Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of zeolitic catalysts in the form of microspheres, comprising zeolite and oligomeric silica, characterized by a high mechanical resistance. The process consists in subjecting to rapid drying the suspension, to which tetra-alkylorthosilicate is optionally added, resulting from the synthesis of zeolite by hydrothermal treatment at autogenous pressure of the reagent mixture containing tetra-alkylammoniumhydroxide as templating agent, and subjecting the product resulting from the drying to calcination.

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of zeolitic catalysts in the form of microspheres, comprising zeolite and oligomeric silica, characterized by a high mechanical resistance. The process consists in subjecting to rapid drying the suspension, to which tetra-alkylorthosilicate is optionally added, resulting from the synthesis of zeolite by hydrothermal treatment at autogenous pressure of the reagent mixture containing tetra-alkylammoniumhydroxide as templating agent, and subjecting the product resulting from the drying to calcination.

Abstract: The preparation is disclosed of an extruded catalyst based on a silica/alumina gel, which catalyst is particularly active in acid-catalyzed reactions, such as the oligomerization of light olefins, e.g., propylene.

Abstract: Catalyst based on molibden and silicon having a surface area ranging from 20 to 400 m2/g and a molar ratio Mo/Si>0.2 obtainable with a process which comprises: a) dissolving a soluble molibden salt in an aqueous solution containing at least one basic compound selected from ammonium hydroxides having general formula (I): R1R2R3R4N+OH−  (I) b) adding to the solution of step (a) at least one compound of silicon capable of hydrolyzing to Sio2; c) gelifying and calcining the gel obtained.

Abstract: Catalyst based on molibden and silicon having a surface area ranging from 20 to 400 m2/g and a molar ratio Mo/Si>0.

Abstract: A supported cobalt-based catalyst is described, characterized in that the carrier has an average particle diameter, measured by means of Coulter LS230, ranging from 70 to 250 &mgr;m, a surface area higher than 175 m2/g and a pore volume higher than 0.35 cm3/g, measured with the B.E.T. method. The above catalyst is particularly useful in the Fischer-Tropsch reaction.

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of zeolitic catalysts in the form of microspheres, comprising zeolite and oligomeric silica, characterized by a high mechanical resistance. The process consists in subjecting to rapid drying the suspension, to which tetra-alkylorthosilicate is optionally added, resulting from the synthesis of zeolite by hydrothermal treatment at autogenous pressure of the reagent mixture containing tetra-alkylammoniumhydroxide as templating agent, and subjecting the product resulting from the drying to calcination.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a micro-mesoporous gel consisting of a silica matrix in which one or more metal oxides are possibly dispersed comprising: (a) subjecting to hydrolysis and gelification a tetra-alkylorthosilicate with an alkyl-trimethylammonium hydroxide having the formula R(CH3)3N—OH, wherein R is selected from n-butyl, n-pentyl, n-hexyl and n-heptyl, possibly in the presence of one or more metal compounds, the molar ratios in this mixture being: R—OH/SiO2=0-10; R(CH3)3N—OH/SiO2=0.05-0.4; H2O/SiO2=5-40; metal oxides/SiO2=0-0.02; whereas the ratio H2O/R(CH3)3N—OH varies according to the number of carbon atoms in the alkylic chain R as follows: R=n-butyl, H2O/R(CH3-)3N—OH<35; R=n-pentyl, H2O/R(CH3)3N—OH<70; R=n-hexyl, H2O/R(CH3)3N—OH<102; R=n-heptyl, H2O/R(CH3)3N—OH<136; (b) subjecting the gel or solid obtained in step (a) to drying and calcination.

Abstract: A description follows of a catalytic composition comprising a mixture of Y zeolite and pillared clay and a process which uses this catalytic composition for the alkylation of aromatic hydrocarbons by means of long-chain linear olefins. The aromatic alkyl compounds thus obtained are useful for the preparation of biodegradable synthetic detergents.

Abstract: A synthetic, crystalline, porous material is disclosed, together with the related preparation process. Such material of zeolitic nature containing oxides of silicon, titanium and gallium corresponds, in the calcined and anhydrous state, to the following empyrical formula:pHGaO.sub.2 .multidot.qTiO.sub.2 .multidot.SiO.sub.2,wherein p has a value greater than zero and smaller than or equal to 0.050, and q has a value greater than zero and smaller than or equal to 0.025, and the H.sup.+ of HGaO.sub.2 can be at least partially replaceable or replaced by cations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides contained in exhaust gases from combustion, which process comprises bringing said exhaust gases into contact with a Beta Zeolite exchanged with suitable amounts of cobalt salts, in the presence of a light hydrocarbon as the reducing agent. The present invention relates also to a catalyst for such a process, which catalyst comprises a Beta Zeolite exchanged with cobalt salts, characterized by a Co:zeolite Al molar ratio of <0.5.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing monoalkylated aromatic compounds which comprises subjecting an aromatic hydrocarbon to alkylation with an olefin containing from 2 to 4 carbon atoms, or to transalkylation with a polyalkylaromatic hydrocarbon, in the presence of ERS-10 zeolite.

Abstract: The present invention provides a NOx reducing catalyst comprising BEA zeolite which is ion-exchanged with Co to have a Co/Al ratio between 0.2 and 0.6 and is loaded with at least one metal selected from among Ca, Sr, Ba, La, Mn, Ag, In, and Ni. The present invention also provides a NOx reduction process comprising the use of the catalyst of the present invention. The catalyst of this invention provides high activity, high NOx reduction selectivity and durability at low temperature in an actual exhaust gas containing water vapor and other substances disturbing catalytic activity even at low temperature and at low NOx and hydrocarbon concentration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for reduction of nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas containing oxygen by hydrocarbons, which comprises cobalt-loaded zeolite not showing a Raman spectral band assignable to cobalt oxide (Co.sub.3 O.sub.4).

Abstract: Disclosed is an active catalyst in the hydroisomerization of waxes (paraffins), which catalyst is constituted by a carrier of acidic nature, of silica-alumina gel, and one or more metals belonging to Group VIIIA. Also a process for preparing said catalyst is disclosed.

Abstract: A porous, crystalline material, designated ERS-10 zeolite, having in its calcined and anhydrous form a molecular composition of oxides corresponding to the formula (I):mM.sub.2/n O.zX.sub.2 O.sub.3.YO.sub.2 (1)wherein m, n, M, z, X and Y are as defined herein, the crystalline material having an X-ray diffraction spectrum shown in Table 1 herein.

Abstract: A synthetic, crystalline, porous material is disclosed, together with the related preparation process. Such material of zeolitic nature containing oxides of silicon, titanium and gallium corresponds, in the calcined and anhydrous state, to the following empyrical formula:pHGaO.sub.2.qTiO.sub.2.SiO.sub.2,wherein p has a value greater than zero and smaller than or equal to 0.050, and q has a value greater than zero and smaller than or equal to 0.025, and the H.sup.+ of HGaO.sub.2 can be at least partially replaceable or replaced by cations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides contained in exhaust gases from combustion, which process comprises bringing said exhaust gases into contact with a Beta Zeolite exchanged with suitable amounts of cobalt salts, in the presence of a light hydrocarbon as the reducing agent. The present invention relates also to a catalyst for such a process, which catalyst comprises a Beta zeolite exchanged with cobalt salts, characterized by a Co: zeolite AL molar ratio of<0.5.

Abstract: Micro-mesoporous gel consisting of a silica matrix possibly wherein one or more metal oxides selected from transition metals or metals belonging to groups IIIA, IVA and VA are uniformly dispersed, characterized by a monomodal porosity distribution.

Abstract: Disclosed is an active catalyst in the hydroisomerization of waxes (paraffins), which catalyst is constituted by a carrier of acidic nature, of silica-alumina gel, and one or more metals belonging to Group VIIIA. Also a process for preparing said catalyst is disclosed.