Abstract: The invention relates to compounds in accordance with the general formula [Ru(arene)(Ra—N?CR1—CR3?N—Rb)] or [Ru(arene)((Rc,Rd)N—N?CRH1—CRH3?N—N(Re,Rf))]. In this case, arene is selected from the group consisting of mononuclear and polynuclear arenes and heteroarenes. R1, R3, RH1, RH3 and Ra-Rf are independently selected from the group consisting of H, an alkyl radical (C1-C10) and an aryl radical. It further relates to methods for the production of these compounds, compounds obtainable according to these methods, their use and a substrate having on a surface thereof a ruthenium layer or a layer containing ruthenium. In addition, the invention relates to a method for producing compounds [Ru(arene)X2]2, wherein arene is selected from the group consisting of mononuclear and polynuclear arenes and X=halogen, compounds of this type obtainable according to this method, and their use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wall-flow filter as a particle filter with catalytically active coatings in the channels which are closed in a gas-tight manner at the opposing closed ends of the channels A at the first end, wherein the inlet region of the filter is additionally supplied with a dry powder-gas aerosol which contains metal compounds with a high melting point (such as the metal oxides Al203, Si02, Fe02, Ti02, Zn02, etc. for example) and which is to simultaneously improve the catalytic activity and the degree of filtration efficiency with respect to the exhaust gas back-pressure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a zeolite comprising zinc and platinum, and to a catalyst containing said zeolites.

Abstract: An apparatus for reducing emissions that has a combustion turbine that feeds exhaust into a heat recovery steam generator (or HRSG) casing in which is positioned an emission reduction system featuring, in gas flow sequence, a first reducing reductant injector (RRI1), as in an ammonia injection grid, for providing reducing reductant, preferably ammonia, into turbine exhaust travelling within the HRSG, followed by a first SCR reactor positioned downstream of the first RRI1, followed by one of either (i) a turbulence generator (TG) as in a static mixer, or (ii) a second RRI2 as in a second ammonia injection grid, or (iii) an RRI2 with integrated TG supported on injectors of RRI2, then followed by a second SCR reactor. The emission reduction system preferably is free of a separate body oxidation catalyst or a separate body ammonia slip catalyst in an effort to utilize a limited volume within the HRSG. Methods of assembling and operating the ERS or T-H combination with ERS are also featured.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a particulate filter which comprises a wall-flow filter of length L and two different catalytically active coatings Y and Z, wherein the wall flow filter comprises channels E and A that extend in parallel between a first and a second end of the wall-flow filter and are separated by porous walls which form the surfaces OE and OA, respectively, and wherein the channels E are closed at the second end and the channels A are closed at the first end. The invention is characterized in that the coating Y is located in the channels E on the surfaces OE and the coating Z is located in the porous walls.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing metal carbonyls, wherein a reaction with a reaction mixture containing the following components is conducted in a reactor: (a) at least one metal carboxylate of formula (MeRx)w, wherein Me is a transition metal, R is a monocarboxylate having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, x=1, 2, 3, or 4, and w=1, 2, or 3, (b) carbon monoxide, (c) an aliphatic alcohol having 4 to 7 carbon atoms—preferably, butanol—and (d) a solvent, wherein the average dwell time in the reactor is less than 60 minutes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a particulate filter which comprises a wall-flow filter of length L and two different catalytically active coatings Y and Z, wherein the wall-flow filter comprises channels E and A that extend in parallel between a first and a second end of the wall-flow filter and are separated by porous walls which form the surfaces OE and OA, respectively, and wherein the channels E are closed at the second end and the channels A are closed at the first end, and wherein the coatings Y and Z have the same oxygen storage components and the same carrier materials for noble metals. The invention is characterized in that the coating Y is located in the channels E on the surfaces OE and the coating Z is located in the channels A on the surfaces OA.

Abstract: An apparatus for reducing emissions that has a combustion turbine that feeds exhaust into a heat recovery steam generator (or HRSG) casing in which is positioned an emission reduction system featuring, in gas flow sequence, a first reducing reductant injector (RRI1), as in an ammonia injection grid, for providing reducing reductant, preferably ammonia, into turbine exhaust travelling within the HRSG, followed by a first SCR reactor positioned downstream of the first RRI1, followed by one of either (i) a turbulence generator (TG) as in a static mixer, or (ii) a second RRI2 as in a second ammonia injection grid, or (iii) an RRI2 with integrated TG supported on injectors of RRI2, then followed by a second SCR reactor. The emission reduction system preferably is free of a separate body oxidation catalyst or a separate body ammonia slip catalyst in an effort to utilize a limited volume within the HRSG. Methods of assembling and operating the ERS or T-H combination with ERS are also featured.

Abstract: Subject of the invention is an exhaust gas purification system for a gasoline engine, comprising in consecutive order the following devices: a first three-way-catalyst (TWC1), a gasoline particulate filter (GPF) and a second three-way-catalyst (TWC2), wherein the oxygen storage capacity (OSC) of the GPF is greater than the OSC of the TWC2, wherein the OSC is determined in mg/l of the volume of the device. The invention also relates to methods in which the system is used and uses of the system.

Abstract: A process for coating substrates of motor vehicle exhaust gas catalysts is described, and includes steps of applying a suspension (e.g., washcoat) to a substrate, allowing a shear force to act on the applied washcoat, as in pressure transmitted by gas (e.g., air), and then sucking and/or pressing the washcoat into the substrate. The process in inclusive of providing the suspension (washcoat) containing the catalytic material from above in a metered charge process. An apparatus for carrying out the noted process steps is also featured.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for the production of trialkylindium (InR3), wherein the production takes place in a reaction mixture that contains at least one alkylindium halide, a trialkylaluminum (AlR3), a carboxylate, and a solvent, wherein R is chosen independently of one another from C1-C4 alkyl, and X is chosen independently of one another from Cl, Br, and I.

Abstract: The invention is directed to ruthenium-based metathesis catalysts of the Grubbs-Hoveyda type. The new 2-aryloxy-substituted ruthenium catalysts described herein reveal rapid initiation behavior. Further, the corresponding styrene-based precursor compounds are disclosed. The catalysts are prepared in a cross-metathesis reaction starting from styrene-based precursors which can be prepared in a cost-effective manner. The new Grubbs-Hoveyda type catalysts are suitable to catalyze ring-closing metathesis (RCM), cross metathesis (CM) and ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP). Low catalyst loadings are necessary to convert a wide range of substrates including more complex and critical substrates via metathesis reactions at low to moderate temperatures in high yields within short reaction times.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst comprising two layers on an inert catalyst carrier, a layer A containing at least palladium as a platinum group metal, in addition to a cerium/zirconium/lanthanum/yttrium mixed oxide, and a layer B, which is applied to layer A, containing at least rhodium as the platinum group metal, in addition to a cerium/zirconium/lanthanum/yttrium mixed oxide.

Abstract: A method of preparing a 2,6 disubstituted anilines includes, reacting a 2-amino isophthalic acid diester with sufficient Grignard reagent R2CH2MgX to form the corresponding diol product, dehydrating the diol product to the corresponding dialkene; and hydrogenating the diol product to form the corresponding aniline. The 2,6 disubstituted anilines can be used to produce N-Heterocyclic Carbenes (NHCs). The NHCs can find application in various fields such as organic synthesis, catalysis and macromolecular chemistry. Palladium catalysts containing the NHCs are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wall-flow filter as a particle filter with catalytically active coatings in the channels which are closed in a gas-tight manner at the opposing closed ends of the channels A at the first end, wherein the inlet region of the filter is additionally supplied with a dry powder-gas aerosol which contains metal compounds with a high melting point (such as the metal oxides Al2O3, SiO2, FeO2, TiO2, ZnO2, etc. for example) and which is to simultaneously improve the catalytic activity and the degree of filtration efficiency with respect to the exhaust gas back-pressure.

Abstract: Subject of the invention is an exhaust gas purification system for a gasoline engine, comprising in consecutive order the following devices: a first three-way-catalyst (TWC1), a gasoline particulate filter (GPF) and a second three-way-catalyst (TWC2), wherein the oxygen storage capacity (OSC) of the TWC2 is greater than the OSC of the GPF, wherein the OSC is determined in mg/l of the volume of the device. The invention also relates to methods in which the system is used and uses of the system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst comprising a carrier substrate of length L and at least two washcoat layers A and B wherein washcoat layer A comprises alumina; ceria; an alkaline earth compound and/or an alkali compound; platinum, palladium or platinum and palladium; washcoat layer B comprises a zeolite and palladium, wherein the palladium is present as palladium cation in the zeolite structure or is wholly or partially present as palladium metal and/or as palladium oxide in the zeolite structure and/or on the surface of the zeolite structure; and wherein washcoat layer A is arranged below washcoat layer B.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a selective method for carrying out the Buchwald-Hartwig coupling of biphenyl derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst comprising at least one oxide of vanadium, at least one oxide of tungsten, at least one oxide of cerium, at least one oxide of titanium and at least one oxide of antimony, and an exhaust system containing said oxides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst comprising at least one oxide of vanadium, at least one oxide of tungsten, at least one oxide of cerium, at least one oxide of titanium and at least one oxide of niobium, and an exhaust system containing said oxides.