Patents by Inventor Ahmad Moini

Ahmad Moini has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • CATALYST FOR PRODUCING AMMONIA FROM HYDROCARBON AND NITROGEN OXIDES
    Publication number: 20100209329
    Abstract: Provided is a process for producing ammonia by the catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxide in the presence of a hydrocarbon, and in certain embodiments, in the presence of an oxygenated hydrocarbon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: BASF Catalysts LLC
    Inventors: Howard FURBECK, Gerald S. Koermer, Ahmad Moini, Steven J. Schmieg
  • Catalysts, systems and methods to reduce NOX in an exhaust gas stream
    Patent number: 7759280
    Abstract: Catalysts, systems and methods are described to reduce NOx emissions of an internal combustion engine. In one embodiment, an emissions treatment system for an exhaust stream is provided having an SCR catalyst comprising silver tungstate on an alumina support. The emissions treatment system may be used for the treatment of exhaust streams from diesel engines and lean burn gasoline engines. An emissions treatment system may further comprise an injection device operative to dispense a hydrocarbon reducing agent upstream of the catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher R. Castellano, Ahmad Moini, Gerald S. Koermer, Howard Furbeck
  • Zeolite Catalyst With Improved NOx Reduction in SCR
    Publication number: 20100172814
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel metal-promoted zeolite catalyst, a method of producing the catalyst and a method of sing the catalyst for the selective catalytic reduction of NOx with improved hydrothermal durability. The novel metal-promoted zeolite is formed from a low sodium zeolite and is hydrothermally treated after metal ion-exchange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: BASF Catalysts LLC
    Inventors: Ivor Bull, Ahmad Moini, Gerald Stephen Koermer, Joseph Allan Patchett, William Michael Jaglowski, Stan Roth
  • Zeolite catalyst with improved NOx reduction in SCR
    Patent number: 7704475
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel metal-promoted zeolite catalyst, a method of producing the catalyst and a method of using the catalyst for the selective catalytic reduction of NOx with improved hydrothermal durability. The novel metal-promoted zeolite is formed from a low sodium zeolite and is hydrothermally treated after metal ion-exchange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: BASF Catalysts LLC
    Inventors: Ivor Bull, Ahmad Moini, Gerald Stephen Koermer, Joseph Allan Patchett, William Michael Jaglowski, Stanley Roth
  • Copper CHA Zeolite Catalysts
    Publication number: 20090285737
    Abstract: Zeolite catalysts and systems and methods for preparing and using zeolite catalysts having the CHA crystal structure are disclosed. The catalysts can be used to remove nitrogen oxides from a gaseous medium across a broad temperature range and exhibit hydrothermal stable at high reaction temperatures. The zeolite catalysts include a zeolite carrier having a silica to alumina ratio from about 15:1 to about 256:1 and a copper to alumina ratio from about 0.25:1 to about 1:1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: BASF Catalysts LLC
    Inventors: Ivor Bull, Wen-Mei Xue, Patrick Burk, R. Samuel Boorse, William M. Jaglowski, Gerald S. Koermer, Ahmad Moini, Joseph A. Patchett, Joseph C. Dettling, Matthew T. Caudle
  • Copper CHA zeolite catalysts
    Patent number: 7601662
    Abstract: Zeolite catalysts and systems and methods for preparing and using zeolite catalysts having the CHA crystal structure are disclosed. The catalysts can be used to remove nitrogen oxides from a gaseous medium across a broad temperature range and exhibit hydrothermal stable at high reaction temperatures. The zeolite catalysts include a zeolite carrier having a silica to alumina ratio from about 15:1 to about 256:1 and a copper to alumina ratio from about 0.25:1 to about 1:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: BASF Catalysts LLC
    Inventors: Ivor Bull, Wen-Mei Xue, Patrick Burk, R. Samuel Boorse, William M. Jaglowski, Gerald S. Koermer, Ahmad Moini, Joseph A. Patchett, Joseph C. Dettling, Matthew T. Caudle
  • Catalysts, Systems and Methods Utilizing Non-Zeolitic Metal-Containing Molecular Sieves Having the CHA Crystal Structure
    Publication number: 20090196812
    Abstract: Catalysts comprising metal-loaded non-zeolitic molecular sieves having the CHA crystal structure, including Cu-SAPO-34, methods for preparing such catalysts, and systems and methods for treating exhaust gas incorporating such catalysts are disclosed. The catalysts can be used to remove nitrogen oxides from a gaseous medium across a broad temperature range and exhibit hydrothermal stability at high reaction temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: BASF Catalysts LLC
    Inventors: Ivor Bull, Gerald S. Koermer, Ahmad Moini, Signe Unverricht
  • Catalyst composition for alcohol steam reforming
    Patent number: 7569511
    Abstract: An alcohol steam reforming catalyst for generating hydrogen contains palladium, yttrium, and at least one of cerium and a metal oxide. The catalyst displays both an improved alcohol conversion rate and improved carbon dioxide selectivity. Methods of making and using the alcohol steam reforming catalyst are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: BASF Catalysts LLC
    Inventors: Christopher R. Castellano, Ye Liu, Ahmad Moini, Gerald Stephen Koermer, Robert Joseph Farrauto
  • Carbon coated high luster materials
    Patent number: 7531208
    Abstract: A platy pigment substrate having a carbon-containing coating thereon is provided wherein the coating comprises a pyrolyzed carbon-containing ionic species. The products of the present invention may be used in any application where pearlescent pigments have been used heretofore including but not limited to automotive and industrial paint applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Geoffrey M. Johnson, Steven A. Jones, Ahmad Moini, Gerald S. Koermer, William M. Jaglowski
  • PROCESSES USING A SUPPORTED CATALYST
    Publication number: 20090048353
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst comprising a preferably oxidic, core material, a shell of zinc oxide around said core material, and a catalytically active material in or on the shell, based on one or more of the metals cobalt, iron, ruthenium and/or nickel, preferably a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst, to the preparation of such a catalyst and the use thereof in GTL processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: BASF CATALYSTS LLC
    Inventors: Cornelis Roeland Baijense, Geoffrey Johnson, Ahmad Moini
  • Combinatorial synthesis
    Patent number: 7491677
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed for providing a library of composite or novel composition samples on a support. The method involves depositing one or more components as concentration gradients on the surface of the support. The concentration gradients are placed on the support in the form of superimposed triangles which allow ready formation of composite or composition samples containing three or more components. The samples can be removed from the support by drilling out portions of the coated support so as to yield individual tablets containing the support with one or more component layers thereon. By using this method, a vast number of samples can be made.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: BASF Catalysts LLC
    Inventors: Christopher R. Castellano, Ahmad Moini, Gerald S. Koermer
  • Copper CHA Zeolinte Catalysts
    Publication number: 20080226545
    Abstract: Zeolite catalysts and systems and methods for preparing and using zeolite catalysts having the CHA crystal structure are disclosed. The catalysts can be used to remove nitrogen oxides from a gaseous medium across a broad temperature range and exhibit hydrothermal stable at high reaction temperatures. The zeolite catalysts include a zeolite carrier having a silica to alumina ratio from about 15:1 to about 256:1 and a copper to alumina ratio from about 0.25:1 to about 1:1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Ivor Bull, R. Samuel Boorse, William M. Jaglowski, Gerald S. Koermer, Ahmad Moini, Joseph A. Patchett, Wen-Mei Xue, Patrick Burk, Joseph C. Dettling, Matthew T. Caudle
  • Process for the preparation of a supported catalyst
    Patent number: 7422995
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Catalyst comprising a, preferably oxidic, core material, a shell of zinc oxide around said core material, and a catalytically active material in or on the shell, based on one or more of the metals cobalt, iron, ruthenium and/or nickel, preferably a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst, to the preparation of such a catalyst and the use thereof in GTL processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: BASF Catalysts LLC
    Inventors: Cornelis Roeland Baijense, Geoffrey Johnson, Ahmad Moini
  • CATALYSTS FOR DUAL OXIDATION OF AMMONIA AND CARBON MONOXIDE WITH LOW TO NO NOX FORMATION
    Publication number: 20080112870
    Abstract: Catalysts, catalyst systems, and methods for removing ammonia and/or carbon monoxide in flue gases are provided where ammonia is used with a selective catalytic reduction catalyst for reducing oxides of nitrogen. A dual oxidation catalyst generally comprises an alkali component, a transition metal, and a metal oxide support. This catalyst is also substantially free from precious metal components and effective for substantially simultaneously oxidizing ammonia (NH3) and carbon monoxide (CO) when placed in an exhaust gas stream. The catalyst is effective to provide low ammonia to nitrogen oxides selectivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Ahmad Moini, Gerald S. Koermer, Pascaline Harrison Tran, Jacqueline S. Curran
  • Supported catalyst
    Patent number: 7361626
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Catalyst comprising a, preferably oxidic, core material, a shell of zinc oxide around said core material, and a catalytically active material in or on the shell, based on one or more of the metals cobalt, iron, ruthenium and/or nickel, preferably a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst, to the preparation of such a catalyst and the use thereof in GTL processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Engelhard Corporation
    Inventors: Cornelis Roeland Baijense, Geoffrey Johnson, Ahmad Moini
  • CATALYSTS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO REDUCE NOX IN AN EXHAUST GAS STREAM
    Publication number: 20080069743
    Abstract: Catalysts, systems and methods are described to reduce NOx emissions of an internal combustion engine. In one embodiment, an emissions treatment system for an exhaust stream is provided having an SCR catalyst comprising silver tungstate on an alumina support. The emissions treatment system may be used for the treatment of exhaust streams from diesel engines and lean burn gasoline engines. An emissions treatment system may further comprise an injection device operative to dispense a hydrocarbon reducing agent upstream of the catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Christopher R. Castellano, Ahmad Moini, Gerald S. Koermer, Howard Furbeck
  • Catalysts to Reduce NOx in an Exhaust Gas Stream and Methods of Preparation
    Publication number: 20080069741
    Abstract: Catalysts, systems and methods are described to reduce NOx emissions of an internal combustion engine. In one embodiment, an emissions treatment system for an exhaust stream is provided having a catalyst comprising silver on a particulate alumina support, the silver having a diameter of less than about 20 nm. Methods of manufacturing catalysts are described in which ionic silver is impregnated on particulate hydroxylated alumina particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Gerald Stephen Koermer, Ahmad Moini, Howard Furbeck, Christopher R. Castellano
  • CATALYSTS TO REDUCE NOX IN AN EXHAUST GAS STREAM AND METHODS OF PREPARATION
    Publication number: 20080070778
    Abstract: Catalysts, systems and methods are described to reduce NOx emissions of an internal combustion engine. In one embodiment, an emissions treatment system for an exhaust stream is provided having a catalyst comprising silver and a platinum group metal on a particulate alumina support, the atomic fraction of the platinum group metal being less than or equal to about 0.25. Methods of manufacturing catalysts are described in which silver is impregnated on alumina particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Christopher R. Castellano, Ahmad Moini, Gerald S. Koermer, Howard Furbeck, Steven J. Schmieg, Richard J. Blint
  • CATALYST COMPOSITION FOR ALCOHOL STEAM REFORMING
    Publication number: 20070258882
    Abstract: An alcohol steam reforming catalyst for generating hydrogen contains palladium, yttrium, and at least one of cerium and a metal oxide. The catalyst displays both an improved alcohol conversion rate and improved carbon dioxide selectivity. Methods of making and using the alcohol steam reforming catalyst are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: Engelhard Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Castellano, Ye Liu, Ahmad Moini, Gerald Koermer, Robert Farrauto
  • Zeolite catalyst with improved NOX reduction in SCR
    Publication number: 20070134146
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel metal-promoted zeolite catalyst, a method of producing the catalyst and a method of using the catalyst for the selective catalytic reduction of NOx with improved hydrothermal durability. The novel metal-promoted zeolite is formed from a low sodium zeolite and is hydrothermally treated after metal ion-exchange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Ivor Bull, Ahmad Moini, Gerald Koermer, Joseph Patchett, William Jaglowski, Stanley Roth