAS) has been gradually introduced in to the selection and breeding of masson pine. Until now, the lack of connection between genome information and phenotypic data has hindered the breeding and selection of important chemical compounds of xylem resin. In this study, gas chromatography mass spectrometer (GC-MS) was employed for qualitative and quantitative analysis of chemical compounds of resin collected from 69 masson pine germplasm resources. Then, genome-wide association study (GWAS) was conducted for the terpenoids with higher heritability. A total of 15 primary compounds, including six diterpenes and nine monoterpenes/sesquiterpenes, were detected from xylem resin. By using five GWAS methods, 42 associated SNPs were identified from these masson pines. The P. taeda genome database was used for detecting candidate genes related to the associated SNPs. By using transcriptome data, several members of PKc_like super family, Cytochrome P450, AP2-EFR, F-box, and ABC transporter were found to be highly expressed in the masson pines with higher resin-yielding capacity. The terpenoids associated SNPs can be directly used for MAS. These candidate genes, especially the two F-box members, will contribute to the study of terpenoid biosynthesis mechanisms in the future.

Study on the preparation high performance microfiber glass blanket with high water resistance for buildings

The high performance microfiber glass blanket with high water resistence is mostly used as insulation and sound absorption materials in the construction field, such as roof insulation materials, wall insulation materials. The high performance microfiber glass blanket was prepared by centrifugal method with spraying binder. The influence of fiber diameter and aging time on the water resistance, strength, filtration efficiency and resistence was investigated. The results show that the optimum kiln pressure is 24±2Pa, kiln temperature is 490±5°C and leakage current is 787±5mA); the optimum dosage of phenolic resin compound and water-resistant agent is 7% and 0.4% respectively; the fracture strength of the prepared samples in the direction of length and width is better than that of the same products abroad by using the above optimum preparation conditions. The microfiber glass mat was prepared by the flame method with spraying binder at the same time. The preparation condition of microfiber glass mat was mainly investigated and optimized. Shing currency was 787±5mA. The optimal added content of phenolic resin adhesive and water resistant agent was 7% and 0.4%, respectively. Through utilizing the optimal conditions, the prepared microfiber glass mat obtained more excellent mechanical properties than the overseas products.

Enhanced bone regeneration of 3D printed β-Ca2SiO4 scaffolds by aluminum ions solid solution

Bioceramics are widely recognized as suitable biomaterials in bone tissue engineering for their osteogenic properties. In this study, 3D printed dicalcium silicate with aluminum ions solid solution (Al–C2S) scaffolds were produced effectively using the compound of preceramic resin, CaCO3, and Al2O3 active powders. The scaffolds exhibited symmetrical and well-proportioned macropores (ca. 400 μm). The proliferation and osteogenic genetic expression levels (osteocalcin, osteopontin, Collagen type I, and Runx2) of rat bone mesenchymal stem cells (rBMSCs) could be enhanced by aluminum ions solid solution in dicalcium silicate scaffolds (C2S), and Al–C2S emerged as a better osteoconductive ability in vivo tests. Therefore, 3D printed Al–C2S scaffold is a promising biomaterial to be applied in bone regeneration.

The effect of environmental ageing at lower and sub-zero temperatures on the adhesive joint strength

This paper examines the effect of a selected environmental ageing condition – specifically the temperature – on the strength of adhesive joints. The joint specimens were formed with EN AW 2024 aluminium alloy sheet adherends bonded with three types of epoxy resin compounds. A novelty in the research is the use of a combination of various types of epoxy resins based on Bisphenol A (BPA) and an amine curing agent dedicated for operating at lower or sub-zero temperatures. The curing conditions for all the assembled adhesive joints were identical, e.g.: temperature 24–26 °C, relative humidity 21 ± 3%, curing time 7 days. The adhesive joints were subsequently subjected to environmental ageing at lower and sub-zero temperatures (−20 °C, −15 °C, 0 °C, 5 °C). The single-lap adhesive joint specimens aged at lower and sub-zero temperatures were placed in the SH 661 temperature and humidity chamber. The reference specimens were subjected to ageing at ambient temperature in laboratory conditions. Upon completion of the ageing cycle, all adhesive joint specimens, including the reference samples, were subjected to shear strength tests on Zwick/Roell Z150 testing machine. According to DIN EN 1465 standard the testing speed was equal to 5 mm/min. The test results indicate that the adhesive joints' strength depends on a number of factors, including the environmental ones. Moreover, the type of an adhesive compound has considerable impact on the adhesive joints’ strength.

Phosphorus-Containing Flame Retardants from Biobased Chemicals and Their Application in Polyesters and Epoxy Resins.

Phosphorus-containing flame retardants synthesized from renewable resources have had a lot of impact in recent years. This article outlines the synthesis, characterization and evaluation of these compounds in polyesters and epoxy resins. The different approaches used in producing biobased flame retardant polyesters and epoxy resins are reported. While for the polyesters biomass derived compounds usually are phosphorylated and melt blended with the polymer, biobased flame retardants for epoxy resins are directly incorporated into the polymer structure by a using a phosphorylated biobased monomer or curing agent. Evaluating the efficiency of the flame retardant composites is done by discussing results obtained from UL94 vertical burning, limiting oxygen index (LOI) and cone calorimetry tests. The review ends with an outlook on future development trends of biobased flame retardant systems for polyesters and epoxy resins.

Deep resistivity \u201cturnover\u201d effect at oil generation \u201cpeak\u201d in the Woodford Shale, Anadarko Basin, USA

The Devonian Woodford Shale in the Anadarko Basin is a highly organic, hydrocarbon source rock. Accurate values of vitrinite reflectance (Ro) present in the Woodford Shale penetrated by 52 control wells were measured directly. These vitrinite reflectance values, when plotted against borehole resistivity for the middle member of the Woodford Shale in the wells, display a rarely reported finding that deep resistivity readings decrease as Ro increases when Ro is greater than 0.90%. This phenomenon may be attributed to that aromatic and resin compounds containing conjugated pi bonds generated within source rocks are more electrically conductive than aliphatic compounds. And aromatic and resin fractions were generated more than aliphatic fraction when source rock maturity further increases beyond oil peak. The finding of the relationship between deep resistivity and Ro may re-investigate the previously found linear relationship between source rock formation and aid to unconventional play exploration.

Effect of various compounding methods on acid red 18050- melamine modified urea formaldehyde resin compound as wood modifier

In order to simultaneously improve the strength and decoration properties of plantation wood, a multi-effect modifier was prepared by compounding acid red 18050(G) with melamine-modified urea formaldehyde resin (MUF). Various compounding methods for MUF synthesis such as adding dye with the first part urea (U1G) or with the second part urea (U2G), or direct blending with MUF resin (BG) were tested. Chinese fir plantation wood was impregnated with these modifiers separately, and its color, color fastness, and dyeing mechanism were studied. The results showed that G had good compatibility with MUF and could prolong its storage time, and all compound modifiers exhibited permeability and coloring effect on Chinese fir wood. Compared with G-dyed wood under the same conditions, all the compound dyed wood had better color fastness to water, and the U2G-dyed was the best, the color fastness to xenon light of U2G dyed wood was greatly improved.. Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR) analysis showed that compared with MUF-modified wood, the dye affected MUF hydroxyl-methylation reaction in U1G, lowered the polycondensation degree, and extended its storage time. The dye might have promoted the ionic reaction between resin amino and dye sulfonic groups in U2G, thus displaying better color fastness.

Aquathermolysis of heavy oil in the presence of bimetallic catalyst that form in-situ from the mixture of oil-soluble iron and cobalt precursors

The design of highly efficient catalysts of cracking reactions for intensification of thermal enhanced oil recovery technologies is a relevant task. Moreover, the cost-effective industrial synthesis of such catalysts is very important. In this paper, we discuss the efficiency of bimetallic catalyst, which forms in-situ from the mixture of oil-soluble iron and cobalt precursors, on the processes of upgrading heavy oil in the reservoir of Tatarstan Republic (Russia). A simulation of aquathermolysis was carried out in a high-pressure reactor – autoclave at 150-250оС. The treatment time varied from 6 to 24 hours and the share of catalyst and hydrogen donor was 2 %wt. each. The phase composition of the active form of binary catalyst was estimated from the result of X-ray diffraction measurement. It is characterized by the presence of individual (Fe3O4 and Fe2O3) and mixed oxides with ideal stoichiometry – СоFe2O4. The formation of cobalt sulfide (CoS2) was observed, which indicates the destruction of C-S bonds in high-molecular components of oil. According to the results of SARA-analysis and rheology behavior, the catalyst intensifies destructive processes of resinous compounds (their content reduces more than 45%). This provides an increase in the content of saturated hydrocarbons by 16% and redistribution of aromatic fragments in hydrocarbons with hybrid structure. Thus, the reduction of dynamic viscosity by 32% was succeeded.