Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the direct synthesis of hydrogen peroxide using a catalyst comprising at least one catalytically active metal selected from elements in Groups 7 to 11, wherein the catalytically active metal is supported on a carrier comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of sulfates and phosphates of alkaline-earth metals, wherein said compound is precipitated on the carrier.

Abstract: A catalyst comprising a platinum group metal (group 10) supported on a carrier, said carrier comprising a silica core and a precipitate layer of comprising a metal oxide, sulfate or phosphate on said core; said catalyst also comprising a rhodium group metal (group 9) supported on said carrier.

Abstract: Catalyst support comprising a material functionalized with at least one acid group and at least one linear hydrophobic group. Catalyst comprising said support and process for the direct synthesis of hydrogen peroxide using said catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst comprising a platinum group metal (group 10) on a carrier, said carrier comprising a silica core and a precipitate layer of a metal oxide, sulfate or phosphate on said core; said carrier having at least on the surface of the precipitate, a dispersion of an oxide from a metal chosen from W, Mo, Ta and Nb, the metal in said dispersion being different from the metal in the precipitate. The invention also relates to a process for producing hydrogen peroxide, comprising reacting hydrogen and oxygen in the presence of the catalyst according to the invention in a reactor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the direct synthesis of hydrogen peroxide using a catalyst comprising at least one catalytically active metal selected from elements in Groups 7 to 11, wherein the catalytically active metal is supported on a carrier comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of sulfates and phosphates of alkaline-earth metals, wherein said compound is precipitated on the carrier.

Abstract: A catalyst comprising: a platinum group metal, silver, gold, or a mixture thereof, and a carrier containing an oxide other than zirconium oxide and a precipitate layer of zirconium oxide onto the oxide other than zirconium oxide, as well as their uses in production of hydrogen peroxide. A process for producing hydrogen peroxide, comprising reacting hydrogen and oxygen in the presence of such catalyst in a reactor, and a process for producing such catalyst.

Abstract: A catalyst comprising: a platinum group metal, silver or gold, and a carrier containing niobium or tantalum oxide or niobium or tantalum phosphate, and an oxide other than niobium or tantalum oxide, as well as its use in production of hydrogen peroxide. A process for producing hydrogen peroxide, comprising reacting hydrogen and oxygen in the presence of such catalyst in a reactor, and a process for producing such catalyst.

Abstract: A catalyst comprising at least one catalytically active metal selected from the group consisting of elements of Groups 7 to 11, wherein the catalytically active metal is supported on a support material being grafted with acid groups other than OH groups, wherein a metal is in the bulk of the support material, and wherein the catalytically active metal is different from the metal of the support material. A method for preparing such catalyst and the use of such catalyst for catalyzing reactions.