Abstract: A catalyst precursor comprising (A) a microporous support; (B) a non-noble metal precursor; and (C) a pore-filler, wherein the micropores of the microporous support are filled with the pore-filler and the non-noble metal precursor so that the micropore surface area of the catalyst precursor is substantially smaller than the micropore surface area of the support when the pore-filler and the non-noble metal precursor are absent is provided. Also, a catalyst comprising the above catalyst precursor, wherein the catalyst precursor has been pyrolysed so that the micropore surface area of the catalyst is substantially larger than the micropore surface area of catalyst precursor, with the proviso that the pyrolysis is performed in the presence of a gas that is a nitrogen precursor when the microporous support, the non-noble metal precursor and the pore-filler are not nitrogen precursors is also provided. Methods of producing the catalyst precursor and the catalyst are provided.

Abstract: A hydrophobized nanofibrillated cellulose foam comprising a charged hydrophobic amine, a method for providing such foam and its use.

Abstract: Catalytic compositions are provided that are effective for providing increased acrylonitrile product without a significant decrease in hydrogen cyanide and/or acetonitrile production and provide an overall increase in production of acrylonitrile, hydrogen cyanide and acetonitrile. The catalytic compositions include a complex of metal oxides and include at least about 15% m-phase plus t-phase by weight and have a weight ratio of m-phase to m-phase plus t-phase of 0.45 or greater.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sulphur reduction catalyst additive composition comprising an inorganic porous support incorporated with metals; an alumino silicate or zeolite component; an alumina component and clay. More particularly the present invention relates to sulphur reduction catalyst additive composition comprising refinery spent catalyst as support. The primary sulphur reduction catalyst additive component of the catalyst composition contains metals of Period III or IV of the Periodic Table, preferably Zinc or Magnesium or combination thereof or one of the transition metals along with other metals.

Abstract: A binder composition comprising a partially pre-oxidized drying oil and at least one co-vulcanizing agent. A method provides rapid curing of the compositions. The materials find utility in flooring, coating, and decorating applications. One preferred utility is in the manufacture of linoleum type flooring. Another preferred utility is in the manufacture of a transparent/translucent coating for improving the wear properties of surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing a water insoluble gel composition comprising: mixing a water soluble polysaccharide, an epoxy cross-linking agent, an alkaline compound and a solvent; and drying the thus obtained mixture at 1 to 30° C. under vacuum to remove the solvent, and a water insoluble gel composition.

Abstract: Provided are titanium oxynitride having a titanium deficiency-type halite structure (Ti1-xO1-yNy, wherein x and y are real numbers), in which x representing a deficiency degree of titanium is greater than 0 and less than 1, and y representing an introduction degree of nitrogen is greater than 0 and less than 1, and a method of preparing the same. The titanium oxynitride having the titanium deficiency-type halite structure with an improved photocatalyst property in the visible wavelength region may be provided.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the production of a storage-stable barium sulphate, the barium sulphate produced thereby and the use thereof as an additive.

Abstract: A process for cold clarification of juice is described. A sugar cane or beet juice clarification process to clarify raw juice by means of deaeration of fresh raw juice, addition of milk or lime, anionic and/or cationic flocculants, particularly together with a carbonating process, addition of phosphoric acid and then passing the juice through activated carbon bed is described. The process eliminates the need to heat the juice at any stage thus making it more cost effective, energy saving and gives better yield in terms of quality and quantity both. The recycling of defecated, carbonated and phosphated filtered juice and carbonated and phosphated mud that reduces the consumption of lime, CO2 and phosphoric acid up to some extent is described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are processes for preparing procatalyst compositions and polymers, i.e., propylene-based polymers, produced therefrom. The present procatalyst compositions improve catalyst selectivity and also increase the bulk density of the formant polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to petrochemistry and gas chemistry, and discloses a support for catalysis of exothermic processes, particularly the Fischer-Tropsch process, methanol synthesis, hydrogenation and purification of exhaust gases. The support comprises metallic aluminum in the form of a mixture of dispersed powders of flaky and spherical aluminum and the support is in the form of pellets, preferably cylinders, tablets, balls, obtained by extrusion, pelletization, tabletting, rounding or liquid molding. The catalyst prepared on the support comprises an active metal selected from the group consisting of Co, Fe, Ni, Ru, Rh, Pt, Pd, Cu and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a production method for a porous alumina material, comprising the steps of: mixing an alkoxysilane solution that comprises an alkoxysilane, a mixed solvent comprising water and an alcohol, and an inorganic acid, with an aluminum solution comprising an aluminum compound and water, to prepare a mixed solution in which the aluminum compound and the alkoxysilane are dissolved in the mixed solvent; co-precipitating aluminum hydroxide with a silicon compound in the mixed solution, to form a precipitate; and baking the precipitate to form a porous alumina material comprising aluminum oxide and silicon oxide.

Abstract: Catalytic compositions are provided that are effective for providing increased acrylonitrile product without a significant decrease in hydrogen cyanide and/or acetonitrile production and provide an overall increase in production of acrylonitrile, hydrogen cyanide and acetonitrile. The catalytic compositions include a complex of metal oxides and include at least about 15% m-phase plus t-phase by weight and have a weight ratio of m-phase to m-phase plus t-phase of 0.45 or greater.

Abstract: A method for producing a catalyst for catalytic cracking of a hydrocarbon oil easily produces a catalyst for catalytic cracking of a hydrocarbon oil that exhibits high cracking activity with respect to a heavy hydrocarbon oil, and can produce a gasoline fraction having a high octane number in high yield. The method includes preparing an aqueous slurry that includes 20 to 50 mass % of a zeolite having a sodalite cage structure, 10 to 30 mass % (on a SiO2 basis) of a silica sol, 0.1 to 21 mass % (on an Al2O3.P2O5 basis) of mono aluminum phosphate, and 5 to 65 mass % of a clay mineral on a solid basis, aging the aqueous slurry for 5 to 200 minutes, and spray-drying the aqueous slurry.

Abstract: Methods are provided for liquid phase activation of dewaxing and/or hydrofinishing catalysts that include a molecular sieve or other acidic crystalline support. The methods are compatible with activating the catalysts as part of a catalyst system that also includes a hydrotreating catalyst.

Abstract: A composition comprising a substrate, an organic ion, and a metal binding agent, wherein the substrate comprises a natural clay, a synthetic clay, a natural zeolite, a synthetic zeolite, a polymer resin, lignite, kaolinite, serpentine, illite, chlorite, smectite, montmorillonite, saponite, sepiolite, nontronite, beidellite, hectorite, fuller's earth, attapulgite, bentonite, analcime, chabazite, heulandite, natrolite, phillipsite, stilbite, diethyl aminoethyl, quaternary aminoethyl, or combinations thereof, wherein the organic ion comprises quaternary amines, imidazolium salts, phosphonium salts, tetra alkyl ammonium, bis-(hydrogenated tallow)-dimethyl-ammonium chloride, bis-(hydrogenated tallow)-benzyl-methyl-ammonium chloride, 4,5-dihydro-1-methyl-2-nortallow-alkyl-1-(2-tallow-amidoethyl)-imidazolium methyl sulfate, 1-ethyl-4,5-dihydro-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-(8-heptadecenyl)-imidazolium ethyl sulfate, or combinations thereof, and wherein the metal-binding agent comprises mercaptan, carboxylic acid, chelating a

Abstract: Use of extruded pellets comprising carboxymethyl cellulose and at least another ceramic glaze additive for the preparation of ceramic glaze slips.

Abstract: A plastically deformable sealing mass for the use in sealing a leak in a container in which oil, oil-containing or chemical liquid is stored, includes a solvent, and a hydrophobing agent which is received in the solvent. The solvent may be organic solvent, water, oil, or a silicon compound. The hydrophobing agent can be stearate, oleate, silane, siloxane, or silicon.

Abstract: The present invention aims at providing a porous molded product comprising magnesium and aluminum which is satisfactory in both of a specific surface area and mechanical properties, can be suitably used as filters, drying agents, adsorbents, purifying agents, deodorants, carriers for catalysts, etc., includes a large amount of micropores, and has a large specific surface area and a high strength, as well as a process for producing the porous molded product. The porous molded product of the present invention comprises at least magnesium and aluminum, and having a magnesium content of 10 to 50% by weight in terms of a magnesium atom, an aluminum content of 5 to 35% by weight in terms of an aluminum atom, a pore volume of 0.01 to 0.5 cm3/g, an average pore diameter of not more than 300 ? and an average collapse strength of not less than 3 kg, and can be produced by molding hydrotalcite comprising at least magnesium and aluminum and then calcining the resulting molded product at a temperature of 500 to 1500° C.

Abstract: A nanoparticle carrying method making a carrier adsorb ammonium ions, making the nanoparticles adsorb an organic acid, and making the carrier and the nanoparticles contact each other in a basic solution to thereby cause the carrier to adsorb the nanoparticles. Nanoparticles can be carried in high dispersion irrespective of superhydrophilicity.