Abstract: Processes are provided for preparing molecular sieves of framework structure MEI, TON, MRE, MWW, MFS, MOR, FAU, EMT, or MSE. The process involves preparing a synthesis mixture for the molecular sieve wherein the synthesis mixture includes a morphology modifier L selected from the group consisting of cationic surfactants having a quaternary ammonium group comprising at least one hydrocarbyl group having at least 12 carbon atoms, nonionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, sugars and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Processes are provided for preparing molecular sieves for use as catalysts. The process involves preparing a synthesis mixture for the molecular sieve wherein the synthesis mixture includes a morphology modifier which may be selected from cationic surfactants having a single quaternary ammonium group comprising at least one hydrocarbyl group having at least 12 carbon atoms, nonionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, sugars, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A power system comprises an engine configured to combust an air/fuel mixture and produce a flow of exhaust gas; an exhaust passageway fluidly connected to the engine to receive the flow of exhaust gas; an exhaust gas recirculation loop fluidly connecting the exhaust passageway to a fuel intake for the engine; a first conversion zone containing a fuel reforming catalyst located within the exhaust gas recirculation loop; and a second conversion zone located within the exhaust gas recirculation loop separate from and downstream of the first conversion zone stream, the second conversion zone containing a fuel cracking catalyst.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing small crystal, high surface area crystalline materials having the MFI and/or MEL framework-type, designated as EMM-30, using as a structure directing agent tetrabutylammonium cations and/or tetrabutylphosphonium cations, or 1,5-bis(N-tributylammonium)pentane dications, and/or 1,6-bis(N-tributylammonium)hexane dications. The compositions made according to that process, as well as the various dication compositions themselves, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure is related to EMM-31 materials, processes, and uses of the same as well as reagents used in the preparation of the EMM-31 materials, process and intermediates for preparing these reagents.

Abstract: A small pore size synthetic zeolite having a degree of crystallinity of at least 80% and comprising at least 0.01 wt % based on the weight of the zeolite of at least one catalytic metal selected from the group consisting of Ru, Rh, Pd, Ag, Os, Ir, Pt, Au, Mo, W, Re, Co, Ni, Zn, Cr, Mn, Ce, Ga and combinations thereof, wherein at least 80% of the catalytic metal is encapsulated in the zeolite, wherein if the zeolite is an aluminosilicate it has a SiO2:Al2O3 molar ratio of greater than 6:1.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the conversion of acyclic C5 feedstock to a product comprising cyclic C5 compounds, such as for example, cyclopentadiene, and catalyst compositions for use in such process. The process comprising the steps of contacting said feedstock and, optionally, hydrogen under acyclic C5 conversion conditions in the presence of a catalyst composition to form said product. The catalyst composition comprising a crystalline aluminosilicate having a constraint index of less than or equal to 5, and a Group 10 metal, and, optionally, a Group 11 metal, in combination with a Group 1 alkali metal and/or a Group 2 alkaline earth metal.

Abstract: A method for reducing the level of occluded alkali metal cations from an MSE-framework type molecular sieve comprises either (a) contacting the molecular sieve with a solution containing ammonium ions at a temperature of at least about 50° C. to ammonium-exchange at least part of the occluded potassium ions or (b) contacting the molecular sieve with steam at a temperature of at least about 300° C. and then subjecting the steamed molecular sieve to ammonium exchange.

Abstract: A molecular sieve material, EMM-17, has in its as-calcined form, a total surface area of greater than 550 m2/g and/or an external surface area of greater than about 100 m2/g as measured by the BET Method, and a specific X-ray diffraction pattern.

Abstract: A molecular sieve material, EMM-25, having in its calcined form an X-ray diffraction pattern including the following peaks: d-spacing (?) Relative Intensity [100 × I/I(o)]% 11.74-11.34 ?60-100 9.50-9.10 30-80 8.68-8.28 10-40 5.64-5.44 20-60 4.52-4.42 10-50 4.28-4.18 10-40 3.96-3.86 40-80 3.69-3.

Abstract: Zn-promoted and/or Ga-promoted cracking catalysts, such as cracking catalysts comprising an MSE framework zeolite or an MFI framework zeolite can provide unexpectedly superior conversion of branched paraffins when used as part of a catalyst during reforming of a hydrocarbon fuel stream. The conversion and reforming of the hydrocarbon fuel stream can occur, for example, in an internal combustion engine. The conversion and reforming can allow for formation of higher octane compounds from the branched paraffins.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions suitable for use in the exhaust gas recycle stream of an internal combustion engine are provided. Such catalyst compositions typically provide significant amounts of methane in addition to syngas. A reformer incorporating such a catalyst for use in an exhaust gas recycle portion of an internal combustion engine powertrain is described. A powertrain incorporating such a reformer, a method of increasing the octane rating of an exhaust gas recycle stream, and a method of operating an internal combustion engine using methane-assisted combustion are also described.

Abstract: A method for reducing the level of occluded alkali metal cations from an MSE-framework type molecular sieve comprises either (a) contacting the molecular sieve with a solution containing ammonium ions at a temperature of at least about 50° C. to ammonium-exchange at least part of the occluded potassium ions or (b) contacting the molecular sieve with steam at a temperature of at least about 300° C. and then subjecting the steamed molecular sieve to ammonium exchange.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes the use of a specific adsorbent material in a rapid cycle swing adsorption to perform dehydration of a gaseous feed stream. The adsorbent material includes a zeolite 3A that is utilized in the dehydration process to enhance recovery of hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A method for reducing the level of occluded alkali metal cations from an MSE-framework type molecular sieve comprises either (a) contacting the molecular sieve with a solution containing ammonium ions at a temperature of at least about 50° C. to ammonium-exchange at least part of the occluded potassium ions or (b) contacting the molecular sieve with steam at a temperature of at least about 300° C. and then subjecting the steamed molecular sieve to ammonium exchange.

Abstract: A molecular sieve material, EMM-17, has in its as-calcined form an X-ray diffraction pattern including the following peaks in Table 11: TABLE 11 Relative Intensity d-spacing (?) [100 × I/I(?)] % 17.4-16.4 1-10 12.6-12.1 1-20 11.8-11.4 60-100 11.2-10.8 5-30 10.7-10.3 30-80? 8.62-8.38 10-40? 6.09-5.96 1-20 5.71-5.61 1-20 4.23-4.17 1-20 4.09-4.03 1-10 3.952-3.901 10-40? 3.857-3.809 5-30 3.751-3.705 1-20 3.727-3.682 1-20 3.689-3.644 1-10 3.547-3.506 ?1-20.

Abstract: A molecular sieve material, EMM-25, having in its calcined form an X-ray diffraction pattern including the following peaks: d-spacing (?) Relative Intensity [100 × I/I(o)]% 11.74-11.34 ?60-100 9.50-9.10 30-80 8.68-8.28 10-40 5.64-5.44 20-60 4.52-4.42 10-50 4.28-4.18 10-40 3.96-3.86 40-80 3.69-3.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing small crystal, high surface area crystalline materials having the MFI and/or MEL framework-type, designated as EMM-30, using as a structure directing agent tetrabutylammonium cations and/or tetrabutylphosphonium cations, or 1,5-bis(N-tributylammonium)pentane dications, and/or 1,6-bis(N-tributylammonium)hexane dications. The compositions made according to that process, as well as the various dication compositions themselves, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A new molecular sieve material is designated as EMM-23 and has, in its as-calcined form, an X-ray diffraction pattern including the following peaks in Table 1: TABLE 1 d-spacing (?) Relative Intensity [100 × I/I(o)] 17.5-16.3 60-100 10.6-10.1 5-50 9.99-9.56 20-70? 6.23-6.06 1-10 5.84-5.69 1-10 5.54-5.40 1-10 4.29-4.21 1-10 3.932-3.864 1-10 3.766-3.704 5-40 3.735-3.674 1-10 3.657-3.598 1-10 3.595-3.

Abstract: Methods of designing zeolite materials for adsorption of CO2. Zeolite materials and processes for CO2 adsorption using zeolite materials.